DRH_97 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Benn wanting to get going on this one for a while. My Dad had a 56 Bel Air. I was just a wee lad and dont have any memories of it, but I do have some old B&W photo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Looking forward to seeing this build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) I owned this one in the late 1970s. Six cylinder automatic, I need to build it! I look forward to watching your build! Edited May 9, 2020 by Tom Geiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRH_97 Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 Time for some test fitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Remember the Del-ray had no side trim at all. It was the base model for several years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64Comet404 Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 38 minutes ago, misterNNL said: Remember the Del-ray had no side trim at all. It was the base model for several years. True for 1958 and later Delrays, but '55-57 Delrays were interior upgrades for the 210 series. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 My original intention was to simply remind him to remove the side trim from the kit supplied body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 I really love the 56 Chevy! I'm not an expert of the Chevrolet brand but it seem rarer than it's older and younger brothers the 55 and 57 model year. This Revell kit seem very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCostello Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 The 56 Delray does have the chrome trim on the sides. Google has many ,many pictures of 1:1 56 Delrays and every one has trim, just like the Revell kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 On 5/8/2020 at 4:06 PM, DRH_97 said: Benn wanting to get going on this one for a while. My Dad had a 56 Bel Air. I was just a wee lad and dont have any memories of it, but I do have some old B&W photo's. You mention that you are wanting to replicate your father's Bel Air. My first question is, was it a real Bel Air or some other model of '56 Chevy. The reason is that many use the term Bel Air almost as a generic description of a Chevrolet regardless of year model. Was your father's car a two door post body style ? This kits body could easily be made into any of the post cars for that year. The 150 model would have the body side chrome removed on the rear quarter panels. This model represents the 210 model, and the Bel Air would require some minor alterations to the door and front fender moldings. This can be done with some Plastruct plastic strips. The interior is unique in that it represents the Del Ray option that was only on the mid range 210 model starting in 1954 and ran thru 1957 year models. This was an inexpensive option compared to stepping up to the Bel Air. Either way this is a great kit and you should enjoy it no matter what you decide to do. I think your father would appreciate you building a model of his car. My father also had a '56 210. The problem was it had to many doors and a 6 with 3 on the tree and not even a radio, black wall tires and dog dishes for hub caps and needless to say it didn't have the Del Ray interior option. Dad was a bit of a tight wad when it came to automobiles and thought of them more as an appliance than anything exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRH_97 Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 Thanks for all of the great comments and information. For this one i'm not really going for historical accuracy. I just wanted to add my own touches to a nice 56 Chevy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.J. Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 My favorite Tri-Five Chevy, the 56. I'm looking forward to seeing this build. I remember Revell made super detailed 1/25 kits of the 55, 56 & 57 with opening hoods, trunk and doors. I made the 55 when I was a teen. I'd love to find the 56 version of that kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 My favorite of the tri-5 series. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with this. I have one in my stash that someone cut a section of the roof (total of about 2 inches from the front to the back). I repaired it with a scrap roof section from a 57 and some plastic strip for the drip rails. I'll be tuned into this build. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRH_97 Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 The further I go with this one, the more pleased I am with the overall quality and fit of the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 This is one of my all time favourite cars. My Dad had one too. It was parked in the bush with no wheels on as far back as I can remember. My little brother and I (mostly me) destroyed it....and I’ve felt guilty ever since! I don’t want to hijack your thread, but here’s some images of body styles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 9 hours ago, DRH_97 said: Thanks for all of the great comments and information. For this one i'm not really going for historical accuracy. I just wanted to add my own touches to a nice 56 Chevy. Artistic license yes. Go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRH_97 Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) Engine and interior WIP Edited May 19, 2020 by DRH_97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRH_97 Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 color added - Titanium Silver/White. Went more toward Bel Air scheme rather than the Del Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Looking very tasty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRH_97 Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 This one is getting close. Still have chrome trim to add and a bit of work on the engine bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) Man, that is gorgeous David, the '56 is also my fav tri-five. you're rockin' this one. I dig the wheels and tires, where'd those come from if you don't mind me asking? Thanks, Geno.? Edited June 3, 2020 by Geno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRH_97 Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 Thanks Geno. The wheels and tires are from the Revell 67 Chevelle Street Burner kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Man that's looking nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 That is a striking two-tone combination. Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Wow! Nice, subtle color combo. Just perfect! Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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