brewsterg6 Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Another '58 Impala for you guys to check out on the forum... Revell Lowrider kit that I am going to build factory stock. Colours are Tamiya Racing White over Tamiya Black from their spray bombs.
brewsterg6 Posted September 10, 2008 Author Posted September 10, 2008 Here's with the BMF and side trim on...
evilone Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Here's with the BMF and side trim on... ohhhhhhhhhh my god that thing looks wet
Spike Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 thats nice, love the color combo. wanna get rid of the lowrider parts
Eshaver Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Nice wirk sir..... I would 't have used the 348 though. They were really not as popular as some would have you beleive. Actually, they were designated for trucks. I never cared for them because they were so hard on a set of main bearings. Ed Shaver
brewsterg6 Posted September 11, 2008 Author Posted September 11, 2008 Thanks for your comments guys. Tonight I assembled the continental kit. If I wasn't such a die hard factory stock builder, I'd drop this puppy in the weeds and make a lowrider out of it! Alas... it is soon to rise!
brewsterg6 Posted September 15, 2008 Author Posted September 15, 2008 I started on the interior today... I still need to do the dash. The flocking went down like ######, but I never have any luck with it! my helper, Jazz!
Slim Louis Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 Nice build! Not disputing E's comments on the engine, but I think those old W blocks were cool looking motors!
Semi Trailer Mechanic Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 What's goin' on... Bruce. Awesome build! One question for ya. Was the Tamiya Racing White difficult to work w/? I've been using Tamiya Pure White on a current project and that's just like spraying water. (FYI Prior to using I hold the can of paint under hot water and shake vigorously) Every other color spray (rattlecan) paint I've used by Tamyia has been an absolute pleasrue to use just the Pure White has been cumbersome task! (for a better choise of words)
brewsterg6 Posted September 16, 2008 Author Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) What's goin' on... Bruce. Awesome build! One question for ya. Was the Tamiya Racing White difficult to work w/? I've been using Tamiya Pure White on a current project and that's just like spraying water. (FYI Prior to using I hold the can of paint under hot water and shake vigorously) Every other color spray (rattlecan) paint I've used by Tamyia has been an absolute pleasrue to use just the Pure White has been cumbersome task! (for a better choise of words) Scott... I did a '53 Corvette in pure white right on the plastic. It ran like ###### as well. I ended up taking it off, priming the car and repainting it. It went on fine after the primer. Now I always prime with the Tamiyas. The Racing white went on like butter... three light coats with little sanding between. Slim... you're spot on about the W block... this kit comes with some nice finned chrome valve covers as well that look pretty cool...Might make me hot rod something someday! Edited September 16, 2008 by brewsterg6
JAFFA Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 After seeing theese pics, i really must give my 2 cents, how about making it factorystock, BUT low in the weeds? it looks SO DANG GOOD in the pics!!
brewsterg6 Posted September 16, 2008 Author Posted September 16, 2008 After seeing theese pics, i really must give my 2 cents, how about making it factorystock, BUT low in the weeds? it looks SO DANG GOOD in the pics!! You're right Jaffa, But no dice... I'm building it for a show on the 28th and want to enter it in a Factory Stock class.
evilone Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 You're right Jaffa, But no dice... I'm building it for a show on the 28th and want to enter it in a Factory Stock class. but you can always get another one
MrObsessive Posted September 18, 2008 Posted September 18, 2008 I started on the interior today... I still need to do the dash. The flocking went down like ######, but I never have any luck with it! my helper, Jazz! That interior looks GREAT Bruce! I love anything '58 from GM and yours is turnin' out great! I'm afraid your cat is too close for comfort for me though!
RodBurNeR Posted September 18, 2008 Posted September 18, 2008 that looks really cool in the mockups sitting low!
Peter Lombardo Posted September 18, 2008 Posted September 18, 2008 Just beautiful, love it down in the weeds. As much as I like real cars in black, I shy away from dark colors on models as they tend to hide the detail, but this looks very nice. Black is difficult to get right...you got it right. This will be a stunner when done.
lizardlust Posted September 18, 2008 Posted September 18, 2008 Looks beautiful - although I AM a tad biased towards the color combo. My grandmother had the same car with the exception of a 283/Glide under the hood and no Connie kit!! Oughtta be a stunner!!!
Alfa Posted September 19, 2008 Posted September 19, 2008 Thats looking good . Now I have go out an buy one. Thanks
brewsterg6 Posted September 24, 2008 Author Posted September 24, 2008 Thanks for watching guys... now it's moved to 'Under Glass'!
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