Revell 1970 Pontiac Firebird T/A 2n1 1/24 Scale Model Kit Build Review 85-4489

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The Pontiac Firebird is an American automobile built by Pontiac from the 1967 to the 2002 model years. Designed as a pony car to compete with the Ford Mustang, it was introduced February 23, 1967, the same model year as GM's Chevrolet division platform-sharing Camaro.[1] This also coincided with the release of the 1967 Mercury Cougar, Ford's upscale, platform-sharing version of the Mustang.[2][3]
The name "Firebird" was also previously used by GM for the General Motors Firebird 1950s and early 1960s concept cars.
The second generation debut for the 1970 model year was delayed until February 26, 1970, because of tooling and engineering problems; thus, its popular designation as a 1970½ model, while leftover 1969s were listed in early Pontiac literature without a model-year identification.[11] This generation of Firebirds were available in coupe form only; after the 1969 model year, convertibles were not available until 1989.
Models
Firebird Base
Firebird Esprit
Firebird Formula
Firebird Trans-Am
Special versions and appearance packages
Formula Appearance Package "W50" (1976-1981)[1]
Black-and-Gold Trans Am Pontiac 50th Anniversary Limited Edition (1976)[1]
Black-and-Gold Trans Am Special Edition (1977-1978, 1980-1981)[1]
Sky Bird Esprit Appearance Package "W60" (1977-1978)[1]
Gold Trans Am Special Edition "Y88" (1978)[1]
Red Bird Esprit Appearance Package "W68" (1978-1979)[1]
Black Trans Am Special Edition "Y84" (1979)[1]
Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition (1979)[1]
Yellow Bird Esprit Appearance Package "W73" (1980)[1]
Trans Am Turbo Indy Pace Car Edition (1980)[1]
Trans Am Turbo NASCAR Pace Car Edition (1981)[12]
Macho Trans-Am (a package offered by the Mecham Pontiac dealership in Glendale, AZ).[13]
Replacing the "Coke bottle" styling was a more "swoopy" body style, while still retaining some traditional elements. The top of the rear window line going almost straight down to the lip of the trunk lid, a look that was to epitomize F-body styling for the longest period during the Firebird's lifetime. The new design was initially characterized with a large C-pillar, until 1975 when the rear window was enlarged.
Second generation (1970-1981) 1970
There were two Ram Air 400 cu in (6.6 L) engines for 1970: the 335 hp (250 kW) L74 Ram Air III (366 hp (273 kW) in GTO) and the 345 hp (257 kW) LS1 Ram Air IV (370 hp (280 kW) in GTO) that were carried over from 1969. The difference between the GTO and Firebird engines was that the secondary carburetor's throttle linkage had a restrictor which prevented the rear barrels from opening completely,[1] adjusting the linkage could allow full carburetor operation resulting in identical engine performance.
For the 1970 and 1971 model years, all Firebirds equipped with radios had the antennas mounted "in-glass" in the windshield.

[@chainsawwilly3794]

I have just bought this kit to build for my Father. He had this car when I was a kid. Great memories.

[@dennissmith9577]

I had this kit when I was a kid back in the early 90's. Then I bought the full size version about 10 years later.

[@phw340]

Haha, something similar happened to me, sort of. In 2003 I bought a 1972 Challenger and for some reason this car seemed familiar to me. I dug out my box of old models I had made as a kid and lo and behold I had a Plum Crazy Purple Dodge Challenger that was a ‘73-‘74 model. It was from the Otaki Rock Machine series with rear rubber tires and was motorized. Only difference from the ‘72 model body wise was the addition of “bumperettes” for federal safety standards. This was cool because ‘72-‘74 Challengers were not as popular as the ‘70-‘71 Challengers and model kits of the ‘72-‘74 Challengers are very hard to find. The one I built was from about 25 years prior (and it was the only model car I ever built with my brother who made an Otaki Thunderbird) and it was from the no longer in existence Otaki Japanese mode company which became Fujimi. It’s a rare model and the fact that 25 years later I had the real car it was based on I thought was such a funny coincidence.

[@scatpackdriver2535]

My sister had a 1970 Trans Am . She brought it new very similar to this model. It didn't have the bird on the front and it came with Polyglass GT tires the blue patches were a little more rounded at the corners and I don't believe the edges of the blue were darker . It was an automatic with blue interior the transmission shifted hard even under normal acceleration ( no gentle slip into the next gear) . Brings back memories.

[@geneahart5607]

Thanks for showing the enthusiasm that you do in your videos, helps keep me inspired.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Gene!

[@hbpictures660]

You really made this kit look amazing

[@doublenickelbob]

Damit Chris, now I have to get this one too! Great build. Keep them coming.

[@hpiguy]

MR has it ready to ship!

[@uberquellen]

Really nice build. I ordered this yesterday off of Amazon. Will be in on Monday.

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@moparnut6286]

Absolutely beautiful.....I love the 70s cars I grew up see them all the time.....the interior shots are my favorites

[@hpiguy]

Thanks John!

[@richardbarclay9307]

I had this kit when it first came out. It is a beautiful kit! Of my favorite trans am! Great build as usual!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Richard, it was fun!

[@timburnette5914]

Dude that’s awesome! Love that paint job and that’s one of my favorite cars! Great job!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Tim!

[@derickwalls4286]

Wow that is one beautiful ‘Bird..... excellent build!!!🔥👍💪🏼

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Derick!

[@diecastchannelminiaturasde2357]

Simply gorgeous! What a great job! Congrats and thanks for the tips!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks friend!

[@jasongriffin8849]

Great build! This is definitely on my "to get" list.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Jason!

[@gravel86]

As soon as I saw the blue version on the box art I knew I wanted this kit and I want it even more now seeing how amazing your build came out. I think you made the right decision when you painted the scoop white.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, I like it too!

[@phw340]

Thanks for the review! Very cool kit! I like to make some of my models of either cars my family had or from movies.
I had this kit about 10 years ago and made a replica of the Trans Am from the David Carradine movie, “Cannonball”. I used the blue stripe and then outlined that stripe with yellow and then got letters from a crafts store and wrote the Cannonball letters on the side of the car. The included decal sheet had enough decals for the hi-po parts stickers on the side.

[@hpiguy]

I remember that movie!

[@clifftrimble2616]

Always enjoy your work Chris!! I;m more of a tank guy, but I went and got my first car kit today!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Cliff, love me some armor too, I'll build anything.

[@vf101jay]

I bought this kit after watching this video, love the scale look of the kit! Can’t wait to get started on it. Got mine from Auto World, they were great to deal with.

[@hpiguy]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@hungryhoss1379]

I absolutely love the white… scoop… like you said they got it confused on the box… Nice call… Very nice Application… I like the way you move… my friend…

[@hishamaziz3282]

This is my absolute favorite Firebird body style. Love it! You did a great job.. she turned out gorgeous with a beautiful color scheme! I'll probably fit one into my next model budget :)

[@hpiguy]

Thanks again Hisham!

[@charlespalavros6952]

Beautiful build ! Chris thanks for sharing

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Charles!

[@martyoberman2108]

It only took me four years to score this kit at an affordable price and now I can finally follow your tutorial to build this beautiful kit. Thanks for the inspiration buddy!

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@charlesmcclure5994]

Always loved that year's firebird, it looks like you could drive it away, great build as always, one more kit for my bucket list.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Charles!

[@MrLarryQ]

Love it! Excellent build and color scheme. Thanks for showing it off.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Larry!

[@bgw500]

That came out awesome, makes me want one. It's good too see you painting the build now and the info.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching Bevan!

[@johnberry2366]

I just bought the same model. Thanks for your advice on the front and rear bumpers. Nice looking build.

[@doozersmodels3193]

Looking good... I just picked this one up so I appreciate you testing the body for us

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy yours!

[@chrisC052]

Wow! What a perfect job sir, that is outstanding, a true model master.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Chris!

[@billybleedscrimsonblood9478]

Such a sweet kit. I'm getting it tomorrow. I hope my looks as good as yours. I'm gonna copy your colors. You always pick great color combo. Great job as usual!

[@carolinehaf21]

Love the white scoop contrasting with blue decals! Also Thanks for the tip with the rubber cement and wheels - helps us new modellers!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, me too!

[@jeremystrickland7767]

sweet i got a case of these coming can't wait to get em and build one

[@hpiguy]

Hope ya build more than one!

[@jeremystrickland7767]

@@hpiguy oh yes chris i will for sure going to do a pro street one and a pro touring one

[@billybleedscrimsonblood9478]

Wonderful job. You always do a great job. And you really shine when it comes to picking paint colors. You are a master! 👍

[@jimkaminski871]

I absolutely love your videos. They are so Helpful. This kit is my next build.
Happy building

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot!

[@MikeCindyWhite]

Super cool kit bro!!! Nice, I gotta go order one! As always thanks for the build and review 🏁🏁👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for your time Whitey!

[@dynomitdeanowens3175]

Damnt that's beautiful!! You do some amazing work. Thank for all the tips and inspiration!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for spending some of your day with us at the Workshop and leaving a nice comment!
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[@davidp2888]

Really well done. I had a '73 back in the day and I loved it.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks David!

[@1955mouse]

my favorite firebird, another priceless build, nice!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mouse!

[@maryfiltz800]

Beautiful car - love your color choice. Again, thanks for the tips, they help so much.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mary!

[@jeremystrickland7767]

i'm working on mine love this kit doing mine in blue with white inside black carpet looking sweet to thanks chris love your videos sir

[@hpiguy]

Cool, enjoy yours!

[@MrModelworx]

One of my favourite muscle cars of all time, another awesome build bud

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Gary!

[@terribelbliss9646]

Excellent! It looks so real. 👍👍😀

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Terri!

[@bendid3400]

I liked this video before I even started watching it. I know you wont dissapoint!!!! Keep loading these videos!!!! I really enjoy it.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!
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[@DaveWrightKB9MNM]

Great build again Chris! Being a Pontiac man myself (back in the day) I worked at the local Pontiac dealership in the parts department. Never heard anyone else but the mechanics say "prin-dull"! Frickin awesome!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Dave!

[@DaveWrightKB9MNM]

@@hpiguy I'm finished with the VW. Next build is the Tamiya Ducati 1199 S Tricolore. I'll be shooting some video of the process, so I want to thank you for your inspiration!

[@derek2380]

Beautiful model. I love Pontiacs. Great job buddy

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Derek!

[@jackjufer8848]

Wow, another great looking kit, Well done.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jack!

[@adammarsden4650]

Love this kit! Great job!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Adam!

[@anderslundberg2654]

It looks so easy when you build! Nice work!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks aAnders, it's not hard at all, just sit back and enjoy!

[@mikesmodels2830]

I just finished this model, did mine blue, great kit. Yours looks great.

[@hpiguy]

Very cool!

[@pontiaccrest]

What a beautiful job, looks awesome!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@chassegallerie2910]

As always, you did a great build.
Revell took great care of their old molds and that's why they're still like this to this day. I bought 2 cadavers of a previous edition of that kit, to build a resto-mod. Can't wait to start on that project. But I have like 10 other projects to finish before. lol
This kit is already in sales here in Québec prov. some friends have bought it and a friend that own a hobbyshop have it in stock.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@billcarman1572]

Holy Crap!!! You crank them out! Love your videos.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Bill!

[@dannymontoya9469]

FANTASTICAL!. Great color choice 👍. I'm trying your build style of putting the subassemblies together first then painting. Hope that speed's things up. Otherwise I'll have to live to 147 yr old to finish my stash. Another one brought to life my friend.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Danny!

[@bobastu]

Really nice car. I love the entire run of those cars. Good job on the final reveal. Day one out of the lot, there would have been tiny specks of melted black rubber just behind the rear tires.

[@hpiguy]

LOL, thanks Stu!

[@CarDreamsinStyrene]

Great Kit.... and fantastic work Chris...

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@ToddHLHG]

Fantastic build my friend! Looks awesome!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Todd!

[@bambutu]

Beautiful kit!. A buddy in high school had a car like this but didn't have the giant engine this one has. Was still a fun car.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Bam!

[@ronroberts2453]

Awesome build Chris, very nice and clean!! Great color choices!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Ron!

[@vonschleppin]

Superb work man man!! Thank you for sharing your work, you give so many like myself inspiration.

[@hpiguy]

I appreciate that!

[@ralphwilliams2396]

So life like and realistic never was a fan of this style but u have changed my mind

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Ralph!

[@mikecernick5575]

I just sold the real deal done exactly the same !! The interior is a little bit to bright but it looks fabulous. Thanks for doing it in that colour combo cameo white and Lucern blue the best bird ever

[@hpiguy]

Thank you for spending some of your day on my channel!

[@gravelytodd]

Another great build. Great job ! Really enjoy your channel.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Todd!

[@revzillo]

That us an absolute beauty. Fantastic build . I'm glad you used the traditional factory wheels , l'm not keen on the low profile over sized ones 👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jerry! I'm not a huge fan of those either but they can look ok on some older resto-rods and stuff.

[@thehobbyzoo6124]

Entertaining and informative videos what a difference a fun personality makes thank you

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@dc_modelworks]

Excited to see this kit come back out. Earlier issues of this kit, even from the 2000s, are hard to find and kinda expensive if you do. So now I'm gonna get four of these lol.
Those early second-gen F-Bodies are my favorite. Such great, gorgeous cars!

[@hpiguy]

Modelroundup.com will be happy to get the order out to you fast!

[@dc_modelworks]

@@hpiguy absolutely! One of my regular haunts. Realiable, great service and inexpensive to boot!

[@leterguyschroeder4919]

Another great kit build

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@RAMBENNA]

FABULOUS BUILD LOVE IT

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Cliff!

[@omega1575]

Just got one of these as my first model, this gives me high hopes

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Beautiful build Chris!!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Bryan!

[@larryshamlin2369]

Nice,love the firebirds,awesome.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@jimsmodelcargarage3196]

WOW! Definitely my favorite build so far. Looks fantastic. K.u.t.g.w. Buddy.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jim!

[@6mdollarman281]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@craigfresch575]

i remember when my dad brought his first brand new car home, a 1970 firebird but it was the esprit.... still a gorgeous car.

[@alensley1368]

Sharpe looking car. Great job. Wheels look awesome.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Al!

[@RJDCR]

kool , thank you....very nice , keep 'em comin'
Robert

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@mikesmodels2830]

Nice work, I'm building the 1969 TA right now I'll have to do this one next.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@robertbuckner2353]

Nice build, nice looking kit. Might pick one of those up. Thanks.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Robert!

[@fivecitydirttracker4776]

Wow the pic of this model looks real on your post pic. Awsome job.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@Diecastoutlaw]

That is stunning 😍

[@alexgolovchenko3791]

Real fine craftsmanship, brother! Nice job, great video. 🤓

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Alex!

[@GeneralHobbies]

its beautiful... i had an 80 trans am, white with the blue bird,diamond plate dash, 4 wheel disk, 6.9 liter had these same wheels on it... nice work

[@hpiguy]

Thanks bud!

[@GeneralHobbies]

@@hpiguy a real 1:1 trans am that is lol

[@jonoedwards4195]

Engine intake, carb and bay look delicious.
Brilliant work Hpi.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jono!

[@TimShredder]

Nice! You did the right thing painting the scoop white, looks great this way.
For some reason Tamiya paints always come out great, even if you don't need them too.
For me Molotow and Amsterdam also have some cool colors in a can, easy to work with, forgiving and low pressure spray if you're looking for something outside the box. Keep up the good work!

[@hpiguy]

Tamiya makes some really nice paints, I agree. Thanks!

[@alconk7129]

AAA! Absolutely love those cars!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Al!

[@simonpurser5263]

Great vid beautiful cars

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for coming along for the FUN!

[@benbowles1014]

Came up nice, mate. Another nice clean build with a great video.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Ben!

[@johnnyb.bh86]

Truly inspiring every video!! Awsome build up! I hope you build the new 76 Chevy stepside sport 4x4 kit for our viewing pleasure. Keep up the fantastic builds! My wife and I look forward to each and every one!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Johnny! Working on the 76 right now. Stay tuned!

[@Winterchylde]

Wonderful model, even though I was sure you'd go for the blue version! You really made that white paintwork pop!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Simon, hadn't done a white car in a long time, I was due.

[@davidking8968]

Wow,thanks Chris for sharing this.and I’m going to have to start ordering from modelroundup.if hobby lobby don’t stock the latest.awsome detail on this bird

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching David. Thanks for supporting the small hobby businesses that keep this industry alive!

[@thomassoltis5862]

Beautiful brother keep up the awesome work

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Thomas!

[@adammarsden4650]

Ultra cool photo shoot at the end!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@rogerwachal3718]

Awesome video

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Roger!

[@patrickleyris2155]

very good job !! this car is nice !!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@andyrichardsvideovlogs8835]

Great kit and build 👍

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Andy!

[@jsidaho1957]

That is an awesome Firebird, Chris! This and the same year Camaro are just great looking pony cars!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@fishgoblub9640]

Best memories with my father making these cars

[@hpiguy]

Nice!

[@malikdigger4544]

I like the 67-75 Firebirds so this maybe on my bucket list to check out.

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@hungryhoss1379]

Damn… I was going to paint mine blue or red… until I seen how you made the white one immaculate.. Well done Sir… Well done. 🙏

[@jeffbecker8716]

Just gotta paint the hood scoop red. "I have a wooden leg." "Are you serious?" "You never can tell."

[@quad5186]

Jeff Becker Just referenced that movie yesterday !!

[@1928ModelA1931]

That was actually Clint’s personal ride. He had the Shaker painted red as a person choice.

[@mariomeza3408]

Another winner! Sweetness! 👏👏👏🥇🥇😎👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mario!

[@CHUUMPASS]

gorgeous !

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@skipjohnson9358]

Like always nice build 🔥🔥🔥🔥😎

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Skip!