Dragonhawk1066 Posted May 4, 2024 Posted May 4, 2024 Here's my version of the AMT 1955 Chevy Cameo Pickup. This is my second build of this kit and both were really fun builds. This one is painted in Createx Pearl Plum and cleared with Createx UVLS 4053 High Gloss Clear. I hollowed out the grille and used Bare Metal Foil for the trim. I used craft paint for the bed and taped off the bed rails and airbrushed Molotow Chrome. The interior is painted in Apple Barrel Antique White and the Pearl Plum and I added a turn signal indicator for extra detail. I used the kit engine, but added the heads, valve covers, and exhaust manifolds from the AMT 1955 Chevy Bel Air. I also added heater hoses and spark plug wires for extra details. The suspension was lowered and I used the wheels and tires from the Revell 1970 Pontiac Firebird kit. To make room for the wheels/tires, I cut some of the bed and inner bed wall out and added wheel tubs made from a prescription pill bottle and some .010" sheet styrene. The exhaust was custom made using the crossover pipe from the Bel Air kit, some 3/32" styrene tubing, and a scratch built muffler. Aside from the well-known front and rear window fit issue, this was a pretty nice fitting kit and a lot of fun to build. If interested, I have some progress videos showing some of the modifications and techniques I used during the build process on my Youtube channel, Stumpy Grump's Scale Speed Shop. As always, thanks for looking!! 9
Nacho Z Posted May 5, 2024 Posted May 5, 2024 This is such a great looking Cameo! The color works well on it. Beautiful job!
slusher Posted May 5, 2024 Posted May 5, 2024 Outstanding 55 Cameo' fantastic paint and color choices!'
espo Posted May 5, 2024 Posted May 5, 2024 Beautiful paint colors and finish. The chrome trim is all cleanly done. Like the additional engine detailing.
Dragonhawk1066 Posted May 5, 2024 Author Posted May 5, 2024 22 hours ago, michelle said: awesome work on both 22 hours ago, Oldriginal86 said: Nice paint and very clean build. Well done. 21 hours ago, Nacho Z said: This is such a great looking Cameo! The color works well on it. Beautiful job! 20 hours ago, slusher said: Outstanding 55 Cameo' fantastic paint and color choices!' 18 hours ago, bondo bill said: sharp builds 13 hours ago, PappyD340 said: Super nice 55 pickup!! 8 hours ago, ewetwo said: Looks great. Both of them. 7 hours ago, espo said: Beautiful paint colors and finish. The chrome trim is all cleanly done. Like the additional engine detailing. 6 hours ago, TopherMcGinnis said: Beautiful! ? I really like Createx Paints. 2 hours ago, Koellefornia Kid said: Love that colour! Great build(s)! Thanks everyone!
Street Rod Posted May 6, 2024 Posted May 6, 2024 Great looking truck! That pearl plum paint really sets it off nicely.
TransAmMike Posted May 7, 2024 Posted May 7, 2024 Wow Craig, that's a beauty, the purple is gorgeous and a great paint job!?
Dragonhawk1066 Posted May 7, 2024 Author Posted May 7, 2024 On 5/5/2024 at 8:33 PM, Street Rod said: Great looking truck! That pearl plum paint really sets it off nicely. On 5/5/2024 at 9:56 PM, Zippi said: Two great looking builds. On 5/6/2024 at 10:10 AM, ncbuckeye67 said: That is absolutely gorgeous! 21 hours ago, TransAmMike said: Wow Craig, that's a beauty, the purple is gorgeous and a great paint job!? Thanks guys!
Rattlecan Dan Posted May 11, 2024 Posted May 11, 2024 Really smooth, cool looking trucks. Great looking chrome work. Great job! 1
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