Helix Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Finally off the bench, Revell 'Motor City Muscle' kit from 2006. I read somewhere due to a licensing issue the 'Trans Am' decals were not included, so I had a friend make some for me and a fantastic job he did too! After looking at countless pictures of this car, I settled for the gloss white paint & blue stripes. rather than using a clear coat, I decided to polish the paint using the Tamiya coarse then finishing compounds. Colour is 'Mr Colour ' white and the interior is 'Tamiya' TS-54 light metallic blue (with a dull coat) also using a Revell flat blue as a secondary colour. Engine was enhanced using a pre-wired dizzy and dominator carby from 'Pro-Tech' and I did a subtle 'drop' at the front end. I was going to use Pegasus Chrome Ts for the wheels but settled for the factory rims which were de-chromed and repainted silver. Thanks for looking guys . Ray Edited March 2, 2014 by Helix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Looks great! However I think you have the spoiler mounted backwards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 sweet build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yura1961 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Looks very good!Nevertheless it is necessary to change the spoiler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Looks great! However I think you have the spoiler mounted backwards? Thanks Ross, must had a 'Homer' moment during construction, nevertheless all sorted now with updated photos....thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Sweet build Ray, love the interior. Real nice work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy J. Tannehill Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Really good looking Bird....I think the white and blue give the car a really "Rich" look.....Sammy Hagar did a song Trans Am High Way Wonderland.......I Bet'cha this is the car he was havin' in mind when he was belt'n that tune out. You built a nice car. I remember the 67 to 69s some of those had 400 ci with the Tri Power set up....I think the T/A had a smaller displacment cant remember the ci....Its late here....But that Motor was a higher reving/turned rpm quick and laid down power real nice. My older brother Gary had a 67 chevy impala ss 427 with 4 on the floor....for a Big Fire Breathing Impala it was really fast, he was a street racer and could speed shift really well, Still any Pontiac with a "Bulge" in the hood was well respected on the Blvd. If you get a chance please post the ci on that engine....One of my pals had a Camaro with a 307 It ran real nice but he had it "Souped Up". Since both cars are GM there might be some "Kinship".....Thanks for posting the Pics Brings back memories of good times on the Blvd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompidom Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Big fan of the car in these colors, great job! Edited March 2, 2014 by Tompidom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 nice build ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Very NICE Ray!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Nice build! Love it in white...What's the paint used for the interior? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydar Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Nice build! Love it in white...What's the paint used for the interior? X2 i did a '69 glacier blue camaro with a blue interior and i did not get it quite as nice as yours. I plan to recreate the scheme when i do the 1/12 version. Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpa Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Beautiful build Ray! Great color combination. White with the blue was deffinately the way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave42 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Looks great. I particularly like the inrterior, and the polishing worked great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Nice to see this in the white and blue scheme. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Very nice. Other than the spoiler, I noticed seams on the seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 looks awesome Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Really good looking Bird....I think the white and blue give the car a really "Rich" look.....Sammy Hagar did a song Trans Am High Way Wonderland.......I Bet'cha this is the car he was havin' in mind when he was belt'n that tune out. You built a nice car. I remember the 67 to 69s some of those had 400 ci with the Tri Power set up....I think the T/A had a smaller displacment cant remember the ci....Its late here....But that Motor was a higher reving/turned rpm quick and laid down power real nice. My older brother Gary had a 67 chevy impala ss 427 with 4 on the floor....for a Big Fire Breathing Impala it was really fast, he was a street racer and could speed shift really well, Still any Pontiac with a "Bulge" in the hood was well respected on the Blvd. If you get a chance please post the ci on that engine....One of my pals had a Camaro with a 307 It ran real nice but he had it "Souped Up". Since both cars are GM there might be some "Kinship".....Thanks for posting the Pics Brings back memories of good times on the Blvd. Cheers Teddy, yeah this would have to be one of my favourite US muscle cars, glad you like it, thank you mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Nice build! Love it in white...What's the paint used for the interior? X2 i did a '69 glacier blue camaro with a blue interior and i did not get it quite as nice as yours. I plan to recreate the scheme when i do the 1/12 version. Joe. Tamiya TS-54 Light metallic blue with a dull coat guys Thanks for all the further comments guys, much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemopar70 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Nice Trans Am. Your paint is smooth and the build is clean!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Very nice Ray!.... I like it!...very clean and cool! I use to own a real 75 TA....maybe someday Ill find enough parts,etc. to build one like it. Very nice work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Beautiful Firebird! Really nice job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Thanks for the comments guys, much appreciated ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Another top build Ray,Them decals came out real nice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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