1955 Bel Air

[Dogfish_7]

Fantastic and a very nice touch on the valve covers as well.

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

Thanks! I appreciate that.

 

[Dogfish_7]

What engine is that and which kit did it come out of? Just curious.

[GTJUNIOR]

Very cool custom mods on this 55. I will definitely be checking in on this build. 

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

What engine is that and which kit did it come out of? Just curious.

The engine is an LS1 from the AMT 2004 Pontiac GTO. 350 horsepower, 5.7 liter V8. I cut off the molded in serpentine belt and replaced it with black electrical tape to correct the routing and try to give it a more realistic look. The air cleaner is from a sprint car and PE scripts from Model Car Garage.

I'll most likely use the radiator, with some modifications, and brake cylinder from the same kit.

Thanks again for the compliments and thanks for watching.

Edited April 1, 2016 by Perspective Customs

[slusher]

Marvelous and clean work...

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

Marvelous and clean work...

 

Thank you sir.

 

Edited April 1, 2016 by Perspective Customs

[DON-T2]

What happened to this build? Looks like it was coming along great.

[Harry P.]

I like it so far. Nice interior work... can't wait to see it in the final colors.

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

Still working on it. Almost done with the interior. The body will be pink and white. The interior will be all white. I was going to do the dash in pink but decided to go with gloss white. I may have to revisit the clock. I used a red sharpie for the hands and covered it with Future which made the red sharpie run. Any suggestions on how do a wash on white seats? Gray maybe? Here's some test fit pictures and thanks for the compliments and interest. Let me know what you think of it so far. 

 

Edited April 17, 2016 by Perspective Customs

[Dann Tier]

Still working on it. Almost done with the interior. The body will be pink and white. The interior will be all white. I was going to do the dash in pink but decided to go with gloss white. I may have to revisit the clock. I used a red sharpie for the hands and covered it with Future which made the red sharpie run. Any suggestions on how do a wash on white seats? Gray maybe? Here's some test fit pictures and thanks for the compliments and interest. Let me know what you think of it so far. 

 

I think it looks OUTSTANDING! one of the nicest custom interriors I've ever seen!!

[OldNYJim]

GREAT scratchbuilding!  Really inspirational!

[Dogfish_7]

[crazyrichard]

stunning !

[Intmd8r]

Dogfish_7 said it best: Excellent!

The interior looks like it was molded that way from Revell - but better!

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

Thanks! Your comments keep me motivated. Added a few more details:

Thanks again

[GTJUNIOR]

WOW! That interior is incredible. Well done Jay.

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

Thanks Tony

[Dogfish_7]

Incredible scratch building Jay!

[Samiches]

Those seats look nice ans comfy!

[Foxer]

Very nice interior

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

With the interior about 90% done I can now move on to the body. Started with the radiator using the one out of the 2004 GTO and the on from the Bel Air kit.

 

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

Added foil which I'll probably redo.

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

Focusing more on the body now. I was able to find the gravel guard I was looking for on a 1/25 scale ERTL die cast. I had to remove part of the lip on the wheel opening and along the rocker panel to make it lay flat.

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

Finally got some paint on it. Just need to clean up some spots I burned through, clear it and more rubbing.