Restoring '79 TRANS AM

I built this '79 T/A about 10 years ago. this is a Monogram's 1:24 snap kit.
painted wine red, but I'm not satisfied with this finish. the bird decal is cracking now...

http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/2_usa/am/79/A_AM79a.jpg

last week, I suddenley decided to restore this model.
sanded the body by #400-#1000 sandpapers, peeled off the paint perfectly. it was very hard work.
then I applied primer today.

http://www.works-y3f.com/af/79ta/01.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/79ta/02.jpg

this time, I'll paint this model black.
about the bird decal, I have MPC's 1:25 '79 T/A. but the bird decal color is blue and different scale.
I found Monogram's 1:24 '78 T/A kit included two type of the bird decal. it's useful(upper one).

http://www.works-y3f.com/af/79ta/decal.jpg

Why did you decide to sand it and not use a stripper of some sort?

Chris, I'm using acrylic paint. are there any stripper for it? I've never seen before. please tell me even if it's too late. :p

Osamu! Shame on you for not reading the FAQ on stripping paint! :eek: idding. (yes, I know you don't need it :o)

Basically brake fluid in a container with the body immersed into it will sort you out. Even for acrylic paints (and actually those are easier to strip, imo)

Alex

Alex, Chris, thanks!! I'll try it next time.

good decals...they willl be nice on the car

Originally posted by kunta
Chris, I'm using acrylic paint. are there any stripper for it? I've never seen before. please tell me even if it's too late. :p

In this (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=67093&highlight=modelstrip) thread, from a while back, i posted details of a UK product called Modelstrip. Its ideal for enamel and acrylic paints, try doing a search on Google for stockists, but i don't see it around too often.

I found Monogram's 1:24 '78 T/A kit included two type of the bird decal. it's useful(upper one).

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I have been trying desperately to find a decal like the top one!!! Are you sure it was in the `78 firebird kit? Mine just came with a black and gold one like the bottom one you posted, and a black and blue one.

looking good so far, cant wait to see it finished!

u werent satisfied with the finish????? it looked perfect i cant imagine what it will look like now;)

Originally posted by Hawk312

I have been trying desperately to find a decal like the top one!!! Are you sure it was in the `78 firebird kit? Mine just came with a black and gold one like the bottom one you posted, and a black and blue one.

Hawk, below kit including that decal.
I wish you find and get this kit.

and thanks again Chris. I'll try to find stripper like that in Japan.

really I dont know how that model could improve, it looks dead on!
:D

Can't wait to see it done.

Castrol Super Clean will strip acrylics and enamels. Plus, you can use it time and time again. I still haven't changed mine out. Brake fluid is only good for 2-3 models in my experience.

I Really liked the way you did this model before, I like to see a second gen in a colour that is anything but black. Siler, Silver interior and black wheels looks awesome! It's looking good so far, keep us posted. Why not try metallic black on it? :D

Hi Kunta!!!!!


Congratulations beatifull finish.

R.L.

Wonderful! I'm with everyone else, how can you make it look better?

W:eek: W
It's impossible for me to paint again:(
Good luck and nice decal;)
This mini is my teen years ago work.hope you like it~

After painted black, applied clear coat once then put on decals.
applied clear coat yesterday. 2 more clear coat to go.
now, I'm thinking about interior color and rims.

here is repainted body pic.
http://www.works-y3f.com/af/79ta/03.jpg

to me the cherry red looked better :(

The black does seem a little, well, predictable. Seems as if every late 2nd gen Trans Am gets the "Smokey and the Bandit" treatment.

But I like the wheels and tires from before. Are they going to find their way back underneath this piece?

Looks Awesome again, Your a great modeller.
How do you paint your models. Do you do your paint job in 1 day. Is your paint job shiny before you ise clear coat.

What kind of paint do you use?

yes, I know black is boresome color for Trans Am. but I really like black Trans Am. that's all.

bah humbug, I paint once in 1 day.
I'm using Finisher's paints. these are Hobby Shop GT's products.
for hood, I used Finisher's urethane clear coat (pic #2).
urethane is clotting paint so it doesn't cause damage to decals.

looks perfect!... you did it justice the first time and you do it justice again. looking forward to seeing what it looks like when it is done

i just got done building a 78 firebird and i got some extra parts if u want them. i got some rims and tires and stuff ill trade for them er sumthing. pm me if your intersted



sean

If it looked that good before, and you feel the need to rebuild it, I can't imagine what level of perfection it's gonna be in. I'm not much of a domestic car guy but I have to give you props on the build,it's VERY nice.

BTW, who makes that "wine red"? I love that color. please don't tell me testors makes it.. tell me what I wanna hear.. TAMIYA!!!!

Originally posted by integra818
BTW, who makes that "wine red"? I love that color. please don't tell me testors makes it.. tell me what I wanna hear.. TAMIYA!!!!

that wine red was my original. painted Gunze's clear red 6 times upon silver paint by airbrush.


emufarmer, thanks. probably I can handle it by my stuff. ;)

hi
your paint job is really good. what kind of paints do you often use on car bady? gunze? finisher's? modeler's? tamiya? soft 99? or anyother? and about the clear paint, is fisher's better then gunze super clear 2? i used gunze super clear before, i like to try super clear 2 and soft 99 and finisher's. can you tell me your advice. thank you!

Hey Kunta~
This" fire bird "decal just reminds me of the fantasy actioner
"Knight Rider"1983
I remembered Michael always said"KITT" I need you !!":huh:

Where can i find those night rider models????? any of them!

http://www.kunta-ripley.com/af/79ta/02.jpg[/IMG]



What kind of paint and primer did U use?

Originally posted by Bookshelf
What kind of paint and primer did U use?

I'm using Gunze Mr.surfacer 1000 with airbrush.

Kunta,

Clean & shiny work as usual! I think the Trans Am look good in black too.:D

reveller

Thanks! ;)
Finished pics are here. (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t105885.html)