Tyler62990 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 A Facebook group I'm a part of is having a Breast Cancer Awareness (pink car) build off that I decided to participate in. With the deadline approaching quickly, I decided on a car that would be a pretty fast, but decent looking build. I chose the Monogram 56 Chevy for its low parts count and usual ease of assembly that comes with most Monogram kits. At first, it was meant to be a stock pastel pink and white cruiser, stock or very, very mild custom. For whatever reason, probably the nice AMT Racemaster slicks that showed up on my bench, I quickly changed direction and decided to build a drag car. Well, that's the story behind the car, so here's the car itself with a list of modifications. Engine Bay - MAD distributor, VCG Resins MSD Ignition box, scratchbuilt MSD coil, VCG Resins Holley 750 carbs, vinyl tubing radiator hose, valve cover breather, scratchbuilt t fitting with fuel lines, throttle linkage, valve cover t-bolts, VCG Resins brake cylinder/booster. Interior - 2 point to 4 point roll bar conversion with padding, scratchbuilt racing harness, steering wheel from Revell 32 5 Window, scratchbuilt tach. Exterior - Hood scoop from Monogram 55 Chevy Street Machine, VCG Resins chutes, front wheels from Monogram 39 Chevy, rear wheels from AMT Lil Vicky, AMT Racemaster slicks Paint - Tamiya white primer, Testors Electric Pink lacquer, Testors Wet Look Clear, decals from Slixx and various kits. Well, that about does it. Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Did a great job on it they also have a cancer awareness build on you tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryR Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Now that is a fine looking 56! Nice clean work, it has the right stance and "feel" to it! My compliments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragcrazy Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Very nice super clean build!!!!vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedly Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Very nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Excellent looking build! I agree that the stance looks good and it's a very clean build... Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Amazing plus !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skymnky721 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 awsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Very nice indeed! I've built that kit and know that it is NOT easy to get it that "real" looking. Great work and model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaracing Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Great looking build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Very fine build Tyler and enjoyed watching the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfish_7 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Just incredible detail works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Nice job...!!!Love the paint scheme...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 VERY NICE...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Super job! Reminds me of some of the old Hank Borger models he built for his Car Model articles. Low parts count or not, your '56 just has that look that a period correct Ex-Gasser has to have to be credible. With a little tweeking here or there this could have easily been a Stock Class car as well. Every thing about your model is plausible, there aren't any parts or doo dads that don't belong, that's what separates a decent subject related model from a really good one in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Very fine looking '56. Really cool paint and just enough details to make it look real. My first car was a $100 '56, 6 holes and 3 on the tree, didn't look as good as this one, but it ran. Of the Tri-5's, the '56 is my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carman1 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 very nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Great Looking 56! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 That came out great. Loving the color combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutalform Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Very Nice Details. You did a great job on the old kit!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 That is a beauty, coming from that kit this has to be the best looking 56 Chevy. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler62990 Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Thanks for the kind words guys! Hopefully I can get another drag car on the bench soon. I forgot how fun these can be. I'm working on an old diecast 56 Tbird for my stepfather and the Munsters House from Moebius for my boss right now, so it may be a while. All I can say is, I'd much rather be building the Sox & Martin GTX that's been staring at me. My shelf needs more Mopar lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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