TransAmMike

Since the AMT '55 kit has moulded in exhaust system and I'm using the '66 Nova Pro Stock chassis, I needed mufflers and pipes. So, I made two mufflers and will be using the 2mm aluminum "wire" for the exhaust and tail pipes. Another first in my modelling history. Below are what I'm calling a mockup so far. I haven't decided to work on bending the "wire" to bring the tailpipes out the rear or go simple and exit the pipes to each side in front of the rear tires.

Had the day planned to do some model painting (supposed to be sunny, no rain until Thursday) and its RAINING!! The reason its a problem is I have to pull my "garage queen" TransAm out of the garage to paint. Ya know, it just can't get rained on.?

Great looking Alex!!?

Like Dave G said, The "purple pond" method may be better. Maybe someone else on here can elaborate better than I.

Bob, you just have got to figure a way to paint in your cool garage. Cover up the pickup Buddy or pull her outside while you paint.

Good job Stan, very nice looking !!?

Thanks guys, I suppose for only the 2d set of scratch built headers and the resin collectors that don't really fit all that well it came out ok. Now on to wiring up the distributor/engine. Todays project.

OK, the difference in the Rusto Clear is you hve the 2X, the one I have (and use) is the "Automotive" Crystal Clear Acrylic Lacquer. As for the Anita, what does the color on the bottle say? Mine says "True Red"

Got the collectors on the headers:

Well Bob, your skill is improving quickly my friend. The Rustoleum Clear I have is Lacquer. Which Anita's red is that? I'm pretty sure its the red I will be using on my '55 WIP.

Adding the "tips" on the fins Dennis definately gave it a different and better look. Keep up the good work.

Yep, Steve's work is totally AWESOME!!???

As far as I can remember (it was a very very long time ago) it was my Dads '57 Chevy Bel Alir 2dr Hdtp, 283 4bbl w/Powerglide. The car eventually became my first car.

Nice job on this Rob, and a 427 4-speed!!!?

Nice job on this one Teijo. And pure stock 6 cyl. Most models you on this are Super Stockers.

Very cool Falcon Jim and nice work?

Funny, after owning a 1:1 '57 Bel Air 2 Dr Hdtp and my Dad owning 2 others (many years ago) I never realized about the side trim on the door sloping down slightly. Looking at box art on the Revell/Monagram Snap and old regular kits, it looks like the door trim is pretty correct. Interesting.

Sounds good Bob. I've used Car Pro and Griot's Garage products the last couple years.

I have never used the Novus stuff. I've always used high grade automotive compounds and polishes because it's what I have on hand. Looking at your real truck I would think you have products that would work just fine.

Well said Steve, just wonder why he thinks it's a "lousy" kit. I've built it also and have no complaints I can remember at least.

Welcome Randy, great job on the'57.

No problem at all. Hope you understand about the wires. I don't know about the calipers. I'm thinking in scale the rotors are just too big for the 14 or 15" Camaro wheel.

I'll be the first. If you are building the Z stock the distributor is not an HEI distributor to the best of my knowledge. Doesn't mean you can use it tho but what you do with it will be different. What you call rod is actually larger gage insulated wire and is to be used for the plug wire boots. You are only going to be using the insulator if you do the boots. I just trim off a small bit of the insulator at one end, grip the exposed wire with a pliers, and grip the other end with you thumb and finger and slowly pull the insulator off the wire. Usually it comes out pretty easily. So you can get an idea of what a HEI distributor looks like google it. You will see the flat piece over the wires on the distributor. Just don't use that part for a regular distributor. Hopefully I have helped. Others I'm sure will chime in. Good luck

Absolutely right Miles, and thats why I call mine a '54?

I knew I could rely on a reply from you Dave. If you remember, you put me onto the Stynylrez so that is what the primer is.