Ryanlat22 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I just finished this Revell Chevelle. The color is testors fiery orange topped with wet look clear, the wheels are from the 65 chevy stepside pickup kit, and the front suspension is lowered. This was my first time foiling ( tin foil and Elmer's glue), clear coating, engine wiring, suspension modifying, using parts from other kits, etc. I know it is not the same quality as many that I have seen on here, but I am only 17 and want to get better so all questions/comments/criticism/tips are welcomed. Thanks for looking! Btw sorry for the bad quality phone pics, hopefully I posted them right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimrod Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Nice looking car, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Nice job on that Chevelle! Where in NC are you? There could be a club or swap meet near you and that is a great place to learn and chat with others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Quite good build, young man! Keep it up. And, as Mike said, don't be bashful about joining a local club ~ you'll have a great time and learn a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Looks very nice Ryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanlat22 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Thanks everybody for the compliments, I really appreciate it. I saw a flyer for a club at my local hobby lobby but unfortunately I was unable to make it to the meeting, I will try to make it next month. My next build I just started is the 65 chevy pickup that I just stole the wheels from for this build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevydave331 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 looks good. great color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I wish I had skills like that when I was 17. Heck, I wish I had skills like that now! Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Very Nice Ryan, what part of NC? great job on the Chevelle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Great looking build. Nice touch on the wheels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanlat22 Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Thank you guys! Yes I loved the color as soon as I saw it Dave. The bad pictures are doing the car justice, you can't see most of my mistakes and goofs that I made. Larry, I am in the Wimington area. These wheels are awesome, if I had the money I would buy 20 of the truck kit just to steal the wheels from. Torque Thrusts are my favorite wheels by a long shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Only wished the pictures were better. Love the build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus M. Jones Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 nice choice of color and wheels... i like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanlat22 Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 I know that I will have to find a way to get better pictures, the phone is just so convenient though. Thanks, I love the charger in your profile pic Marcus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlow Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Man that's sweet, that stance makes the ride, Love to have a 1to1. Dude if you can build like this now You will end up in the model mag's with in the next few years. Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydime Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 (edited) Cool Chevelle! I really like the color scheme here. I never have any luck out of that one particular color but, yours looks sharp. I foil on a budget too, and I know it can be a pain this way. You really did a nice application with what you had to work with. I look forward to more of your builds. Edited August 3, 2013 by Skydime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewaskew Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Very nice build Ryan I'll have to try some of that Aluminum foil with the Elmer's glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Don't forget about the "Trade" and "Wanted" section to swap for those wheels. BTW- the Chevelle looks great. Excellent color choice. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 You got a beautiful stance and look to this one. Sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanlat22 Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 This model was built as a physical form of my dream car in my head, so having a 1:1 of this would definitely make my day. The aluminum foil works if you are on a tight budget but it is an absolute pain in the butt to use and try to get smooth. Lazlow and Dr. Cranky, the stance was one of the things I knew I had to get perfectly right to pull off the look I wanted. Also Dr. Cranky, I've watched some of your videos and will have to try some of your methods, thanks for sharing them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Nice build, Ryan. SHINY :) RULES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny1973 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Great work on the Chevelle.Nice color and wheel choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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