Monogram 1970 Firebird 350

[kelson]

Happy New Year everyone!,new build on the bench,i'll be using a oop 1/24 transkit i've had for decades to turn the 70'T/A into a Firebird 350,the transkit has the formula hood as well,but i already have a couple of the Mpc 70'Formula kits so no point.Color will be mist Turquoise with a vinyl roof. 

[kelson]

I've made some progress on this build,chassis is painted and some of the suspension as well,have the engine painted as well.

[kelson]

Since i'm doing a 350 Esprit  and it was more upscale, i added styrene strips along the wheels wells and lower body and hood and vinyl roof,body is in primer so it's not really visible.Hopefully color coats tomorrow?.The hardest part was using my panel scriber and Dremel to remove the lower front spoiler from the front fascia.

[kelson]

Last update for today,i wanted to go with a bright blue interior,so i used some bright light blue,once the body is painted i'll see if they make a good combo.?

[TransAmMike]

Coming along very nicely Curtis. TAMikes' watchin' ?

[AMT68]

I like it. I don't ever recall seeing a scale second generation Firebird with a vinyl top. I'm also watching. 

[Bainford]

That's looking great. Nice work.

[Modelbuilder Mark]

6 hours ago, kelson said:

Great postage rate, looks like the heat was 2000

[kelson]

Small updates here;body is painted,little crazing on the rear end,i think i sanded off to much primer before color coats.?

[kelson]

Also have the engine /chassis pretty much done,since i couldn't find any pontiac 350 manifolds i used some parts box chevy ones,they're not correct but no one will see them. ?i also used a parts box carb as well.I also for the second time tried heat staining the exhaust a little heavy handed in spots but i can live with it.I also modified the aircleaner taken from the 1st issue of Monograms 69'GTO Judge.

[kelson]

Back with a small update,the interior is finished,used Tamiya light sand and bisque tan for the flocking,used the kit seatbelts and didn't care for them.I used a old detail master decal sheet for the woodgrain  on the dash,driiled out the spokes on the steering wheel and added  MCG photo etched keys.

[slusher]

Looking Great, Curtis!

[catpack68]

Nice work Curtis!?

[SpikeSchumacher]

Looking really good Curtis!

[TransAmMike]

Great job on the the Firebird Curtis, you're nailing it....keep up the good work!!

[Bainford]

Nice, tidy work. That's looking really good.

[kelson]

Bringing this up to speed front and rear fascia complete,i used decals for the backup lights,since they are to small to paint.Ialso made some emblems for the front and rear of the car using my mpc 70'formula and a tutorial from SAE.

[kelson]

I've got the body/chassis together,but it's fighting me a little,hoping to finish by tomorrow.?Firebird decals on the side are keith marks and the 350 emblems are from the 76'chevy Caprice p/e set.

[Slotto]

Outstanding. Super clean build

[doorsovdoon]

Nice work. Love the colour combo.

[NOBLNG]

Nice work on this one so far Curtis. I like the colours on it and that front end is really nicely detailed.?

[kelson]

This build is now finished and is posted Under Glass,thanks for the comments and views as always.?

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

Super everywhere. Great detail work. One of my favorite cars. Interior is over the top.

[mrmike]

Looking great!  I love the color!