discussion Pete's 1\16 matchbox 1957 Ford Thunderbird

[peterairfix]

Time for a change as I am waiting for some bits to arrive for Titanic so time to dive into the box and wrestle with the contents.
And most unusually all the bags are sealed the only exception is the body and it has a small split on the windscreen surround but shouldn't be an issue to fix.
As goes the colour I haven't decided yet.

 

[Guest]

Is that an aspirin wrapper I see at the upper left of the first photo? You might need them with an old American kit like this

 

[peterairfix]

Time to start and dispite the box art I have decided to go for a red colour and I have most of the engine parts painted ready for construction.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Pete. That’s a big bird!!

 

[peterairfix]

One engine with ignition wires up and almost finished.

 

[peterairfix]

High time I got this one finished so I have had a go at the interior and dashboard in place and carpets and seats painted.