[About actual vehicle]
-One of Ford's lineup of specialty cars is the Ford Thunderbird.
-The first model was unveiled at the Detroit Show in 1954 and launched in 1955.
-It has a two-seater body with front engine and rear drive, and is equipped with a removable hard top.
-The hard top has a round window called a port hole, which has become popular as a feature of styling.
-The 1957 model is the final year model of the first model.
-In the 1957, changes were made such as extending the rear overhang and adding tail fins, and the engine was prepared for V8 of 4.8 liters and V8 of 5.1 liters.
-While positioned as a counter horse to the Chevrolet Corvette, it also gained popularity among women due to its added character as a luxury car.
[About the model]
-The model is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the 1957 model of Thunderbird, a Ford specialty car, on a 1/16 big scale.
-Fully modeled the two-seater body style with a luxurious mood.
-Hard top parts are separate parts that can be removed even after completion.
-The front hood can also be removed, and of course the V8 engine is modeled under the hood.
-I'm looking forward to trying my hand at improving details such as wiring.
-Finishing is enhanced with plated parts such as the front bumper, grille and wheels.
-The chassis is realistic enough with a sculptural expression and suspension parts that give it a three-dimensional appearance.
-In addition, you can enjoy the atmosphere at the time, such as the bathtub type interior, seat, dashboard and steering parts.
-A kit that American car fans can't miss.
[Major features]
-The 1957 model of Thunderbird, a specialty car released by Ford in the United States from 1955, is reproduced on a 1/16 big scale.
-A fully modeled 2-seater body style with a luxurious mood
-Hard top parts are separate parts that can be removed even after completion
-V8 engine is also modeled under the removable bonnet
-Front bumper, grille, wheels etc. are prepared with plated parts
-Really reproduce the interior such as seats, dashboard and steering parts
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )