Zippi Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 (edited) I finished this one up this morning. This was an interesting kit to build. Lots & lots & lots of bmf and it drove me crazy. Paint is Tamiya acrylic X-32 Titanium Silver and X-26 Clear Orange and it was cleared with X-22 Clear. This kit gives you the option of stock or Street Rod. I opted to go with pretty much a stock setup except for the plug wires and with the 348 V8. The ole boy that's driving this got it from his mother and he saved up his money from working at the local grocery store and swapped out the transmission for a 4 spreed and put a Sun Tach on the dash. His uncle who works at a body shop help him with the paint job. Hope you fellows like this one. WIP: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/178249-1959-chevy-el-camino/ Edited March 23, 2023 by Zippi 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presnell Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Right NICE!!! I like the story and the color combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Ya nailed it Buddy. Very nice fit and finish and great color combo👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Beautiful looking paint work and the chrome is all cleanly done. Like the engine and chassis detailing. Was the Tanoue Cover in the kit? I don't recall one in the one I built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 She's a beauty Bob! I can imagine that BMF work really tests your patience 🙃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 She turned out beautifully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 2 hours ago, presnell said: Right NICE!!! I like the story and the color combo. Thank man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 2 hours ago, TransAmMike said: Ya nailed it Buddy. Very nice fit and finish and great color combo👍👍 Much appreciated buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 1 hour ago, espo said: Beautiful looking paint work and the chrome is all cleanly done. Like the engine and chassis detailing. Was the Tanoue Cover in the kit? I don't recall one in the one I built. Thanks David. Yup, Tanoue cover was in the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 1 hour ago, SpikeSchumacher said: She's a beauty Bob! I can imagine that BMF work really tests your patience 🙃 Thank. Yup, it worked on my nerves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 56 minutes ago, Calb56 said: She turned out beautifully. I appreciate it Charles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Oh that came out sweet... very nicely done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Awesome Elky there Bob, well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 31 minutes ago, KWT said: Oh that came out sweet... very nicely done Thanks Jeremy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 12 minutes ago, PappyD340 said: Awesome Elky there Bob, well done!! I appreciate it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheyenne93 Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Great lookin El Camino. 👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 24, 2023 Author Share Posted March 24, 2023 44 minutes ago, cheyenne93 said: Great lookin El Camino. 👍👍👍 Thanks much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Very nice ! Great color combo and good job on the BMF. I hate doing BMF ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, cobraman said: Very nice ! Great color combo and good job on the BMF. I hate doing BMF ! Much appreciated Ray. I'm with ya on the bmf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 wow, very nice! Beautiful shine on the paint and nice foil work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Great colour combo Bob. Not a fan of centerlines but they do look good on this. Cool back story too. Well done. Cheers, David. 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 27, 2023 Author Share Posted March 27, 2023 15 hours ago, doorsovdoon said: wow, very nice! Beautiful shine on the paint and nice foil work. Thanks Gareth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 27, 2023 Author Share Posted March 27, 2023 3 hours ago, XYHARRY said: Great colour combo Bob. Not a fan of centerlines but they do look good on this. Cool back story too. Well done. Cheers, David. 😎👍 Thanks David. Wheels came in the kit so I went with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcoat Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Excellent! I want the real thing just like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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