1957 Chevrolet Bel-air Pro-street Rod (several Pictures)

[95Blaster]

Hello everybody! I am an ameteur modeler, but I do thoroughly enjoy the hobby. This is the 1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air Pro-Street Rod I am working on from the Revell Streetburner Series. I have airbrushed it purple, and this is what I have accomplished thus far :

What do you guys think?

Edited February 16, 2008 by 95Blaster

[Clay]

I don;'t know what to think, because all I see is the dreaded red X, and no its not your fault, these government computers block photobucket so I cant even see my own posts. But I am sure that it will be an awesome build for you.

[95Blaster]

So is this a problem for just you or everyone? Please let me know ASAP so I can fix. A picture thread isn't worth looking at without pictures, now, is it?!

[cruzn]

Looks good . I Like the color.. I can see the pics .. One suggestion use a Neutral background for Pic taking. Grey or a Light color..

[Clay]

So is this a problem for just you or everyone? Please let me know ASAP so I can fix. A picture thread isn't worth looking at without pictures, now, is it?!

No its me, as I noted in the earlier post the Government network has photobucket.com blocked so I cant see the pictures if they are downloaded onto photo bucket, If yours arent then there is another site that the government has blocked

[95Blaster]

Oh I am sorry to hear that. But I will say this, it isn't much to look at. The interior and tubeframe are joined, as well as the motor mounted. The motor is a Chevrolet Bog Block 598 dual carbureted, 1100 horespower producing beast. It has the most chrome I have ever seen on a model, and the shiny Moroso valve covers add to the "tricked out" look. However, other than the blower cowling on the hood, there is no air filtration. I weathered one of the tires with sand paper and plan to do the rest. Thw whole car isn't much more than a bunch of tubeframes, so it is not extremely hard to assemble, due to the total simplicity of the entire car. It has nitrous injection and some cool flame decals I plan on applying. These are a few of the many plans I have for this model.

[marinewifejones]

looks good so far. And of course I love the color. If you can get your hands on House of Kolor paint for models (i know the walmarts out in Cali used to sell them not sure where else you would get them) they have a purple candy coat that would look AWSOME over that

[95Blaster]

I wish I could find some, I live in Kentucky, and I have never seen anything like that before. I am surprised you guys like it, seeing as most other modelers do a much better job. I have a question though. Where could I find some flakes to put in my paint that would be thin enough to run through an airbrush (Testors Mighty Mini) and look nice on a model?

[m408]

Very nice. Try googling House of color. Will take you to on line sites that you can order from.

[Don B]

Great looking 57. Go to evilbay look for this seller, tcpglobal-autobodydepot. He has three sizes of flakes in many colors as well as House Of Kolors Paint. Most of his stuff is Buy It Now so you don't have for the auction to end in a week. He also carries airbrushs and supplies. Hope this helps.

[95Blaster]

Wow guys, I thank you guys fir the many helpful comments, and I will check out the afformentioned sites asap.

[outlaw035]

looks good blaster like the color also....neal.....ps street rods are pre 48

[Clay]

I am surprised you guys like it, seeing as most other modelers do a much better job.

You will get no negative critizism here, not everyone can go into detail like Bill or Raul. so keep up the good work.

[marinewifejones]

one thing we did find with the House of Kolor pain it that you cant do it on a high humidity day like you can the Testors. So if you do you painting outside you will want to wait for low humidity

[ajulia]

Hello there friend! Clean lookin build-up you got there fella! The color pops right at ya! Also been looking for those valve covers for sometime thanks for mentioning there in this kit' Keep on wit the keepin on!!!

peace

ajulia

[rollinoldskoo]

one thing we did find with the House of Kolor pain it that you cant do it on a high humidity day like you can the Testors. So if you do you painting outside you will want to wait for low humidity

very true.... nice color on that 57....

[evilone]

any pics of the engine

i need some referances for the one im doing

[95Blaster]

Ok, little update. I got some of the decals applied, and most of the parts to be installed are painted. Rear end also is nearly done, just finishing it up.