Revell 70 Firebird

[Modlbldr]

I started this project recently. The body was already painted a nice shade of green when I got it but I haven't taken any pics of the body yet. I will do the interior in something close to Buckskin. I started detailing the wheels and painting the chassis and engine. Got the chassis assembled tonight. More pics on my next bench session. I was in need of the white decals since mine are damaged. It looks like Duane Garner has come through for me. 

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[lordairgtar]

Cool stuff.

[Modlbldr]

So, here is a pic of the body. It was decently painted when I got it and I don't know what the paint is. So, I can't touch it up.

I replaced the tires in the kit with some BF Goodrich Radial T/A's. They are smaller than the kit tires but look really close to fitting in the wheelwells the way the 1:1's did. Just finished handpainting the white letters.

Got the engine painted with some Model Master Pontiac engine blue. That's about all for now.

 

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Edited May 17 by Modlbldr

[KWT]

You have my attention.

That is a nice looking color.

You lucked up on that one. Anything I've ever gotten that was already painted looked like a 5yr old finger painted it.

[STU111]

Those Pontiac rally wheels are nicely detailed. 👍🏻

[Modlbldr]

Got it mocked up to see how tge tires look in the wheelwells. They are a bit smaller than the kit ones but once the body is glued in place I believe they will look just fine.

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[espo]

Like the body color and the wheel & tire setup looks great. 

[Rattlecan Dan]

Nice looking paint. Doing a nice job.

[Modlbldr]

Been a bit since I posted any updates. Got most of the engine done. Engine bay taped off and hit with some flat black. Finished the interior the other night. Now to get the body polished and the glass in.

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Edited Tuesday at 07:49 PM by Modlbldr

[Modlbldr]

Got a bit of time at the bench tonight. Wired the plugs for the engine, installed the rear spoiler, and detailed a bit under the hood.

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[Modlbldr]

Got to looking at the paint on the body. Whoever sprayed it didn't spray enough coats and it had a few bad areas. I had some Testors Fathom Green on hand so I sanded a few spots smooth and shot a couple of coats on it. It's now considereably darker but it works.

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[Mattilacken]

Nice build! Wheels looks beautiful! 

[TransAmMike]

Looking good Tom, and yep, nice job on the wheels!   

[slusher]

Really nice wok so far especially the wheels,tire and interior!