Jantrix Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) I originally started this for the July 4th, three day, build off. I was unfortunately unable to finish it during that time. I've put in just about an additional five hours to finish it up, so I probably have a grand total of 36 hours in it. Which for me is a VERY quick build. The two other builds I'm doing right now are very heavy on the fabrication and they move very slowly. So this was needed to get the juices flowing again. Just clean up, paint and assemble. This is the venerable and often maligned Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy hardtop. It has a low parts count and is pretty simple, but by golly everything fits just perfect. It's accuracy is rather poor though. Modifications- Lowered 4 scale inches all around. Opened the grill and cut away the top portion that's supposed to be attached to the hood. I added a '52 Chevy grill bar and cut away the bullets. I drilled them out and added clear bullets painted amber. I did away with some details that I've never liked on the '57, like the peak on the front fenders and the chrome on the top of the fins. I changed the rear tail lights a bit and opened the reverse lights for the exhaust. The hood bullets are aluminum tube and are open ram air style. The engine I modified to a single 4-barrel intake. The paint is Krylon semi-gloss black and Valspar matte Hunter Green, with Testors dull coat over all. Over all I'm very happy with it but it has quite a few flaws that will make sure it never sees a contest table, but I'm fine with that. I wasn't shooting for trophies with this one, just wanted to get one in the built column. Without further ado.............. Edited July 20, 2015 by Jantrix
hjracing Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) Really nice done! I like the custom touch! Where do you find the pinstriping? Edited July 18, 2015 by hjracing
Jantrix Posted July 18, 2015 Author Posted July 18, 2015 Most of the pinstripes are from a sheet of pinstripe decals I bought at my LHS by a company called Gofer.
crazyjim Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 Very old school with the wide whites. Cool idea with the hood scoops and exhaust. But you know me, Rob. I like SHINY.
Tom Geiger Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 lookin' good Rob! My Manx is still strewn across the bench! I don't know how AMT expected kids to build this darn thing! I spent an entire evening getting the front end assembly to fit. That involved cutting things apart, adding pins, and shortening shocks. I have been too busy at work to get on the bench and had three visitors from China this week. That was like meetings all day, entertain all evening, drop them at the hotel, drive a hour and a half home, sleep, then do it all over again! So now I'm sitting by the pool with a cold one and enjoying the new board on my phone !
Drake69 Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 Is that a model car or an episode of Fast 'n Loud? Nice work!!!!
Jantrix Posted July 19, 2015 Author Posted July 19, 2015 Thanks guys. Jim I'm gonna have more for you to shake your head at soon. I'm planning on at least two more suede hot rods coming up. A '49 Ford and a '53 Ford pick-up.Drake, I suppose it does kinda look like something they would build at Gas Monkey doesn't it?
Snake45 Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 Very nice! I'm starting to get into some "quick n easy" projects of this type (matte finish, etc.) and this is a great example of that build style. Nicely done!
slusher Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 Very sharp model Rob, and i love the grill. Nice work...
Jantrix Posted July 19, 2015 Author Posted July 19, 2015 Thanks very much guys. I figured it was about time to build a '57. It's my first one.
DeeCee Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 That's i sweet quickie build mate, i like it very much.
Mike 1017 Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 This is one KOOl Chevy. Hood scoops and tail pipes. Nice touch
Speedfreak Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 Very cool Rob, I really like the flat finishes. What a cool cruiser.
Jantrix Posted July 20, 2015 Author Posted July 20, 2015 Thanks guys. I'm glad you like it. Gene, the flat finished is something that really speaks to my style of building and it's time I really embraced it. You'll be seeing a lot more in the next couple of years.
Ramfins59 Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 Very nice looking car Rob, I like your custom touches and the colors.
Jantrix Posted July 21, 2015 Author Posted July 21, 2015 Thanks very much guys. If I was going to build a '57, this is what I'd do.
Lunajammer Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 As usual, super clean and well executed. I like the quality of your photos too.
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