Amt 1957 Chevy Kustom w.i.p.(UPDATE NEW PICS 7/11/08)

[just_a_doodz]

Hey guys this is kind of advanced for me but hey....its just plastic right?Anyway it is a re-release of the old tried and true (sort of) Amt 1957 Chevy Bel-Air.This is the Boyd Coddington rendition.Im building it my style which is to say youll either love it or hate it.Wheels will be 23" (I hear the gasps already)Pegasus Chrome Ts.Paint will be Testors One Coat Lacquer

Diamond Dust (silver) and House Of Kolor Orion Silver.The Testors will be applied in a "ghost Flame".Anyway here are the pics.

Now for pics with initial primer coat to show flaws (Tamiya Fine white LOVE this stuff)

And finally the hacked up chassis that Im kind of doing blind since Ive never done any scratchbuilding!!!

I know Ive got A LOT of work ahead of me but thats the point right?

Thanks for looking guys and comment critiques welcome.Later!!

Edited July 11, 2008 by just_a_doodz

[Darrell Gwinn]

Advanced or not, it's cool that you are jumping right in there and it looks excellent so far! As for wheels size, it's not that bad since theyre tucked up under there. What is your plan for the chassis?

[just_a_doodz]

Advanced or not, it's cool that you are jumping right in there and it looks excellent so far! As for wheels size, it's not that bad since theyre tucked up under there. What is your plan for the chassis?

WELL.....LOL.I dont really know as of yet.Im keeping the entire front part all the way back to the part where the rear begins to angle up.Then I want to make the frame fit the 23"s.I know in theory how to do it but Ive never tried it on a model.The molded in exhaust that I removed will be (hopefully) replaced with aluminum/plastic tubing.If you or anyone else has a suggestion PLEASE post pics.Thanks for looking.Later.

[Harold]

I really like the body work you got going on it- the shaved trim and molded lights are really going to set it off.

[just_a_doodz]

I really like the body work you got going on it- the shaved trim and molded lights are really going to set it off.

Thanks man.Its kind of past my skill level.BUT im willing to try.Im going to spend a lil extra time on the next round of body work so it will be SMMMOOOOVVVE.Thanks for looking!!Later.

[Harold]

Thanks man.Its kind of past my skill level.BUT im willing to try.Im going to spend a lil extra time on the next round of body work so it will be SMMMOOOOVVVE.Thanks for looking!!Later.

That's the fun part- jumping into the deep end of the pool and finding out what happens.

[Raul_Perez]

WELL.....LOL.I dont really know as of yet.Im keeping the entire front part all the way back to the part where the rear begins to angle up.Then I want to make the frame fit the 23"s.I know in theory how to do it but Ive never tried it on a model.The molded in exhaust that I removed will be (hopefully) replaced with aluminum/plastic tubing.If you or anyone else has a suggestion PLEASE post pics.Thanks for looking.Later.

You might try using solder instead of plastic or aluminum tubing for the exhaust. It's much easier to form AND you don't have to paint it to get a realistic metallic look!! You can also use aluminum tubing over the solder to create "Cherry Bomb" type mufflers.

Also, I used the Pegasus 23" T's on my 58 Impala, but went with narrowed 19" T's in the front. That combination fit better for me and helped get the stance the way I wanted it.

Here's the link to the other pics:

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10537

Hope this helps,

[CB]

Nice lookin fittyseven Doodz - a smoothie ! Really like the look of that white primer too, might hafta use that as a 'finish' coat on one of my future builds. Just hafta figger out what would look good that kinda white. Like yer choice of silver too, gonna be nice lookin with the chrome.

[CB]

Looking good, & as an "old fart", (I'm 46), , I LIKE the big wheels on it! T's are cool looking rims, no matter what size.

Hey Mark, I thought I was an old fart, but I gonna be 56 inna couple months, whassat gonna make me? Mebbe I'm better off not knowin!

[Clay]

I agree with everyone else. I like those wheels!!

[ajulia]

Hello there friend!! This build will be a show stopper and the rim choice only compliments even more!! Keep on wit the keepin on!!

ajulia

[Custom Hearse]

Looks great so far! It is a nice model, one of the better ones AMT has come out with. Here's mine that I built awhile back....

Keep us posted on the build!

[just_a_doodz]

Looks great so far! It is a nice model, one of the better ones AMT has come out with. Here's mine that I built awhile back....

Keep us posted on the build!

That is pretty much how Im hoping the bodywork comes out.PLUS since

Im using silver it will show flaws even easier>great work on that beauty.

I like this kit I built one about 15-16 years ago.Thanks for sharing guys!!

[cruz]

I built this thing about 8 years ago, used same kit you are using, hopefully some inspiration for your build, good luck, I think you have something good started here!!

[sdrodder]

Lokkin good. Whats in it for the paint?

[Jantrix]

Yep, the AMT 57 lends itself to all sorts of possibilities.

[Clay]

Yep, the AMT 57 lends itself to all sorts of possibilities.

Now that is cool!!!

[just_a_doodz]

here is the final coat of primer pics....Ive still got to fix a couple of boo-boos.And a couple of engine pics.Im loving all that chrome but I know it may be a bit much for some.More pics coming as I finish this.Thanks for looking guys!!!Later.

Im dealing with some gremlins on the bodywork like the bubble on the right rear you can see in the pics but hopefully it will be pretty good lookin.

Edited July 2, 2008 by just_a_doodz

[conor1148]

ive just started my own project that has alot of cutting and adding and such too, i feel i started too soon but i think it will turn out fine.

yours looks great

[JAFFA]

23's GASP!! T's, pheeww, its oldschool in any size!

The bodywork looks great, really smooth and nice!

[sdrodder]

very nice. I think the paint didnt stick were the buble is. Happened to me before too. Ur motor looks great. Cant wait to see more

[just_a_doodz]

very nice. I think the paint didnt stick were the buble is. Happened to me before too. Ur motor looks great. Cant wait to see more

Well actually I washed it and thought it was dry but there must have been a lil water right there and the primer bubbled it up.No big deal actually it sanded right down.Im hoping to have the body painted by Friday.Also....those of you that have built this kit before know there is no hinge for the hood.Could someone post a link to a thread showing ways to do that.I know its been covered before.Thanks for looking and keep your eyes open.Later.

[Clay]

Raul did this,

And I did this,

We used brass rods and they work pretty good.

[just_a_doodz]

Raul did this,

And I did this,

We used brass rods and they work pretty good.

Sweet man!!!Thanks Im sure I could have found something but Im errr......whats the word...ahhhh...I look for it later...LOL...Later.

[just_a_doodz]

Im officially mad.This is one of the reasons I stopped modeling so long ago.I painted it with House Of Kolor Orion Silver and dang it......orange peel and now it shows the trim that I thought I got rid of....I want to toss this thing man.Here are some pics....

Oh wait....I wasnt going to leave it just this color.I WAS going to apply some ghost flames using this as the flame color and the Testors One Coat Lacquer as the real color....scratch that.Im so dissapointed.

PICS.

I REALLY dont understand why this happened.....The primer coats showed NO evidence of the trim.And I tried my hardest to meet the requirements of the paint.Sucks man....REALLY sucks.I dont know what Im going to do now...IF I soak this thing in Easy-Off.......will all the putty come off too?AGGGGHHHHHHHH..........