1956 ThunderBird SVE

[NOBLNG]

This is a mashup of the AMT American Graffiti T-Bird and a Revell Super Stallion Mustang. The engine, differential and interior are from the Mustang…with a few modifications.? I removed the rear fender skirts and emblems and smoothed the body. Bumpers are scratch built, and the wheels are from the Foose Impala. Exterior paint is Testors Aztek turquoise and Tamiya grey primer with Mr. hobby clear. Interior is Tamiya LP-14 and AK aquatic turquoise. Thanks for looking!

Build thread: https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/176915-sve-t-bird/

 

Edited March 17, 2024 by NOBLNG

[espo]

Beautiful looking paint colors and finishes. The body work is very subtle but give the body a much newer look. The chassis and engine changes as well as the interior look great as well.  

[customline]

You can certainly be proud of this baby 'Bird, Greg.  All the elements blend perfectly. Very impressive ?

[Zippi]

Good looking 56 Thunderbird there Greg.  Love those wheels & tires.  A friend of ours that goes to the Cruise-in's with us has a black 56.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Very slick! Cool and clean T-Bird. Nice work.

[Duddly01]

This finished build came out amazing.

[catpack68]

Nice work!?

[Ace-Garageguy]

Looks great...especially considering that there are those who insist the '57 Bird is a horrible, unbuildable kit even just OOB.

[Dragonhawk1066]

Very nice!

[Yeah Nah]

Beautiful build Greg! Flawless everything.

[AMT68]

Great looking build and color combination. And I really like what you've done with the Foose wheels. 

[Steve H]

Hi Greg! You have built some very nice models, this one is my favourite for sure. Absolutely love it, colours, stance, wheel/tire choice, the added detail… You blended the two cars seamlessly into a very nice looking ‘Bird. The engine looks like it was made for this car. ??

Cheers, Steve

[LennyB]

Greg, it looks amazing. All the random bits blend together so well. And the color combo, you nailed it.  ?

[bobthehobbyguy]

Nicely done. The beauty of a classic with modern horsepower.. Great color choices.

[NOBLNG]

Thank you everyone!? I had fun doing it and it was actually a relatively easy conversion.

[NOBLNG]

5 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Looks great...especially considering that there are those who insist the '57 Bird is a horrible, unbuildable kit even just OOB.

Thanks Bill…but it is a ‘56 and a nice kit. I have no idea how bad the ‘57 kit is.?‍♂️

Edited March 17, 2024 by NOBLNG

[Kah puts]

That’s one great looking TBird ?

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

Trophy!

[XYHARRY]

Your Tbird is a seamless blend of old and new, really well done Greg. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

[Ace-Garageguy]

8 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

Thanks Bill…but it is a ‘56...

Yup, sure is. Duh...   

[PappyD340]

Looks fantastic, well done!

[David G.]

I really like the wheels and the color combination you used for the interior.

That engine though ? ! That engine would make for one scary sleeper!

Fabulous work!

David G.

[Spottedlaurel]

Excellent concept and execution, it works really well!

[SpikeSchumacher]

Excellent work on this Greg.

[KWT]

Wow.. nice blend of everything. Very nicely done!