Marc1969 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 My kids gave this to me for Father’s Day last year. Here is my take on a 55 Chevy Cameo p/u. Fun kit to build. I used Scale Finishes gloss enamel India Ivory with Gypsy Red ( aka. Chevy Engine red or Gypsy Orange). I was shooting for more red, but trying to use a GM color, this what was offered, so I ran with it. Came out well and nice contrast with the India ivory. Really like the scale finishes paint, the gloss enamel eliminates the need to clear coat and easy to work with for a newbie like me(#11 for 2021). I wasn’t going for super shiny wet look, just a good shine after waxing. Used a photo etch detail kit for interior, bed trim and exterior trim from model garage, wired dist and engine detail from Morgan auto detail. Cut out the grill with dremel, as original was cheesy looking. The interior is very basic, but came out really well splitting the white/orange. Pics don’t do justice unfortunately. Got a decal for speedo and radio from best model parts on eBay. Built out of box besides. Really came to appreciate the beauty in simple lines and some chrome. Looking forward to doing a few more 50’s cars and trucks. Anyway, hope you enjoy and hope I post this correctly. Happy modeling all, I’m going back to the bench to START a 72 GTO. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Beautifully done! I think These are the best looking trucks (nicer than Fords of that era) ever made, and you did them justice.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Very nice work Marc. The exterior paint is a darn good likeness of an original paint job. ☝️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo2me Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Nice job Marc. Really like the color combo and the engine bay detail is the bomb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Nice and clean Chevy. I like the engine bay. Good choice of color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Agreed! Very nice appearing model, I especially appreciate that detailed engine bay. A Cameo to be proud of. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Good looking truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Nice looking 55 Cameo. Great detail work. I like the white. I started this kit some months back and didn't like the color choice I made so it went into the purple pond. Never got back after it. Fantastic looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 I've always liked the style of the '55 Chevy Pickups. Your paint and building skills have brought out its best elements. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Beautiful looking finishes and opening up the grill adds so much to the appearance of the front end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Looks really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Very nice Marc! Curious if you had the glass fitment issue and how you dealt with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Nice work! It is a great little kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Very nice Cameo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1969 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 On 1/11/2022 at 7:54 PM, NOBLNG said: Beautifully done! I think These are the best looking trucks (nicer than Fords of that era) ever made, and you did them justice.👍 Thanks appreciate it. I want to do a f100 to see the comparison. The cameo grew on me looking at it for a few weeks and love the classic lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1969 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 On 1/11/2022 at 8:10 PM, TransAmMike said: Very nice work Marc. The exterior paint is a darn good likeness of an original paint job. ☝️ Thank you. Was going for this but as I said, newbie didn’t realize it was more orange. All good in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1969 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 On 1/11/2022 at 8:13 PM, Lobo2me said: Nice job Marc. Really like the color combo and the engine bay detail is the bomb. Thanks, appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1969 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 On 1/11/2022 at 8:27 PM, happy grumpy said: Nice and clean Chevy. I like the engine bay. Good choice of color. Thanks ✌️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1969 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 23 hours ago, bisc63 said: Agreed! Very nice appearing model, I especially appreciate that detailed engine bay. A Cameo to be proud of. Well done. Appreciate the kind words. Fun to build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1969 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 23 hours ago, cobraman said: Good looking truck. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1969 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 13 hours ago, David G. said: I've always liked the style of the '55 Chevy Pickups. Your paint and building skills have brought out its best elements. David G. Thanks a lot. Not bad for my 6th auto model ever, happy with my progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1969 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 9 hours ago, espo said: Beautiful looking finishes and opening up the grill adds so much to the appearance of the front end. Thanks, was a little scary using the dremel, but went slow and results show. Looks much more realistic. My 84 yr old father saw a picture today and asked where was it located for sale, lol. Told him my display cabinet, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1969 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 9 hours ago, Jim B said: Looks really nice. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1969 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 4 hours ago, shoopdog said: Very nice Marc! Curious if you had the glass fitment issue and how you dealt with it. Jim,thanks. Yes I had some small gaps in the corners of windshield, top & bottom. They were not huge, but spaces none the less. The glass is kind of flexible, I masked and painted the trim, then applied with decent pressure and it made it better. I painted the sun visor when I did the trim, but was undecided about attaching or not. I added the visor, cuz I thought it was kind of blingy for a 55 to have that color (sporty) visor. But mostly, it hid the spaces in the top of the windshield. The back glass fit like a glove, snapped into place snug and tight. Thanks again, have a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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