maltsr Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I saw a photo of the Ted Leventhal 1950 Chevy and was inspired to build this based on the AMT '51 convertible. The hood and deck were shaved, the side trim was removed and replaced with plastic rod and scratchbuilt skirts fitted to the rear fenders. Paint is Tamiya rattle can, transparent green over TS21 Gold with Racing White on the lower body. Interior is Racing Green and a light coat of white primer over the cream coloured plastic, then dullcoted. Front chrome and dummy sidepipes are from the Revell 1949 Merc - so called because this dummy forgot to fit the kit exhausts before installing the rear suspension . Hence it's now a curbside build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fseva Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 It looks gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Very sharp build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 That looks nice Paul, I like the color combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Nice custom! No problem on the exhaust, I do it all the time, cut it then just piece it together like on real cars. Just a different way of looking at things. I wouldn't change a thing on this one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Fine work on the little Chevy. What kit was the rear bumper from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Beautiful Model Paul... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Fine work on the little Chevy. What kit was the rear bumper from?Thanks everyone. Chris, the rear bumper is the kit custom bumper, I just mounted it a little higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albie D Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 What a great mild custom! Love the trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Nice one Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Very nice in SHINY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 kool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeoL Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Hi, I'm Ted Leventhal's grandson. Unfortunately the pictures you provided for the model car are unavailable. I was wondering if you could send them to me so that I can show Ted. Thank you Teo Leventhal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 16 hours ago, TeoL said: Hi, I'm Ted Leventhal's grandson. Unfortunately the pictures you provided for the model car are unavailable. I was wondering if you could send them to me so that I can show Ted. Thank you Teo Leventhal Thanks for this Teo. My build is not intended to be a replica, but I was so inspired by your grandfather's beautiful custom that I just had to create something similar in 1/25 scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeoL Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 1 hour ago, maltsr said: Thanks for this Teo. My build is not intended to be a replica, but I was so inspired by your grandfather's beautiful custom that I just had to create something similar in 1/25 scale. WOW!!! what a beautiful model, it looks incredible. Ted said it looked amazing Thank you so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 On 11/17/2020 at 9:08 AM, TeoL said: WOW!!! what a beautiful model, it looks incredible. Ted said it looked amazing Thank you so much Cheers Teo, I feel humbled by your kind words and your grandfather's too - sincere thanks to him for providing the inspiration in the first place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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