My second model; AMT '55 Chevy Cameo

NALEX129 · August 21, 2013

This would be the second model I build and decided to put a little of my taste into it.

The body would be kinda like apple green (satin);

with every thing that is chrome painted white;

I guess I used too much power when sanding the front bumper and I broke it, I manage to glue it back together and sand it again and it doesn't look too bad;

Ready for primer tomorrow morning

and work on the suspension to lower it.

Edited August 21, 2013 by NALEX129

Skydime · August 21, 2013

I always love these trucks. One thing I might suggest. When stripping chrome, don't sand down the parts. Just throw them in some windex for a bit and the chrome will dissolve right off them. I like to take one of those kids milk or orange juice bottles and fill it a little past the longest chrome part and put a lid on it for about an hour. It works every time and gives you a decent opening to insert parts. Just run some cold water over them with an old toothbrush to get the residue off and you are done.

Edited August 21, 2013 by Skydime

NALEX129 · August 21, 2013

I always love these trucks. One thing I might suggest. When stripping chrome, don't sand down the parts. Just throw them in some windex for a bit and the chrome will dissolve right off them. I like to take one of those kids milk or orange juice bottles and fill it a little past the longest chrome part and put a lid on it for about an hour. It works every time and gives you a decent opening to insert parts. Just run some cold water over them with an old toothbrush to get the residue off and you are done.

thanks! would the paint crack or something if it goes straight to the chrome?

PappyD340 · August 21, 2013

Paint just will not adhere to chrome pieces, so you should always strip them if they are going to be painted, I am actually working on a 55 Cameo myself just about ready for some assembly!!

NALEX129 · August 21, 2013

Whatever was chrome now has been primered and also the body and the interior are primered.

NALEX129 · August 21, 2013

Can somebody give me suggestions on the grill? I don't like that it doesn't have any holes and I didn't want to paint them black, and if I cut them I know I will end up throwing the grill in the garbage.

Dragfreak · August 22, 2013

Sand the back of the grill down until only the bars are showing.

NALEX129 · August 22, 2013

Sand the back of the grill down until only the bars are showing.

Thanks! Never thought of this... It will take a lot of sand paper

Dragfreak · August 22, 2013

No all you need is some pretty rough sandpaper and it will make quick work of that thin grill

Skydime · August 22, 2013

thanks! would the paint crack or something if it goes straight to the chrome?

Check out what Larry said. x2 for me.

Jantrix · August 22, 2013

Thanks! Never thought of this... It will take a lot of sand paper

Nope, Head down to the local beauty supply shop and get some sanding sticks in the nail care area. They come in a variety of grits and some are rough enough to remove a LOT of material in a short amount of time. It will be the best $6 you ever spent in the hobby.

NALEX129 · August 22, 2013

Did it with #80 sand paper and took me a while, thinking about leaving it like this (kinda like camaro look)

Dragfreak · August 22, 2013

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Did it with #80 sand paper and took me a while, thinking about leaving it like this (kinda like camaro look)

Depends if you want 100% accurate or what fits to your taste, that's the wonderful thing about model building, you get to build the model to your tastes and customize it to what you really like. Have some fun try other things to personalize it the way you like.

NALEX129 · August 22, 2013

Depends if you want 100% accurate or what fits to your taste, that's the wonderful thing about model building, you get to build the model to your tastes and customize it to what you really like. Have some fun try other things to personalize it the way you like.

This is my second model and I'm already addictive. I'm working on lowering it, I think I'm gonna have to eliminate the shocks. I'm going with the axles on top of the springs.

brett · August 22, 2013

Check your windscreen fit before you paint, because they dont generally fit . Add a small strip of styrene around the opening where needed to close the gap

MikeyB08 · August 23, 2013

That grill looks awesome!! Heck that helped me out. Excited to see how this plays out.

Ridge Rider · August 23, 2013

I second what Brett said and on mine the hood seamed to sit a little high and I had to shave some plastic to get a better fitment. It is worth the time to test fit parts and assemblies before paint.