CabDriver Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Oh yeah!! Cool!! Good thing I don’t live in Florida - didn’t even see that gator there 🐊🤪😂 Excited to see some color on this one! 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 On 5/5/2021 at 2:10 PM, CabDriver said: Ohhhh, those seats are COOL!" Looked in my kit...it doesn't have them 🙄😂. Guess they weren't in every reissue.. PM me if you need a set of those seats some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Lookin' really cool, especially love those low angle pictures! I'm sure it'll be a great colour!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDSchindler Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) On 4/19/2021 at 1:33 AM, Dennis Lacy said: I know a lot of you '57 Chevy purists are gonna hate that I cut off the angled fins and that's fine! I like it so that's what matters, LOL! I'm late to the party on this one but, as I have said before...I hate big-a** chunky bumpers so I'm loving this! Edited May 10, 2021 by BDSchindler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Island Modeler Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 That is rockin' already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul alflen Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Wow, your out of your comfort zone! Wow! I would think about adding dark colored scallops or mild flames to the champegne gold metallic!, just a thought. Don't let me pollute this great work of art though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 OK... well not just OK, but OK! Brother, when you first shared your '57 project with @Rocking Rodney Rat and me, I wasn't sure where you were headed with it. Back in the day, the kustom parts provided in the early release of this kit were a bit over the top. And, when RRR asked if you were going to chop the top, I cheered you on... but, now that I see the mods you made to the body, I agree with you re not chopping the top! btw, the offer still stands... I'll be more than delighted to ship you my stash of '57 Chevys, Brother! Including the '57 Nomad I mastered for Scale Equipment Ltd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 That came out better than I expected. Your mods are well balanced with the overall body lines, nicely done! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I'm not sure how I missed this post (I've been kept up with texts, tho).... Really looking fine. Are you SURE you're not going to give it a slight haircut??? J/K... Carry on. Metalflake red? If you can still find any of the disco'd Testors One Hit/Extreme Revving Red, that would be PERFECT!! -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Extremely cool project. I have always wanted to do a smooth customer like this, but have never had the vision to create one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hay Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Dang Dennis that thing is wild! But yet restrained. There is a fine line between cool and ugly on these 60s radical customs, and you are nailing the balance. I love the slicks and roll cage on a custom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Definately a cool looking '57 Dennis. Being a huge '57 Chevy fan I would ordinarily frown on modifying "perfection" and I've never been a fan of any rad custom but I gotta say, your's looks pretty awesome.👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamerman Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 This thing is exactly my taste...good old custom work...so inspiring! Great work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyglue Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 The body mods are brilliant they flow really well. Can't wait to see it in paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 On 5/11/2021 at 5:53 AM, Rocking Rodney Rat said: I'm not sure how I missed this post (I've been kept up with texts, tho).... Really looking fine. Are you SURE you're not going to give it a slight haircut??? J/K... Carry on. Metalflake red? If you can still find any of the disco'd Testors One Hit/Extreme Revving Red, that would be PERFECT!! -RRR Thanks! I’m gonna do Champagne Gold on the body but am considering a red metal flake on the roof like Tamiya’s Mica Red which I think would look awesome over the base color. We’ll see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 On 5/11/2021 at 5:13 PM, Modelbuilder Mark said: Extremely cool project. I have always wanted to do a smooth customer like this, but have never had the vision to create one. Thanks, Mark! This is my first rodeo and had no idea how things would go. Just had to jump in and give it a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 On 5/13/2021 at 10:09 AM, TransAmMike said: Definately a cool looking '57 Dennis. Being a huge '57 Chevy fan I would ordinarily frown on modifying "perfection" and I've never been a fan of any rad custom but I gotta say, your's looks pretty awesome.👌 Thanks, Mike! I’m generally not into 50’s cars whether they are stock, custom or anywhere between so I’m totally winging it here. That said it’s nice to hear some positive feedback from someone who is a ‘57 Chevy fan with strong feelings against messing with the original design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 On 5/13/2021 at 8:11 AM, Dan Hay said: Dang Dennis that thing is wild! But yet restrained. There is a fine line between cool and ugly on these 60s radical customs, and you are nailing the balance. I love the slicks and roll cage on a custom! Thanks a bunch, Dan! If I were ever to build a custom out of a 50’s car full scale I could never have a slow, stock motored cruiser like so many of them were. Mine would have to have some balls! 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 UPDATE! Got back to the workbench today and focused on setting up the final details, most of which are under the hood. I started by filling that giant hole in the middle of the firewall AMT leaves you with and in doing that I eliminated the center “hump” to gain a little more distributor clearance for the big “409”. I then pinned the kits heater blower motor housing and battery, pinned an outsourced master cylinder and made a simple ignition coil and pinned it as well. Out back I trimmed away some of the molded in tailpipes and fit some separate chrome tips from Revell’s 1940 Ford street rods. At this point I think everything is accounted for so it’s time to get primer on the body to see where I’m at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Another tremendous build you have going! You make it look easy! I appreciate that you show your work, it is really a great asset to this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Great to see you doing a custom and I really like your choice of modification which you have executed very well. I am really looking forward to seeing this painted and completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 23 hours ago, Dennis Lacy said: Thanks, Mark! This is my first rodeo and had no idea how things would go. Just had to jump in and give it a try! Well done sir, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 On 5/16/2021 at 9:07 PM, larman said: Another tremendous build you have going! You make it look easy! I appreciate that you show your work, it is really a great asset to this site. Thanks! It definitely doesn’t always feel as easy as it looks. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 On 5/17/2021 at 8:41 AM, Phildaupho said: Great to see you doing a custom and I really like your choice of modification which you have executed very well. I am really looking forward to seeing this painted and completed. Thanks, Phil! I have the hot rods pretty well figured out I think so I felt like it was time to try something out of my comfort zone. I’m actually having a good time so I’ll have to do more of these “late models” once in a while. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Super clean building as always Dennis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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