[Roadkill 56 Chevy]

3 hours ago, David G. said:

Nice rust-work, very convincing!

David G.

Thanks David.

 

49 minutes ago, NOBLNG said:

Nice work on the weathering and trim removal.? Just thinking…you could have drilled the trim mounting holes before removing the trim. Then they would definitely be in the right places.

Thanks. Yep, didn't even think of that.

[Roadkill 56 Chevy]

8 hours ago, customline said:

Hey, James, you got me thinking about another of these 1:24 Monogram kits - the '57 Nomad.  So I opened one up and started looking it over and I discovered a huge goof. The spare well is not depicted correctly on the chassis. It's a huge mistake. The Nomad stores the spare horizontally but the chassis/floor has a vertical spare well like a Bel Air. The cheap-skates pulled a fast one. ?.  

I have that Nomad kit also, but have not noticed that. I'm thinking I want to make a pro street out of mine, been looking at the 66 Nova Pro Street kit's frame thinking it maybe could be altered to fit under the Nomad. Probably be a lot of work though.

[1937 Ford Pickup Monster Truck]

Looking really good Bob. Nice work.

[2022 Ford Mustang mach-e]

Nice work michelle.

[AMT Ford 1928 delivery.]

Fantastic build Mario. Always love your photo presentations also.

[Roadkill 56 Chevy]

3 hours ago, slusher said:

looking really good James!

Thanks Carl.

 

3 hours ago, TarheelRick said:

My first car was a '56 Chevy 210, 6-hole three on the tree. I like the direction you are going with this build. Haven't tried but one weathered build and it came out fairly close to what I was after. As the others have said, approach with caution, because it is easy to go overboard. Keep the updates coming, looking forward to how this one comes out.

Thanks.

 

2 hours ago, customline said:

I agree with Ricky, there is a tendency to go a bit too far on your first few projects of this nature (I still haven't learned that yet ?) so just keep that in mind. It looks like you are keeping to your original plan, James, the engine and chassis looks terrific. 

Thanks Jim. Yes, that is something I need to watch out for, don't want to overdo it. I called that a bumper in my photo, it is actually the grille, there will be no bumper on it.

[Roadkill 56 Chevy]

I got it on 4 wheels. The wheels and tires will be new. I also weathered the front bumper. I first dulled the chrome with some dullcote, then added some black panel liner, and finished with dry brushing some Testors Rust Enamel on it. I think it came out ok.

[Roadkill 56 Chevy]

On 3/26/2024 at 7:52 AM, David G. said:

Excellent work so far!

David G.

Thanks David.

 

On 3/26/2024 at 8:15 AM, customline said:

I can't keep a bit smaller than a #76 because I always break them but if I had one, I would use a #80.  You probably have some bit you use for ignition wire? You're creating an illusion, so you can't always keep everything to scale. This is art now, James.  The lines that are left behind may add to the overall effect. You are doing just fine. 

Thanks Jim.

 

On 3/26/2024 at 9:31 AM, Modlbldr said:

I'm liking the weathering you are doing on this. It is fun to do and you're doing just fine with it. Can't wait to see it with some weathered paint.

Later-

Thank you. It is fun.

 

On 3/26/2024 at 9:58 AM, Steve H said:

Looking good James. Removing some of the trim will definitely add some interest to the build, good call.

Thanks Steve.

[Roadkill 56 Chevy]

I used a small chisel blade and a regular number 11 to remove the trim, then tried sanding with emery boards. Still left a faint line, but I think it will work out, gives me an idea where to drill the holes. Which brings another question, what size bit for the holes? I drilled three holes on the hood where I removed the emblem, but I may have got them a large for scale.

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15 hours ago, customline said:

I'm going to take a chance and post these photos that I found out in the ether. They will possibly help you with hole locations where you removed the trim pieces. You'll need to zoom, of course, to see some of the holes.  I will take them down if you wish. 

No problem Jim. These will help. Thanks.

[Roadkill 56 Chevy]

I have removed the front fender trim on the drivers side and the door trim on the passenger side. I painted the hood a ugly flat black like it was just picked up and put on, (forgot to take picture). I also removed the front emblem from it. I sprayed on another coat of the rust base coat, and then sprayed on a good coat of dullcote over it. I weathered all of the chassis except the suspension, rear end/drivehaft and the exhaust system. I wanted those to look just replaced. I'll start the glue stage in a couple of days. The color will be a flat green, I may paint one of the doors another color to make it look like a replacement. My first time doing a build like this so not sure how it will turn out, but I'm having fun with it.

[Roadkill 56 Chevy]

On 3/23/2024 at 2:54 PM, Ulf said:

Very good interior.
If you choose the salt method, put a layer of clear varnish first to saturate the salt grains, they otherwise absorb the paint so that there are rings around them with more color and varnish hatches and doors separately so that the salt grains are placed in and around the joints more convincingly.

Thanks. I am going to try the white glue method.

 

On 3/23/2024 at 9:36 PM, slusher said:

Nice work James!

Thanks Carl.

[Roadkill 56 Chevy]

Buggered up the interior. Looks ok I guess. The front bench seat was removed and 2 good buckets added, gives a little contrast to the old dirty interior. Also a new steering wheel was installed.

[Roadkill 56 Chevy]

1 hour ago, ksnow said:

Engine looks good. Looking forward to seeing your weathering process.

Thanks.

 

3 minutes ago, customline said:

James, a good way to get started might be to remove one or two trim pieces and drill the holes. It's simple and it says a lot. A single edge razor blade or a 1/2" chisel-point xacto blade will do the trick.  Band-aids optional.

Jim, I been thinking about what I need to do with the trim. I don't think I want to remove any, never tried that before. But I don't want to foil it either. Not sure how would be the best way to handle it, maybe go over it with a dull silver pencil or something. And when is the best stage to do it. I want to start the glue stage, then shoot some dullcote on it, then the final color before I start removing the glue. Not sure when I should do the trim work.

[Roadkill 56 Chevy]

Went ahead and finished the engine. Next I will try to figure out how I'm going to weather the body and interior.

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On 3/21/2024 at 7:21 AM, slusher said:

Beautiful Chevelle!

Thanks Carl.

 

23 hours ago, Kenmojr said:

Cool Chevy...

Thank you.

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On 3/19/2024 at 3:33 PM, SDC said:

Good job man, nice and clean. It looks great.

Is that area under the hood a molded in texture that you painted or did you do something to create the insulation effect? 

Thanks. That is actually decals that were in the kit. The texture is in the hood, I used some setting fluid to get the decals to form over the texture.

 

1 hour ago, 6bblbird said:

I love clean builds. I guess I love it!? 

Thanks.

[Roadkill 56 Chevy]

Got the "rust" coat on the body. Actually it's Tamiya Nato Brown.

[Roadkill 56 Chevy]

11 hours ago, Sledsel said:

This should be cool. I envy you weathering guys, I have not tried any yet.

Be sure to adjust the wheelbase, the front tires are to far back. You can slide the entire chassis about an 1/8" and kinda fix it

Thanks. I envy the weathering guys too, this will be my first attempt. I may be throwing to whole thing in the can before it finished.

 

7 hours ago, Zippi said:

Pretty kewl project you got gonin on there James.  Wish our Ollie's would get some kits in.  Never see any there so I stopped going.

Thanks Bob. I have a couple Ollie's I check from time to time. They usually have a few.

 

3 hours ago, espo said:

Like the theme of your build. The Roadkill car is a '56 Chevy 210 two door post body if that is even important to you on this build. Hardtops got misused just as much as any other body style. On the surface rust you might experiment with hair spray as well as the salt method. Maybe even use both depending on what type of paint you're exposing underneath giving you even more of a variation in the finial finish.

Thanks David. I'm not going to try and replicate the show car, just gonna try something new to me.

[Roadkill 56 Chevy]

I just saw the episode featuring the 56. That's what gave me idea because I knew I had the 56 I got at Ollie's. I also have the Nomad. I'm not going to try and replicate their 56, I just want to try my hand at weathering a body and interior. I have weathered a chassis before, but that was just dirt and grime.

[Roadkill 56 Chevy]

I watch a show on Motortrend TV called Roadkill. These 2 guys take an old beat up, torn up junk car and get in running again. They put effort into the engine/trans and suspension but don't bother with making the exterior or the interior look good. And some of the ones they do are really ragged out. So I'm going to try my hand at building this 56 in that style. It will be my first attempt at weathering a body and interior, so this may be a disaster. The guys always name their creation, they once got a 69 Barracuda that was burnt to a crisp in one of the big California fires, got it running and named it BBQuda. So I'll call this one Roadkill.

The bucket seats on the kit don't have backs, so I made some and will trim to fit. The custom engine in the kit looks to be a SBC, maybe a 283, but it comes with a blower and 2 4's. I am going to try the white glue method on weathering the body. I'll see how this works out.

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On 3/17/2024 at 11:46 AM, Rattlecan Dan said:

Yow! Appreciate the build. The color makes me ill. LOL

Thanks.

 

On 3/17/2024 at 11:50 AM, Lobo2me said:

Nice! Your attention to detail (like the underhood insulation) and fit and finish are well done. Good job, and thanks for sharing.

Thank you.

 

On 3/17/2024 at 12:47 PM, michelle said:

Nice work 

Thanks Michelle.

 

22 hours ago, espo said:

Great paint finish and clean body trim. 

Thanks David.

 

21 hours ago, karbuildr said:

I like it, color's a bit different but so what. Very well done build.

Thank you.

 

20 hours ago, Yeah Nah said:

Nice clean build James. Looks great.

Thanks Garry.

 

11 hours ago, XYHARRY said:

Nice Chevelle there James, and yes, the green does look a little bright but it still looks great. Here is a picture of my old Chevelle which will make you feel alot better about yours.??

P.S. It's in my rebuild queue. 

Cheers, 

David.??

Thanks.

 

11 hours ago, louis Carabott said:

very nice ?

Thank you.

 

7 hours ago, Andrew McD said:

You really do a nice job of detailing your builds.  Well done!

Thanks Andrew.

 

7 hours ago, ncbuckeye67 said:

That is a good-looking build! 

Thanks.

[More Muscle: 69 Chevelle SS396]

Calling it done.

 

 

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17 hours ago, Noah H. said:

That is a nice looking Chevelle! 

Thanks.

 

14 hours ago, LennyB said:

I like it in that color but I think you need the black stripe down the side to finish her off.

Thanks.