Monogram 79 Pontiac Firebird Street Machine

[ewetwo]

Finished this build today. Monogram 79 Pontiac Firebird Street Machine. One of Ollie’s kits. Didn’t even try the decals because 1. I didn’t know if the color would be right. And 2. I’d ruin them trying to get them on LOL.

Carl inspired me to try the decals. Soap did help and I think it looks a bit better. Thank you Carl.

Edited December 18, 2023 by ewetwo

[Scott8950]

Nice job. I picked one up today i plan on building soon.

[karbuildr]

Very cool Firebird, looks good in silver, awesome engine.

[PappyD340]

Nice!

[ewetwo]

Thank you Scott, David, and Larry.

[ncbuckeye67]

Very nice! Silver does look great for that one. I just picked this one up myself. That's the only version you can build with that kit, right? No way to build a stock Firebird?

[Rob Hall]

With the boxy fender flares and side pipes, I assume that is the old Revell tooling...I built one as a kid that built stockish looking as far as the hood and rear spoiler, but with the flares and side pipes.

This is the one I built:

 

Edited December 11, 2023 by Rob Hall

[happy grumpy]

Nice take on the t-bird. 

[ewetwo]

1 hour ago, ncbuckeye67 said:

Very nice! Silver does look great for that one. I just picked this one up myself. That's the only version you can build with that kit, right? No way to build a stock Firebird?

Thank you Jeff. They do give you these extra parts but no stock hood. 

[ewetwo]

1 hour ago, Rob Hall said:

With the boxy fender flares and side pipes, I assume that is the old Revell tooling...I built one as a kid that built stockish looking as far as the hood and rear spoiler, but with the flares and side pipes.

This is the one I built:

 

Thank you Rob. I bet it’s the same kit as it does include these extra items but no other hood.

[ewetwo]

Thank you Mario.

 

[Rob Hall]

25 minutes ago, ewetwo said:

Thank you Rob. I bet it’s the same kit as it does include these extra items but no other hood.

Yep.  They had a few different versions back then but none were 100% stock. 

[espo]

Lots of sparkle in the paint but nice and smooth looking. Like the different look without the rear spoiler. 

[ewetwo]

Thank you David. I thought the spoiler was a little too much. The side pipes were the worse. I was just going to leave them off. 

[Can-Con]

Just want to put this out there for those not familiar with the kit.

This was the original version of the kit from about '79 or '80. Wasn't exactly a stellar kit back then either. 

,, and, yes, that was a real car Barris built.

[ewetwo]

16 hours ago, Can-Con said:

Just want to put this out there for those not familiar with the kit.

This was the original version of the kit from about '79 or '80. Wasn't exactly a stellar kit back then either. 

,, and, yes, that was a real car Barris built.

Cool. Thank you for the info.

[atomicholiday]

This looks much cooler than the box art car.   Very cool.?.   Nice job my friend.

Hmm.  Maybe I’ll do some custom graphics of my own when I get around to this one.  “Linn Fever”!??

[AMT68]

Very nice David. I was aware of this kit but I don't ever recall seeing a completed model (aside from the box art of course). Definitely has an aggressive look. 

[ewetwo]

 Thank you Jeremy and Tom. 

[DoctorLarry]

Just bought one last night. I think I'll modify it though. Yours turned out great!

[ChrisR]

Nice!

[ewetwo]

Thank you Larry and Chris.

[slusher]

Looks great David!   If you decide to use the decals put a drop of. Soap in the water it helps them slide..

[ewetwo]

12 hours ago, slusher said:

Looks great David!   If you decide to use the decals put a drop of. Soap in the water it helps them slide..

Thank you Carl. I'll give it a try. ?

 

[Rattlecan Dan]

Nice build. Would make a nice Christmas tree ornament. Merry Christmas to you and yours.