Revell 1\8 79 Pontiac Trans Am and MPC 1/16 General Lee

[damop6v8]

Hi All,

Just finished the mighty big scale 79 Trans Am from Revell,  always wanted this as a child in 1979 but wasn't allowed it was too young, now 43yrs later l treated myself!.

Generally a good kit given its 43yr old design , decals are very crisp and very well detailed, the hood eagle is the wrong colour as I'm sure we've all noticed but l believe there is aftermarket version available in the correct gold colour. They are a challenge to apply and using plenty of micoset soft solution helped, l've also used Tamiya gloss clear gently brushed over the pinstripes and hood eagle to seal them in. Tamiya TS14 gloss black spray used for the bodyshell, 3 coats then wet sanded then 3 more coats applied. Used spacers to bring out the rear wheels as to much inset, bonnet was traditionally warped but managed to get it looking a bit better using hot water technique. Used plastic card to help the dashboard and interior tub sit more securely. Had to thin down the rear spoiler ends both sides as they do stick out to far.

Overall l love it, such a huge presence and looks so realistic. If l can get the correct hood and rear pillar decals then ill need to remove the current ones, whats the best method to do this?

The 1/16 General Lee was built last year, MPC Re-release, this I had back in 1981 as a 11yrs old kid but it didn't last!  Modified the front wheel arch openings to resemble the factory versions, added the door mirror, wipers & used AMT 1/16 tyres from an old 57 Chevy kit. Roof flag is aftermarket I bought years ago & is a bigger size.  Great kit despite its lack of details,  I would love it if Revell would make 1/16 scale version as the detail would be great. Paint is car spray, flattened & polished. 

 

Edited July 15, 2023 by damop6v8

[Mittagskind]

Wow, looks very good. Absolutely clean and realistic.

[Nacho Z]

This is such a fantastic looking model, Damian!!  You really did the big girl justice!  Now to find a place to display her...lol.

[redscampi]

Just...wow! That Trans Am is a knockout!

Oh, yeah, the General looks nice too...

Edited July 15, 2023 by redscampi

[Hi-Po]

Great looking builds.  Very realistic details on the Trans Am.  Job well done.

[karbuildr]

Amazing work on both kits, the big Trans Am is superb, and the General Lee is every bit as nice.

[Erock]

They're  Both freakin awesome!

[KWT]

Both are very nicely done, but that trans am is sweet

[atomicholiday]

Those are both beautiful builds!  That Trans Am...  Wow!

[AMT68]

A couple of spectacular builds. 

[Rattlecan Dan]

Fantastic job on both. Super realistic. Nice work.

[Dragonhawk1066]

They look excellent, very well done on both!! Those 1/8 scale kits really have a commanding presence when finished!

[TransAmMike]

Well the General Lee is cool but WOW, the TransAm is just gorgeous?

[Jim B]

Beautiful job on both.  That Trans Am in huge!

[Brandon Miller]

Those look amazing. Have a How To on correcting the front fenders on the Charger?

[iamsuperdan]

Great job on both!

I've often thought about that Trans AM, but have no idea where I'd put the finished kit!

 

 

[slusher]

Great pair of builds!

[ewetwo]

Both are beautiful.

[Street Rod]

Two great looking cars right there! Dang, that Trans Am is big, lol!