Smitty

I have a real soft spot for the ‘49 to ‘52 Chevys. You undertook quite an ambitious project here, and It’s nice to see this model in a different body style. We’ll done!

This is the well known AMT '58 Plymouth Belvedere that I've just completed. What I meant was, the KIT is well known, not my build of it!?

This is the well known AMT '58 Plymouth Belvedere that I've just completed. I really wanted to have this car in my collection so I set about straightening up the body side molding. After lots of filling and sanding I painted it with Tamiya TS-59 Pearl Light Red with a white top. I gave it a polished clear coat with Modelmaster wet look clear. The tires are from the spares box with airbrushed white walls that are wider than the ones that came in the kit (my personal preference). The engine bay is very well appointed in this kit and I had some fun detailing it a bit further. Here's link to a brief WIP thread. Thanks for looking!

Thanks Jonathan! I’m really close to finishing this one. Just a few more small pieces of foil, and some chrome pieces to be added, then I’ll take some pictures. It’s been extremely cold here in southern Ontario for the past two weeks but the forecast is calling for milder temperatures. I’m going to shoot for that timeframe.

Your weathering skills are really top shelf Mario. Great looking Ford, super authentic and real looking.

Thanks Carl, that’s another great option for me.

Very nice Corvair Mario. This kit doesn’t come up all that often so it’s nice to see one built so nicely. Your paint finishes are constantly great, and your dioramas add another level of interest for me. Thanks for posting it.

Your truck has everything Yuri. A beautiful (and inspiring) build! Superb workmanship and terrific photos too.

Thanks Patrick and Guido for taking the time to answer my question. It appears that I have plenty of options now. The depth of knowledge on this forum is impressive to say the least!

Thankyou Snake, Bill, Mark, Roger and Raoul for your fast and very helpful responses! I knew I'd come to the right place. Roger, thankyou for sharing those killer photos of your models. Those are some really beautiful builds!

I’m getting ready to order some chrome reverse wheels from the aftermarket, but before I do, I thought I’d ask if anyone is aware of any kits that have them?

Thanks Rusty. I took your advice and taped the trim up to protect it. Also, you're right, it's only plastic. I'm going to make that my model car mantra. Gotta remember to have fun! I have the body painted and polished and some of the foil started. I hope to be posting this one in the 'Under Glass' section soon.

Nice crop of Monaco’s Mario! The gold one is my favourite. You’ve put a ton of work into your diorama. Great job!

I’m with Mario, quality over quantity every time. You did a stellar job on your Buick Gene. The interior and the engine bay really stand out. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with in 2022! All the best and Happy New Year!

You’ve done a beautiful job on your Monte Carlo! I love the colour, and your foil work and attention to detail is really nice. When I was a teenager, these cars where EVERYWHERE! It’s nice to see one built like it came out of a Chevrolet brochure. Great job.

What a beautiful paint job! Black on black with a dual-quad big block and a four speed. That ought to get some respect on the street. Nicely done!

Thanks everyone for your very encouraging words! This modification has turned out to be a bit more difficult than I anticipated. I'm finding it a little challenging finishing the seams because they are so close to the side trim. I'm trying not to damage it. I'm just about there though, and I'll likely be spraying on the colour coats this week. It's going to be Tamiya TS-59 Pearl Light Red with a white top. I'm really going to try and wrap this one up before the new year. While waiting for the putty and primer to dry I've been keeping busy on the chassis, engine, and interior. Bill G., if I was lucky enough to get my hands on a Danbury mint '58 Fury I think this itch would be scratched too!

Much has been written about the infamous AMT '58 Plymouth and it's incorrectly curved side trim. Some modelers have pointed out other problems with the body in this kit, but I decided that the side trim was the one thing I could not live with. The most obvious solution would be to remove the crooked trim and recreate it. I didn't have the confidence in my skills to pull that off and achieve satisfactory results, so I thought I'd see if it was possible to use the trim that was already there - but straighten it. I made a series of cuts with the back of a #11 xacto blade through the sides of the body and pulled the trim down into a straight line and glued it there. Then I filled the gap above the trim with slivers of styrene and CA. There's lots of putty and sanding to come, but I believe I'll be happy with it when it's done. The body issues aside, this is a nicely detailed kit in my opinion. I'll post more pictures when it's finished.

I followed along with your re-build thread on this one Bill. It’s great to see it finished. I’m a fan of 55 Fords. I prefer them to the 56s. That’s a beautiful colour combo and I’m amazed at all the work you’ve put into this model.

You’ve done a fantastic job on your Corvette Tom. The paint job is excellent! Everyone is talking about your wheel and tire choice and I have to agree, they give the car a very period correct look.

Beautiful job Helmut. It’s nice to see some people aren’t afraid to take their classic cars out in the rain.! I too am a fan of 58 Chevys. My family once had a Delray two door sedan.

Beautiful work Manuel! I really admire your attention to detail and your dedication to getting it ‘Right’.

Thanks Dave! The hubcaps were borrowed from a West Coast Precision Diecast ‘59 Chevy sedan delivery.

Really nicely done Mario. The wood is very convincing. I have this one in my stash as well. Looking at yours I can see that it can be be made to look very nice indeed. You’ve inspired me to dig mine out and build it!

What a masterful job you've done weathering your truck. It looks absolutely real to me. It's a solid truck-but well used. I really like the little touches like the STP sticker on the bumper and the conferderate flag. I imagine the owner just went into the house to get another beer!