1968 Firebird

[LMDAVE]

Started this project as a trial since it was my first "car" model, but had other modelling experience. Made a few mistakes along the way, like not to use CA (super) glue for window parts. Clamping the finished body on the finished chassis is a pain. Hoping the use of BMF for the trim will be easier than this EZ chrome I was using. And didn't even notice until I took the pic under the hood that the driver side suspension bracket must have popped of.

All in all, I'm satisfied. I built a small scale garage for picture taking. Now, on to my next project.

Edited February 9, 2015 by LMDAVE

[rv1963]

Good work Dave, you will get better. What's more important is that you had fun and learned a few things in the process.

[cobraman]

I think it looks good.

[wayne swayze]

Good to see that you decided to build cars....and the beginnings of a garage! Stay with it and bring in more cars!

[Snake45]

Not bad at all for a first effort. Hope you had fun and want to do some more.

[slusher]

Fine build for your first. Trust me my first was a disaster. You learn someting on every one you build...

[Danno]

Good start.

[LMDAVE]

Thanks, and yeah the garage will be an ever evolving thing. I feel I'm getting way to into this now doing a garage, but it definitely provides the perfect background for pictures and lighting with leaving the top open. Here's an update picture already after adding a door and some banners/posters to the wall.

[Intmd8r]

Nice build - reminds me of my buds 1:1 done in the same color.

Don't have any pics of his, so you'll just have to take my work dor it

[TFchronos]

Awesome build!

[Guest]

Nice work.

[Custom Mike]

She looks great for your first build Dave, and like I said in the build thread, keep it around as a measuring stick against your future builds. You'll be amazed by how much you improve with each successive build!

[John Truby]

Every model you build is a learning experience. Have fun at it, enjoy and cherish the progress you make.