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    Beautiful looking car! And it looks like you’re doing it justice.?? Who made that kit…Fujimi?
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    I hogged out most of the exhaust with a 1/8” end mill in my drill press. Then some careful whittling with a #18? Exacto Chisel blade, then some curved needle files and some scraping with the same modified hobby blade that I used on the side molding. Thanks for the compliments Carl.? Thanks Jim. Does the ‘57 come with a half roof? If not, I’m sure you could use the back 1/4 of the Nomad roof. Just cut a chunk out and move it forward. I’ll do my best to answer any questions you may have.?
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    Thanks Guys! I don’t plan on getting crazy with it. I just want to correct deficiencies, add some details that are lacking, install some nice wheels and tires, and hopefully get a decent paint job on it.? Edit: At least that’s the plan as of today.?
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    VWs should be 4 lug. I don’t know if they ever came with steelies.
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    Thanks DJ. Dig it out and get started on it.? Thanks Dennis! Yeah, the fit of that roof was BAD.? Thanks for the offer…I think I have all I need. But the cappuccino sounds good.?
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    There is a mold seam running right down the center of the front fender chrome trim that needs to be removed. I used a modified hobby blade and a piece of 26ga. metal to carefully scrape it out.?
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    Thanks Paul.?
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    Thanks Bob. I like those colors but as usual, I won’t know what color mine will be until I start spraying.? Thanks Jason. Slicing and dicing can be addictive.?
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    Ago is simply NOT a word that can be used to start a sentence according to linguists.
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    AMT ‘55 Camino. Build thread:https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/193789-‘55-el-camino/
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    The engine will be an LS from a Revell Camaro. I plan to use the dual exhaust from a Revell ‘55 chevy…or scratch build something? So I removed the molded in exhaust and patched up the chassis. I have not yet decided on wheels/tires and stance. That’s all for now.?
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    The half cab roof section supplied with the kit is narrower than the original roof and needs a fair bit of work and putty to look like it belongs there.? And I’ve removed the vent windows while I’m at it. I am going to install a real walnut bed made from 2” wide edge banding. Once I get enough clear lacquer on it, I will add styrene strips and foil them.?
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    What can I say…I have to build it.? I got this kit for $3 due to an estate sale. I am separating the box from the interior so that the box can be attached and painted with the body. All comments welcome as always.?
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    Decisions like what colour to paint a model are one of the stumbling blocks that keep me from being more prolific.
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    Outstanding work! It looks great!?
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    Nice mockup DJ. If this kit is the same as the Crew Chief kit, it has some out of scale issues with the engine, differentials and a few other parts. I like the look of the larger tires.
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    Great work everyone!? Makes me wish I had one of these kits.?
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    Good eye, and nice work the way you got those body lines to line up and meld together!??
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    Thanks Trevor, you could be correct. The different spare tire location would make sense. Here it is beside a Revell ‘56 Nomad chassis. And an AMT ‘55 Nomad on the left.
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    What does this chassis belong to? It’s a flea market find that someone was trying to put an AMT ‘55 Nomad body on Thanks, Greg.?
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    Late to post means your answer is toast.?
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    5 O’clock somewhere is a good excuse to begin imbibing.
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    It would have to be a brand name (parts available) unit that I could get dirt cheap. You quite likely would be better off to buy a brand new Paasche H or Badger 350. They relatively cheap, easy to use, easy to clean and parts are available. There are other fancier airbrushes, but these are dirt simple workhorses that can use a paint cup or a jar. JMO.?
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    Looks great Allison.? Only thing I would advise is to sand the tire treads so they look used.?
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    Vernacular dialects are highly sought for telephone customer service positions.
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