Longbox55 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I redid the chrome on mine with Alclad. Call me insane (it won't be the first time! ), but I did mask off all the chrome trim and sprayed it with Alclad, just so it would be consistant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 That's a thought Bill! That looks good! Yeah, us "insane" folks can never seem to catch a break! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOBBS Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Thanks for posting up the pics. I wanna do a custom tri-five and I'm still up in the air whether to stick with the newer-tool AMT '57 I've already got or go with the new-tool Revell '55. There's a lot I like and dislike about each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 IMO, there is something just "off" about the side profile of the new tool Revell '55 hardtop. whatever it is bothers me enough that i've gotten rid of the kits i did have and will pass on having a hardtop coupe in my collection. the other thing i hate is that separate side chrome piece, no idea what Revell was thinking with that move, no idea. Thanks for posting up the pics. I wanna do a custom tri-five and I'm still up in the air whether to stick with the newer-tool AMT '57 I've already got or go with the new-tool Revell '55. There's a lot I like and dislike about each. Yes, DoubleD, I agree. Something about the proportions of the windshield posts, vent windows, and curve of the upper corners of the windshield opening is off. The vent window areas are also somewhat different from side to side. I did a '55 hardtop shortly before Revell released this kit using the Revell'ogram convertible body and an "old tool" AMT '57. Was a little annoyed that they decided to announce just weeks after I finished the build, but when I saw the their hardtop body, I was glad I'd done it my way. I also hate that glue-in chrome molding but dealt with it by stripping it, gluing it in, then BMFing after final paint 'n polish. Lobbs, if it's any consolation, the great virtue of the Monogram/Revell 1/25 tri-five Chevy series is interchangeability from kit to kit since they're based off each other. They also are quite compatible with AMT's old '57, '55 Nomad and BelAir two door sedan. The "new tool" AMT '57 is a nice kit, particularly the engine (which I used in my '55), but the body seems oversized compared to the Revell kit series, and as a result seems the "odd kit out" among tri-five kits. Revell's '57 BelAir hardtop snap kit is also pretty good, but I've never had the opportunity to do a wheel to wheel comparison. Here are a couple shots of the '55 hardtop conversion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOBBS Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Yes, DoubleD, I agree. Something about the proportions of the windshield posts, vent windows, and curve of the upper corners of the windshield opening is off. The vent window areas are also somewhat different from side to side. I did a '55 hardtop shortly before Revell released this kit using the Revell'ogram convertible body and an "old tool" AMT '57. Was a little annoyed that they decided to announce just weeks after I finished the build, but when I saw the their hardtop body, I was glad I'd done it my way. I also hate that glue-in chrome molding but dealt with it by stripping it, gluing it in, then BMFing after final paint 'n polish. Lobbs, if it's any consolation, the great virtue of the Monogram/Revell 1/25 tri-five Chevy series is interchangeability from kit to kit since they're based off each other. They also are quite compatible with AMT's old '57, '55 Nomad and BelAir two door sedan. The "new tool" AMT '57 is a nice kit, particularly the engine (which I used in my '55), but the body seems oversized compared to the Revell kit series, and as a result seems the "odd kit out" among tri-five kits. Revell's '57 BelAir hardtop snap kit is also pretty good, but I've never had the opportunity to do a wheel to wheel comparison. Here are a couple shots of the '55 hardtop conversion... At the risk of being sacrilegious, there are some styling cues I don't care for on the tri-fives. I love the 1:1 '57 from every angle but the front 3/4 view. Something about how the spear terminates behind the headlight bucket has always struck me as "off". I've debated doing a "naked" mild custom '57 shaving off the side trim and molding all the other chrome details into the body for a modern-car monochrome type appearance. I haven't been able to find anything close to my idea through Google searching so I'm having some difficulty visualizing the finished product. I don't care for the '56 at all so it's out. I'm feeling drawn now to the '55 after seeing several customized street rod style builds during my '57 research. The only thing I don't really like about the Revell '55 hardtop in the extension on the rear spear down to the bumper. I much prefer just the spear by itself like on your gold build. I'm wanting to do a tri-five for the "fleet" just don't know which way to go. If you see an AMT '57 Street Machine and ProShop kit hit the swap section I've decided to go Revell '55. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) A few pics of the 1/25 Monogram "Car Show" branded version:Â http://modelkitreviews.proboards.com/thread/49/revell-chevy-bel-air-hardtop Edited January 17, 2018 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I am surprised to see the "Firestone" decals for the tires still there. Thought R-M dumped all tire logos a few years ago. I still want one of these. I have both convertibles, and both 56's. Also still need to get the 57's!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Got a pic of the box art that goes with those sprues Casey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Got a pic of the box art that goes with those sprues Casey? Added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Wow. Quick service. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I am surprised to see the "Firestone" decals for the tires still there. Thought R-M dumped all tire logos a few years ago. I still want one of these. I have both convertibles, and both 56's. Also still need to get the 57's!! What do you do with black tire decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 What do you do with black tire decals? Apply them over the whitewall/stripe band decals, and presto, raised black letter tires. The original Revell '55 Bel Air Hardtop kit included some nice Firestone tires, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 In this kit, I believe the Firestone decals are for the Wide-White Tire inserts for the Stock Hardtop!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadialDragon Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Always loved 55 Chevy's. If I am able to get one of these it will be the first chevy I build this year. That is saying a lot ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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