bluestringer Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 I'll be trying to build this one over the winter months. I want to get it painted before it gets too cold in my unheated shed. I cut the front bumper off the grill section because it's a gasser, we don't need no stinking bumpers... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 I'm finishing up this one right now James. It's actually finished except I had to repaint the flipper. Pretty easy build. Made mine as more of a streetable gasser, wide rear wheels and treaded tires. I also cut off the grill from the "hood" trim. If you haven't, test fit the tilt hood to the body, not a great fit there. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 I think this Createx Pearl Green will look good on the 57. Comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Yeah that green should look real good, like Mike said the hood needs some tweaking, I may dig mine out and see if I can finish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Nice color choice. Will you be leaving the side trim or removing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 3 hours ago, bluestringer said: I think this Createx Pearl Green will look good on the 57. Comments. Oh, so you use Createx also!!?? Love the Pearls. Mine is done with them....actually 3 different colors. If you airbrush primers, I recommend the Createx Autoborne Sealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 I like the enlarged rear wheel openings. Way back when many who were running a '57 Chevy would have only the grill cross bar with the turn signals still working. That color of green should work well and even open up to so many names having to do with green. A Gasser has to have a name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Scott8950 said: Nice color choice. Will you be leaving the side trim or removing it? Thanks. I have not decided yet, but leaning toward leaving it. Either mask it off and paint it silver, or try foiling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 49 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Oh, so you use Createx also!!?? Love the Pearls. Mine is done with them....actually 3 different colors. If you airbrush primers, I recommend the Createx Autoborne Sealer. This will be my first time using it. I have 2 or 3 bottles of it, but never tried it. I did the test spoon with it and liked the way it sprayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 40 minutes ago, espo said: I like the enlarged rear wheel openings. Way back when many who were running a '57 Chevy would have only the grill cross bar with the turn signals still working. That color of green should work well and even open up to so many names having to do with green. A Gasser has to have a name. Yea, I don't like the decals that came with the kit. I will probably look for something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 This is what is holding mine up at the moment, I have straightened them but they start sagging real quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Is there anyway to reinforce the axel with maybe something like the old metal axels from the early AMT kits ? Another thought would be to create a new axle from metal tubing and insert the spindle ends into the tubing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Perhaps make a straight axle from aluminum or brass tubing? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 1 hour ago, bluestringer said: This will be my first time using it. I have 2 or 3 bottles of it, but never tried it. I did the test spoon with it and liked the way it sprayed. If I may suggest, if you will use the Createx, get the Createx 4011 Reducer and 4030 Balancing Clear to add to the the mix. The 4030 gives the Pearl a low sheen, helps it flow and prevent tip dry. Both available at HL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Just saying, I didn't have any axle sag🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 3 hours ago, TransAmMike said: Just saying, I didn't have any axle sag🤔 Neither of my 2 have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Love the Gassers James. That green will look good. I'll be watching this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 Things are going slow, I was hoping to get the body painted today, but I'm working through some health problems this week and was unable to. I did get some of the engine done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 That engine is looking pretty peppy James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Coming along nicely! I and also working on this kit and plan a WIP as well. I look forward to your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 I'm sorry to learn of your heath issues, I hope things are better for you now. Excellent color choice and the engine looks great so far. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 14 hours ago, Zippi said: That engine is looking pretty peppy James. Thanks Bob. 4 hours ago, FLHCAHZ said: Coming along nicely! I and also working on this kit and plan a WIP as well. I look forward to your progress. Thank you. Looking forward to seeing your WIP. 4 hours ago, David G. said: I'm sorry to learn of your heath issues, I hope things are better for you now. Excellent color choice and the engine looks great so far. David G. Thank you. All is good. It's an on going health issue I've had for years, had a lot of appointments this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Coming along nicely Buddy, One day I might get mine posted on here but I keep having an issue matching the color on the flip hood with the body. I had to repaint it and now I can't get the color to match.🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 28 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Coming along nicely Buddy, One day I might get mine posted on here but I keep having an issue matching the color on the flip hood with the body. I had to repaint it and now I can't get the color to match.🙄 The only way I have found to get a match is to tape the front to the rear and paint as one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, Painted Black said: The only way I have found to get a match is to tape the front to the rear and paint as one.. Oh it did match before the paint on the flipper crazed after I had the body finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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