Revell 57 Chevy FTO

[57peppershaker]

This has sat on the shelf for way too long as a lot of life stuff has got in the way. Now I'm off work due to the C-19 its time to get this sucka rollin'.

This will be the 1:25 of my 1:1 57 Chevy, known by many in the UK as FTO (F$$$ Thats Orange). As its been on the street 9 years this build is way overdue.

I have a 210 so the bel air kit along with dash and rear 1/4 spears from the black widow 150 and some sanding will provide the start point. Revell was good enough to also include lowered suspension with big F & R brakes, so pretty covered too. Few minor parts like slapper bars to add. 

Interior needs modding (anybody have a pic of ths Revell 56 sedan int door panels ?) as my car has 56 int door pulls along with a radio & clock delete dash (150's perfect) and a Glide Engineering custom front bench seat. Bench base but 2 reclinable seperate backs with a centre armrest, hmmmmm ? 2 seat backs from spares box may work.

This is going to be a display model (my 04 Silveradp crew cab will join it one day) so not overly detailed on stuff you cant see (1:1 has R & P steering and a Ford 9" etc)

Now to start basics and sanding the trim.....

 

 

Edited April 2, 2020 by 57peppershaker

[57peppershaker]

The bench is due a cut, nearest I have to use as a start.

Best int pic I have, that shifter top maybe a problem to make (my eyes aint that good)

[espo]

First let me say that is a beautiful looking '57. You mentioned that you have interior door cards from a '56 in your car. The Revell '56 Chevrolet kit has an interior very close to what the pictures of your interior look like. That kit has the interior called Del Ray that was an upgrade option to the standard 210 interior. The interior side panels may even interchange with your '57 kit. The front ride height can be easily change with moving the front wheel mounting point higher up on the front spindles if need be.    

[57peppershaker]

Thanks for ya comment Espo.

My 57 door cars were custom and I used 56 armrest / door pulls with the straight 56 int chrome trims. I wanted a kinda stock but not look.

I will more than likely use the 57 kit interior as most wont be seem once finished.

Edited April 2, 2020 by 57peppershaker

[Modlbldr]

That is a beautiful looking 57 Steve. Can't wait to watch your progress on the build.

Later-

[57peppershaker]

Thanks Tom

Any tips on how to remove the rear bel air rear 1/4 trim without damaging the lower & upper mouldings ?

[Modlbldr]

3 hours ago, 57peppershaker said:

Thanks Tom

Any tips on how to remove the rear bel air rear 1/4 trim without damaging the lower & upper mouldings ?

I would place tape along the trim that you want to save (like applying BMF) that way as you sand the tape will protect it. Not perfect, but if you work carefully it should work.

Later-

[89AKurt]

5 hours ago, 57peppershaker said:

Thanks Tom

Any tips on how to remove the rear bel air rear 1/4 trim without damaging the lower & upper mouldings ?

Hope you have a scraper, the kind you pull.  Expect to take awhile to do that, and more power to you!  Love the real car, orange is just a crazy non-original color that looks good.

[espo]

I would advice something a little heavier than foil, maybe even a couple of layers of masking tape. Scraper is a good suggestion, You might try and find some very small sanding sticks. These would be easier to control in tit spaces close to the outline moldings. Take your time and don't try to rush it, that's when you'll slip and hate yourself for it.