Hmann68 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Hi everyone, just finished MPC’s spirit of 57. This is another kit that I had as a kid and lately I’ve been buying some of them again as they come around. I’d say this is mostly OOB, but I did some changes. I cut the front bumper off the grille and added a “moon” tank. Added plug wires. Wheels and tires are out of the parts box, but rear tires are from the kit. The decals are scavenged from spare sheets and I used whatever I thought looked good, even if they are from actual cars. Paint is Testors Pure Gold with BMF. I have to say the fit of most pieces was good but a lot of flash etc to clean up. All in all a really fun build! Thanks for looking!! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 That has to be one of the sharpest builds of that kit I've ever seen. Two Thumbs Up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Mighty fine looking Gasser. Looks like it just rolled out of the 60's. Nice choice of color, adds to the overall look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Nice job! Like what you did with the front bumper and adding the Moon tank. Great color and stance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 22 minutes ago, alexis said: That has to be one of the sharpest builds of that kit I've ever seen. Two Thumbs Up! 21 minutes ago, TarheelRick said: Mighty fine looking Gasser. Looks like it just rolled out of the 60's. Nice choice of color, adds to the overall look. 4 minutes ago, larman said: Nice job! Like what you did with the front bumper and adding the Moon tank. Great color and stance. Thank you guys. Yes Larman, I almost removed the grille too but I’m glad I didn’t ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Fantastic job, I'm liking everything about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Very nice build on that flip nosed gasser, as I had built one of those also a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny rocket Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Well done I live the old drag cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 2 hours ago, shoopdog said: Fantastic job, I'm liking everything about it! 1 hour ago, High octane said: Very nice build on that flip nosed gasser, as I had built one of those also a few years back. 54 minutes ago, johnny rocket said: Well done I live the old drag cars Thanks guys, appreciate it ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboat Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Gorgeous! The gold really makes it. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Beautiful 57 gasser!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 15 hours ago, Steamboat said: Gorgeous! The gold really makes it. Nice job. 2 hours ago, slusher said: Beautiful 57 gasser!! Thanks guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevez Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 very nice, I've seen that kit and was wondering about it. looks like the front clip fits pretty well to the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiderZ Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Dig it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metaldrumm Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 On 3/9/2020 at 1:04 PM, stevez said: very nice, I've seen that kit and was wondering about it. looks like the front clip fits pretty well to the body. 8 hours ago, RiderZ said: Dig it! 1 hour ago, Metaldrumm said: Very cool. Thanks guys. The front clip takes a little fiddling to fit properly but it’s not as bad as I thought it would be ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitown Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Sweet! Nice, clean build! I'm always up for a bumper-less tri-5 Chevy with a straight axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 On 3/11/2020 at 8:13 AM, PappyD340 said: Very nice! 4 hours ago, Chitown said: Sweet! Nice, clean build! I'm always up for a bumper-less tri-5 Chevy with a straight axle. Yep I think they are cool too! Thanks guys ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 On 3/8/2020 at 1:25 PM, alexis said: That has to be one of the sharpest builds of that kit I've ever seen. Two Thumbs Up! That's what I thought, too. I especially like the "sit" you achieved. You're making me want to build one of these. Model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 9 hours ago, Snake45 said: That's what I thought, too. I especially like the "sit" you achieved. You're making me want to build one of these. Model on! Thanks Snake. Yeah I raised the front a tad, just to level it off. It had a bit of a nose down angle in box form which I didn’t like much. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 11 hours ago, Hmann68 said: Thanks Snake. Yeah I raised the front a tad, just to level it off. It had a bit of a nose down angle in box form which I didn’t like much. ? Ironically, I thought you'd lowered it to level it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiderZ Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Hey Hmann68,I see your from Yorkville. Im now too far from you here in Sheridan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Coyote Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) Beautiful build sir, great paint and detailing. Outstanding overall. Edited March 15, 2020 by Old Coyote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 12 hours ago, Snake45 said: Ironically, I thought you'd lowered it to level it up. Just added some thin spacers between the springs and frame in front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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