'68 Firebird
Started just three weeks ago, and here it is DONE !
Not bragging at all, at the outset this was a "Clear the bench" build. All ongoing projects were sent to the 'pending' pile, I ordered some fresh Micro-Mesh pads & clothe and I set-to.
Part of the reason for the speed of this project is my enthusiasm for the project - I really like Firebirds, the other reason is the quality of the kit, in my opinion Revell produced such a superb quality product it's actually quite difficult for an average modeller like me to scr*w-it-up.
Along the way I did learn some things: I asked on another couple of sites about varnishing over the already very smooth & glossy finish that I managed to achieve, I took the advice from many of the replies and applied those extra clear coats and it worked-out... so, learning point #1, be brave and with the correct tools and a little luck the finish you want, you can achieve ! Learning point #2, I need to re-learn my BMF 'skills' next time around
So that's it for this one, as ever thanks for taking the time to look and/or comment please feel free to ask any questions or make any criticism.
AFN
Ian.
Nicely finished and photographed, Ian...good job.
Nice work - gotta love a Firebird - especially an old one!
Great finish; like Camaros and Firebirds!
OW MY EYES,MY EYES!
I wish I could get my auto finishes this shiny!
I had a '67 Firebird that was red on white...this brings me back.
Great job!
oh yea, great rendering of a great car - thanks for sharing -
ahhh, memory's. A good friend of mine in HS had one of these. We had a lot fun with it. Yes, they were fast. Nice build Ian. Great looking finish.
Cool car, Ian,and a very nice finish.
Sweet, very sweet indeed. Nice job.
It definitely is a grand looking Pontiac, Ian. super jib.
Thanks everyone really appreciate the comments, have to emphasise that this is a superbly engineered kit one of Revell's very best in my opinion and if you're ever thinking of doing a car-model as your next project, then you won't go far-wrong with this.
Next - finish a NASCAR refurb, and a Super Stock '68 Dart, then... the F-8 Crusader !
Ian.
1st generation Firebird, 400 V8, 4 spd M22 "Rock Crusher" manual transmission, fond memories. Thanks for sharing a great build a great car of my youth.
Chuck