That body really responded well to the chop! It now has a really great sense of "flow", that sense of moving even when sitting still. I'm noticing some swooping body lines and details on this I had overlooked before! Nicely done, and great color too!
It has a certain attitude in its stance that just smacks of "Hot Rod". Very cool. No chopped top, no anything over-done, like anyone might have built on a budget in the 60s or early 70s. I dig it!
Good review, really nicely cast model with crisp engraving. My initial response when I saw the box top was " a double-decker bus propelled by giant beer kegs", so yes, I want one.
The Monogram/Revell 1/24 '65 'vette is my go-to for a nice 1/24 BBC engine (396), and is pretty common, and available in stock or street machine dressing.
Interesting approach, and appears to be working nicely! I'm working on one of these as well, but opted to remove the side trim completely and modify my bumpers to more closely resemble the cheaper body styles. Can't wait to see your results! Following along...
I was loving this build based on your color choice alone (which is gorgeous on a '57) but your attention to detail and clean build really put it over the fence! VERY well done.
Will be following this one, and I know you'll do it justice!. That's a crisp looking body, and should really make for a smooth replica. These '63s are near and dear to me because my first real, drive-able car was a '63, though a Biscayne.