Hello! I really like how the 50s thunderbirds look, I think they're really pretty, and after extensive practice on vehicles, I decided to make one for Beam.ng! I have been working on this for a couple months, progress is slow due to school and mental health, but I will add progress updates when I can. The Thunderbird model is by me, but the frame, engine, suspension, and fuel tank are from the Burnside. Suggestions and feedback is appreciated! Green - Finished Orange - WIP Red - Planned, not started Purple - MAYBE (Not planned, nor confirmed) Base Variant Model - 95% Extra Parts - 20 % (For example, a secondary wheel option, spare wheel on rear bumper, soft-top roof, convertible, etc.) Textures - 0% Custom Jbeam - 0% Custom suspension, frame, engine, and fuel tank models - 20% Beater Configs - 0% Aftermarket/Hotrod parts - 0% Liveries - 0% Gasser parts and configs - Not Confirmed
Thank you so much! Do you have any suggestions for parts or configs? It's also really cool that your grandpa owned one!
as i was in Greek for Holiday, at the car rental there was a rusted 57 Thunderbird Convertible outside. I think it is still there and rusting. That red one as a beater config would be cool!
This might be a bit complicated but i recomend a gasser config like in the pic pinned to this reply. I always wanted to own a gasser in real life cuz they are so cool
That's a good idea! I'll add beater configs to the list! --- Post updated --- I really like the idea, but I'm not sure if I can do it because I dont want to be too ambitious or make false promises, so MAYBE after I finished all the other planned? I'm not sure, though I really appreciate the suggestion!
You could do a little bit of badge ingeneering and make it a smith thunderbolt / moray from the Mafia series (look at these links for reference:https://mafiagame.fandom.com/wiki/Smith_Thunderbolt https://mafiagame.fandom.com/wiki/Smith_Moray_(Mafia:_DE)
Holy shit this is cool ! Wow i've been wanting a late '50s for years, and by gee your models looks good too. What engine options are planning ?
heh It's kinda funny you mention that, because I was gonna remodel all the Mafia 2 cars to their irl counterparts, but unfortunately, it was too ambitious and stressful, so I put it on hold.
Thank you so much! Me too, I love 50s cars! As for the engine options, all the stock options, and superchargers --- Post updated --- It may take awhile to finish because of school and mental health issues, but I won't cancel. Kind of why I waited till now to make a forum! --- Post updated --- I want to say thank you to everyone for all the kind comments! It really makes me happy to see them!
Might i ask which mafia 2 cars were you planning on making counterparts of? And do you think you could just add different badges that say " smith thunderbolt"
