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Features
- Skill 2, paint and cement required
- Big 1/16 scale
- Big 1/16 scale
- Authentic detail
- Opening doors and hood
Description
MPC 862 1979 Pontiac Firebird. 1: 16 Scale Plastic Model Kit. Requires Assembly. Authentic Detailing Inside and Out. Removable T-Top Roof. Posable Front Wheels. Opening Hood and Doors. Optional Custom Seats, Headers, and Side Pipes. Authentic 6. 6 Liter Engine. Detailed Chassis and Suspension. Firebird Decals in Three Colors. Waterslide Decals. Molded in White. Skill Level 3. Ages 12 and Up.
Product Dimensions: 1.97 x 1.97 x 5.91 inches
Item Weight: 14.1 ounces
Item model number: MPC862
Manufacturer recommended age: 14 months and up
Manufacturer: Round2, LLC
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Top Amazon Reviews
Most important with a model is of course that the pieces fit together well. these do. I personally like the larger models such as this, more than the smaller 1:25 or 1:24. Went together in about a week including painting. I would have to say the only frustration was with the doors lining up, or staying closed however, after a little sanding and trimming here and there - no more issue. the base plastic is white; therefore, it will require a paint job. Before I purchased, I had already decided to go with black, and I have purchased a second one which will be silver when completed.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2023 by Glenn
Nice looking kit, can't wait to start
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2023 by Tom brown
Nice model. Love the large scale. All parts intact and ready tp paint and assemble. The firebird hood decal comes in 3 different colors, so it gives the modeler a wide choice as far as paint jobs.
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2017 by MisterMedusa
Finally finished this kit after working many hours on it the past few months. This is a rebox of a kit that's been around for decades. It was last offered as the MPC Turbo Blackbird. Before that it was the MPC Firebird Trophy Series and the 10th Anniversary Trans Am. All these kits seem to have the same molding issues. There's videos on YouTube about them where you can see. In this kit, you'll find an extra intake manifold and exhaust pipe not listed in the directions. I looked up the Turbo Blackbird kit directions and found they are for that kit's engine. For whatever reason, MPC didn't remove them from their mold machine. THE GOOD: The pieces are all there and the decals are well made with 3 different color options. Everything is shaped properly like a real Trans Am, which I own and am currently restoring to look like my model. The plastic is thick and sturdy allowing for lots of filing, sanding, etc. The doors connect easily and work surprisingly well. THE "COULD BE BETTER DESIGNED:" Many parts don't mate well. Lots of need to file, shave, putty, and sand to make it look like a real Trans Am rather than a car in mid-explosion. If you buy, test fit everything before painting to find the gaps and excess plastic. Deal with them before paint. I used Elmer's Glue All to fill small gaps on engine parts and Squadron Gray Putty to smooth over "dents" in the fenders and fill gaps between the front spoilers. Attached is a photo from just before spraying primer that shows some of the gray spots where I had to use putty. The front suspension can break easily where the spindles clip to the A-frames. Don't paint these until after you connect them. I did and the coat of black gloss caused them to not want to connect and I broke them. After failed attempts to glue them with Super Glue and Testors cement, I drilled 1/16" holes in the spindles and connected them to the lower A-frames with small screws. That went easier than expected and holds them very well. The front springs had to be clipped slightly to avoid the front end sitting up too high. The spoilers don't mate to the body well and required lots of filing. Parts that needed lots of filing so they could fit well are the windshield, spoilers, interior shell (too wide), rear wheel wells (too wide), and motor mounts (made engine sit so high the hood couldn't fully close). I sprayed mine with Rustoleum 2X Painter's Touch white primer, Tamiya TS-54 Light Metallic Blue (2 cans needed), Tamiya TS-68 Wooden Deck Tan, and Testors Wet Look clear gloss over the blue. I then polished and waxed. Be sure to let the base coat dry for at least a week before spraying the clear coat. I waited 2 weeks because I've seen clear gloss destroy a base coat when applied too soon on plastic. I applied decals before spraying the clear coat and dipped the windows in Pledge "Revive It" floor polish to protect them and help them look like actual glass. The wheels were hand painted after I stripped off the chrome by soaking them in Purple Power for 3 days. The white letters on the tires also had to be hand painted. They come in black wall with raised letters. I rolled on white acrylic paint. Dear MPC, please make improvements to your mold and you'll be able to sell a higher number of these because it will be a more enjoyable kit. 4 stars only because of all the needed work and vague directions. Thanks for selling this model kit for one of the coolest cars ever!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2020 by David K.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2021 by Amazon Customer
A lot of work but a fun walk down memory lane! I did my best to match my 1979 Trans Am. I even printed a copy of my actual license plate to add. The dash gauges were a kit I bought on eBay. Those turned out great. Added a wire dipstick and spark plug wires drilled into the tine alternator. That was a pain. They were some issues with mound that I had to use modelers putty to correct. I spent a lot of time on this model and display it proudly.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2022 by David J Hooker
Most parts had to be filed to fit. Mostly had a real difficult time with the chassis also the glass and body not fitting properly.
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2022 by William .A. Spicer
Very good kit. I used leds for the lights. I modeled it after my first trans am.
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2020 by Brian Welch