‘57 Chevy Stepside

[NOBLNG]

I tried flat clear first, but it had absolutely no sheen, so I shot some Tamiya SG clear over it and it’s more the look I was after. Thanks for looking everyone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 23, 2023 by NOBLNG
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[KWT]

I dig it... looking good!

[David G.]

An excellent first attempt, I'd say you've nailed it!

David G.

[NOBLNG]

I managed to get the glass set and the gasket painted. The tailgate and tail lights are permanently fixed also.

[H.A.K]

Looking good.

[NOBLNG]

I don’t care for the exhaust that's in this kit. So, I made a couple of mufflers and exhaust tips and attached them to the crossmember with hidden hangers.? Then just a couple of short connector pipes and that’s it.? I also got a start on attaching the chrome. At first I thought they put the wrong hood in the kit, since I could only find pics of Cameos with the two spears. After a bit of searching, it turns out they were a dealer installed option.?

I think the “Chevrolet 3124” fender badges it came with belong on a Cameo only? ?

 

Edited April 25, 2023 by NOBLNG

[Zippi]

That Chevy pickup is looking nice.  I like the new exhaust setup. 

[NOBLNG]

I thinned down the side emblems since they were about 1-1/2” thick in 1:1 scale. I also opened up the grill. The headlights in the kit were a bit small for the bezels so I made a set. Just the side mirrors and license plates left to do.?

[KWT]

Looking pretty sweet 

[NOBLNG]

On 4/25/2023 at 5:50 AM, Zippi said:

That Chevy pickup is looking nice.  I like the new exhaust setup. 

 

17 hours ago, KWT said:

Looking pretty sweet 

Thanks Guys. I am calling this one done now.?

[NOBLNG]

The side mirrors sure had big mold lines and ejector pin marks, plus big sink marks on the mirror surfaces. So I cleaned them up and sanded the mirrors flat, installed a short pin to locate them on the doors and painted them with Molotow. I have used the foil from inside a Kit Kat bar wrapper for mirrors before. I didn’t have the exact size punch required, so I used the next smaller size. I painted the plastic surface with XF-85 rubber black and stuck the foil to it….I hope it stays put.? the black around the edge looks like a gasket.?

More pics under glass here:

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/181077-amt-‘57-chevy-stepside/#comment-2726147

Edited April 26, 2023 by NOBLNG

[SpikeSchumacher]

Looking good!

[David G.]

Excellent work on all the little details! Most times it's the little things that make the biggest difference.

David G.