randyc Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Several of you have been following this one. Here it is outside, finished. I left the license plate off because I just like it that way. No major mods, really. Just tried to build as cleanly as possible. Used the lowered rear suspension setup and the stock front to give it a bit of 50s custom taildragger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Looks really good Randy and so fast, impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I've always wanted to build '53 but for some reason always had doubts about the Monogram kit . . . boy did you change my mind ! Beautifully done ! A little extra attention to the body really paid off . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 23 minutes ago, TooOld said: I've always wanted to build '53 but for some reason always had doubts about the Monogram kit . . . boy did you change my mind ! Beautifully done ! A little extra attention to the body really paid off . I sorta had the same feeling back when it was the red car on the box. I did use the engine for a street stock racer project. But I really wanted one of this generation of Chevy. The Mint cars are a little too high. And this one is built how is build it in my driveway possibly. This kit can be cleaned up into a satisfactory replica. I like this as good as a die cast any day. See photo. They go together just fine. And the 53 is my choices for color and options. This kit is worth a look if this is your genre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Gramps46 said: Looks really good Randy and so fast, impressive. Was it really that fast? Didn't feel that way, but I guess it was kinda quick, compared to some of the others I've been on lately. I do work several at a time like many do, so they are all overlapping. And I'm about as happy with the build as any I've done lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Looking good! With a very nice colour combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Super nice, well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Looks perfectly '50 ish. Nice color and finish the interior has a good contrast to the exterior color. I like the period modified engine setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Very nice, that color looks really good on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 super job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakdoggi Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Nice build and great to see a triple-carbed straight six under the hood instead of the usual V8. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Superb build Randy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaracing Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Looks awesome. Great looking paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Very nice, great colors plus it has a 6! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambles Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Love it! I built that kit many years ago and dont remember having any issues with it. Great color combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 It's a great looking Chevy! Colors are perfect! And, it looks GREAT next to the Pontiac!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 It turned out nice. Good job on the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Very nice! That green just pops in the sun! I just got a resin 4 door wagon body I should get on soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 That’s beautiful Randy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Looks terrific in SHINY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Very nicely done! Gotta ask: what paint did you use for the main green? It really pops on this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olschoolkid Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Very nice Chevy with a great two tone green. I think it definitely looks like a nice 50s cruiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Tuttle Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Great job in getting a not so great kit look decent, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Looking good, might be the best I have seen of this kit built. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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