ChrisBcritter Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 (edited) Calling this one... done, until (hopefully) a new chrome outfit opens up and I'll redo the bumpers: This was a less-warped-than-usual promo; as seen in the build thread, I basically cleaned it up around the edges to fix minor damage and minimize the shrinkage issues, touched up the paint, then laid on a boatload of BMF. Thanks for looking! Edited July 5, 2019 by ChrisBcritter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 58 chevy is one of my favorites and this is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Impala Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) Nice job. Love big Chevys, especially the 58. As if my avatar didn’t give it away.? Edited July 6, 2019 by 58 Impala Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Very nice! What is the source of that body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Despite the slight warp Chris, that looks GREAT!! Another familiar car from my childhood as there was a neighbor that had one of these. And yes, most of these I've seen are warped beyond recognition, but you picked up a NICE one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 For comparison, here are a pair of '59s showing the typical warp. Yea, I own these suckers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) Thanks guys! Bruce, it's an original promo; this is the coin-bank version without an interior. I think that helped preserve the shape - the chassis is styrene and the coin box is pressed up against the roof so the shrinkage was fairly even. I repositioned the rear wheels, adjusted the fit of the bumpers (narrowed the rear one), added material to the front fenders and refitted the glass. Not perfect but better than it was, at least. Edited July 6, 2019 by ChrisBcritter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Considering the condition of the body on this when you started it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakdoggi Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 First one I've seen and it looks great. Thanks for saving a model that's as old as me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaracing Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Why wait for a new chrome plater to open up? Did something happen to Little Motor Kar Company and that new guy who started plating a year or two ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Very sharp, Chris!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Tuttle Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 A rare subject to say the least, and your work have done it justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 Thanks everyone! Much appreciated. Now back to the '65 Nova... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Turning a bank into a model car is a novel approach. Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christian-w Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Simply beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 the typical warp doesn't matter - it belongs to those Promos. Love the 58 in all different bodystyles. Well done! well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 One Thank You, and two Danke Schoens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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