Alba

So I’ve placed this puppy back in the box for a while. In doing more and more test fitting I ran into an issue in which the dash just doesn’t seem to want to fit in correctly underneath the bottom of the window. If I leave the dash out, the interior and chassis fits together perfectly. If I leave the back part off the dash it all still fits but if I attach the back/top of the dash it just doesn’t want to fit in. If anyone has come across that with this kit and could share a fitment tip that would be great. I’ve definitely done some damage to the glass with all this messing around so that’s a bummer.

Absolutely stunning.

I’ve narrowed down the issue to how the windows need to fit in behind the interior tub - it’s a very, very tight fit. Basically as I try to push the interior all the up so that the dash and package tray meet the body, the bottom of the vent windows and rear windows are interfering with the side of the interior. Tough thing is that the windows are all individual which I’m sure is a plus for a lot of folks, but in this instance is a PITA as the lip allotted for gluing is extremely thin, especially on the vent window - never mind that they weren’t molded 100%. Anyway, here’s a quick update shot after my battle. Notice the vent windows have yet to be reinstalled haha. Did a little BMF last night and this morning - definitely gotta work on improving that skill. Oh well, each one is a lesson (or a million) learned!

I have to say this has been the kit from Hell - definitely a ton of learning opportunities here haha. I’m in the process of mating the interior, body and chassis and woo boy is it rough. I swear this whole kit was molded slightly askew - not to mention the unskilled builder working on it hahaha. Taking a little break with hope that the next attempt will go better. Wish me luck!

Looks awesome. I love the underside detail!

Just wow! That is the paint job of my dreams - like glass! Amazing job and more inspiration for me to keep working to get better at this hobby.

Thanks for the kind words! I could be wrong but the wheels may have come with the kit. Though it’s not on the box, this was sort of a 2n1 kit - one more stock with the fuel injection 283 and then how I built it.

I just re-purchased the Monogram 55 Street Machine and 56 Chevy - neither hood fits right. Love these old kits but man sometimes they’re a bit off fitment-wise.

I started this model 8 years ago as documented in this thread: I finally just wrapped it up after having it kicking around it its box all this time. Definitely not the best job ever but all things considered I’m pretty happy. I even made a small mod by cutting the front grille so that the chrome hood bar is actually attached to the hood rather than one piece with the grille and bumper. Was kind of a pain but gives me peace of mind haha!

I’ve been waiting for the new paint to cure so I got started on some other projects but I circled back to this and started the decals. To the person who said they don’t line up with the wheel wells - you were very right!

Looks awesome - glad you hung in there. Love the color combination.

Pumped to see how this progresses. Nice work so far!

Quick little update here. I stripped the body and other body color panels over the last few days. I just sprayed on some Testors Competition Orange. I’ve attached a few progress pictures showing the interior, underside of the chassis, updated spray job and the motor.

Awesome work! I’m definitely envious that’s for sure.

Ridiculously underrated car in real life - love them. Great job on the build!