Revell California Wheels '62 Chevrolet Impala

[Nekomata]

Technically, this is only my 3rd build....

Hopefully it'll be my 1st complete one! heh... 

Yeah... definitely might need tips and advice x)

[Nekomata]

Lets start with the engine, why not? Went for the classic Chevy red block.

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That's about it for now~

Edited September 15, 2015 by Nekomata
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[Nekomata]

Update! All engine parts are now assembled.

 

Thank you for looking!

[Nekomata]

Update:

Under side chassis and suspension put together. Exhausts drilled. Engine mounted.

Thanks for looking!

[IJ001]

That looks like a good start to me, keep it coming.

 

Ian.

[Nekomata]

That looks like a good start to me, keep it coming.

 

Ian.

Why, thank you! Sorry for replying so late! I haven't been on the forum for awhile Dx

[Nekomata]

'Nother update!

Interior is almost finished.

Thank you for viewing!

 

Edited July 7, 2016 by Nekomata
Wrong image uploaded

[Roadrunner]

Were those speakers on the interior sides included with the kit? They look cool.

[Nekomata]

Were those speakers on the interior sides included with the kit? They look cool.

Yep, they were molded on the sides. I just painted them black, according to a reference picture of the real car.

[espo]

Nice looking chassis and interior. What body color are you going to use ? Just an FYI the grills in the front kick panels are outside air vents. Many did place speakers in that location and many interior suppliers today offer replacement panels with built in speakers, but in '62 this is where the outside air came into the interior with or without air conditioning. Look forward to the rest of your build.  

[PlasticWagens]

For only being your 3rd build you are on your way for sure! Great work on the interior!

[Roadrunner]

Yep, they were molded on the sides. I just painted them black, according to a reference picture of the real car.

OK, thanks.

[Nekomata]

Nice looking chassis and interior. What body color are you going to use ? Just an FYI the grills in the front kick panels are outside air vents. Many did place speakers in that location and many interior suppliers today offer replacement panels with built in speakers, but in '62 this is where the outside air came into the interior with or without air conditioning. Look forward to the rest of your build.  

Thanks! So that's what those are. I thought they looked odd, that's good to know! For the body I want to use Duplicolor Almond Beige Pearl, but I'm kind of postponing that since painting the body is where I tend to struggle...

[Nekomata]

For only being your 3rd build you are on your way for sure! Great work on the interior!

I learn from the best community  And thank you!

[Canso65]

Your doing a really nice job German.

Just take your time to paint the body. Wash it well, prime it and then put your paint on. Sounds like a real cool color.

[espo]

Should be a pretty color combo. I also have struggled with paint issues for many years. Like so many others here I use a lot of plastic spoons before I ever go near the body . This gives you a chance of trying different primers as well as seeing just how the color will look over curved surfaces. I have no idea who first came up with the idea but I'm forever in there debt for the bodies it has saved me personally.