Kararic Posted May 30, 2020 Posted May 30, 2020 Greetings friends, I just finished this AMT 55 Chevy Bel Air build. The kit is very nice and it went together very easy. The kit is almost built stock out of box but of course I couldn't do that without modifying it slightly to fit my style and my personality. I shaved off the built in wipers and replaced them with others I had. I replaced the wheels with different ones and yes I know I didn't weather them a bit but I will. The car was painted two tone using Splash Paint Octane Red and India Ivory followed by their 2k clear. The paint turned out ok but I still struggle with using Molotow pens and the chrome foil for window trim and other chrome accents but am working on it. The only other piece I replaced from being stock was the exhaust tip. I made my own. Please feel free to leave me comments and criticism is always welcomed. Thanks for looking!
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 30, 2020 Posted May 30, 2020 Very nice!! I especially like that fact that you used some "old school" chrome reverse wheels on it instead of some hokey giant chrome low rider wheels which seems to be the standard these days. Looks like a '55 Chevy instead of some "donk"! Nice work! Steve
'70 Grande Posted May 30, 2020 Posted May 30, 2020 Excellent looking build... has a great overall "look" to it! I have always liked this kit as there's alot of different looks that can achieved when building it. Your paintwork is exceptional!
Kararic Posted May 30, 2020 Author Posted May 30, 2020 2 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Very nice!! I especially like that fact that you used some "old school" chrome reverse wheels on it instead of some hokey giant chrome low rider wheels which seems to be the standard these days. Looks like a '55 Chevy instead of some "donk"! Nice work! Steve Thank you very much.
Kararic Posted May 30, 2020 Author Posted May 30, 2020 3 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Very nice!! I especially like that fact that you used some "old school" chrome reverse wheels on it instead of some hokey giant chrome low rider wheels which seems to be the standard these days. Looks like a '55 Chevy instead of some "donk"! Nice work! Steve I agree with you and thank you very much.
grodudulle77 Posted May 30, 2020 Posted May 30, 2020 Great paint work, as usual . I really like the look !!???
RichCostello Posted May 30, 2020 Posted May 30, 2020 3 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Very nice!! I especially like that fact that you used some "old school" chrome reverse wheels on it instead of some hokey giant chrome low rider wheels which seems to be the standard these days. Looks like a '55 Chevy instead of some "donk"! Nice work! Steve I couldn't have said it better. It looks like the 55s I remember seeing back in the 60s and 70s!
Kararic Posted May 31, 2020 Author Posted May 31, 2020 Thank you guys for your comments. I appreciate them alot.
Kararic Posted May 31, 2020 Author Posted May 31, 2020 13 minutes ago, THarrison351 said: Nice Paint! Thank you.
Snake45 Posted May 31, 2020 Posted May 31, 2020 Very nice! Especially good finish! I think you have your wheels reversed front to back, though. The ones with the center hubs go on the front, and the one with the flat centers go on the rear. Model on!
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 31, 2020 Posted May 31, 2020 50 minutes ago, Snake45 said: Very nice! Especially good finish! I think you have your wheels reversed front to back, though. The ones with the center hubs go on the front, and the one with the flat centers go on the rear. Model on! I hadn't noticed that. He's right Asmir. Steve
Ctmodeler Posted May 31, 2020 Posted May 31, 2020 9 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Very nice!! I especially like that fact that you used some "old school" chrome reverse wheels on it instead of some hokey giant chrome low rider wheels which seems to be the standard these days. Looks like a '55 Chevy instead of some "donk"! Nice work! Steve What donks look fine. Your model your style . Right ??
Kararic Posted May 31, 2020 Author Posted May 31, 2020 9 minutes ago, Ctmodeler said: What donks look fine. Your model your style . Right ?? Yes Sir, However, I think I will swap the wheels like suggested above. Thank you
Kararic Posted May 31, 2020 Author Posted May 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Snake45 said: Very nice! Especially good finish! I think you have your wheels reversed front to back, though. The ones with the center hubs go on the front, and the one with the flat centers go on the rear. Model on! Thank you Sir, I will definitely swap them out.
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 31, 2020 Posted May 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Ctmodeler said: What donks look fine. Your model your style . Right ?? Yes sir. But apparently Asmir agrees with me. His model. 8 hours ago, Kararic said: I agree with you and thank you very much. Steve
Nazz Posted May 31, 2020 Posted May 31, 2020 Nice 55. I agree with the other comments , those wheels are a big improvement. I really like the colors you chose and the finish looks very smooth. Well done.
TooOld Posted May 31, 2020 Posted May 31, 2020 Beautiful paint and detailing ! Very nice work and I agree the wheels look perfect on it !
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