StanGlover Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 I’m not normally into ‘50s or earlier cars but I figured every modeler needs to do at least one ‘57 Chevy in their lifetime! This is my first attempt at using bare metal foil and may be my last 😅 The trim turned out ok but boy is the process tedious. I painted the interior Krylon Colormaxx flat black with Tamiya XF-16 Aluminum as the accent color. The body is Testors Extreme Lacquer Turquoise and the roof is Tamiya TS-45 Pearl White. This kit has a decent amount of detail to it for such a cheap kit, but the final fit of the hood, bumpers, headlight and taillight trims isn’t great. Overall I’m pleased with the results for my shelf, but I’ll probably stick to my usual 60s-90s cars with less chrome trim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Nice job Zack. Classic '57 Chevy color looks great. For a first timer with BMF i'm impressed. A lot of trim on a '57 and and it's not an easy kit to nail it.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Nicely Done! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 That came out very nice. I really like the interior colors with your choice of exterior color; makes for a sharp '57! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckyg1 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Very nice. Give yourself credit for your foil work, it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanGlover Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 Thanks for the encouragement everyone! I was just being facetious, I will definitely try BMF again. But maybe on a car that takes less of it 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Nice and clean looking 57 Zack. I like the interior. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Great looking Bel Air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 It looks very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 That turned out extremely nice. I don't normally build '50's cars either but I also have a '57 Chevy kit (an old Monogram release) which I'll build as my foiling skills improve since it will require patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 I like your interior and the whole car turned out great. I don't use BMF as I never could get the hang of it. You did a great job with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Your model came out well. I think we are all critical of our own work and the flaws seem magnified to the builder and someone viewing the completed model doesn't see those flaws, just a nice completed model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Great looking '57. These colors were very common on these cars in that era and your paint finish looks great. The trim looks good to me as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Beautiful looking '57, I like the colour combo. Nice work on the bmf too. It's an enjoyable kit this one, but you're right about the fit of the headlights and hood. I had to do a bit of work on those when I built mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Fantastic looking 57 Chevy 👀! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Excellent Zack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Very nice build, i really like the color !!👍😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Nice Bel Air. I like the choice of body color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 beautiful build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Well done. Someday I will be brave enough to attempt one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I love this color choice. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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