Brizio Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I start to build this '77 Chevy Van, new release from Revell... It has some issue, but overall it's a pretti nice solid van... First thing I did, was to cut side, rear door, roof window and hood. Not so easy, like it looks, the plastic is thick and hard, using a nice tool, like patience, I was able to cut all, but not myself... When you cut the the doors, you need to put some details inside, above all in this van, where it is not supposed to be open. Here some pillars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Brizio, your work is always interesting and good. I like where this one is headed. Keep it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 After seeing your last couple of builds and that Christmas tree hauler I'm excited to see where your going to take this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northendmetalallstar Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I just bought this kit too and was thinking about opening the doors as well. I'll be very interested to see how you approach it. looks great so far, keep the pics coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraith Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 i like the look and vibe of this so far! I will be watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaroman Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 (edited) Cool... pass the popcorn Please... Edited April 16, 2012 by camaroman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thank you all guys! This one will be nothing special, no crazy works on it, just little things and have it done asap, I'm kind of tired of long term projects, that sometime you don't enjoy too much. I have a few ideas for it, one that I like better is to build it mostly stock, put some "nice" wheels, like a kid, that buy a old van, it repaint it and put some nice wheels, and has fun with it. Here the motor, after I try it on the chassis I notice that from the hood you will not see the motor... I forgot to tell you guys, that I trim all the fender flares, I didn't like them so wide and goofy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 I also made a storage for the left side of the interior. I will put some stuff on it after it is painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraith Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 The weathering on the engine looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 It needs a waterbed in the back! and shag carpet. Danger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) Thanks all! Here some more progress... Painted the storage... Painted the body... The interior. The back of the seats was add, the stock seats have a hole on the back. Also they are painted in brown, but it reflects the aluminum of the floor. Edited April 18, 2012 by Brizio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 That's coming along real nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Thank you! That's coming along real nice. Thank you! I think to use a different set of tires. I'm not a big fan of the Rally Wheels... Probably I will use those Pegasus in picture. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badluck 13 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 This is gonna be sweet when done,The flare removal looks much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 This is gonna be sweet when done,The flare removal looks much better. Thank you! Plus if you open the side door, with the flare that came with the kit , the bottom of the door will stay too far from the body, and looks wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Modified center console, "painted" in wood, and put only one cap holder, the kit came with two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JamesDE Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Nice work on this.. I like the diamond plate floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Nice work on this.. I like the diamond plate floor Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Interior done... I had the motorcycle that was laying around, so I decide to incorporate it in the van... The tie down are scratchbuilt, the helmet came with the motorcycle kit, the boxes are all scratchbuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm really liking this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 This is looking very cool so far. Sticking to the theme of the kid that bought an old van. Where did you get the diamond plate material? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Thank you both! Really appreciate you comment! @Barster, I don't remember exactly, probably Plastruct? I bough it long time ago for a build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badluck 13 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Thank you! Plus if you open the side door, with the flare that came with the kit , the bottom of the door will stay too far from the body, and looks wrong. ......Yeah back in the "Vannin'" days when you wanted to put wide flares on the vans with sliders,you had to get a longer slider track arm to push the door out further to clear the flares,cuz if not.........crack,crunch,SNAP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Didn't know that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Interior done... I had the motorcycle that was laying around, so I decide to incorporate it in the van... The tie down are scratchbuilt, the helmet came with the motorcycle kit, the boxes are all scratchbuit. Brizio! What a great idea man, that is awesome! I can't wait to see it all finished up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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