As with most of my "On the Workbench" threads, this model is actually finished. I thought I would create this thread so that you all could see what comes in the kit and to maybe share what I have learned from building it. I am always happy to explain anything that I have done or answer any questions you may have.
This is the kit that I used. It is not a bad kit. I was looking for a quick, hassle free build and this fit the bill.
I am normally a racecar builder. I don't have the creativity than many of you do to be able to come up with some amazing custom. I went to the Internet to find some examples of a custom '57. Of all of the images I found, I only found one '57 in a Ruby Red body with a Champaign top and trim. After this picture was taken, I settled on Tamiya Mica Red and Titanium Gold.
I removed all molded on scripts and thought I would replace them with PE from MCG.
I also removed all fender scripts as well as door handles and locks. I rescribe all panel lines and I scribe around all parts that will receive BMF. Scribing a channel like that gives the blade something to follow when trimming the BMF.