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That's kind of Revell's problem isn't it? Big corporation selling kits for a profit and cutting corners to do so because people would buy half assed kits. Not my problem or anyone else's. I for sure won't take the engine from one of my AMT Mercury kits to fix their half ass work, or go trough the work of making a resin replica of the engine, to equip a kit I paid a lot of money for. Here in Brasil, those kits are imported from the U.S., and not from China directly, so we have to pay about 180 Reais a kit. That is more than double what you have to pay in the U.S. And for something missing a small detail, like the engine and transmission. Imagine the amount of money Revell dropped into a new tool Mercedes AMG GT, or the also new McLaren 570 S, or the huge London Buss, just to mention three of their newly tooled kits. Can't tool a '49 Mercury V8? Really? Revell? I buy their kits that can be built into factory stock cars with what's is in the box. Have multiples of their '57 Ford Custom Tudor (not a fan of wagons, so I don't have the wagon '57) have the '48 Ford Convertible, and just past week bought four units of their 1948 Ford Sedan Coupe with the police car big on the cover, and the factory stock car small, and in secondary place hiding on the corner of the cover. Personally I'm thankful I can build a stock '48 without having to build another Testors - IMC kit. Even tough, if one takes closer look on the floor pan of the '48, it's possible to read "48 Ford Convertible", and Copyright Revell INC 1998". They didn't even change the lettering on the reused parts from their 1998 kit. If it weren't by the police stuff, there wouldn't be a stock '48 Ford Sedan Coupe from Revell. They have no respect for the factory stock builder, the guy that is not into hot rods or customs. If it's not a Muscle Car, or a European car, they just release hot rods, customs, or whatever is popular with the crowd watching reality TV car ruining shows. AMT also did this. I really love the AMT Ranchero, but it has no stock engine. I won't buy one. And my favorite kits are all AMT.

It looks cool, and the paint looks flawless. Also loved the wood work. The engine by other hand, is a no go. If the kit had the correct engine I would get one. I know I can get the engine from a AMT kit, but it's just on principle I don't get one. Revell has no respect for the factory stock builders. Only recently they released a 1948 Ford kit that is not one of that monstrosities with a chopped top that look like cartoons, like the car the circus clown would drive. And they have no '49 Mercury Club Coupe available in stock form, only in clown car form. That's the big difference between the military kits and the civilian car kits. While the guys that built military stuff want authenticity, and producing serious replicas, most people that builds cars couldn't care less about what was factory correct. A Cadillac engine on a Mercury? Do you mean that's not the original engine? The real sad part is: Most kids and young adults that buy those kits really don't know that is not the original engine. Come on Revell, throw the '48 Ford flathead engine in the kit. The tooling is already done since 1998. It's not correct, but at least it looks similar to the original Mercury V8.

Loved the "hasta la vista baby" on the back

WHAT? No Fords? As usual, they all looks great. The Impala is my favorite. Impala's best year IMHO...

Whit a model like this I would be happy to call it a great building year. Perfection all around. The chrome is out of this world, and the colors... Like you Americans like to say, this one was knocked out of the park. Like i'm Brazilian, I'll leave you with: Espetacular, perfeito!!!

Pretty good is kind of a understatement. I would say it is a great year. It's hard to say this or that is my favorite, but that Edsel... What a car, what a great model.

I would build my very favorite kit. AMT 1957 Ford Fairlane Club Victoria. Would build it in Raven Black and Inca Gold. 110% showroom stock. Why? Just one more kit to build, it has to be a car I really love, and a kit I really love.

I don't know if you are going stock with the build, but if so, the main color (as defined by FoMoCo is the one on the hood, trunk and sides above the chrome trim) is the one that goes on the door jambs. '56 Ford is the same as '57 Fords on this matter. 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr The main color also goes on the firewall, that is not black. The inner fenders are semi gloss black, as is the radiator support. Also, on a factory stock '56, the front splash pan between the bumper and grille is always painted argent, and never body color.

Thanks gentlemen and comrades. as you can see, there are a few Chevrolets on the pack... Unlike many Ford buffs I know, I LIKE Chevrolet cars. I even have a 1:1 scale Chevrolet S-10. Wouldn't mind having a 1:1 scale 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air four door hardtop. V8, all stock, Onyx Black, red interior... Hummm No sir, I wouldn't mind at all.

You got me with the 57 Fords!!! Can't beat a Gunmetal Gray Fairlane 500

The stripes being decals doesn't detract at all of the great quality of the model. The black paint is just perfect. The interior has a cloth "feel" that is very hard to achieve. I've tried and failed. With a forced perspective background, the model will be indistinguishable from the 1:1 car.

I don't know how wise actually is to make new door hinges. Built a huge number of AMT '57 Fords, '58 Impalas, and two '56 Fords, and never saw the need for new hinges. The kit's parts are closer to the real deal than hinges made out of wire. The hinges on the real car are quite beefy parts, with a general rectangular section, a lot closer tho the plastic hinges on the kit. None of my cars lost a door, or has wobbly doors. Always thought wire hinges to be very unrealistic. Specially on a trunk lid, where the tubes made for them to go in do look quite odd. The only kit I had problems with the hinges, and had to add some reinforcements was the Testors 1948 Ford Sedan Coupe. It may be a personal preference thing, but I'm not a fan of wire hinges. They scream "model" quite well, how Harry would say.

Well, I guess it's that time of the year again... I hope I can finish the Revell '48 Ford i'm working now before the 31st, but I don't know. I'm also working on the good old 1:1 Galaxie, so there is not much spare time. Anyway, here are the ones finished for the year: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria: 1956 Fairlane Victoria by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1956 Fairlane Victoria by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr Blown 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria: 1956 Blown Ford Fairlane Victoria by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1956 Blown Ford Fairlane Victoria by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air: 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1955 Chevrolet Stepside Deluxe cab Pickup Truck: 1955 Chevrolet Stepside Truck by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1955 Chevrolet Stepside Truck by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Chevrolet Cameo Carrier: 1957 Chevrolet Cameo. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Chevrolet Cameo. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane frame, fully rebuilt from a previous build: 1957 Ford fairlane 500 Frame by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford fairlane 500 Frame by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria saved from the crusher: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 7 Litre: 1966 Galaxie 500 7 Litre by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1966 Galaxie 500 7 Litre by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 7 Litre, "R" Code day two car: 1966 Galaxie 500 7 Litre R Code by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1966 Galaxie 500 7 Litre R Code by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr

All of them look great, even the non Ford ones I hope I can finish one more before the end of the year.

Great!!! Amazing!!! The pinstripping in green on the sides is just amazing. Would love to know how it was done.

I can build 1957 Fords all year long. But that's me. I have a love affair with the car

Loved it. You did a great job. The easiest way to give up on this hobby is to start comparing yourself to other builders. Don't do it. Build your little dreams for yourself. I would be proud of having this one on my shelf.

Really dig the color combo. Have the link to the original thread? Would love to see more of this one.

Overall, the car looks good with the kit's custom parts (even tough the stock Ford design is much superior) and the color choice suits the custom vibe pretty well. I'm not much of a fan of the crown Victoria Skyliner, just because of the crown. Always though it kind of ruins the nice "flow" the car has all around with a unnecessary design add on. Of course, if you didn't ask for A/C you would regreat the Skyliner for another reason... On a custom, the crown works better than on the factory stock car, as it goes well with the vibe the new front end gives the car. The interior color combo is also very nice, as is the cool detail of the carpeting. The foil work on the roof, by other hand needs redone. The model deserves it. Think that if you first glue the clear insert on the roof, and only latter, do the foiling, you will have a more stable base to work the foil, and the flexing of the plastic won't cause problems. That's what I do when foiling a convertible's windshield pillars. First glue the glass, then foil the chrome. Works like a charm.

Some people dream about a vintage (or new) Ferrari, or other supercar. Some dream about a RR, or a Bentley, or some model of Mercedes Benz. Others dream about the "perfect" hot rod, or even about the monstrosities done by Foose and it's followers. Some even like period rods. My all time top three car list? The cars I dream about? My Supercars? The ones that are just the very best mankind did with a engine and four wheels? Well, for me, the best of the best, the very top, is a mint factory original 1932 Ford Model 18 Victoria in black, a mint factory original 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria in Colinial White and Inca Gold, with a three on the tree and a Thunderbird Special 312, and a mint, factory original 1966 Galaxie 500 7 Litre in Candy Apple Red with the smoothest brute on wheels 428 FE. Thank you Mr. Ford. The Top Three Cars of the World. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr The Top Three Cars of the World. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr The Top Three Cars of the World. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr The Top Three Cars of the World. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr The Top Three Cars of the World. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr The Top Three Cars of the World. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr The Top Three Cars of the World. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr The Top Three Cars of the World. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr The Top Three Cars of the World. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr The Top Three Cars of the World. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr The Top Three Cars of the World. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr The Top Three Cars of the World. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr The Top Three Cars of the World. by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr

Thanks gents!!

Not so basic. It's the Ford top of the line for 1957. The Fairlane 500 series, with the Club Victoria hardtop body. In price you could go up to the Sunliner or Skyliner, but I really don't like convertibles. For me, they are half a car (no offence for the topless lovers, also love topless, but of a different kind). So, in a nutshell, for me, the Club Vicky was the plushier Ford for 1957, and at least until 1966 for that matter. It's one of my all time top three cars (Guess it would be a cool topic posting the top three together, since I have models of them all). Anyway, this little Ford is a old build I just took from the old shelf, gave a nice polish, and felt in the mood of taking new pictures. Hope you guys don't get too bored with me. 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr

Thanks guys. This little car is for sure a survivor. badly broken twice, restored twice. And notice that it's unbutchered. Fully stock high roof. It it were a 1:1 could be recversed back to 100% stock without problems. This is my kind of custom.

This one is great. And true...

Thanks guys!! That's a great use of our useless modeling capabilities. By the way, the car on the pictures is not the one restored. I don't have current pictures of it, unfortunately. Thanks Bill. don't worry, I have a VAZ-2104 too. It's basically a '66 Galaxie. Just like all Galaxies manufactured here.