Plowboy Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 This is an older build from an incomplete Monogram "Badman" kit. One thing I didn't like about that kit was that it had 396 advertised on the fenders. But, had a small block between the fenders. So, I substituted the 427 from the Monogram '66 Malibu. I modified the small block intake so it would fit the big block and used the same blower setup. I scratch built a timing chain cover and a set of headers. A set of wires finished the engine off. I lowered the rearend and enlarged the wheel openings along with deleting the quarter panel trim. This was my first weathered model. I used the salt method. I can't remember the paint I used. But, I did use Testors Dull Cote that has now yellowed over time. The rear wheels are MRC Cragars with the kit slicks. The front wheels are from an unknown kit with the old AMT Firestones. Thanx for checking it out! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 I like it. It's always cool to see what others do with this old kit. It may not be accurate but it makes a good blank canvas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 That's one tuff looking 55 Chevy. Good looking BB in the business end. Nice build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 That is one might fine looking Gasser. Nice work, just enough weathering to make it plausible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuilderX Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 That is Badass not Badman! Nice Job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Major cool! Love that stance. Just plain awesome 👍👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadhawg Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 I absolutely love that. I know they say the kit isn't accurate, but it doesn't matter if it has the right look, and this one certainly does. Well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Great build Roger! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Nice! This is actually one of the best looking builds of that kit I’ve seen. Weathering looks good, along with the primered front clip, and I like that you removed the turn signals, nice touch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 On 4/30/2022 at 8:30 PM, roadhawg said: I absolutely love that. I know they say the kit isn't accurate, but it doesn't matter if it has the right look, and this one certainly does. Well done! Thanx Tommy! I agree with you! Their simplicity makes them so easy to build and modify. As I said in another thread, they're great for a stress free, fun build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 This Build Rocks it! As others have said you have nailed all the key points for a 55 Gasser. This is one of the closest builds I've seen that hits the Sweet Spot , of an Old Skool Gasser! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish_65 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Great look & nicely done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADmodelDOCTOR Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Great rendition of a '55 gasser from back then. Very inspirational. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo2me Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Very cool! Nice job!!! Really like the overall look and nice job on the weathering. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Really like this one. Looks the part. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Very nice job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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