TAC Central => Lobby => Topic started by: rkellerjr on July 28, 2021, 02:46:13 PM

Title: A challenge
Post by: rkellerjr on July 28, 2021, 02:46:13 PM
I have looked high and low for a 1975 Trans Am plastic model kit. That would be preferred, however, I could cobble together a 1975 Formula and a 1976 Trans Am. Anyone have any leads I could follow up on to complete my quest?
Title: Re: A challenge
Post by: tajoe on July 28, 2021, 04:02:42 PM
Rich, models just don't seem to have the interest like they did when we were young....ger. I haven't seen lots of that year, but more of the Smokey ones. I'll try keeping an eye out for them, cause a few places I have seen car models in was Michaels. Good luck in your hunt.
Title: Re: A challenge
Post by: Gene-73 on July 28, 2021, 05:26:30 PM
There is a 74 T/A model kit on eBay right now (from Germany). You would need to do a rear window swap to turn this into a 75.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/254875560768 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/254875560768)
Title: Re: A challenge
Post by: Jack on July 28, 2021, 05:36:57 PM
And the grills.
Title: Re: A challenge
Post by: firebirdparts on July 28, 2021, 10:41:03 PM
One of those Otaki 74 kits is on ebay, motorized.  That would be the ultimate.  Shipping from Japan, though. 
Title: Re: A challenge
Post by: rkellerjr on July 31, 2021, 09:18:27 AM
Thanks guys, ya, keep a look out in your journeys to swap meets, etc. Budget wise, I'd say $50 or so, it isn't a "have to have" project, just would be cool to have one to match my car.
Title: Re: A challenge
Post by: GaBird33 on August 04, 2021, 03:33:00 PM
You may check with MCW Finishes, they were working on producing a resin 74 Trans Am model. I believe it is based on the current MPC 77/78 kit. If so you could use the resin nose, bumper, shaker and hood with a donor MPC kit. You could message them and see of this is feasible. Here is a link to their site:

https://mcwfinishes.com/

Mark
Title: Re: A challenge
Post by: rkellerjr on August 05, 2021, 06:20:26 AM
Quote from: GaBird33 on August 04, 2021, 03:33:00 PM
You may check with MCW Finishes, they were working on producing a resin 74 Trans Am model. I believe it is based on the current MPC 77/78 kit. If so you could use the resin nose, bumper, shaker and hood with a donor MPC kit. You could message them and see of this is feasible. Here is a link to their site:

https://mcwfinishes.com/

Mark

Thanks Mark I'll look into it.
Title: Re: A challenge
Post by: chief poncho on August 05, 2021, 10:33:47 AM
I found this MPC kit online, but good luck finding one for sale.  Looks like it would come with almost everything but the hood. 

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/mpc-1-7515-1975-firebird--1152902

(https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/9/0/2/1152902-26866-52-pristine.jpg)
Title: Re: A challenge
Post by: Jack on August 05, 2021, 04:16:14 PM
I like the customizer kit, you can build a transformula.
Title: Re: A challenge
Post by: tajoe on August 05, 2021, 06:16:17 PM
You mean like "Pochorella?" LOL
Title: Re: A challenge
Post by: rkellerjr on August 06, 2021, 06:48:20 AM
Quote from: chief poncho on August 05, 2021, 10:33:47 AM
I found this MPC kit online, but good luck finding one for sale.  Looks like it would come with almost everything but the hood. 

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/mpc-1-7515-1975-firebird--1152902 (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/mpc-1-7515-1975-firebird--1152902)

(https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/9/0/2/1152902-26866-52-pristine.jpg)

I found this one on an auction site, starting bid ... $175!
Title: Re: A challenge
Post by: ryeguy2006a on August 06, 2021, 12:06:25 PM
Not sure if you have seen it, but there is a show on Motortrend called Steve Magnante's Super Models and he basically does what you are trying to. Making a model car of a production car that maybe was never put into a model before. Mix and match parts to create his vision. I watched one and it was pretty interesting. Good luck!
Title: Re: A challenge
Post by: rkellerjr on August 13, 2021, 05:45:01 AM
I sent Steve an email, we'll see if he responds with any ideas.