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I have to agree that Revell's kits in the early years were very intimidating to a young builder. They didn't have the 1 to 3 builder ratings that we see today. Looking back I feel that Revell was trying to offer as accurate a kit as possible. Revell and all of the model companies of the time didn't have the ability to mold the detail they were after and still offer a simplified kit. While they seemed daunting at the time , now they seem a little fiddly and about a 2 1/2 to 3 build now.

What about the Mercury Marine engine built for Chevrolet to use in the Corvette in the '90's ? The engine had duel overhead cams and looks very exotic. If you're looking for something a little more current then maybe a tricked out LS7 engine. I really like the look of this body, but the body lines from the top of the front and rear wheel openings are not something that I personally like but I guess it goes with the general overall look.

That's really neat, great idea. To turn a corner you would have to start a half a block ahead of time with that wheel base, but the ride would be smooth on the open road.

I have often wondered the same thing Ron. When I found your post it was already on the third page and almost over looked it. I think what may happen has nothing to do with you but how the site works. As people look at and post their opinion on someone's build it then goes to the top of the stack. Each time someone posts it keeps pushing everyone else down. If no one posts anything pretty soon you get pushed to the second or even third page. I always look for the date someone posts and if it's only been a day or two I'll look to see if it's something I missed. Someone else may just go by it if it's on the second page or beyond. It's a theory, but it's what I think may be happening to you.

That must have been one long day. Model turned out beautiful, well done.

Great theme build. Would love to do something like this.

I am fortunate to have a few trophies, In my "room" I have a couple of book cases with adjustable shelves where I can display built models and keep reference materials. I display the trophies on the top along with a couple from Super Chevy Magazine shows years ago for a 1:1 Monte Carlo. I'm the only one that ever sees them, but it is kind of reassuring to look at them at times.

I have used Zap-A-Gap Medium CA+ and have had positive experience bonding plastic and resin both.

If you are forced to buy a kit just for the engine and you want a period Hot Rod Flat Head, look for the '50 Ford pick-up. It has the Arden overhead conversion, looks somewhat like a Hemi, and has 3-2's with nice stacks instead of air cleaners. Also has some nice beauty rims and hub caps. You could always build the pick-up later with the engine from the '29.

I have had very mixed results with resin cast parts and bodies. In to many cases its just more trouble than its worth, What I did do on a resent build that I wanted a cowl hood for was use the hood from the '69 Nova SS. I cut the cowl portion of the hood and cut out the center of the hood for a '66 Impala build. The hoods are the same thickness which helped and only used minimal filler. I would suggest you try making your own, and if it turns out the way you want then cast it your self for the future.

Really like the build style. Great paint and a lot of engine.

Beautiful build. I didn't know that this model was even kited.

Outstanding build. I agree with everyone else about the weathering.

The paint and foil is outstanding.

This would seem like a rather ambitious build, but some times its better to not know what you don't know and just jump in with both feet. This should be fun.

Engine looks great. The added details like the oil filter decal go a long way.

Your added details really make this engine standout. I'm with Hakan, I think the top of the plenum is 180 out. Look forward to seeing the rest of your build.

You're of to a great start. On the engine, one thing I notice is that it looks like the oil pan and the block are cast together. You may want to sand and fill as needed so this is not as noticeable on the oil pan. An engine can have as great a difference in the look of your build as wheels and tires, Look at pictures of 1:1 cars and try to mimic what looks like you are trying to build. Because the engine block is usually sand casted the painted finish is usually flat or semi-gloss at best. The oil pan and valve covers are smooth stamped steel and usually turn out semi-gloss to gloss finish. If you are building a Street/Strip model then many of these parts could be chromed or cast aluminum or even polished aluminum. Parts like starters are usually different shades of black as are brackets unless its a Show Car where all this could be chromed. In some cases you may have cast aluminum heads and intake manifolds which may also be polished in some cases. A little thinned flat black or Detailer Black-It-Out will really show the cast detail on the engine. Look at the different colors on pulleys for the drive belts on the front of the engine. The most important thing is you are enjoying what you are doing.

Looks like you're off to a great start. One thing that always bothered me about these AMT Chevys was the front window frames. They just seem to thick and the windshield seems like it's "tunneled" or something. I would like to see if you have any ideas on correcting this look.

Now that is outstanding. What issues did you run into with the conversion ?

Looks great, the red wheels and white walls really set it off.

I was lucky enough to pick up a can of TS-29 Semi Gloss Black yesterday from my regular hobby shop. Hopefully this is a sign that any shortage is over.

I enjoyed looking at your finished build earlier today. If you notice the date on my post it was 2 months ago. I have been watching your build as it went along. The way you finished the rear side windows looks like something that would work.

I tried it on a two-tone '56 Nomad custom. I was trying to cover Model Master Pearl Orange and Light Ivory. Just didn't get the Pearl Affect I was going for. It may of just been me. So you really should paint some spoons and see what happens before you try to paint your model.

Very nice. I had to look at the photos a second time to realize that it was a model.