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This is an older AMT 1956 Thunderbird kit I picked up from a vendor at the SoCal Open Model car show last year. Now that they have re-released the AMT 1956 Thunderbird kit I may have to get another one to make a 1955 Thunderbird if this one goes well. :) 

Fiesta Red paint from Scale Finishes, splash paints 2K clear. A photo-etch detail kit and Kelsey Hayes Wire wheels with Wide White pad printed tires from AMT.

In case you missed the WIP thread: 

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I decided to take a photo with the 1957 Thunderbird I built last year.

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G’day Donald. I love this, the colours really capture the 50’s style and vibe. Beautifully finished with great attention to detail. Top notch. 👍🏻

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5 hours ago, Greasefinger said:

Well done and looks just like the reference! 

Thank you! 

5 hours ago, STU111 said:

G’day Donald. I love this, the colours really capture the 50’s style and vibe. Beautifully finished with great attention to detail. Top notch. 👍🏻

Thank You! I couldn’t decide between Fiesta Red and Peacock blue, I really like both colors for 1956. What made the decision is I have done a bunch of blue builds but not red. :) 

2 hours ago, sak said:

Looks good.

Thank you!

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1 hour ago, Earl Marischal said:

Nice model from the car’s best year.

steve

Thank you! I like the 56 best myself, only because the 55 has 6 volt system and 56 12v. The stretch of the back for 57 to fit the spare puts it out of proportion IMHO.

1 hour ago, Tom99 said:

An excellent build!!

Thank You!

5 minutes ago, H.A.K said:

Looks good. Love the LED lights, Over all, very nice.

Thank You!

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57 minutes ago, happy grumpy said:

Awesome build. All the extras made a real difference on an already beautiful model.

Thank You! This really is so much a nicer kit than the 1957 Thunderbird. 

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