1951 Chevy Bel Air

[espo]

Again, glad your back on this build. I like the Nassau Blue and White color combo, my father had a '56 210 sedan with that same color combo. What wheels and tires are you going with ? 

[ismaelg]

Hello,

    Masked the door panels and painted the body color trim along with the dash and firewall.  I thought I was done with body color but I just realized I need to paint the rear wheel skirts.

Interior will be white and a darker shade of blue.

Thanks,

[ismaelg]

Hello,

   Both door/interior panels done.  BMF the chrome trim, 2 tone dark blue/white interior, silver cranks.

Thanks,

[ismaelg]

Hello,

   Evidently I did not finish this as a Christmas present.  However, we also celebrate 3 Wise Men day (3 Kings) January 6th where presents are exchanged just like Christmas.  I'm hoping to be able to deliver it on that day.  If not, my father's birthday is in March, Father's day is June...

Interior, engine and chassis done and all mated together:

 

 

Body painted and polished.  Lost count of how many hours working what seems like an acre of metal foil.  No major drama but very time consuming.  Results are... well... acceptable but  definitely not my best as I'm rushing to finish it. 

 

Windshield in place

 

Still a long way to go. Still pending rear window,  some trim items, wheels, tires, headlights, tail lights, bumpers etc. 

It's a shame the kit is not very good.  The car is growing on me and I love the color, even if it is not factory correct.

Thanks,

[Rusty92]

It's a decent kit with a bit of work, and yours is turning out very well. I have 2. One is 95% done but I smeared the the chrome pen and haven't touched it since. The other is still in the box.

GREAT work!!!

[espo]

Very clean foil work. I like how the interior looks. 

[ismaelg]

This project is finished and posted in the Under Glass section.