57 chevy 150

[bauercrew]

Hey guys sorry to bore ya with these yuk colors but i wanted something simple ,might have to get me a few of these kits (the black widow)it went together no problems at all,and those are the craft paints i used,with duplicolor enamal clear

[KWT]

Looks like a black and white movie... Pretty awesome.

[StevenGuthmiller]

I love it!

The "yuk colors" as you call them look very authentic for the period.

They can't all be red & aqua.

I think it's a great change.

& it's nice to see one in stock configuration.

 

Steve

[Snake45]

Wow, very sharp looking! Did you use any kind of primer under that craft paint?

[bauercrew]

Thanks guys ,i thought the color might not be flashy enought (l.o.l)I  put the tires on my lathe and put a brush in one of the tool holders and turn dial on cross slide until i got a little paint going,thats how i do all my tires now ,no more decals (l.o.l)  snake  no idont use primmer when i use those craft paints all i do is shot light coats then use hair dryer and repeat process  until i get the desired color depth ,hair dryer works great and quick cause water base paint,i posted a while back the products that i use to thin the paint,i use a product called golden medium ,air brush medium and sometimes use liquitex flow aid,both products somewhat pricey but a little goes a long way ,plus it worth not having to deal with the fumes of the other reducers

[DumpyDan]

Well done, this looks awesome really good looking

[Igor]

I had the same idea. I am a fan of the craft paints as well, and I have a couple of "yuk" greys I was thinking about:-) two-toning something. Maybe that 55 Chevy sitting on the shelf.

Edited April 29, 2017 by Igor
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[Snake45]

Thanks guys ,i thought the color might not be flashy enought (l.o.l)I  put the tires on my lathe and put a brush in one of the tool holders and turn dial on cross slide until i got a little paint going,thats how i do all my tires now ,no more decals (l.o.l)  snake  no idont use primmer when i use those craft paints all i do is shot light coats then use hair dryer and repeat process  until i get the desired color depth ,hair dryer works great and quick cause water base paint,i posted a while back the products that i use to thin the paint,i use a product called golden medium ,air brush medium and sometimes use liquitex flow aid,both products somewhat pricey but a little goes a long way ,plus it worth not having to deal with the fumes of the other reducers

Thanks for the details. Could you be talked into a full-on, illustrated tutorial for the Tips section? Please?

[bauercrew]

Hey Snake ,i do it almost pretty much the way chris chapman does it, he has a great vid on you tube,the only thing different is i use the mentioned air brush mediums ,he uses water i believe,thats why i didnt do one,yes just follow his directions ,you have to play with mixture ratios JUST a tad bit,same with air pressure ,think he says he shoots at 20lbs,i have to shoot at 30lbs with my paashe h

[PARTSMARTY]

Love it a lot !!!

[espo]

It wasn't until I got to the engine photo that I realized the pictures where not black and white. I like your color idea and it is more like what you would have seen at the time. Last year I built this same model but with the colors reversed, The body was TS-42 Light Gun Metal and the top and trunk with TS-38 Gun Metal. The interior I went with a bright red Bel Air style.  Are you going to use the roll bars or stay a more basic build ??  

[Model Mayhem]

I think the colours you chose look fantastic!

[disconovaman]

Thanks guys ,i thought the color might not be flashy enought (l.o.l)I  put the tires on my lathe and put a brush in one of the tool holders and turn dial on cross slide until i got a little paint going,thats how i do all my tires now ,no more decals (l.o.l)  snake  no idont use primmer when i use those craft paints all i do is shot light coats then use hair dryer and repeat process  until i get the desired color depth ,hair dryer works great and quick cause water base paint,i posted a while back the products that i use to thin the paint,i use a product called golden medium ,air brush medium and sometimes use liquitex flow aid,both products somewhat pricey but a little goes a long way ,plus it worth not having to deal with the fumes of the other reducers

perfect color choice for this kit... I also want to warn everyone about the newly re-released (new box art) 57 chevy black widow (number 47 on the door). There was a mix up at the factory and alot of those kits got the wrong bodies. They have recalled them but I was told that alot didn't get returned so just bare in mind that this kit could have the 57 chevy 2 door sedan belair body. I'd look for the original box art (number 64) or if you buy online make sure it's opened and there a picture of the contents. ie: 150 body...

[hgbben]

As mentioned I agree on the yuk colors you choose. I'm building the same kit myself with a root beer brown and white combo.

[#1Volsfan]

Love the color also and the job you did with the tires is excellent. Just started this kit and hope mine turns out half as nice as yours. Well done!