'91 Pontiac Firebird

[Simo5555]

Hi 

Thought i'd take up another build. This time the '91 Firebird. A really cool looking car. I'm a huge fan of american cult and muscle cars and this one certainly fits the bill. 


So lets see how it goes

Simo.

Edited June 22 by Simo5555

[TransAmMike]

Knock it out Simo, TA Mike will be watching😄

[Valvefloat]

Retro build

77 trans am tribute or 69 trans am tribute

 

 

[Hawk312]

I really like the old Monogram based 3rd gen kits. Here is mine built about 15 years ago or so. It builds up to a very convincing replica.

[DJMar]

18 minutes ago, Hawk312 said:

I really like the old Monogram based 3rd gen kits. Here is mine built about 15 years ago or so. It builds up to a very convincing replica.

I'm with you, Revellogram did a bang up job with their 3rd gen Firebird kits. Even the Revell SnapTite '93 T/A kit is a winner.

[Simo5555]

So lets kick this build off too

Got most of the engine painted:



Still needs a lot of work. Thinking of trying to make it look a bit like a showcar so ill keep the chromed engine parts (i'm quite a huge fan of chromed engine parts - dont hate me ). Maybe ill strip the rims thou - will definitely use the OEM ones, not the tuned riced out wheels

Spent some time to get the front bumper to line up - got it pretty good


The back one went easier


Really like the bodylines of the Firebirds

[Simo5555]

So............... about the interior.

Someone gave me an idea to use the laundry clips holding down parts Why haven't i think this before! So i stole some clips from my GF to hold the seats together



Worked like a charm!

The seats itself didn't really fit together very well, but got them done in the end.

Luckily they fit into the interior really well thou


After that, did some painting. I want the whole model to scream "90s" so decided to do the most ugliest trend from that era - the black vinyl dash along with the blueish chinese plastic and grey fabric seats and carpets So mixed some paints and started spraying the interior


Still need alot of work, but you'll get the idea. Looks ugly as hell, but bear with me guys. Might look really cool once its done. 

Also glued the rear spoiler on as a side note


I did get a paint for the body too, but won't spoil it yet (its something from early 60s  ) 

[Brutalform]

Very cool build. I’ve been thinking of doing this build myself, as I used to drag race a 92 Firebird Formula. At least I don’t need pics, because I can build it from memory. I used to run Centerline Convo Pros on mine but can’t seem to find any of these wheels in 1/24 scale. The Revell Nova has Centerlines, but in 1/25 scale. I’ll be following along in this build.