T.Henry Posted February 1, 2018 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
cobraman Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 Pretty nice for only your second kit. Keep on building !
shoopdog Posted February 1, 2018 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.
crazyjim Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 Try using some Duplicolor primer next time. Keep on building.
espo Posted February 1, 2018 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.
El Caballo Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 That engine looks like a 235 to me, so '62 and earlier.
avidinha Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 That looks great, I'm working on the same kit myself.
D. Battista Posted February 1, 2018 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 ...!
DumpyDan Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 Well done, that motor looks better then the one that comes with the 53 Chevy kit
T.Henry Posted February 2, 2018 Author 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.
Mahogany Rush Posted February 2, 2018 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.
PARTSMARTY Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 On 1/31/2018 at 11:39 PM, slusher said: Nice model... x2
Tom Geiger Posted February 2, 2018 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.
Lovefordgalaxie Posted February 2, 2018 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.
geewhiz Posted February 2, 2018 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!!!?????????
donb Posted February 2, 2018 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!
unclescott58 Posted February 3, 2018 Posted February 3, 2018 Second build? It looks pretty good. Keep it up.
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