mrmike Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 (edited) My new project is the Monogram '53 Chevy Bel Air. This kit was given to me several years ago and I have been thinking about it lately. This kit has had the body painted already and it is partially foiled by Tim Rhine of the Classic Plastic Model Club who gave me the kit. I will finish the body and will add some parts from the Monogram '53 Corvette to the engine and wheels and tires from Steve Zimmerman. The interior will be painted dark red. More Bel Air to come... Edited August 1, 2022 by mrmike 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Nice. Those Zimmerman wheels & tires are going to wake up that 53 Chevy. Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 That's gonna look so cool with those wheels and tires, and I love the paint and foil work, sweet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Very tasty color combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 I agree with everyone on those wheels, they look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 8 hours ago, mrmike said: My new project is the Monogram '53 Chevy Bel Air. This kit was given to me several years ago and I have been thinking about it lately. This kit has had the body painted already and it is partially foiled by Tim Rhine of the Classic Plastic Model Club who gave me the kit. I will finish the body and will add some parts from the Monogram '53 Corvette to the engine and wheels and tires from Steve Zimmerman. The interior will be painted dark red. More Bel Air to come... Did you recently get those wheels Michael or have them for a while. Steve Zimmerman last posted on this forum end of last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 Thanks, guys! 2 hours ago, TransAmMike said: Did you recently get those wheels Michael or have them for a while. Steve Zimmerman last posted on this forum end of last year. I've had those wheels for several years and I wasn't sure where I was going to use them. Then I thought of this '53 Chevy and I said, "Why not!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 I like those wheels 🛞 Mike, should make a sharp build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 Thanks Carl! I've completed the Chevy Stovebolt Six. I wired the engine and added the optional Corvette engine parts from the Monogram '53 Corvette. More Bel Air to come... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Good looking 6cyl Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 Thanks, Carl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 I painted the interior with Model Master Flame Red Lacquer. Now to let this gas out and flatten a bit. More Bel Air to come... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 I worked on the chassis today and during a test fit of the body and the chassis, I discovered that the Corvette induction system I was using wouldn't fit. I pulled the induction system and the valve cover off and replaced them with the custom pieces from the kit. I also completed the dash minus the custom reverb which I will install later. More Bel Air to come... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Sucks about the induction system... but this is coming together nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Loving this build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 The side draft carbs looked good, but the three-carb setup is very impressive looking. I like seeing the old stove bolt get the attention you're giving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Great looking 6cyl Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) Thanks Jeremy, Steve, David and Carl! Edited July 25, 2022 by mrmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Nice work so far. It all looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 Thanks Anthony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 26, 2022 Author Share Posted July 26, 2022 The last two days have been spent foiling and I did such a lousy job. My foil is old and has lost a lot of its adhesive so I have been adding Metal Foil Adhesive before the foil itself. It should be simple to add, but it looks like BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH. I suppose I should break down and by some new foil from the manufacturer, but I hear of issues with that foil as well. I finished detailing the dash and now onto assembly! More Bel Air to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 FYI on the foil. I picked up some of the new foil at the swap & show here at the first of June. No problems with the new foil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 Thanks David! I should pick up some new foil, but I will purchase it from the manufacturer instead of some aftermarket resource. I would say that you got lucky with your purchase. I should be so lucky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Great exterior paint, Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 Thanks should go to Tim Rhine as he painted the body and then he decided to give me the model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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