Hawk312 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 These were both built as a Christmas gift to my parents. They are celebrating their 40th anniversary just after New Year`s, and they are going with a 50`s theme for the party after the ceremony. They asked me to bring some 50`s era models, and I decided to build these as gifts that they could display. Anyway, they are pretty much built box stock. The only modifications for the `55 were the addition of the Torque Thrust wheels from `58 Corvette kit, the exhaust tips made from aluminum tubing, and of course the typical addition of wires, hoses, carpeting, etc. I decided to go with the Torque Thrusts because I thought they looked more like a street rod wheel as opposed to the kit aftermarket wheels which look a little more "classy", and thought would be more appropriate for the `56. For the `56, I decided to use the `55 kit`s wheels, and made exhaust tips from aluminum tubing that are identical to the ones one the 55. Hoses, wires, and carpeting were added to this one as well. The kits went together fairly well, although the windows and bumpers were very difficult to line up properly and it was difficult to know exactly where the bumpers mounted. However, they are both very rewarding and convincing once complete. Paint on the red one is Duplicolor light metallic red followed by several coats of the clear red Metalizer, topped of with about 5-7 coats of clear. The white is Testors Classic White lacquer. The paint on the purple one is Duplicolor Bahama Blue followed by several coats of purple clear Metalizer. It actually looks much more purple in person as opposed to the blueish color in the pics. The black is Duplicolor Universal Black. After a quick color-sand, 5-7 coats of clear were applied. Both were rubbed out with 3 grades of compound. Let me know what you think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Those are absolutely gorgeous builds! Mt eyes hurt from the shine coming off them! I'm sure they'll be a hit at the party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvan.32 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Awesome pair of Chevy's !!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Wow! Those are beautiful builds! Incredible finishes on both, although I think the red & white 55 is my favorite. Great work! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogdor Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Fantastic work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Gorgeous. Love that shiny paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 The paint on those models are flawless, great job !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Without a doubt your paintwork is the best I have ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Gorgeous! G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S. Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 That's a beautiful pair of shoeboxes you've got there. The paint is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Sumner Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Now THAT'S how a glossy paint job should look! I can appreciate the hand polishing work that you've put into these models! Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 STUNNING Tri 5's. Paint is over the top. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeves Racing Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Both are perfect. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaroman Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Very well done... All of your hard work is a fitting tribute to all of the Hard Work your parents have done to stay together for Forty Years... tell them Happy Anny from me and congrats.... If they or you get tired of those Tri Fives I'll send you my address and postage... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaroman Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I forgot to say great work on the paint schemes... They compliment the lines of these cars beautifully!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowe-t Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 These are a great Christmas gift! I know it was said already but the paint is amazing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehansen Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Really Clean!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyou5 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 (edited) OMG! Wow! Those are the Sweetest 50's Chevys I have ever seen! B) . Edited December 24, 2010 by davyou5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melo Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 great paint job.cant take my eyes on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 OMG!!B) We have a winner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stall1977 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 The paint on those are just simply unbelievable. I can't quit looking at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutalform Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Two of the finest Chevy builds I have seen!!!!! Nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Beautiful Tri-five Chevy's. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Terrific build, congratulations on such fine pieces of art and of course, your parents!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Absolutely incredible, well detailed, perfectly executed, awesome- need I continue?????????? Nice job and be sure to show us more of your work. I am not jealous, just envious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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