1951 Chevy Phantom RPU

[Jantrix]

Getting some details in there. Gas tank and the radiator.  Added a shroud and electric fan. Getting ready to paint the chassis. 

[bisc63]

That engine is a looker, and MADE for that engine bay! Good stuff.

[slusher]

Really coming together Rob, great looking engine!

[David G.]

Coming along nicely, the engine looks great.

David G.

[Jantrix]

On 7/11/2022 at 4:17 PM, bisc63 said:

That engine is a looker, and MADE for that engine bay! Good stuff.

 

On 7/12/2022 at 7:11 AM, slusher said:

Really coming together Rob, great looking engine!

 

7 hours ago, David G. said:

Coming along nicely, the engine looks great.

David G.

Thanks guys. This one is coming together slow but sure. Having channeled the body over the frame a bit everything needs to be massaged a little or a lot. I've got  plan for paint, finally. I will go with the front stripe like the original vehicle, but I'm reversing the colors. The vehicle will be lighter than the stripe. The body will be Testors lacquer Graphite Dust and the stripe will be Revving Red , from the same line. I will then clear with Duplicolor 1K Ultra Gloss. I'm going to do a test paint very soon and I'll post up the results. 

[Mr. Metallic]

This is such a cool concept Rob, nice job.

And thanks for turning me on to that engine. I have that kit and plan to go full custom with the body and slip the AMT 66 Riv frame under it. But knowing that engine is lurking in the box is good to know.

[Zed]

i really love what you did for the grille surround because , i did exactly the same on a Bel Air ! ?

Anyway, the 57 cadillac has being reissued recently, and you can find 57 cad dagmars in amt parts packs, very easy  to find on ebay if you would love to make the same bumper on yours ;-)

[Jantrix]

14 hours ago, Zed said:

i really love what you did for the grille surround because , i did exactly the same on a Bel Air ! ?

Anyway, the 57 cadillac has being reissued recently, and you can find 57 cad dagmars in amt parts packs, very easy  to find on ebay if you would love to make the same bumper on yours ?

Thanks for the info Zed. Honestly I prefer my design with the Desoto grill over the Caddy Dagmars, so I'm really happy with what I have here. I can't wait to see it painted.

[Zed]

i prefer it too ?

[thatz4u]

Rob, great build.....looks sorta like my Merc rat....Al

[Jantrix]

18 hours ago, thatz4u said:

Rob, great build.....looks sorta like my Merc rat....Al

It sure does Al. I remember when you did that and it was a factor in my interest in this build. Revell's '49 Merc and '50 Olds were in the running for this build but ultimately I chose the Chevy because that's that's what the 1:1 vehicle is and I had lots of parts from other projects, that needed to get used up. I do owe you a big thank you because, I've been wondering about what tail lights to use and as you used the same rear fenders as I did, and I think I have a set of those tail lights floating around here somewhere. So thanks very much for posting those photos. ?

[bisc63]

4 hours ago, Jantrix said:

I think I have a set of those tail lights floating around here somewhere.

Aren't those from the AMT '49 Merc? Cool custom detail.

[Jantrix]

59 minutes ago, bisc63 said:

Aren't those from the AMT '49 Merc? Cool custom detail.

If they are, then the ones I have aren't the same ones. I've never owned that kit. No worries, I have plenty of options.

[Jantrix]

Test spoon!

 

[David G.]

That looks like a good color combination, love the tail lights too.

David G.

[slusher]

Great color combo Rob!

[Jantrix]

Quick update. Pics this weekend. I have decided against the stripe. It's very novel and it sure stands out on a custom, but it sure isn't what I would do to a 1:1. I'll be using some nice pin stripe decals instead.

Also, if anyone plans on customizing one of these AMT '51's, do yourself a favor and be very careful sanding off the chrome hood ornament. I was a little to aggressive with mine and I ended up really messing up the lines/shape of the hood and it took me a few tries before I got it back looking proper.

[Street Rod]

Liking what you have going here! 

[Kims Kustom Garage]

Well, this is interresting. Klaus is a friend of mine, and a very cool guy. I just love his Lady Luck, and its a cool rod to ride in ?

[Jantrix]

On 10/17/2022 at 3:11 PM, Kims Kustom Garage said:

Well, this is interresting. Klaus is a friend of mine, and a very cool guy. I just love his Lady Luck, and its a cool rod to ride in ?

Outstanding. I'm happy to hear from you. I contacted Klaus briefly through his Facebook account. He was very accommodating on information on his car. I have set this build aside while I decide on a finish for the model. I just cannot decide on a color, gloss or flat, stripe, no stripe etc. I'm not usually so wishy washy about such things, I usually have a solid plan, but this one is tough.

Welcome to the forums though.

Edited October 22, 2022 by Jantrix

[Kims Kustom Garage]

5 hours ago, Jantrix said:

Outstanding. I'm happy to hear from you. I contacted Klaus briefly through his Facebook account. He was very accommodating on information on his car. I have set this build aside while I decide on a finish for the model. I just cannot decide on a color, gloss or flat, stripe, no stripe etc. I'm not usually so wishy washy about such things, I usually have a solid plan, but this one is tough.

Welcome to the forums though.

Thank you buddy ? 
Og yes, I know about the paintjobs on the models. I have a couple also just laying around, because I cant decide for the paintjob ?

[espo]

Glad to see this may be back on the bench. I enjoyed watching the body mods on this. 

[crazyjim]

Wanting to see some progress.

[Jantrix]

11 hours ago, espo said:

Glad to see this may be back on the bench. I enjoyed watching the body mods on this. 

I'll get back on this one soon.

11 hours ago, crazyjim said:

Wanting to see some progress.

ME TOO! ?

[Calb56]

I just found this...wow!