James W

That is some flat out nice scratch building!

I was contemplating disassembly of an old build-up for the umpteenth time to get the wheels, and then I saw the grill and knew I had to pull it apart. Here is the kit. It has been released many times since the 70's so it should be easy to find second hand. Russian lettering adds to the kool factor About the same top profile as 41 chev grill, even though it is 1:35 scale. Half as tall as 34 pickup grill it dose not need to be chopped for a track-T If you vacuum form the top of the shell and attach it to the bottom it would be complete. Part is flat on the bottom side. Hope this helps someone. I know I will be using this one shortly.

nice looking Mopar. There is a similar one driving around Salem this summer. I like the combination of air cleaner and black valve covers.

About 10 minutes work over two evenings resulted in this slightly used look on my spare phone cover. Sophisticated Finishes iron was painted on one night. I let the cover soak in rust solution for 24 hours in a baggy to get the full rust effect. I still need to protect the finish with a dead flat clear to keep the rust from rubbing off. This is a much better result than I had painting my other cover in primer. I may go back and add flames or pinstripes to that one.

The wheels are red now. Seriously, I'd like to get back to it but summers are busy time. Perhaps this winter.

I had been working on a 57 Chrysler 300C, but put it away. When I got it out months later I went to put together the front suspension but could not find the coil springs. I got very frustrated, trying to remember what other kits I'd had open at the same time so I could check them. I could sub in parts, but still, where did they go. A few days later I took up the search again and checked the instruction sheet(see signature box) Oops, Chryslers used torsion bars back then... DUH!

Revell 26 Sedan. Not chopped but built from scrounged parts. Slant 6, scratchbuilt frame.

Here are a couple rats I've posted elsewhere in the forum. The third is a montage of a rat I built a few years back. I've got others, but thought I'd share these.

Harold, I'm glad the Sasquatchs have been laying low lately. Got ot the point I didn't even want ot compete at shows anymore. They took all the hardware! Things are good up and down I-5. We had a get together with Eugene club at Salem a few weeks back. Typical summer show season going on. I wish gas prices were down. Then we could see you more often. Take care.

This would make a good project. The best place to start is find a car or picture that shows a vehicle in this condition. Next, find if there is a model of that car or something close. ie Firebird/Camaro or Pontiac A-body/Buick A-body I have done some race cars in the past based on factory cars where I have made door panels or body bracing from sheet plastic. You can wing it and just make up some panels, but it is best to find a full size example to replicate. Have fun!

I knew they put 409's in '65 chevs, but I thought they were left over engines. Didn't realize they advertised 'em. There was one at a southern Oregon car dealer about two years ago. Wish I had the money.

Just another guy from Orygun responding. Salem is just over the hill from Bend for those who don't know. I build models between bear attacks. I pick berries to stain my models different colors. That last line was for the benefit of the rest of the country who think we all live in the woods out here. Harold is the Go-to-guy in Central Oregon. His work is top notch, and you can probably get a ride into the valley for a show or two with him. Maybe GSL even. I know there was a hobby shop on or near Hwy 20 going east out of town. There are quite a few great builders in Oregon and Washington. Several have posted in reply already.

It would not be hard to remove the Delux chrome trim from the 51 chev Fleetline and paint the remaining trim to replicate a staff car. I know there was chrome rationing during the Korean war and cars went without it for a while. Whitewalls too. A business coupe would be good for a staff car. As would a four door car. Four doors shared the same wheel base with two doors on many cars in the 50's if that gives you any ideas. Even the 68/69 Darts could be used. Or the 64 Dodge/Plymouths from Lindberg.

Nicely done. I'm sure you are proud and you should be.

Go with injector stacks Dave, tall and short like they use on BB Chev engines. That was a nice gift, it will look good when you get done with it.

Welcome to the forum. Learning new stuff is what it's about. I've been building 35+ years and there is always something here that I can learn from. I would advise you to try liquid cement for joining most kit parts and Super glue or 'CA' glue for joining different mediums like plastic to metal or for when you need two kit parts to hold very quickly. The tube glues are hard to use, they get stringy and you can't really apply really small amounts because it drys too fast. This might be what causes your pieces to come apart. Anyway give the liquid cements a try, you might even mix same brand liquid and tube glue together to create a viscocity that you like. Another hint is to wash the plastic kit parts in mild soapy water to remove the oily mold release. Your glue and paint will thank you.

A very nice build up and very good looking. I did not notice it was a Fordor until I read the specs. Way to go on the "first' trys. It helps keep up the interest when you push yourself.

The GM bailout was borrowed money. It has not been earned yet. So start producing and pay your taxes. Each tax payer should get shares in GM according to his contribution. This would get the Fed out of the car business and back into a publicly held company. As for temporary, as long as the Fed is telling them what to do, they will struggle along and We will pay for it. AMTRAK was temporary too!!

Repo Man Thunder Road Mother, Jugs and Speed Dirty Larry and Crazy Mary Return to Macon County The Car What's Up Doc has a great car chase, as dose Foul Play. There was a movie with Tony Curtis I think called 'Johnny Dark' from '54 about a sports car driver. It had a T bird that was called something else and an odd sportscar that was called a Thunderbird. Made me think the Ford factory was playing games with marketing at the time.

Model looks good and some nice photography too!!

Here are some images from the '54 Chevrolet brochure. I would say add the Monogram Bel Air trim to the fenders of the Revell 53 Sedan, add BMF to the window trim accordingly and call it a Bel Air Sedan. Now Stop being LAZY

The Revell version is a post sedan, but Monogram has a 53 BelAir hardtop. Revell's 53/54 dose not have the BelAir trim.

This is a nice looking rod Dave. I like the grill. Back half looks like an old carriage, I wonder what some Landau Bars might do for it. or carriage lights on the back. Keep going on this one , even if only on the down times.

Here is a link I found of interesting cars from Alameda, California. If you like to cruise down the street to find old cars or if there are no old cars on your streets, you may like this. Look around the site, there are thumbnails of the cars arranged by year so you can quickly see if the subject you are looking for is there. Lots and lots of photos of each real world subject. http://jalopnik.com/5109665/400-old-cars-a...-alameda-street

Good to see you back on this. It will look great next to your finished model.