Sort-of Complete: Formula Firebird WS6

This is another build for a buddy, his Formula Firebird, "The Rocket," which competes in SCCA Solo I and has competed in two One Lap of Americas. He even got a pic in Popular Hot Rodding:

http://racing.kos.net/albums/2000-Racing-Pictures/articlepage.sized.jpg

I listed it as sort-of complete because I also want to do the decals he ran in the picture above, but I'm waiting on printer repairs before I can make them :banghead: ... Until then, here's the mostly-finished car, done with the same colour as the real-life one, Dupli-color GM Bright Red with Anthracite Gray interior. He has a LOT of modifications, but they're all done to keep it stock appearing, which is why it basically looks like a stock Firebird :tongue:

http://efnetcars.com/gallery/d/5023-1/shaman_wip1.jpg

http://efnetcars.com/gallery/d/5026-1/shaman_wip2.jpg

http://efnetcars.com/gallery/d/5032-1/shaman_wip4.jpg

Awesome!

Revell did a crappy job at accuracy though..But you did a great job!

Awesome!

Revell did a crappy job at accuracy though..But you did a great job!

Ya, I didn't even notice the difference in the foglights until I looked at that pic :banghead:

Ya, I didn't even notice the difference in the foglights until I looked at that pic :banghead:not only that, mine came with a V6 exhaust.. :banghead:

not only that, mine came with a V6 exhaust.. :banghead:

Actually, that's the V8 exhaust. See Revell made the mistake of using the Formula-only single 3" exhaust (flows as good as dual 2.25"), which was only available 1-2 years, and not offering us the optional dual exhaust in the kit.

I used the muffler-back from a Corvette for this build, since he has dual tips.

Actually all the 98 Trans Am WS6 and Camaro SS's had single exit exhaust. In 99 the "detuned" version came out with the dual exit exhuast.

Actually all the 98 Trans Am WS6 and Camaro SS's had single exit exhaust. In 99 the "detuned" version came out with the dual exit exhuast.

This is a Formula. I was told the single exhaust was Formula only, which would explain why the kit has it... I've never seen a '98 Z28 or SS with single... *shrug*

ive never seen a ss or a formula with single, any trans am ive ever seen or camaro ive ever seen has had dual.. unless it was a V6

Are there any other inaccuracies in this kit? Also, is this done in that crappy white plastic that crazes? Or is this stuff better?

Great work, going to be a nice tribute to the 1:1 version. That engine bay looks great!

Are there any other inaccuracies in this kit? Also, is this done in that crappy white plastic that crazes? Or is this stuff better?

Great work, going to be a nice tribute to the 1:1 version. That engine bay looks great!


If you mean the plastic that the new Vette and such is made out of, I don't think so. It's a fairly old kit (was recently re-released with the new Musclecar lineup) and it's painted with duplicolor. And yes, it's inaccurate, just look at the pic :uhoh: ... the foglights are different than a Formula and the rear wing is too tall. Oh well... :banghead:

I think there may be some confusion here. Revell`s model is of a Firebird WS-6 Trans Am. It is not a Formula. The Formula does have a different front end, but it also has a different rear deck lid and is missing the side skirts that run along the bottom of the car that the Trans am has (and the Revell kit has)..
Revell`s version is quite accurate, as far as the body is concerned. Here is a pic of a real 1:1:
http://pics.hoobly.com/full/b1dea93f40e752c218dfb9abb0cfc7f8.jpg


By the way, nice work!

Just for reference, here is a Firebird Formula WS-6 with arrows pointing to the differences:
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c209/Hawk312/other/bradws61.jpg

Understood. Revell really should've labelled it a Trans Am :(

I think the body lines are pretty damn accurate. I have one sitting here and I can't find anything wrong with it other than the weird looking stock rims and plastic tires. Maybe the rear lights are a bit wadded. It might be a bit narrow, too.

ive never seen a ss or a formula with single, any trans am ive ever seen or camaro ive ever seen has had dual.. unless it was a V6
nice work as always, Tigeraid. looking forward to the day your printer is fixed up and i learned alot from reading this thread too. just wanted to add, my '76 455 trans am had a single exhaust, but dual tips.

nice work as always, Tigeraid. looking forward to the day your printer is fixed up and i learned alot from reading this thread too. just wanted to add, my '76 455 trans am had a single exhaust, but dual tips.

Well, all 3rd and 4th gen f-bodies have single exhaust with a dual tip. Pretty difficult to route true dual under their chassis. Saves weight too.