Andy Oldenburg Posted January 30, 2023 Posted January 30, 2023 When I was researching for ideas for my Bel Air, I came upon a image of a drag version with a complete tipping front. Radical, and tempting. My plan was to strip everything unneeded for the quarter-mile and I decided to take that challenge. About a year go this was my first real attempt at building a model with a hinge. So this is the result: Paint is Tamiya gloss black, the red is Schmincke Aero Color airbrush acrylic. After the bare metal work I covered all with AK crystal gloss and polished to a shine. I especially love the wheels. They come from a custom model supplier www.scaleproduction.com. The rims are precision turned aluminum, the spokes come ready to paint in resin. Including the rubber tires they cost just 20€. In that room behind the spokes I could place disc brakes. I replaced the plastic grill with metal grid and tossed the fat bumper for a slim one from my parts box. Mind-tangling was finding the sweet-spot to hinge the hood. In the end, the alignment missed by only about a millimeter. The interior was stripped for weight and speed. The back bench gave way for a serious roll bar. For the engine I wanted to try out some radical ideas. Many kit parts I had to replace for that drag feeling and look. Some parts I had to build from scrap, like the brake booster. The ignition distributor is home made. The belts are thin rubber (1 mm). I would rather like thinner material, but am still searching. The undercarriage needed some adapting, since the molded on exhaust system was´t necessary. Meaning grinding and sanding off the pipe and muffler. I gave the suspension more detail and added the brake lines. In real life on a drag strip or cruising, this could be one of my favorites. Thanks for watching! 3
Modlbldr Posted January 30, 2023 Posted January 30, 2023 That looks great! Nice details you added. It looks like it was a fun and challenging build. Later-
Zippi Posted January 30, 2023 Posted January 30, 2023 Your 56 Chevy turned out pretty kewl looking. The tilt front end came out nice. Nicely done.
David G. Posted January 30, 2023 Posted January 30, 2023 Paint and assembly are gorgeous, the added details are well done and the engineering on the tilt-front is well thought out and executed. You've built a fantastic model! David G.
espo Posted January 30, 2023 Posted January 30, 2023 Great attention to detail on the engine and chassis. Hinging the front end had to be a thrill. Great looking paint work.
TransAmMike Posted January 30, 2023 Posted January 30, 2023 Looks great Andy, I do love the black/red color combo!!
happy grumpy Posted January 30, 2023 Posted January 30, 2023 That turned out great, lots of nice details. Can't go wrong with black/red combo.
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