Bills72sj Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 (edited) This Chevelle was built specifically for a themed model contest. The subject was 'Race Cars Past and Present'. I did not have any race cars built to show so, I made this one. It has a resin "Outlaw" cowl induction hood on a basic AMT body. The "502" hood emblems are photoetch items. I didn't go all the way and put in a roll cage but I did install a fire extinguisher on the console and relocated the battery to the trunk. I built a big block Chevy and selected the induction system based on it fitting under the hood. Normally, real race cars have a single 4bbl but, I wanted some flash thus the Weber setup. The chrome on all four wheels were messed up so I stripped them and painted them with rattle can chrome. The rear rims were opened up to fully highlight the spokes. The slicks were fitted by slightly clearancing the frame rails. I did scratch build the distributor and wires. Edited December 11, 2019 by Bills72sj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Gorgeous Build. I really like the trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, alexis said: I really like the trailer. The trailer was my first build after a year away from the hobby due to a move, I decided to start back up with something easy. I cannot remember where I got this kit but it has always been homeless and loose in its sealed bag. It is supposed to have the typical racing tire carrier up high on the front but I wanted to represent a more conventional trailer. I made the 'tool box' and tongue deck from parts box pieces. I didn't like the stock rims so I selected the chrome directionals as I had enough to add a spare. Edited December 11, 2019 by Bills72sj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifterdon Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Really nice builds. What did you use for the non skid surface on the trailer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 51 minutes ago, drifterdon said: Really nice builds. What did you use for the non skid surface on the trailer? Krylon Fusion for plastic "Textured Shimmer" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Great Chevelle and trailer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat32 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 That paint looks like it would be a good asphalt surface for dioramas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Nicely done set! Very sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Both are super nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Looks nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 7 hours ago, alexis said: Gorgeous Build. I really like the trailer. X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaracing Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Awesome looking build. Your cars are amazing. Keep the pics coming. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Very nice build! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Super nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Great build, love the Chevelle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Superb builds.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Awesome!!!!.... Is that the same trailer the comes in the "diamond in the rough" kit by AMT?????.... If so, I have one.... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 There’s a whole lot of coolness going on here! This really is too cool, nice job on both models! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted December 13, 2019 Author Share Posted December 13, 2019 5 hours ago, deuces wild said: Awesome!!!!.... Is that the same trailer the comes in the "diamond in the rough" kit by AMT?????.... If so, I have one.... ? I have no idea. It seems to have magically appeared in my stash long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 great job, looks excellent, love the trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I probably take measurements of the one I have and make a bunch out of styrene stock.... Thanks for the pictures!... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 On 12/10/2019 at 10:52 PM, Flat32 said: That paint looks like it would be a good asphalt surface for dioramas. I agree. A simulated road would be more realistic than a wooden sawhorse. I'll have to make one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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