Modlbldr Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) So, I was going through some of the kits that I just got and I came across this semi-started build. I think this will be moving to the front of my build pile. Loving the look of what has been done already. Later- Edited April 3, 2021 by Modlbldr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Nice! Yeah, you need to finish this one, it's off to a cool start. I was just mulling over those intake parts the other night and thinking, you seldom see this option built. Stance is seriously cool. Digging it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Big '57 Chevy fan here watching this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 20 hours ago, bisc63 said: Nice! Yeah, you need to finish this one, it's off to a cool start. I was just mulling over those intake parts the other night and thinking, you seldom see this option built. Stance is seriously cool. Digging it! Thanks! 7 hours ago, TransAmMike said: Big '57 Chevy fan here watching this!! Thanks! So, I have spent t a bit of time today working on this new project a d trying to come up with a plan. I'm thinking on a late 60's- early 70's home built hot rod / weekend drag car. My inspiration is loosely taken from this 1:1 I found online. I cut the bumper free from the grill, found a parts box steering wheel and seats, and removed the signal indicator from the column. Next is to clean up the body for primer. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 That's a very cool look in my book. I even like the copper-ish brown color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Engine looks killer. Looking forward to your build.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 I think you should slam it with big wheels. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Looks like the original builder has given you a great starting point, look forward to seeing it progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 Dug through the paint cabinet this morning and came up with this Testors blue. Sprayed a first coat. I'll wet sand this smooth and get another couple of coats on it tomorrow. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Nice color Tom and thanks for your comments on my '55. Oh, and I like the black spokes with the chrome rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 2 hours ago, TransAmMike said: Nice color Tom and thanks for your comments on my '55. Oh, and I like the black spokes with the chrome rim. Thanks Mike. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Really nice color choice! Looking forward to your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Good looking shade of blue,Tom.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Good work so far. Looks like a fun build. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 20 hours ago, slusher said: Good looking shade of blue,Tom.. 15 hours ago, David G. said: Good work so far. Looks like a fun build. David G. On 4/9/2021 at 3:53 PM, FLHCAHZ said: Really nice color choice! Looking forward to your progress. Thanks Chaz, Carl and David. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 Got this all cleared today. I will let it gas out all weekend and see about foiling on Monday and another quick coat of clear. I took pics today but they don't look much different than the last photos. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 Wow! Had to dig a few pages back for this one. Been a bit. I wasn't feeling the blue paint as a 70's street cruiser/ weekend racer. So, I stripped the paint and changed it up. The body will be a Gloss Metallic Black. Working on the interior now. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Yikes, stripes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 That should look better than the blue when it's finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 The stripes were the style of the day for many Drag Cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 7 hours ago, espo said: The stripes were the style of the day for many Drag Cars. Thanks guys. Got the idea from this pic. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Very cool, and agree that this is more of a standout color scheme. Reminded me of several cars associated with Larry Watson and that period and place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Nice work on the roof. It reminds me of the old Ramcharger race livery. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 4 hours ago, David G. said: Nice work on the roof. It reminds me of the old Ramcharger race livery. David G. Thanks David! I got the body painted this morning. Definitely a different vibe than the blue. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 that is so cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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