57 Chevy Bel Air

[Cool Hand]

Started this build 2 years ago, but it stalled out for some reason that I cant recall.

Recently got it back on the bench for completion.

Its a decent kit for Snaptite. I built it for the purpose of practicing and learning how to airbrush SMS pearl paints. Sometimes its good to do simple builds that will help to develop new skills.

Wip can be seen in my build thread 

 

[espo]

Like the smooth body work. Removing the gun sights from the hood along with the signage on the front and rear trunk was often done when these were new. Removing some of the signature side trim also makes the body look longer and smoother. Great looking stance. 

[JollySipper]

That's so nice! 

[ksnow]

I like that blue. And man, that is in the weeds all the way. Very nice.

[Zippi]

WOWSER...that's one bad looking 57 Hardtop Luke.  That just looks so clean.  Are you using one of those light boxes for your photos?

[spencer1984]

Very clean, nice work! I really like this kit as well.

[DJMar]

That is one clean '57. Awesome build. Love the color!

[Moparman18064]

Looks so clean with the body mods! Bravo!

[KWT]

Fantastic build here. The customizing is so clean it looks like it was molded this way. Dig that paint job!

Very nicely done

[PappyD340]

That's a real SWEET 57, well done!

[TransAmMike]

I'm not a customized '57 Chevy fan but I do like what you've done on this one Luke.  The '57 SnapTite kit to me is actually a darn nice kit....I've done 2.

Great job?

 

[RW033]

Damn that’s slick!

[XYHARRY]

Great looking 57 there Luke, just the right amount of mods. Well done. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

[Deathgoblin]

Looks great! 

[Cool Hand]

Appreciate all the comments. Thank you very much

6 hours ago, Zippi said:

  Are you using one of those light boxes for your photos?

Yes Bob, its one of the large photo light boxes. Still learning to get the camera settings dialled in when using the light box.

[ncbuckeye67]

That paint is gorgeous! Love the ride height & the stance too.

[ReduitRetro]

Holy smokes that's NICE! Removing emblems and other body details not only smooths out the body, but it allows your eyes to just take in the classic iconic lines of the car. And the paint application brings it all home for me. Love the stance, the reversed rake and rear squat, and the perfect wheel choice for the look. Great job!

[ChrisR]

Looking great!

[TopherMcGinnis]

[Steve H]

Smooooooooth…. Another beautiful build Luke. Removing some of the iconic trim of the 57 creates quite a different look. ??

[Koellefornia Kid]

Love the smooth‘n‘clean look! Stance is right where it needs to be! ?

[Zippi]

On 9/4/2024 at 10:04 PM, Cool Hand said:

Appreciate all the comments. Thank you very much

Yes Bob, its one of the large photo light boxes. Still learning to get the camera settings dialled in when using the light box.

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[slusher]

Excellent looking 57!

[Kenmojr]

Very nice....

[STU111]

Oh yeah, that’s smooth. Removal of the ribbed Belair side panel trim is a simple but effective touch.