The Revell 68 Pontiac Firebird 400 Update She’s All Done!!! What A Great Kit.

The Revell 68 Pontiac Firebird 400 Update She’s All Done!!! What A Great Kit.
I think this has been one of the best kits I’ve ever worked with. It went together so nice and had some fantastic details. The interior is easy to make look great, and the engine bay leaves nothing to want. . . Well except a washer bottle. LOL Even the tires were easy to paint up to look great. Now I know I may be a bit bias, but seriously this car built up without any fuss. I even had fun taking pictures, so make sure you watch the video to the end.
Links:
Gaahleri airbrush www.gaahleri.c...
Tamiya paint bottle rack - www.typhoonpai...
.3mm solder - www.amazon.com...
Pin drill bits - www.amazon.com...
Bob Smith super glue - www.amazon.com...
Magnet wire for carb return spring - www.amazon.com...
Magnifying Visor - www.amazon.com...
Molotow pen - www.amazon.com...
Tamiya Extra Thin Cement - www.amazon.com...
Micro LEDs - www.amazon.com...
Badger Paint Mixer - www.amazon.com...
Sloan Strap Wrench - www.amazon.com...
TAMIYA 87085 Weathering Master C Set - www.amazon.com...
Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color, Black - www.amazon.com...
Tea Lights - www.amazon.com...
Wire red - www.amazon.com...
Wire orange - www.amazon.com...
Bare Metal Foil - www.amazon.com...
Magnets - www.amazon.com...
Tamiya Thinner - www.amazon.com...
Tamiya Retarder - www.amazon.com...
Airbrush Cleaner - www.amazon.com...
Pipettes - www.amazon.com...
Gel Pens - www.amazon.com...
How to do wood grain - • How To: Paint a woodgr...
Battery holder - www.amazon.com...
0000 paint brush - www.amazon.com...
Q-Tips (A lot of them) - www.amazon.com...
American Diorama Figures - www.amazon.com...
0402 LEDs (very small / wired) - www.amazon.com...

[@C.Brown5150]

Well here we are , the final chapter.. And I have to say that I'm very impressed.. You did a fantastic job with this kit and everything turned out great.. I really appreciate you sharing this build and I enjoyed watching each video.. Again , Fantastic Work.. 👍 See you on the next one. 🙏

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much. I haven't had this much fun with a kit in a very long time. Hoping the GTO will be the same.

[@jameswornica803]

James Garner would drive that . 😊

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much.

[@craigluitjohan621]

That is a top notch build very cool 👍👍

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much.

[@lancerevell5979]

Jim Garner/Rockford would approve! 😎👍 Great looking Bird! 😊

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Firebird looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much.

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Grandpa Mark, that car turned out absolutely perfect, the engine bay looks grest with all the wiring and plumbing, congratulations on a outstanding build, best regards from Australia, Les

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much. This one is going on the top shelf for sure.

[@kevintidey243]

Very nice model Mark , looks exactly like what he would drive !

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much. I really liked building that one.

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Beautiful job, Rockford files. I remember that show, now I'm showing my age 🤣👊 well done looks Cool 😎 🍻🍻🇦🇺🇦🇺❄️❄️🌨🌨🥶🥶🏔🏔🦘🦘🤝🇺🇲🍻👏👌

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much. It was a cool show. I about ruined my Firebird doing J-Turns in the Navy parking lot one night. Missed the light pole by inches. LOL

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

@@grandpamarkshobbies our pleasure and OK 🤣👍💡🚩

[@edwardhood6252]

That is one heck of a nice looking " sick chicken " !!!!!

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much.

[@PatrickKend]

Mark you just consistently get better and better with every build. Excellent work my friend! 👍

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much. A lot of it is all the help and support I get from all of you.

[@richiek6379]

Another beautiful build. Missed the crew, got too used to them being there all the time. Awesome montage! Thanks so much

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you. The crew will be back next build. They are just about ready to start working in the new shop.

[@cardzscaledreams3917]

Great looking Firebird Mark...she's a beauty!

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much.

[@theintake8961]

Beautiful build Mark! I'm sure Him would be proud. You nailed the prelude! 😎👍

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much.

[@rayrussell6258]

You really need to make a miniature card-stock backed image of James Garver, Rockford, to display with this car .... if you can't find a 1:24 figurine of him. I'm glad I have this kit, 2 actually, to build. Looks like I need to rule out red though, the 400 emblems are red and would not be seen well on red.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

That is a great idea. I will do that. Yes, red would hide those 400 decals.

[@nicholasbcleghorn8008]

Awesome build. You did Rockford proud. 🏁⚖🔍🏖🕵

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much.

[@JustBelowAverageModelCars]

It's a beauty! Thanks for giving us a ride in your Firebird!

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much.

[@ghrobbs]

You have a wonderful eye for mixing colors. I love watching your engine detailing videos for this build. Got my .3mm solder on order. Absolutely gorgeous build!

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much. I think you will love working with the .3mm.

[@markellison1364]

Turned out really nice. The engine bay is awesome.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much.

[@RobFerrellDrumStudio]

So cool! Love that show to this day and you nailed Jim’s ride!

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much. I am with you, I've always liked that show. He would always get roughed up a bit, then take care of business.

[@chrisreimann9528]

Fantastic looking Bird. A really great kit indeed!

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much.

[@geoffhipwell2198]

Well another fantastic looking build as expected. I can't wait to get into my version of 2002, (Virtually the exact same kit). That's a great idea for a video on: 'Quick Shine' on the windows. Always love your 'How to' videos for my library of your work. Very impressed with your interior too, it matches the exterior perfectly. Take care my friend, & say "G'day" to the crew will you!

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much. I will for sure make that video. That Quick Shine sure holds those windows well when it's dried all the way. The crew says thanks too.

[@Reds_Scrapyard]

That came out great, Mark. I was a little dubious about the panzer yellow interior but it looks really good in the finished car.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much. That yellow just about matched the Pontiac colors perfectly.

[@LennisShultz]

Awesome Build Mark!! Yep i can tell you had a Ball with this Kit. I lost my sound on here, guess i will see what is going on!! se ya in the shop!!

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much. Oh no. I had some good music on this one too.

[@terryknernschield2121]

You l a awesome trick is epic. Mod podge for glass part in unbelievable. Love them both. Great teacher.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much.

[@jeffreyn.greene6233]

Very cool Firebird nice work Mark

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much.

[@ModelCarMinion]

Awesome build Mark, excellent detail work again. Nice to know it goes together well.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much.

[@hortonshotrodshop2003]

Very nice build like the gold. Nice clean build

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much. I'll be using that gold again. I made almost a whole jar. LOL

[@michaelcooke2559]

Very nice work on this one. Your attention to detail is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much.

[@eugeneduckworth]

Mark great job .always learn so much from you.keep up the fantastic videos...

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you. You just made my day.

[@garyfishel9612]

Haven't heard of quick shine. Nice build. I have one on me watch list, I'll be buying it.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thanks. It is a very vestal tool in the shop. I'm using it more and more often.

[@jameshicks8316]

Love that firebird mark.mine came in the mail yesterday.i also got some of those drill bits you have also.i was impressed with the interior and engine bay.now if only I could find one of those pointy fingers maybe they would work on my grandkids cause mine don't.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much. I think you will like this kit. It goes together really nice. I'll tell you what, that little pointy finger doesn't work any better on the grandkids. LOL

[@tjeisenbraun647]

That's a work of art!

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thanks TJ. This may be the best I've done yet. But the kit had a lot to do with that.

[@Bruces-Eclectic-World]

Awesome job Mark! 👏 You did ok by yourself, there was a few oops but not bad. Lol Did not see the whole build cause of the internet issues but the end was awesome. Love the body color... LLAP 🖖

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you. I think this may have been my best build I've ever done. For sure the best paint I've ever done.

[@davidchin350]

Came out real nice looking😊

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you. It is a really nice kit to work with.

[@tomcatflynn805]

Came out awesome. Keep coming

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much.

[@saltields7649]

That turned out to be really nice and cool looking. I’m wanting that kit just for the custom hood bird decals.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much. Send me your address and I will send you the bird decal. I'm not going to use it.

[@saltields7649]

2505 Court G Unit 102 Tacoma WA 98405 Thank You Very Much.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

The wife will send it out tomorrow.

[@saltields7649]

Awesome. Thank You Very Much.

[@saltields7649]

@@grandpamarkshobbies I got the decals today. Thank You Very Much.

[@JHartModelworks]

Great build

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you.

[@scooterdoughmas3012]

this car beats the pants off anything box stock you definitely did her justice love the color 😁🤩scooter😎see you do the glass i thought in another vid but would like ta check out this one in the future👍👍

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much. I did one with the headlights, but never did one on the glass. This is a fantastic kit, and went together dang nicely.

[@scooterdoughmas3012]

@@grandpamarkshobbies workin on my 57 panal gasser what ratio water to modge podge dou 😅😁

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

I do not mix it. I use it straight.

[@ellisevilsizor4525]

Very nice firebird And congrats on the 5000 subscribers

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much. That is one of the best kits I've ever worked on.

[@danielpaulsness6951]

Nice build 😁

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much.

[@stephenirvin4426]

That looks amazing! Is the Pontiac on the back a decal? It looks 3d from the top. That’s a sweet build!!!

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much. Yes, that's a decal. I like how they did the decals on this one.

[@PhillipJ]

Fantastic build Mark!! Prolly your best to date…clean and sharp as a pin!

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much, I'm not sure if I have ever built a kit that I've had so much fun with.

[@CharlieHague-m8u]

I must have missed out on something. How do you make the battery cables? Or are they aftermarket?

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

The battery cables are just .3mm painted gloss black and gloss red. I drill a hole as close as I can to the clamps and just glue it in. Then once the battery is in place you can bend the wires where they need to go. I usually put the black wire to the head at the line where the valve cover is. The red depends on where the ignition or starter is.

[@CharlieHague-m8u]

@@grandpamarkshobbies Dod you make the clamps also? Thanks for the info👍

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

No. Usually they are part of the battery. If they are not you can flatten the end of the solder then fold that back on itself and drill out for the post. Then trim it to size using a very sharp Exacto blade.

[@CharlieHague-m8u]

Excellent work as always. It looks great! I have used Quickshine to glue headlights in, but never for glass. I am going to try it out on my next build. Love the videos👍

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much. When doing the glass make sure to hold the brush so if the quick shine drips off it doesn't hit the glass. A blob of quick shine can make a mess. LOL

[@dblducecreations]

Beautiful work there!

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much.

[@edwardnash7411]

Nice Looks Great 👍

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much.

[@georgecox461]

Looks great

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you.