NOBLNG Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 (edited) 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 by NOBLNG 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 You can certainly be proud of this baby 'Bird, Greg. All the elements blend perfectly. Very impressive 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Very slick! Cool and clean T-Bird. Nice work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddly01 Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 This finished build came out amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpack68 Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Nice work!👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Looks great...especially considering that there are those who insist the '57 Bird is a horrible, unbuildable kit even just OOB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Beautiful build Greg! Flawless everything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Great looking build and color combination. And I really like what you've done with the Foose wheels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyB Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Greg, it looks amazing. All the random bits blend together so well. And the color combo, you nailed it. 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Nicely done. The beauty of a classic with modern horsepower.. Great color choices. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 Thank you everyone!😎 I had fun doing it and it was actually a relatively easy conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 (edited) 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 by NOBLNG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 That’s one great looking TBird 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Trophy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Your Tbird is a seamless blend of old and new, really well done Greg. Cheers, David. 😎👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 8 hours ago, NOBLNG said: Thanks Bill…but it is a ‘56... Yup, sure is. Duh... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Looks fantastic, well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Excellent concept and execution, it works really well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Excellent work on this Greg. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Wow.. nice blend of everything. Very nicely done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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