bogger44 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Mods, if you think this should be moved to the drag racing section, feel free to move it. I built this more in the fashion of a local cruise-in/car show warrior than an all out correct gasser. The Badman kit coughed up some of it's suspension parts and most everything on the motor except the block & heads (used the 56's engine). Wheels and tires are Thunderbolt pieces. Parts box goodies include the 9" rear end, front shocks, brake booster, radiator/electric fans, tach and gauge cluster. I modified the hood scoop that came with the kit. The drive shaft and front axle are aluminum tubing. Paint is Model Master Citrus Yellow Metallic. Was a bit disappointed the "Agitator" decals silvered some but not much one can do about that. While it's known these kits aren't the greatest to begin with, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 You should be happy with how it turned out . . . it's beautiful !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahogany Rush Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Nice and clean. Interior looks flawless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janne Herajärvi Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Easily the best build i have seen done from this kit! Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Great looking model and excellent photography. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smhardesty Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Fantastic looking street freak. Exceptionally neat and clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordf-100 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 That looks awesome! I agree this is easily the best looking build of that kit! I think I got rid af all my 56 Monogram kits but now I might have to get one again!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red318 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 That interior looks really good, a very neat build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 That is so so cool-love the color combo !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 While most think of this kit as a clunker including myself. What you accomplished has really captured the "Look" that you described and all of the basic kits disproportioned body just disappears. I like the color combination, it almost looks like a color combo Chevrolet might of offered in '56. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Man Tony, The Badman doesn't have a thing for this. Your's looks above and beyond The Badman. '56 is my fav tri-five and you Grand Slammed this one. Exceptionally well done. Two-thumbs up....I'd give it more if I had more thumbs LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Very nice! As Letterman used to say, "You got all of that one, my friend!" Well done and model on!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 That is a very good looking gasser- captures "the look" nicely. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I built this kit straight out of the box. I like your way WAAAAAAAY better than mine! I have never seen that kit built better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 6 hours ago, Geno said: Man Tony, The Badman doesn't have a thing for this. Your's looks above and beyond The Badman. '56 is my fav tri-five and you Grand Slammed this one. Exceptionally well done. Two-thumbs up....I'd give it more if I had more thumbs LOL. Thanks a lot. The 56 is my favorite of the tri-fives as well. Thanks for all the comments guys, you all are too kind. It wasn't the easiest of builds, and I assure you it's not flawless. I don't think I'll be trying another one anytime soon LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 DUDE,,,, thats looks killer. color , stance, interior is perfect . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 You really made a "silk purse out of a sows ear", so to speak. One thing, those giant front wheelwells cry out for some zoomie headers sticking out. Everything else is spot on! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTallDad Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 You've done a stellar job on this model! Everything is crisp and well executed. I was 13 years old (yep, cars and girls, not necessarily in that order) when the '56 Chebbies were introduced, went to my first "drag strip" in '58. Your model, as excellent as it is, isn't what I saw in Gassers back then. I won't elaborate, unless you ask me to. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 56 minutes ago, BigTallDad said: Your model, as excellent as it is, isn't what I saw in Gassers back then. It's not intended to portray a typical 1958 gasser. My take is that it's a modern interpretation of the mid/late '60s gasser look, which is not always 100% or accurate or NHRA-legal for the real 1960s. But I have seen a LOT of these cars in magazines like Car Culture Deluxe and books like that, and he has the current "vibe" of these things down just about perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Super nice mate, and looks very different too... love the color choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 That turned out great , love the color combo . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 Many thanks again guys. Yes going into this build I knew it wouldn't be correct for a period gasser of the day, but more of a modern interpretation like you see out in the 1:1 world these days. 15 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said: You really made a "silk purse out of a sows ear", so to speak. One thing, those giant front wheelwells cry out for some zoomie headers sticking out. Everything else is spot on! Great job! You are so right and I had wanted some fenderwell headers for it, but didn't have any. Didn't feel like trying my hand at making any either lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Outstanding model Tony! I always enjoy seeing your builds..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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