SMP/Missing Link 1911 Chevrolet

[Eric Macleod]

I have decided to do a "quick" build if this kit while waiting for some parts to complete my Ford GT. Here is the progress so far. I plan to add a windshield and do something about a top assembly.  Don't expect to see any miracles here but it should be presentable. I plan to a non-stock but period correct black fenders  black upholstery,  cream chassis and running gear, blue body and beass (of course) trim. While gray tires would be most correct for this car, I am planning to leave mine black. Here is my progress so far. 

[Zippi]

That's going to be a good looking Chevrolet Eric.  

[Eric Macleod]

In working to clean up the flash from the wheels I rapidly learned why every finished version of this kit is obviously sporting Model T wheels (on the right). The resin used in this casting, (on the left) seemingly very durable, broke apart badly and irreparably thus I am raiding the parts bin for plan B, Model T wheels like everyone else. 

Edited December 18, 2021 by Eric Macleod
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[Eric Macleod]

Here is the first mockup of the car.  I really don't care for the look of a Touring with neither a top or windshield so I will be adding those parts. It will never be a show winner but should look good with my other brass era models.

[charlie8575]

I have one to build. I'm assuming you plan on using brass wire for the windshield frame?

Which T did you raid wheels from?

Which blue did you use? That looks about right from the pictures I've seen.

Charlie Larkin

[Eric Macleod]

This kit is supposed to be a slump buster for me...a slump that has been two years long. As a result,  I am completing this as a very basic build. The paint is Testors model master dark blue. The fenders are Tamiya black and the chassis, running gear and wheels are Rust-Oleum cream. I know that's wrong historically but I wanted a little more visual interest for the underside of the car. The windshield will be a parts box Model T item painted brass with Alclad gold. I'm also using AMT 23 Ford wheels with the lugs for the demountable rims sanded off. I plan to paint the tires gray which will be era correct. I am hoping to have it done in time to celebrate 101 years since the first Chevrolet was sold on Jan 7.

[Casey]

How thick is the flash between the spokes? I'm guessing to thick to cut with a sharp blade, hence the breakage. Kind of a bummer, as they are unique and different enough from the Model T wheels to catch one's eye.

Good to see one of these being built, especially by someone with extensive Brass Era knowledge.

Is this a recent release from Missing Link?

[Eric Macleod]

11 hours ago, Casey said:

How thick is the flash between the spokes? I'm guessing to thick to cut with a sharp blade, hence the breakage. Kind of a bummer, as they are unique and different enough from the Model T wheels to catch one's eye.

Good to see one of these being built, especially by someone with extensive Brass Era knowledge.

Is this a recent release from Missing Link?

I bought this 10 years ago...give or take. In contacting Kevin at Missing Link he said the mold has deteriorated to a point where it is no longer usable so apparently there will be no more...unless someone else recast one. You are exactly right about the wheels. I suppose I could try to cast more of them but I did not want to get that deep into it.. Thanks for your interest in mine!

Edited December 28, 2021 by Eric Macleod
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[misterNNL]

We had the 100 th anniversary of Chevrolet as a theme at on of the Toledo NNL Nationals and several examples were on display. One was done quite nicely with an up-top and all in black. I believe the builder used the AMT '25 Ford for the top. I look forward to seeing this one finished.

[Eric Macleod]

Here is what will likely be the final mockup photo. There's not a lot of detail in this old kit but you can do a lot with paint. 

[Eric Macleod]

I thought the last post would be the end of WIP posts but not surprisingly,  this kit decided to fight me a bit more. In the meantime I added some details to the floor assembly and built the windshield and top boot. I still think I am 4-5 hours from completion.  This will be my first complete (start to finish) model in over two years.