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Sounds like an interesting project. As for paint, what about a very light coat of "Candy" type paint like you would usually spray over a Silver or Gold metallic base ? Do you think that would work ?

That's the way a "55" is supposed to look. Period correct colors, perfect stance, killer motor.

Very clean build and great paint work. I have always thought these Alfa's were an interesting car. Looks nice without the bumpers.

I see what you mean about the body. The drawing on the box clearly shows a long wheel base.

I agree with everyone else, this is a truly well done build. Getting Black paint jobs to look like this so very hard to do.

I especially like the color and the paint finish is perfect.

Great looking build. This is a subject not often seen.

Great looking Comet. Looking at this I just have to get one of these kits also.

Speaking of '57 Ranchero's, didn't Revell offer a '57 Ranchero many years ago ? As I recall it was based on the early multi piece '57 Country Squire. I think at first they offered a stock bodied kit and then a radically chopped one.

I remember when I went to see Jaws in the theater. We were in the front row in the balcony. When they had the shark jump out of the water the first time I almost went over the railing. It was weeks before I would even get in the bath tub, I usually shower anyway. I still laugh at myself over this.

This whole subject reminds me of a conversation I had with my father years ago. We were discussing aging and his comment was "I'm a young man trapped in this old body". This was a man that shattered a leg skiing at Mt. Rose in the Tahoe area will in his 70's. The doctors told him he would never ski again and would have a very hard time walking. Within two years the ok'd him for Cross Country Skiing only and he had no problems walking which was something he enjoyed. Physical limitations are always going to be a determining factor but I think your state of mind is the most important factor.

Great looking build. Looking at the body you would never know there was any repairs done. The interior colors are interesting in that they aren't what you normally see on builds here, and I like that also. The shade of green you used also sets this apart from the norm in a very good way.

I like how you rebuilt this kit, and the paint finish and color look perfect.

First, thank you for the information about there being two models in this box. As for the box art color match, that's not a bad idea. I would think that they had looked at several different colors before picking the one on the box. I would think they are looking for a color that best represented the subject, and something that would catch your eye when looking at the box on the shelf at the Hobby Store. Your build looks very clean so far.

You know I have seen these Shark Cages and have often wondered if the divers ever felt like that worm on the end of the hook.

Great way to display a build in progress. Now you have to market this.

Very nice looking build. Something about the Z06 roof line just looks better to me.

Great looking build. I like the flat black hood and the rear wheel openings.

Outstanding in every way. The Sun Roof is a great addition. I like the detailing in the engine bay and the chassis.

Great looking Chevelle, I like the color and the paint finish.

This rig really looks great. Your Trailer creation is very impressive. I had mentioned my thoughts on a striping of some sort to break up the slab sides. Relooking at the original pictures of the 1:1 trailer and car I have to consider that I'm looking at it and comparing how such a vehicle would be done in the US market. We have been known to put stripes on almost anything. Seeing the way these things are done in other parts of the world I sometimes realize that a cleaner look also has a great appeal also and in many cases look better. Seeing your almost completed rig I think it would look good either way, and the solid color looks far more appealing now that I see it.

Great looking build.

The interior in this trailer looks very realistic. I like your cushions. You mentioned clear coating the exterior of the trailer. I would suggest yes do that to match the Bug. Also you might consider some mild White or even two tone stripe design for the sides. This was fairly common and it does break up the single color slab sides of the trailer. This is a matter of what looks good to you.

Are you adding the Red Strip Decals to the body? Would the Black Strips better match the interior and lower body color ? Either way would look good, the Red just seems like it would be very noticeable but that may be what you're going for anyway.

Your new vision looks perfect to me. The raised back end was usually done with longer rear shackles and Air Shocks back in the day. I don't recall anyone doing mini Tubing at that time. Something about the understated exterior makes these little cars just look mean. The Red Interior will offer a welcomed difference from the usual all Black Interior. The COPO kit is a great deal as I think it still has the Bucket Seats in the box. also. Nice seats for a future project.