fordf-100 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Hi all, this is the old Revell 54 Chevy. This build is not meant to replicate any drag class or be accurate to anything in particular! When I was 9 or 10 I got one of these and even though it was/is not a great kit it was one of the first kits that I used some paint on, mainly flat black for the interior and the frame, I left the body the Orange it was molded in and when finished I really liked it and it was a favorite of my youth! So about a year ago I was buying some kits from a friend and digging in his basement when I came across this mostly unbuilt/ unpainted kit and easily talked him out of it! I wanted to do this in the look of my original but hopefully much better! I painted this with Tamiya Orange and basically built it box stock. I left the rear and side windows out because they didn’t fit at all. I used some AMT parts pack wheels and tires and that’s about it! I had a great time building this and I thought it came out ok! Comments always welcome! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kromolly Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 That turned out great. Love the paint. I have the '54 Chevy Highboy version of this kit on display in my cabinet. I always wondered why it was molded in that metallic blue. The box is dated 1970. After seeing your excellent build I may end up building mine one day. Thanks for sharing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Kromolly said: I have the '54 Chevy Highboy version of this kit on display in my cabinet. I've got same version except mine is built. Very nice job Phil it looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 I like it good color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Great looking paint and decals. I like the Gasser theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Sharp model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Super cool Chevy! I too have been searching for some kits I had as a kid. Makes me feel young I guess lol! Nice work on your Chev 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Oh yeah! Very cool build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Sweet Gasser! The paint and decals look great. I remember having one of these too, back in the day. I do enjoy a good nostalgia build. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 On 2/17/2021 at 5:20 PM, Kromolly said: That turned out great. Love the paint. I have the '54 Chevy Highboy version of this kit on display in my cabinet. I always wondered why it was molded in that metallic blue. The box is dated 1970. After seeing your excellent build I may end up building mine one day. Thanks for sharing! Looks like a factory plastic swap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Nice job on a pretty cool vintage kit! Not one of the best kits around, but so much fun to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 You did a real nice job on this model. I always thought the pictures on the box looked like it was a bad kit so have stayed away from it but you managed to finish it better than the box shows. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 I missed this one when you first posted it. Yous asked for comments, and here's mine......It looks great!!!! 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Fried Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Nice take on this ol' kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 I like it. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Looks really good. Too bad Revell did not make the headlight and tail light bezels for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordf-100 Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 Thank you for all the comments! I have a few more builds to redo from childhood. A couple are pretty expensive hard to find kits so they may be on hold longer than I would like. I really wish I had kept my childhood models but I’m sure most everyone knows how that goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kromolly Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 1 hour ago, fordf-100 said: Thank you for all the comments! I have a few more builds to redo from childhood. A couple are pretty expensive hard to find kits so they may be on hold longer than I would like. I really wish I had kept my childhood models but I’m sure most everyone knows how that goes! Boy, you said it. When I think of the dozens of kits I built as a kid and the fact that they all ended up in the trash... 😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 That turned out really good. Nice paint work!!!! I built the panel wagon version of this kit several years ago and know how challenging this kit can be. Kudos to you for finishing one this well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Just saw this, great build of a kit I had has a kid and never finished...one that I want to get now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Look fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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