1979 Pontiac Firebird T/A 6.6 Smokey & Bandit 1/8 Scale Model Kit How To Assemble Paint Dashboard

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1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 1/8 Scale Model Kit Revell Germany 07710 7710
Features
A very demanding construction kit for the experienced modeler
Multi-piece V8 engine
Movable hood
Multi-piece chassis
Various chrome parts, including rims, exhaust pipe and carburetor
Decal for three famous versions
The Pontiac Firebird is an American automobile that was built and produced by Pontiac from the 1967 to 2002 model years.[1] Designed as a pony car to compete with the Ford Mustang, it was introduced on February 23, 1967, five months after GM's Chevrolet division's platform-sharing Camaro.[2] This also coincided with the release of the 1967 Mercury Cougar, Ford's upscale, platform-sharing version of the Mustang.
The name "Firebird" was also previously used by GM for the General Motors Firebird in the 1950s and early 1960s concept cars.
The body was completely restyled for 1979, featuring a new aerodynamic front end, revised rear end spoiler, bulkier flares for the Trans Am, and a revised connected single taillight assembly design that would remain consistent for the rest of the Firebirds design. The grilles had been repositioned to the lower section of the front bumper to allow more cold air to directly travel to the lower part of the radiator and engine bay. The interior remained mostly unchanged to the previous model year, however the deluxe cloth interior had now changed from velour to a Hobnail pattern. The hood decal from the Y88 SE and Solar Gold cars from 1978 became the standard design across the entire Trans Am line and now came in a variety of colours. The Formula steering wheel that was optional in the lower models and standard in the Trans Am now came colour coded to the interior.
For 1979, there were three possible engine options. The L80 Oldsmobile 403 engine became the standard option and was only available with the Turbo Hydramatic 350 3-speed automatic. The W72 Pontiac 400 was available for a short period and in limited supply. This was the last of the line for the Pontiac large displacement V8 engines, and only available with the Borg-Warner Super T-10, while also requiring the WS6 handling package as mandatory equipment in conjunction with this driveline choice. A credit option with a four-speed transmission was the smaller displacement L37 Pontiac 301 and it could come with either the Super T-10 or Turbo Hydramatic 350.
The Formula received some revisions for the 1979, where the two-tone W50 colored stripe decal now became the standard look for the Formula, however, the W50 package was still available and it added the "Formula" lettering along the bottom of the doors and rear deck spoiler. The dashboard bezel now wore the same machined swirl aluminum bezel as the Trans Am. As the Pontiac 301 had now ramped up production as the Pontiac 400 production had ceased, it became the standard engine for the Formula. The WS6 package had now been renamed from the "Trans Am Mk IV Special Handling Package" to "Special Handling Package" as it was now available for the Firebird Formula. Due to significant popularity and demand for the option to receive 4 wheel disc brakes in the WS6 handling package, some WS6 equipped cars were shipped without the option of rear disc brakes and were instead coded WS7, but still received all other equipment included in the WS6 package.[47]
A limited-edition anniversary package to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 1969 Firebird Trans Am. The colloquially known as the "TATA" (Tenth Anniversary Trans Am, RPO Y89), it featured every single available production option on the Firebird, however, cruise control was not compatible with the manual transmission resulting in the being credited on the window sticker for the 4-speed equipped TATAs. The TATA also featured special 10th-anniversary decals, including a Firebird hood decal that extended off of the hood and onto the front fenders. Pontiac produced 7,500 Y89 TATAs, of which 1,817 were equipped with the high-output Pontiac T/A 6.6 W72 400 engine. The remainder all featured the Oldsmobile 403. Two TATAs were the actual pace cars for the 1979 Daytona 500, which has been called the race that made NASCAR.

[@niro017]

OMG!!!!!! The world is coming to an end!!!! You didn't brush paint the transmission with Testors silver! Oh, the agony.

[@shannonmorrow2399]

😂😂it would've taken two bottles to paint the thing with a brush! 🤣🤣

[@errollpalmer9568]

I know, right😂🤣😂🤣

[@PontiacBanker]

“Clam Chiller” LOL! Chris, you’re my hero!

[@michaelupton3107]

Eastbound & Down loaded up & truckin😊❤👍

[@Oliverdobbins]

I have this kit (didn’t realise it was that old 🤯) and when I build it, I’m not going to be able to do much of a job on the dashboard because my hand will be shaking because I will be continuously giggling over the phrase “clam chillers”. And also the way it was delivered “...and one for the ladies... ... ... clam chillers?” 🤣🤣. And it’s not inappropriate - it’s your internet, you can say what you want.

[@supervette9953]

great video thanks, i ordered one can't wait. that hood is REALLY warped for a $200 model its not even close

[@jesuschristpose896]

I had this model when I was younger, then had the real thing when I turned 19, my favorite car ever

[@p.scha7476]

So huge,it needs a own garage!😂👍 Edit:this kit gives way possibilitys to detail up:functionable suspension,hoses and kables for engine,carpet to interiortub. Moveable Hoddhinges and doors,lights..what a dream,you could build of this kit.

[@sydrider6023]

This kit was a blast when I was 12 years old and still look a fun build today

[@powell808]

I appreciate all your videos! You are definitely good at them and build great models! You inspire me to buy all the kits, and to build them faster. I use to build so slow making sure everything is perfect but it's okay to use hardware paint and just build it! Thank you for your efforts! Hope the crybabies don't stop you from doing the great videos!

[@subliminalstyrene811]

Hahahaha 'Clam Chillers' absolute classic ! I really want this one, but will have to do some conversion to make it the 'BanditMobile' and sculpt a Burt Reynolds driving.

[@goratgo1970]

Nah, not another "boring Bandit build", just do it as Papa's (Steve McQueen) rental in his movie "The Hunter". Not as when he returns it though...!

[@johnpitts9836]

One very cool model. I think maybe when I get this kit, Painting it a dark red. Brown inter. Yes this is another must have. Great video Chris. 👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸

[@jackfrost9164]

Ordered mine a couple of days ago, can't wait to get it. Miss my 79 SE TA with the OLD's 403 though. Miss that car.

[@malcolmgibbs-e5c]

brilliant video, great to see a left handed artist

[@aaronlancaster195]

Awesome build! One thing I noticed about the kit is that it has a Pontiac 400 in it. In 79 the auto cars got the 403 Olds engine, and 4 speed cars got the Poncho.

[@calvincooley1074]

As well as 4 wheel disc brakes

[@aaronlancaster195]

The WS6 cars did have 4 wheel disc brakes, as well as the wider 15x8 snowflakes like the ones I this kit. The 7 inch wheels were shallower & didn't have a lip on the wheel.

[@JohnKennedy-ok9io]

The Pontiac 400/4 speed would have the chrome valve covers…the Olds 403 (auto trans) would not

[@aaronlancaster195]

​@@JohnKennedy-ok9iothey started off chrome, but he decided to paint them I guess, maybe to mimic the Olds?

[@dapc777]

~nice build~reminds of that scale as when I was a kid, I had a Crusader 101~had a lot of functions to it~what memories~

[@timczifrik7715]

OMG..!!! I had this when i was a kid. I Never got to do it and got tossed out during a move years ago..!! I am so happy this kit is out again so i can FINALLY do it..!!!

[@davidweise9018]

I built the cousin to this kit 40 years ago which was the MONOGRAM Turbo Trans AM . It is a fabulous product of injection molding . It is massive which lends itself to extra super detailing . MONOGRAM was the king of Ultra Big model kits back in the day . This Revell version is no exception

[@robertcates4066]

I really love what you did for the gauges, as always a great build video, THANKS CHRIS!!!!

[@shannonmorrow2399]

Very cool model kit. $200 dollar cool, maybe not. But great build as always Chris. Loved the trick with the gauge decals.

[@tedbonn3424]

I saw this kit when I was 15 I couldn't afford it at the time but always hoped to someday I'm now 54 and I'm finally able I guess it was worth the wait

[@darrelkinney9856]

Cool video I’ve just saw, I built an 81 turbo TA years ago same size, painted tires solid w l not out line type.

[@cheezst8ke]

Looks good. I like the outdoor pictures at the end of the video. They make it look like it is a real car and not a model.

[@almoffat7504]

Awesome what a monster of a kit you will need to have some serious shelf space for that one nice job 👍🇦🇺

[@danielkemp4801]

It looks great!!!! You have done a great job building it. The molded color makes it look like a "experimental" prototype in progress. Keep Up the great work!!!!

[@natestaub5113]

Either way I love 1979 black firebird

[@markc7002]

Love your builds as always!! I built the original Monogram Turbo Version in the 80's as well as the, Z28, Corvette Stingray and Ford T. The bodies were pre-painted in very high quality finishes and were made with much thicker plastic. Zero warpage and perfect fit for the bonnets. Revell has gotten lazy and are skimping on the plastic.

[@rickr442]

Nicely done! That model gives me flashbacks to thirteen years ago, putting a full set of T/A SE graphics on a friends ‘77 gold T/A in 90-degree weather. That day was endless!

[@americanpatriot2422]

Always an outstanding video and presentation. Ball coolers. Too funny. I had both the 77 and 79 Trans am back in the early 80s. I wish I still had them. Or maybe not the way gas prices are currently.

[@doublenickelbob]

Great vid, better music. Keep them coming I'll keep watching.

[@bobpratt8224]

Really nice kit...Revell did a great job love the snowflake wheels!!?? Awsome

[@Darryl603]

East bound and Down! Loaded up and Truckin'!

[@dannysunay4386]

What a monster! It is an iconic movie car! Great job you did! Like always! Thank you for the vid!

[@wraith20072007]

Great job Chris. One of my favorite movie cars and movie.

[@kenhanson1819]

Fantastic build! It even looks like the real thing in your outdoor photos!

[@Nazz1967]

Look at that thing ! how bloody cool ,love it .

[@EdsAttentionToDetail]

I know you have probably never heard it before but that thing is huge 😎 Beautiful build.

[@GPGPapercraftTX]

Oh, the temptation to nit-pick! I shall resist. I owned or screwed with a bundle of F Bodies in my far-gone youth. What a trip down memory lane. I remember the feel of those three spoke wheels in my hands. You know, the fit and finish of the panels on this kit is pretty much accurate. Gaposis and misalignment was the order of the day. so, the thin hood, no big deal. OK.I'll go there just a bit. The swoosh in the screaming chicken's mouth indicates turbo. I missed the intake but I think That's one of the normally aspirated big blocks. THe Pontiac Blue is spot-on. Pretty sure that is an accurate TH-400 as well. This is an absolute wonder of a kit. GO get one!

[@teebodk3917]

An old Monogram model if I remember correctly? I've got their '82 Camaro IROC-Z from the same series, bought when new and still one of my most favored models. Constructionwise, these two models follow the exact same formula, with the interior tub, front and rear clips, suspension and the hood hinges allowing you to display the model with the hood open. My model has been through a LOT and was quite badly damaged for several years after living on top of a wardrobe closet... but it survived and has been repaired!

[@harpermotorsports16]

Who doesn't love a "cooled clam"? LOL

[@Cimmerian415]

I prefer warm a bearded clam myself.

[@v8cool168]

I always remember my first one I had. It used to creek and groan when you picked it up. Quite a flimsy model, but looks awesome.

[@Trueno1600]

Man, I can't wait for Canadian Hobby stores to finally get some in stock; we're always many months behind the USA :( Then, I'll just have to pray Revell also re-releases the 1/8 Camaro IROC-Z, so I can cross it off my bucket list models! I've been lusting after the 1/8 Trans-Am and IROC-Z since I first saw them in the 1991 Monogram catalog!!! Nice build as always, though the warpage kinda sucks for how much these are selling for... :(

[@michaelcooke2559]

I was expecting a gallon jug of Testor’s silver paint, so I’m a little disappointed. Lol. Great work on this kit, everything looks great. I built the ‘77 version of this car in 1/25 scale, and did my rims the same way you did yours. Good technique. Thanks for sharing.

[@maryfiltz800]

That is a great looking model - as everyone is saying, so big. Decals look great.

[@cushingpushing]

Great job, that model is huge.

[@DavidRLentz]

So much potential for super-detailing!

[@nk53nxg]

I would like this kit, but the Mrs may go nuts if I buy another 😑. I built the 1/8 Stingray Corvette, it looks great, but a kit this size you would expect opening doors. If I buy this kit I would open up the trunk and doors, although looking at the body on this video the roof pillars will come away from the body if you cut out the doors, will need to add support from roof pillar to firewall before chopping out the doors. Will look great with LED lights too. Great video, very informative and helpful.

[@johngligo4049]

Incredible Trans Am Chris! That Oasis Blue is definitely a great representation of that Pontiac Engine Blue! That motor looks sweet! Love that interior, the decals are a beautiful touch! Great job!

[@tylerblues2246]

Great build, on a decent kit by the looks of things. Ace man. 👍

[@coryjeffreys5146]

You may use hardware store paints but you have some of the best builds I have ever seen.

[@Merylstreep1949]

Looks like a real car in those outside pictures!

[@dmgscalemodels2825]

I like the detail! The pics at the end show it well! Huge kit!

[@vernhoke7730]

Man, I built the 1/8 Camaro IROC-Z back in the day. Also owned 2 IROCs, an '85 & '87.

[@rcpete7055]

The hardest part is finding somewhere to display models and store boxes, I have built so many awesome models that I have sold or thrown away over the years 🙄🤔 I wish u would do a video on where all your builds go?? 😊

[@hpiguy]

The video would be me stacking models that are over a few months old in boxes over layers of bubble wrap. Or, giving them away to people that like that type of car or subject. Not very exciting.

[@rcpete7055]

@@hpiguy but do you have a place you display your favourite builds? 😊

[@BenitoCasadoAbolafia]

Me encanta está escala 1/8 y el modelo es soberbio , un buen montaje de maqueta 👍

[@andyanderson7548]

Yeah it's very large turned out pretty nice

[@vf101jay]

This is so amazing! I built the turbo version of this kit as a kid (was way over my head at the time but still loved it), and have been searching ebay for years hoping to find a decent NOS kit and searching KZbin for a good build vid of a 1/8 T/A kit (mostly for nostalgia because I was losing hope of ever getting another one) and now you go and allow me to check multiple boxes on my wish list. I’m still not that skilled at modelling but would still love to try one of these kits again as an adult.

[@goldenmanuever1176]

It’s really cool to see a video like this and even more that Revell is listening to what the customer wants.

[@michaelmyers3892]

I've had a few of these large-scale 1/8 and they are hard to get and I have a small collection of them including this trans am a 1933 Ford hot rod the humongously big golden model t hot rod 57 Chevy a 68 Camaro I like these large-scale ones not a lot of people do them expensive yes but worth it

[@TheHobbyShop88]

I agree with you on the paint. I have a few Testors/Tamiya spray cans of colors I can't find at the hardware store, otherwise my spray cans are rustoleum or krylon

[@gravel86]

Beautiful build I will be buying one for sure. The engine looks almost as big as a 1/25 car. 🙂

[@dougfisher1885]

Man that car is huge I had a 81 bandit car back in 84 to 87 when I got married well bye car but I'll tell you this ( NEVER- AGAIN,) if I should ever get another

[@americanpatriot2422]

Outstanding video and presentation

[@kenhorne5650]

Neat trick using scotch tape

[@scalemodelcarchief]

Chris, another awesome build. You always do great work and make me laugh when you mention the whiners. Well done! 👍🏻

[@jamesfrye1679]

I need one now would be pretty sweet as an rc

[@richiesspeedshop82]

The whole time I'm just saying to myself that thing is ginormous 😆

[@SA-zoom1]

I building this at the moment. The body is has a lot of issues, done lots of trimming and sanding and have taped the hood down flush to try and get it to it to sit flat before it goes to paint. I am going black on black so hopefully the interior comes out nice with chrome/sliver accents.

[@rc67die-castcollector]

Nice build!! I did a 1/16 scale 79 TA. The passenger door was warped really bad. Had to use mode putty to fill it in. Love how you got the wheels to look original.

[@davidhinkson8856]

When the KITT build is finally finished, it'd be really interesting to see these two cars together - if you have the space for them!

[@Wild-Dad]

I built the 24th scale version back in 1976. The decals were a pain then especially since they were about a half the size of these. Needless to say, a couple of them did not get put on - but most did. I still should have this kit - somewhere (LOL)

[@RoadWarrior-lo9vt]

Brother, if I seem like one of those Mr know-it-all dicks in any comments that I post to your videos, I don't mean to. I'm just blurting out things that I want to do when I start building again. This is serious eye candy to me. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for helping us folks out by being so detailed in your information from start to finish on these builds. Love this hobby! 🙂👍

[@r.a.monigold9789]

For adequate building and display space I've arranged to rent my neighbor's garage - he no longer has a car. I've ordered a drum of Plastruct glue and several cases of my favorite spray paints are about to be delivered. PLUS, I've order the very realistic kit (I did have to wait for the manager's approval on my cash offer). All this is to say BIG. This kit is HUGE. And what a build. Chris, you are the Styrene Wrangler. Very impressive build. Again, your choice of colors - SPOT ON (although the spots are invisible - right). Thanks again...

[@michaellindquist31]

Beautiful and a very detailed and accurate (to a point) model kit. Unfortunately, a glaring error is that the hood shaker decal is wrong on this model. It should say “6.6 Liter” because it is an automatic car which used the 403 CI Oldsmobile engine, not “T/A 6.6” which was reserved for the 4-speed cars which had the Pontiac 400 CI engine. I’m surprised that the Revel QC people didn’t catch that. I didn’t look up how much it costs but imagine if it was metal and not plastic? I was a big model builder as a kid. Anybody remember “The Visible V8”? It was about $25 back in 1965 when I built it.

[@dspain0214]

Gteat review and assembly of an impressive kit sir. However, I will have to pass on it. The bird decal is the wrong combination of colors. Not gold enough. ROUND 2 got it right in the MPC 1/16 scale kit I'm building.. In addition to the gold bird, they include the blue and red birds too😃 If one is so inclined, one could print a corrected bird at home though😉 Again, awesome review and build. Problem is Revell's not yours😎

[@josephgiannatelli5008]

I have been watching other video reviews and I have to tell you that they suck compared to yours. I love the reviews!! You show what is in the box and the building process. The other videos just show a complete build and LOUD music!! Also, there is no detail in the other car builds. Thanks for your videos!

[@davidchin350]

Very nice build Chris, impressive black paint job. It's so big even a 12" action figure would be too small for it.🙂

[@RoyalKnightVIII]

Looks fantastic. I wonder if a marvel legends could fit inside comfortably

[@robertafay9198]

Seen as low as 150.00 love it only difference I would do is make a gold edition love your work.

[@martynwilliams3765]

You took pictures of a real one at the end 😂😂. Good job.

[@jackgerien6210]

Great build, you have made me feel younger. I had one 8n Nocturnal Blue and sandstone interior. I think you did a great job with the warped parts. Overall - fantastic! The only oddity I saw was that it appeared that the front tires extended out past the front fender flares. That seemed odd to me and not properly proportioned to the build, meaning that the scale of the molded parts seemed a touch off to push them out that. Again, excellent job.

[@EddiesGarageCovers]

That's because he didn't assemble them correctly. The inner half of the wheel goes on the spindle and then the small round keeper goes on the spindle to hold it in place. He jumped the gun. Also he doesn't talk about the issue with the Tires that come with the kit. The factory pre cut side of the Tire is too large and the the wheel sections fall through. Revell has been informed

[@andyjones357]

Sweet now I'm goin to have to get one

[@charlesmcclure5994]

Well all you need now is a 1/8 scale Burt Reynolds and Sally Field to complete the look Chris 👍👍

[@shannonlykins1630]

I agree with you or a cowboy hat would have been sweet for little touches

[@joelrooks389]

Ball coolers! I love it!😂😂😂

[@M0UNTAINEER]

WoW sweet job 👍

[@chuckgaylor4184]

Nice car like your work

[@joedelusso1415]

I had this model back in the 80's I think it was under the monogram company, I also believe that the model I had came in black not silver because I don't remember doing a lot of painting on the model.i believe it cost around 40-50$ at that time, It must of been a successful run because monogram also released a 1/12 69 Camaro and a 1/12 57 Chevy in the same size as the firebird,there might of been an early 70's nova too but I don't recall seeing it,but I did have all 3 mentioned above.. looks like a fun model and could only imagine what the price tag is now..

[@herksmodelworks165]

What an Awesome kit, only to be ruined by the crappy hood.

[@ingo7131]

Wow that kit looks awesome.🙌🏻💯 Might have to get me one aswell.🤔

[@earnierosenow9834]

i have this kit and am making mine into a 78 by resin casting the front facia , and grille inserts

[@petermcelvogue7521]

They should have given you the option of the 77’ as well as the 80’ Turbo as all they would need to change is the hood, engine, front clip, and tail lights with decals so you would be able to build the Smokey and the Bandit 1 or 2 versions whichever you prefer. This kit is more reminiscent of the car that was in Rocky 2 & Blue Thunder.

[@Merylstreep1949]

It's OK clam cooler was 😁 funny We called em biscuit chillers

[@antazmodelkits]

Superbe réalisation 😮

[@GeorgeMcNally]

I respect your style of building.......if so inclined- you could super-detail the heck out of this kit. Thanks for posting this build, probably gonna get one and build it to replicate one of my high school buddies T/A's.

[@dmgscalemodels2825]

He does them as a review of the kit. If he was to do a show quality detail he would win awards!

[@kevinsmith7697]

Spent 2 weeks with body and custom paint, then dropped the stinking thing! 😢 20 years ago! Don’t think I would want to go through that again! It would have been a Teal color from house of color, with the screaming chicken buried under multiple layers of clear ! It was very hard to work on just because of the size ! Beautiful kit though! I am assuming this is a re- issue! Nice job man! 🤔😝🫡🇺🇸

[@kevinsmith7697]

By the way, this was a commission build ! Had to scrap the 1/8 scale, I built a 1/25 mpc for the fellow! He was a happy camper! Ended up not charging him ! 🤔🫡🇺🇸

[@johngrubb1590]

God you could go to town with this kit, lights and every thing so sweet.

[@hpiguy]

Yes, this is begging for a light and sound set up.

[@johngrubb1590]

@@hpiguy Isn't it just, great build as well.

[@reneeholmes4860]

Wish I still had mine.😢

[@MrFilmScorer]

Very nice gigantic build! Mine arrived yesterday. Will probably spray it gold and not use the pinstripes. Is it possible your T-tops can be switched from side to side and that may solve the rise they have in the back? The kit instructions are a little off about the taillights. On '79-80 Firebirds, they're smoke black all the way across. The red with white reverse lights is how they were in '77 and '78, but one certainly can paint this kit that way if they choose. Good luck finding a place to display this beast. I'm glad it's available again.

[@gerdogstenc2534]

Looks really nice.

[@DaveWrightKB9MNM]

I would love to see the Z28 version but an ‘81 model. I did the newer IROC 1/8 kit and yes, it was huge! I wonder if someone makes pace car dekkals for this kit? That would be awesome!

[@alconk7129]

Nice job Chris however not on you but whoever printed the decals got the colors wrong for the bird. Oh just a FYI the “King Pins” are called spindles. Ford pickups use the king pins.

[@doublenickelbob]

Clam chillers ha ha ha ha!

[@Oliverdobbins]

I know right? 😂 I had to stop the video there for a minute! 🤣

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Cool!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍