Andy Oldenburg Posted February 7, 2023 Posted February 7, 2023 This one took much longer then I had expected. I showed the progress on WIP and can now show the finished build. But it´s my own fault. Again I built a model with opening doors and trunk. Lots of work but also really fun if you can bring up the nerves. This time I wanted to avoid the mistakes I made on my last build, mainly adapting my techniques so that the doors close COMPLETELY and get the gaps a tight as possible. This AMT kit wasn´t that obliging though. Some of the main parts were warped and had to be heat treated a bit to get into shape. The doors and trunk were cut out with a scalpel. To take into account that the paint coats would add up again, I put another strip of 0.5mm styrene under the lips of doors, trunk and bonnet. And it fits! The model is almost completely out of the box, but I did a few alterations. The steering wheel isn´t stock, cause I wanted to give it a classy look. Same with the wheels. The kit wheels and tires just didn´t fit my expectations, so I had to replace them with better tires and nice hub caps. The white paint is Tamiya, the mint green Molotow, topped with 2 coats of crystal clear. The windshield I replaced with thin foil because the window parts were just too thick and didn´t fit correctly either. The hinge work has become a bit of routine, but in the end I do have to go to micro-bending the wires until it fits. The spare wheel in the trunk and the sun visors were a fun extra. This kit comes without detail decals for the dash (lots of flames and brands though, if you are planning a hot rod). I had to do my best without, since I had nothing in my spare box. The spokes on the steering wheel got a drilling treatment and extra rings made of 0.6mm wire. All the knobs are custom. The middle part is bare metal matt alu with a mild wash. The engine received a grimy aging treatment. And many parts just didn´t exist in the kit (fuel pump, decent distributor, brake booster). Fortunately I found many images of this engine as an inspiration. I was informed that this strait 6 cylinder was sturdy, but a messy oil dripper. OK, its an old car, but driven by a passionate owner on sunny days to classic meetings. The undercarriage received a similar weathering with sponge and airbrush. I´m getting really fond of these early ´50s classics. I can recommend this kit for the old fashioned style instructions alone. Or maybe the booklet and kit are really from way back then.... That might explain the low level molding. Thanks for watching! 9
Zippi Posted February 7, 2023 Posted February 7, 2023 Very nicely done Andreas. Great job on the doors and trunk. I really like the two tone and all the detail work. Great job.
David G. Posted February 7, 2023 Posted February 7, 2023 It looks like you did a great job opening up the doors and trunk. Excellent color and paint, and it's nicely weathered. David G.
rickcaps55 Posted February 7, 2023 Posted February 7, 2023 Awesome build i love the old GM's great color combo.
70 Sting Posted February 7, 2023 Posted February 7, 2023 Great care and detail went into your build and it shows. ?
Joe Nunes Posted February 7, 2023 Posted February 7, 2023 Very nice Chevy build and great color combination. I drove a 1952 Chevy 4Dr Deluxe, black body with a light green top, during the late '60's. Had about 5000 miles on it and was fun to drive. Your model brings back some fond memories. Well done! ? Joe
Speedpro Posted February 7, 2023 Posted February 7, 2023 Super nice bel air! Nice paint, interior and engine details. Perfect!
happy grumpy Posted February 7, 2023 Posted February 7, 2023 Great detailing on an aging mold. I like the details you put in this thing. The color is perfect for it. Awesome build.
Anglia105E Posted February 7, 2023 Posted February 7, 2023 Your 1951 Chevy Bel Air build has turned out really well Andreas, and the paint colours are perfect for the period . . . This build of yours reminds me of the 1953 Hudson Hornet that I built, but I did not cut out the doors and trunk lid on the kit by Moebius. I agree, that the early 1950's American cars had such good styling, and I must build a Chevy Bel Air at some stage. David
Roger U Posted February 7, 2023 Posted February 7, 2023 A very nice model. The detailing, the paint and the weathering are all great.
Andy Oldenburg Posted February 7, 2023 Author Posted February 7, 2023 Thanks everybody for your kind response!
espo Posted February 7, 2023 Posted February 7, 2023 Beautiful looking paint finish and interior. To build a model to this standard, especially this model, takes time and have enjoyed watching how you did the hinges and jams on this.
doorsovdoon Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 Lovely foil work. I like the dashboard detail and the colour combo overall, beautiful. Love the lightly used dusty looking engine. Very nice!
TooOld Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 Absolutely beautiful Andy ! Nicest I've ever seen , great work !
TransAmMike Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 Really great job on the '51 Andraes. It's ma stunner?
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