James2 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 May I suggest just removing the lower points first. Then see what you have. Just wondering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Man you are killin' this thing! What great work this is! Can't wait to see this in paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, James2 said: May I suggest just removing the lower points first. Then see what you have. Just wondering! My thinking was to have trim that ran from the top points, over the side and down the door, similar to a 56 Ford. But that rounded rear fender really conflicts with almost anything you want to do with added shapes. If you search, even 1:1 customizers seldom embellish extra lines. Thanks for all the comments folks. Edited May 2, 2018 by Lunajammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 On 4/26/2018 at 4:06 PM, Lunajammer said: This is my entry into the Cannonball CBP down below, but as a matter of a searchable record I want this presented here in a separate, comprehensive thread. Like many Monogram models of that era ('69 Camaro, '57 Nomad), the 53 is so disproportionate it welcomes body mods. The trunk is too long and I considered sectioning that but, nah. A scale 6-inches ready to be cut laterally throughout the car, which includes the interior bucket and engine compartment. Quarter inch tape demarcates well. Just enough room in the back to get away with it. I wanted to do this on a relatively low parts count kit. Fewer parts to cut and fewer headaches over fiddly stuff. The rounded rear fender will be the achilles heal. I'm also not going to try and preserve any side trim. There are one or two places that make sectioning intuitive, like in the interior bucket. The cut will be easy to hide. The deep draw of the lower engine bay also is forgiving of taking out a quarter inch. It seems obvious that whoever created the master for this body never actually saw a real '53 Chevy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 I was comparing my unsectioned body to your project........... Gonna have to get a razor saw now! Any progress on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 Progress, slight. I've added trim and given it its first primer coat. Just haven't taken pics yet. Still some surfacing to be done. Modeling for me is seasonal and as everything is turning green, my summer chores and activities keep me away from the bench. Not much more will likely happen until fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Chop-tease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 On 5/12/2018 at 11:48 AM, Lunajammer said: Modeling for me is seasonal and as everything is turning green, my summer chores and activities keep me away from the bench. Not much more will likely happen until fall. Though I do find some time, this is so true.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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