T.Henry Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 This one was my second build. The first one I actually painted. Bought the kit used online. It was real cheap as the engine was missing. I used rattle can automotive paint, and it was way too hot of a paint for the plastic, and it crazed the body a little. Also I lost the headlights, and replaced them with optional parts from my 1957 Ford kit. I left the interior in red plastic, as I had no more patience after two days trying to foil the body. Had to do it four times. I used a engine provided by one of the guys I met after I started modeling, and it's supposed to be '64 or '65 Chevy truck. Close enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Nice model... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Looks good for your second model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Pretty nice for only your second kit. Keep on building ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Your foil turned out very well, one of my least favorite modeling task. I have been using silver Sharpies whenever possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Try using some Duplicolor primer next time. Keep on building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 As the others have said "keep building" I like the theme of your build. Foiling is a very trying thing and it takes a lot of practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Caballo Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 That engine looks like a 235 to me, so '62 and earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avidinha Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 That looks great, I'm working on the same kit myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 8 hours ago, cobraman said: Pretty nice for only your second kit. Keep on building ! And your foil work looks good ...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Well done, that motor looks better then the one that comes with the 53 Chevy kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.Henry Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 Thank you!! The foil... Almost pulled my hair doing it. After redoing it four times, I kind of got the hang of the stuff. Not well, but at least it's not a complete mess, like my paint jobs are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahogany Rush Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 15 hours ago, shoopdog said: Your foil turned out very well, one of my least favorite modeling task. I have been using silver Sharpies whenever possible. Try the Molotow Chrome Pens, they are great! Purists will frown on replacing BMF, but do what you feel comfortable with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 On 1/31/2018 at 11:39 PM, slusher said: Nice model... x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Your foil work is great! It certainly shows the work you put into getting it right. And now you have the hang of it, the work will be easier and easier on each kit you build. I love to do the foil. I've gotten very good at it, and I find it relaxing. There is no one thing you can do to a model that shows instant results as well as BMF. The engine appears to be from the AMT 1960 Chevy pickup. The engine that came in your 1953 would look different, but this would be an upgrade that people would have done. Keep on building! Each model gets easier and easier as your skills improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 I like it. Built two of those Chevrolets. Always loved them. The original engine on the kit is the first Chevy six with full pressure oiling system. My grandfather was a die-hard Chevy guy. His favorite was the '51 Fleetline Deluxe. He had a dozen of those cars. He always would yank the stock engine and replace it with e '53 and newer Chevy six, that would last a lot longer with his lead foot. My grandad was not alone on going fast, at the time in Rio de Janeiro, everyone was into going faster than they should. His last one had a 261, with a custom intake manifold, and Webber carburetors. Since Duplicolor primer is not available in Brasil, try the Colorgin or Lukscolor white primer I told you about on the post about '40 Ford. It will protect the plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geewhiz Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Thomas, for only your second model and a rebuild of someone else's mess at that, I think you've done an outstanding job on this 53 Chevy. It's certainly something to be proud of especially with such a great job on your foil. Hang in there and keep working on your basic skills and before long you'll be building awesome models and building your own creations and showing us old guys up!!! Nice model,sir!!!????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 21 hours ago, DumpyDan said: Well done, that motor looks better then the one that comes with the 53 Chevy kit Oh yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Second build? It looks pretty good. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.Henry Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 Thank you again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Very cool. Nice color combination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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