Jim B Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Here are some in progress pics of my 1957 Ford Custom Chief's Car. I got the engine, sub-frame, & interior assembled & painted. Now I just have to put it all together! I'll be the first to admit that I usually don't build cars, so this is a little different for me. Here is the kit I'm starting with: I don't know how accurate the colors are for the engine (just going with Revell's suggestions), but if they're accurate, they sure were colorful back then: Not a whole lot of leg room in that back seat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Nice clean work so far. I'll be watching.G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share Posted July 9, 2016 Thanks, Wayne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa mitch Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Very nice, really like the interior. Keep the pics coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 That motor is stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 Thanks, Michael. The interior is just the decals from the kit over Tamiya Semi-Gloss Black. The kit has the same "fabric" decals for the side panels as well. I'll probably clear coat them before final assembly, though. Thanks, Dirk. Like I mentioned, I don't know if it is 100% accurate; but it sure is colorful! It's really a very nice kit, and I'm enjoying the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 Got some more work done on the Fire Chief's car this weekend: Need to add the decal to the steering wheel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Looks good. Real nice progress.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 Thanks, Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 looking good Jim, you should build more cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 Thanks, Tom. I should just build more period! Next up is a 1/2500 USS Enterprise-A from Star Trek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 The glass is in, the chrome is on, and I'm one step closer to finishing by Halloween! Just some interior touch-up & all the exterior "doo-dads". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 looks great Jim, won't be long now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 Nope! Should be able to finish it up in the next few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Almost done! I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, and this time it's NOT the headlamp of an oncoming train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunmza Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 That looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 looking good Jim, Bobo is gonna love driving that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Thanks, guys. Just have to get the grill & front bumper on, then I can add the spot light, siren, & decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Looks good so far Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Thanks, Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 My 1957 Ford Custom 300 Fire Chief's car is now complete. Here is the Under Glass thread: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/117786-1957-ford-custom-300-fire-chiefs-car/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 WOW - That came out real nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 VERY nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 Thanks, Guys. Hey, El Jefe has to have a nice ride, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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