1957 Chevy (W.I.P)

[scouperacer]

My grandfather ran late model races in the early 60's around Chicago, and I've had a picture of him in his car on my wall in my hobby room for years. I always wanted to do the model but never liked the kit choices for a 57' Chevy 150. So I figured I'd try out the Revell Black Widow version of the 150 to make a replica of his old 1:1. I dont think I'll be doing it exactly like his car, (beat up) but how it would have looked at the begining of the season. I scanned a copy of the picture I will be base this off of. I ordered the kit so it should be here Tuesday I cant wait to get started. Oh yeah, and im planning on getting it finished by June so I can give it to him for his birthday.

Picture Taken at O'Hare stadium in 1963 by Bob Brown

[Guest Johnny]

I believe he ran at Raceway Park and maybe Santa Fe too! Saw a lot of great racing up there as a kid!

[scouperacer]

I believe he ran at Raceway Park and maybe Santa Fe too! Saw a lot of great racing up there as a kid!

You would be correct sir. Unfortunately I'm too young to have ever seen him race.

[High octane]

Scouperacer,

I remember being at O'Hare Stadium back in the mid 60's and it was a good time! I hope that your project turns out well and I'll be watching for it.

[scouperacer]

Scouperacer,

I remember being at O'Hare Stadium back in the mid 60's and it was a good time! I hope that your project turns out well and I'll be watching for it.

Thank you.

[scouperacer]

Heres a couple more update pics. Im looking for number decals #16 as in the picture they are yellow. Is there anything close to that out there? If not I might try my hand at printing them. Alslo I'm looking for a wheel/tire combo.

It stll needs some paint work, and other small details. Its getting there though, let me know what you guys think.

[Hornistfuller]

maybe its just a pipe dream, but those front rims look like ww2 jeep wheels.

[scouperacer]

maybe its just a pipe dream, but those front rims look like ww2 jeep wheels.

Yeah they have some similarities, but the Jeep wheel has a larger center hole for the bigger hubs, and they are two piece inners and outers bolted together.

Edited March 29, 2010 by scouperacer

[Foxer]

Looking good. These kinds of builds of a vehicle with memories are the best.

[scouperacer]

Looking good. These kinds of builds of a vehicle with memories are the best.

Yeah, it keeps you a little more motivated.

[Gary Davis]

I agree with you Scoup...knowing the driver(especially when it's family) really makes the build a little more special. This is looking great...keep us posted on you progress.

[scouperacer]

Got a little more done. I'll have to fix the stripes i had a little bit bleed through the tape.

Sorry about the pic, its hard to take a pic of a white car with the flash.

[jedimastergary]

Looking good so far great work

[Deckerz]

looks great so far, when its done are you going to polish it?

it will look more authentic if you don't but its your choise.

[Jon Cole]

Great project! I know many here don't approve of using vinyl for graphics, but as I look at the b&w pic, it occurs to me that if I couldn't get a decal made of the number, I would make a cardboard template, and cut it out of vinyl. I have several colors, all from Hobbytown, and is available in sheets about 6" x 36". After it is applied, run an extra fine Sharpie black marker around the edge of the vinyl... practice on a scrap piece first. The vinyl is not as thick as would be expected. Just a thought.

[scouperacer]

Thanks for the comments and tips, guys. I dont plan on polishing or clearcoating this one, I like the light sheen it has naturally. I like the idea of the vinyl for the numbers. Does it have adhesive backing?