Perspect Scale Modelworks Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 Does anyone know if any 55 Chevy kits include the chrome piece just behind the front wheel well or if there are any aftermarket parts?
oldnslow Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 I believe that was an optional trim piece for the Nomad, looked at my kit and it's not there, may not be too hard to scratch build a piece.
Perspect Scale Modelworks Posted April 27, 2016 Author Posted April 27, 2016 That's what I was afraid of. I'll give it a shot & if I can't get it right I'll go without it. Thanks!
Mike Kucaba Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 The early Revell '55 (with opening doors etc) had that piece along with most of the trim.
Longbox55 Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 The early Revell '55 (with opening doors etc) had that piece along with most of the trim. Are you sure about that? I have several issues of that kit (mostly Hot Rod and Skips issues), and none of them have that part.
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 Are you sure about that? I have several issues of that kit (mostly Hot Rod and Skips issues), and none of them have that part.I don't think I've ever seen it either. Steve
gtx6970 Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 I'll be dang,,,,,There is a car in the picture,,,,
Perspect Scale Modelworks Posted April 27, 2016 Author Posted April 27, 2016 I'll be dang,,,,,There is a car in the picture,,,,Ha! Just wanted to see who's paying attention. Looks like there are a couple of die casts that have what I've learned is the Gravel Guard. The 1/24 Franklin Mint and the 1/25 ERTL Bel Airs. That might be an option if I can score one of those at a good price. Sure shelling out no less than $30 for such a small part is hard to justify but I could use the rest of the car to customize. Maybe someone would be interested in casting the part.
Mike Kucaba Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Are you sure about that? I have several issues of that kit (mostly Hot Rod and Skips issues), and none of them have that part.Nope I was incorrect. I think it was the '56 in that series.
Mike Kucaba Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 Actually I was half right. That piece and the trim all along the side to the back and half-way in to the door is on the newer tool 55 chevy that Monogram tooled in the '90's? Pink and gray on the box and there was a pace car version.HTH
Longbox55 Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 Actually I was half right. That piece and the trim all along the side to the back and half-way in to the door is on the newer tool 55 chevy that Monogram tooled in the '90's? Pink and gray on the box and there was a pace car version.HTHIt doesn't have it either. I just checked the one I have, no trim. However, I can see where one could be mislead to think it does have it, the picture on the box top, which is of the actual car, does have it.
Mike Kucaba Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 If it were easy and that important I would post a pic of the part I just had in my hand, Believe what you want.
BigTallDad Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 Maybe someone would be interested in casting the part.Actually, there would be two different parts (driver/passenger side) owing to the curvature and protrusion at the top.
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 If it were easy and that important I would post a pic of the part I just had in my hand, Believe what you want. Sorry Michael, but Bill is right. That part is not included in the Monogram kit. You are probably mistaking the rear quarter side spear which includes the "divider" that covers the color change at the rear bumper. They do look similar. Steve
Mike Kucaba Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 I THOUGHT it was the piece by the models hand!!!!
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 I THOUGHT it was the piece by the models hand!!!! Ah! That's where the confusion is. Jay was looking for the rocker panel trim & gravel guard.
Perspect Scale Modelworks Posted April 30, 2016 Author Posted April 30, 2016 Sorry for the confusion. It's the gravel guard I was referring to. I think Mike was paying a little too much attention to the models "hand".I went ahead and bought a 1/25 scale ERTL die cast. Ran me about $27 shipped but it'll be quicker then me trying to scratch build it. As Ray mentioned, the protrusion at the leading edge of the fender would be my challenge. Either figure out how to replicate it or sand down the lip of the wheel opening which I'd rather not do. Now I just hope the scale of the ERTL die cast matches the Revell kit.
ChrisBcritter Posted May 9, 2016 Posted May 9, 2016 Cover it with plain aluminum foil, burnish it down tight, lift off the foil and fill it with Bondic or resin, and you've got it - once it dries remove it from the foil, attach it to the model, foil it using adhesive or Bare-Metal.
Perspect Scale Modelworks Posted May 10, 2016 Author Posted May 10, 2016 Cover it with plain aluminum foil, burnish it down tight, lift off the foil and fill it with Bondic or resin, and you've got it - once it dries remove it from the foil, attach it to the model, foil it using adhesive or Bare-Metal.Thanks for the tip Chris. I'll give it a try.
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