TransAmMike Posted March 14, 2022 Posted March 14, 2022 I generally don't do a WIP but I thought what the heck on this one. I have some very wide aftermarket 5-spoke resin (similar to TorqueThrusts) wheels I'm hoping to use. Otherwise will be pretty much OOB. Not disclosing the topcoat color yet but today got the basecoat on the body. Paint is Createx Pearl Gold over Createx Autoborne black sealer. Thats all for now folks? 2
Zippi Posted March 14, 2022 Posted March 14, 2022 Good start on that 57 Buddy. That base coat looks like it layed down nicely. I'll be watching.
bluestringer Posted March 15, 2022 Posted March 15, 2022 That pearl gold looks nice. Does the Autoborne black need much thinning. I've found the white needs very little, only 2 or 3 drops of 4011 shooting with a Iwata Neo with .35 needle.
TransAmMike Posted March 15, 2022 Author Posted March 15, 2022 1 hour ago, bluestringer said: That pearl gold looks nice. Does the Autoborne black need much thinning. I've found the white needs very little, only 2 or 3 drops of 4011 shooting with a Iwata Neo with .35 needle. Thanks... Yep, a few drops of 4011 will do it. One thing I don't like about the Auto Bourne black is you have to be careful not to scratch it. It dries quick and smooth but not very tough.
FLHCAHZ Posted March 15, 2022 Posted March 15, 2022 Looking good Mike! Are you going to foil, or use the pen?
TransAmMike Posted March 15, 2022 Author Posted March 15, 2022 14 hours ago, bisc63 said: Already looks nice in pearl gold! Following ... I agree, almost has me wondering if I want to put the different color on it. 5 hours ago, FLHCAHZ said: Looking good Mike! Are you going to foil, or use the pen? Thanks Chaz, and yep, the dreaded BMF for allllll that trim work.
espo Posted March 15, 2022 Posted March 15, 2022 Great kit to work with and your gold base coat would look good with just clear. Candy red or green maybe?
Plowboy Posted March 15, 2022 Posted March 15, 2022 If I were going to build a '57 Chevy, I'd probably pick this kit. Lots of cool parts. Just not a fan of the Corvette wheels. I look forward to seeing the color on it! 1
TransAmMike Posted March 15, 2022 Author Posted March 15, 2022 3 hours ago, espo said: Great kit to work with and your gold base coat would look good with just clear. Candy red or green maybe? It is a nice kit with great detail and parts. Are you trying to get me to reveal the color David??? 2 hours ago, Plowboy said: If I were going to build a '57 Chevy, I'd probably pick this kit. Lots of cool parts. Just not a fan of the Corvette wheels. I look forward to seeing the color on it! Ditto on the wheels Roger and thats why not using them.
wrenchr Posted March 15, 2022 Posted March 15, 2022 I just picked this kit up at the autorama. AMT did not do this kit any favors with those wheels and box art.
TransAmMike Posted March 15, 2022 Author Posted March 15, 2022 41 minutes ago, wrenchr said: I just picked this kit up at the autorama. AMT did not do this kit any favors with those wheels and box art. What is the "autorama".?
bisc63 Posted March 16, 2022 Posted March 16, 2022 Keep the color, maybe a contrasting roof/ Black, or India ivory? Just sayin...?
wrenchr Posted March 16, 2022 Posted March 16, 2022 13 hours ago, TransAmMike said: What is the "autorama".? Big indoor car show.
TransAmMike Posted March 16, 2022 Author Posted March 16, 2022 15 hours ago, bisc63 said: Keep the color, maybe a contrasting roof/ Black, or India ivory? Just sayin...? Maybe on another one...Ha, can't have enough '57 Chevy's? 2 hours ago, wrenchr said: Big indoor car show. Got cha....I see maybe 4 on ebay. 1
Crager Posted March 17, 2022 Posted March 17, 2022 42 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Finished the seats and door panels Looks really nice! What do you use to highlight the trim, window, and door handles?
TransAmMike Posted March 17, 2022 Author Posted March 17, 2022 23 minutes ago, Crager said: Looks really nice! What do you use to highlight the trim, window, and door handles? The door panel trim is actually ModelMasters Chrome, the door handles and window cranks are Molotow Chrome.. As for the piping on the seats, I used narrow cut strips of BMF. First time I ever did this on the Bel Air seats. Luckily I still have a little of the old good BMF that actually sticks. 1 1
TransAmMike Posted March 17, 2022 Author Posted March 17, 2022 27 minutes ago, Zippi said: Looking good there Buddy. That color looks great. Thanks my Friend!
NOBLNG Posted March 17, 2022 Posted March 17, 2022 The seats and door panels look great! The body looks to be a nice casting too.
bluestringer Posted March 17, 2022 Posted March 17, 2022 Very nice work on the seats and panels. Looks great.
TransAmMike Posted March 17, 2022 Author Posted March 17, 2022 12 hours ago, NOBLNG said: The seats and door panels look great! The body looks to be a nice casting too. 3 hours ago, FLHCAHZ said: Looks great! 3 hours ago, bluestringer said: Very nice work on the seats and panels. Looks great. Thank you Greg, Chaz and James. I've done a few '57's and the seats on this one came out the best so far. I was hesitant to do the silver piping but I'm glad I did.
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