1957 Chevy Funny Car

[1320]

I started this Mongoose kit 3 years ago after a friend asked me to build it for him Orange and modified. I don't have any earlier pics of it, but it's time to build on it some more so I'll do a WIP.

The body is painted in 2k GM 'Lone Oranger', I'm about to mask up for the painting of the front bumper and other silver bits and pieces on the body.

The chassis is mostly stock with a bit more detail put into the engine. Some parts box parts, PE bits, wiring and plumbing. I'm not 100% decided on wheels yet, I have a few to choose from.

Jim

[Zippi]

That's looking pretty good so far Jimmy.  

[1320]

8 hours ago, Zippi said:

That's looking pretty good so far Jimmy.  

Thanks Zippi, I'm enjoying it.

Jim

[1320]

Been building tonight, man the decals are as thick and unconforming as everyone says! I couldn't get the back window decal to work, it stayed off. Old and tough at least, no tears and the ones I really needed went on ok.  I'm feeling grateful I wasn't building a replica and this orange version didn't 'need' too many decals. 

Jim

[David G.]

Nice chassis detail, the paint and decals look great.

David G.

[1320]

And finished! This build was not without challenges, but I'm quite happy with how it turned out. Thanks for following along.

Jim

[David G.]

That turned out great!

David G.