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03-09-2003, 05:02 AM
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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...  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.   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). 
Last edited by kunta; 05-14-2004 at 01:34 PM. 
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03-09-2003, 05:23 AM
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Why did you decide to sand it and not use a stripper of some sort?
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03-09-2003, 06:21 AM
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Osamu! Shame on you for not reading the FAQ on stripping paint!
 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
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03-09-2003, 07:46 AM
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good decals...they willl be nice on the car
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03-09-2003, 08:00 AM
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03-09-2003, 09:39 AM
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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.
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03-09-2003, 09:40 AM
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looking good so far, cant wait to see it finished!
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03-09-2003, 10:05 AM
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u werent satisfied with the finish????? it looked perfect i cant imagine what it will look like now
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03-09-2003, 10:08 AM
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I wish you find and get this kit. and thanks again Chris. I'll try to find stripper like that in Japan.
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03-09-2003, 11:56 AM
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Can't wait to see it done.
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03-09-2003, 11:58 AM
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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.
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03-09-2003, 12:25 PM
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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?
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