'92 Winston Cup Thunderbird

[beefheart22]

I wasn't sure where to post. It is a NASCAR I'm building, but the NASCAR forum appears to be all finished models, so I figured I'd post here since it is a work-in-progress.

For those who are into cars turning left: here's a ride I decided to build because it used to be one of my favorite rides as a teen. I haven't seen the AMT Geoff Bodine Motorcraft Thunderbird kit built, even back in the 90s, so I thought I would give it a go since people are basically giving it away on eBay.

Got the engine done and mounted to the chassis (which is next):

Also did up the tires since I was spraying something else at the time. Applied the Goodyear decals and sprayed them with a flat-clear rattle can.

Finished the body, but I will only show you the "good side"... found out why you don't spray Tamiya semi-gloss clear rattle cans over top of decals. Oh well, lesson learned, moving on. Since this kit is cheap and plentiful, I bought another one off eBay, should be here in the next week or two and I'll do it over.

Thanks for looking!

[roadhawg]

Looks great, so far! If you want to be realistic, you shouldn't clear coat over the decals anyway.

[beefheart22]

Managed to get the better part of the rollcage installed and a few other details. Starting to resemble a Winston Cup chassis. Started a new body, put the clear coat on *before* the decals this time. The decal application started to get to me, so I decided to take a break and get back to that and finish it up when I got more time this weekend.

For the body front grill, I used a Tamiya paint marker. Holy cow, why didn't I try this thing out before!? This thing kicks butt and actually resembles aluminum when it dries!!

[RodneyBad]

The old body looks perty good.

Paint looks good on the new body.

Tires look good.

Good looking Package.

Tamiya paint marker worked that good?

Mmmm, Gonna have to try those too.

[MyBradKeselowski]

looking good so far...

[rick6343]

beefheart22,

I seldom see any of the AMT NASCAR kits built up-yours looks good! How well does it go together?

I got a deal on a couple at a recent show (it seems you have trouble giving away 1990s era NASCAR kits) and am looking to dive into one.

Thanks,

[beefheart22]

Hey rick6343,

I know what you mean about never seeing any old AMT NASCAR kits in an assembled stage. It's too bad because they seem to have a different aesthetic quality about them. Personally, I think they look pretty sharp.

The kit is going together pretty easily. I've got a couple gripes about parting lines, especially on the body where I had to file down major paring lines on the front, but other than that, it's been an enjoyable build. I've got 10 more to build and can't wait to tear into the next.

I don't know if you've read this thread yet, but this gentleman built a sharp-looking Bill Elliott AMT kit, but other than that, I have yet to see any others:

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14621

Which kits did you pick up?

beefheart22,

I seldom see any of the AMT NASCAR kits built up-yours looks good! How well does it go together?

I got a deal on a couple at a recent show (it seems you have trouble giving away 1990s era NASCAR kits) and am looking to dive into one.

Thanks,

[beefheart22]

Got the rollcage, interior and front suspension completed. Just finished applying the last of the decals and waiting for them to dry so I can polish the body and install the windows. Couldn't get the edges to set on some of my decals, so maybe I can give it another go first. Other than that, I just have to finish the rear suspension and that is all she wrote. On the home stretch now.