1979 Pontiac Firebird

Item Number: mpcmpc862-06

3.9 Stars (19 Reviews)

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1979 Pontiac Firebird

Item Number: mpcmpc862-06

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Product Details

This is the 1/16 Scale 1979 Pontiac Firebird Plastic Model Kit by MPC. Suitable for Ages 12 & Older.

Product Rank

#3 in Up To 1/19 Scale
#292 in Cars / Trucks / Vehicles
#655 in Plastic Models

Includes

One plastic model

Features

Highly detailed plastic pieces molded in white and clear.
Removeable T-top roof.
Posable front wheels.
Opening hood and doors.
Optional custom seats, headers and side pipes.
Authentic 6.6 litre engine.
Detailed chassis and suspension.
Firebird decals in three colors.
Waterslide decals.
Illustrated instructions.

Requirements & Suggestions

Assembly
Modeling Knife (EXL16001) (EXL16018)
Plastic cement (TES3501) (PLS00002) (TAM87012) or glue (HLC107)
Sprue Cutter (XUR410A) (EXL55594)
Paint (Silver, Flat Black, Gloss Black, White, Gray, Interior Color, Body Color, Yellow, Orange, Blue)

Comments

Due to small parts that could cause a choking hazard please kee away from children 3 years of age and younger.

Specifications

Scale: 1/16
Skill level: 3

Reviews

Review Summary

The reviews highlight a generally positive experience with the kit, noting that the parts fit well together with minimal issues, good molding, and impressive detailing, especially in larger scale builds. Many appreciated the customization options for seats, engines, exhausts, and decals, as well as specific accurate details like suspension and wheel designs. While some minor flaws like inaccurate depictions of certain components and limited decals were mentioned, the overall consensus is that with patience and effort, the kit yields rewarding and fun results.

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Well worth the challenge

By: oldsholiday

All parts went together without a hitch. Sub assemblies all fit together well. No problems in any reguard.

(27)

Good

By: silverbillitmag07

Very nice overall kit had alot fun with the one. Got some projects I'm working on. Great for hobbits that like the bigger scale kits

(10)

Was a good model to put together

By: frnkparkinson (Rexburg, ID)

This is a great kit, the molding was good and there wasn't much cleanup on it. Interior had good detail and I liked having options on seats and engine and also on the decals.

(7)