Monogram 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery

[Greg Myers]

I have thought of going the other way, Monogram Sedan Delivery into an El Camino.

[Brian Austin]

I should point out that Chevy sedan deliveries used the wagon roof panel, so the roof rib pattern engraved in the '60 Chevy kit are incorrect (See ref. picture-car not mine).

When I set custom project aside I was wondering just how I was going to replicate the roof.  I think I'll try an overlay of scribed sheet.

 

[421gto]

Liking the '59, I used the roof on a Trumpeter '60 Bonne as was going/trying to convert it to a '60 2dr Parisienne station wagon. But it got stalled as wasn't sure how to do the side curving windows, so instead its to be a phantom '60 Pontiac sedan delivery.

 

[Greg Myers]

Are  you only going to use single tail lights ? Looks like there is room for dual

[421gto]

Original plan was single as thats what the wagons had in 60, but 2 years later and I dont know what I did with the bits I removed so I'll press on as is..

[Greg Myers]

My 1:1 '60 El Camino had two

[5.0nut]

i need a set of quicksilver decals or a scan of them

[lordairgtar]

On 9/12/2019 at 6:45 PM, Greg Myers said:

BAD Actor. another new hood treatment. This time it's a staggered NACA ducted hood. The large roof insert is gone and in it's place a smaller moon roof. Check out the full length front spoiler, no more chin whiskers.

 

Rear wheel well shape was changed as well in this issue.

 

[Oldcarfan27]

Long ago, I started a 59 and 60 SDs using the Revell Impalas, but the tops looked chopped - too long and too low.

I also had to straighten out the slanted door opening. 

But fixing the roof discrepancy alluded me, until using scribed sheet plastic was brought up on this thread! That would also fix the sunroof hole at the same time. Great idea, Brian!!!

[randyc]

I tried and failed to make a SD from the revell impala.  I just scam parts from the remains now.  

[Brian Austin]

Let us know how the roof comes out, as my project hadn't progressed any further since I posted.  :-)

 

I did determine that my attempt to use a '59 El Camino tailgate (whole) wasn't going to work with the Revell body, so I carefully cut the bit I cut off at the rear and glued it back in.  I'll then need to make the upper part of the tailgate.  It should actually be a top-hinged hatch, so I'll probably cut the window frame from sheet plastic.

[Greg Myers]

just found these pics

[Draggon]

I like that Greg. Love the engine detail. Are those the ancient Revell funny car slicks? They fit this quite nicely!

[Motor City]

Too bad this was never available in stock form since it was the last big Chevy sedan delivery.  Another couple of unfortunate omissions were the '39 Chevy coupe and sedan delivery in stock form. 

Edited December 12, 2020 by Motor City
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[Greg Myers]

Yes, Revell big slicks. I was surprised the Monogram wheels fit as well Glenn. 

I agree Jim, that was a miss call on their part, both ways.

[Casey]

Original Monogram issue, #6752, from 1970:

 

Revell-Monogram "Street Fighter two" reissue, #85-2597, from 1999:

 

85-4262, from 2009:

 

85-4262, from 2014, slightly tweaked box art:

 

Kind of amazing Revell was able to revert back to the original after making so many significant changes over the years. Not complaining, though. The Quicksilver version isn't horrible, and definitely has that mid '70s street machine vibe, but the Bad Actor version...just trying too hard.

The last issue was made overseas, and since the Revell-Tom Daniel partnership seems to be dead, don't hesitate if you want one and find one of these.

Here's a good look at the parts, though everything looks too glossy (and the decal sheet are from newer issues) to be 1970 vintage:

 

[BlackSheep214]

Heh... talk about a blast from the past. My first was Quicksilver then the other was Bad Actor. Both Monogram kits. Loved them both. Still want another or two.

[Can-Con]

On 12/14/2020 at 7:20 PM, Casey said:

 

Have you had anyone try to get those "Quicksilver" decals out of you yet Casey? ??

[Greg Myers]

Nothing wrong with the Bad Actor. If anything it has better rear wheel wells allowing bigger tires to fill the chassis

[Casey]

21 hours ago, Can-Con said:

Have you had anyone try to get those "Quicksilver" decals out of you yet Casey? ??

I found the image from a completed eBay listing, so not mine. Would be neat to see Revell or Atlantis reissue it in that version, though.