Dominik Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 (edited) Hi everybody, today i want to show you my 57 BelAir. On this kit i made some more technics to weather all parts of it. Like interieur, exterieur and Decals. I built it in June this year, based on the first issue of the Revellkit. The History of Belair: The Chevy has come on in years and has a wild youth behind. The current owner has taken care of him. He is currently at the stage when he left the front damage repaired with used parts front and rear wheel arch on the left has been de-rusted and primed. The trapper damage, the rust on the rear and right are still so when he bought it in pitiful condition - for which he cares little by little. Inside, he has had more luck. The inventory lists a broken window on the right, worn seat cover, headliner loose and dirty panels / rear seat, the rear parcel shelf has been cracked by the sun - everything is possible. Well, the side windows are renewed. The owner can not waive his or her means. So he must always carry out the work so that he comes to the job every day. What happens to the engine? Additionally, he is still at odds ... Therefore: "Rolling Restoration": And now? Photos (a little more than usual) around the outside at irregular times. Have fun;) ... Edited October 15, 2011 by Dominik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 (edited) Make up the door ... Edited October 15, 2011 by Dominik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 .... Which shows us to the interior: ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 (edited) Now it's time to go into the details ... Edited October 15, 2011 by Dominik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dominik Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 (edited) ...oh man...sorry so much for a lot of Pics... The last thing to fit the boot Phuuuu....thats it. Thank you for your patience! Edited October 15, 2011 by Dominik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Nice "junk" Well done details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 So that is how ya finish a Revell 57 Chevy A lot of Great details Everywhere ya look. The trunk sure does of a lot of junk... Nice weathering and interior work.. Great job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Turner Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 No need to apologize for posting all the photos!! Great idea, great planning & great execution! I especially like the well weathered old racing decals on the replacement parts, the area of the gas cap, (& the cap itself), & the very realistic look of the passenger's side interior door panel tossed in the trunk. Both are nice examples of subtle details done just right & look very correct & realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 (edited) Wow! Everywhere you look. This is just too much. I really like all of the little things you've done. the spare off the rim was great. I think I would have chosen a different type wheel for the front though. To my mind that type wheel would have been used on a different type race car, an altered or maybe a rail dragster. Either way this is one killer build. I just looked at the picks again and noticed the KI11ER plates. Again, Dominik , great job. Edited October 15, 2011 by Greg Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Dominick has proven that the venerable Revell tri-five Chevy kits can actually be built to portray a convincing display. bravo, sir... many of those kits ended up being junked back in the day. nice touch using the Chrysler engine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Another rough '57 Chevy, and Mopar powered to boot! Man, you guys keep this stuff up and I might end up shedding some of my distain for '57 Chevys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrobuilder Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 COOL!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Look how happy and proud you've made Doctor Cranky! What a great job, my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Cates Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Wow, that is just amazing, my old Nova looked just like that inside, even the trunk was crammed full of junk just like that. Very nice job on the details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Thank you for comments - thats the reward of the labor! Thank you buddies! i have a small passion for these old kits. I love it (my girlfreind too), if i can open all doors and hoods. This one i became built and wanted to remove the paint on it. The bath in overcleaner was tooo long and the plastic was soft after it...so he became rust and bulges. Perhaps, i get the chance, to build one in "showroomcondition" - even a new kit from this issue is in my shelf and is waiting for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Wow! Killer detailing! The trunk is incredible! I looked at the pics several times and kept finding things in it that I didn't see before! Great weathering too! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer81 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Nice! Very nice execution! I really like the wedges holding up the passenger side window... Those bring back some not-so-fond memories of my youth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Beautifully done. Everything is very well thought out and executed. A rolling diorama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimaxion Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) Mo Par powered is perfect . You must have spent some time in one of these tri-fives Chevies to know the truth . The only thing missing is the dents in the trunklid from people pushing to get the deadling off the road . Good catch on the wedgies to keep the window up . Also the failed attempt of duct tape on the rear right window . The inner door is precise . The many little details make this a quite unique and complete model . Is the exhaust rotted out or is it brand new to avoid an unwanted attraction of the local Police ?? In reality , many cars in the '60's looked like this in the one the Steeltowns . The one I grew up in located in the rustbelt . The leftover '50's beaters . Thanx .. Edited October 17, 2011 by dimaxion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57peppershaker Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 FANTASTIC ! Great details, junk , rust ect. Love the gas filler door detail. Where did the bottles & junk come from ? Prob the only way to build these p.i.t.a. old Revell kits. I've got a 1;1 57 that had similar rust ! Now, 1;1 Fireball Roberts hood, fender & door = Priceless $$$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Keep coming back to fill up on the glory that is RUST and JUNK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 Thanks again for kindest words! I like the first issue kits and to build it gives me more fun as a new kit. One from these BelAir i have in my shelf and will build it in showroom condition. John, the exhaust is changed from the owner. The same time, as he changed the engine for more speed - to arrive his work fast and to have more time to spend on his car. Steve, all the stuff like bottles, boes, radio in the trunk, coolerhose is self made. a little crazy thing. The "Fireball Roberts Parts" was the idea, that i found in the web, as i searched for decals to make a weathering on it. To make it authentic i took these "22". I changed the bonnet, removed the quarterwindow (?) at the driversdoor and ordered the original decalsheet to go as close to the original Fireball Bel Air with the "used" parts. Thanks Doc, i will go on with some rusty cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Island Modeler Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 That will buff out. This is some great detail work, and shows that you've done some extensive research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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