´50 Chevy BEL AIR Resto

[Andy Oldenburg]

This is a kit of "lower complexity", but it was a cheap shot. I reckoned I would add the missing levels and see with what result I would end up with. I was indeed surprised to find everything molded in a turquoise blue but was eager to build my Bel Air. I happened to see this Bel Air with that sand/dark grey color in a Hot Rod magazine so my paint choice was also set.

I replaced and added quite a few parts and details. The front grill was cut out and filled with a open grid structure out of thin aluminum. The hood ornaments I replaced with my own design. Rims and tires are different. The colors are from Mr. Paint and covered with coats of crystal clear and polished. Chrome is bare metal and a few drops of Molotov at the edges.

The engine and engine bay are mostly stock out the box, but I added several details to for a more realistic look.

 

The kit interior needed an upgrade. The door panels hardly had any structure, so I added armrests and window knobs. I replaced the front bench with bucket seats, added a tunnel cover and a better steering wheel. Floor is flocked.

 

The undercarriage had a molded-on exhaust system, which I cut out and filled with sheet styrene. I replaced everything with spare mufflers and exhaust pipes that I bent out of 2mm styrene. I ended up weathering the bottom a bit.

Thanks for watching!

You can see the video with this link:

https://youtu.be/XhWxFvQeDaY

[Zippi]

Great looking 57 Chevy.  I like the added touch of the door locks.  Great color choices.  Might want to change the title to 57 Chevy Bel Air Resto.

[Horrorshow]

I just built one of these kits, one of the worst… my hats off to you for making it look so good 

[Mittagskind]

Wow, a great work and very detailed. I like color and clear coat.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Did some serious work there. Very nice-looking build. Got the paint and detail work down really nice.

[atomicholiday]

Wow!  Looks like a lot of work but it certainly paid off.  Great looking build!

[XYHARRY]

Nice 57 there Andy. I've thought of cutting out those molded-in exhaust myself at times but decided against it, too hard. You've shown that it's worth doing as it makes all the difference to your finished model. I like all your choices on this, especially the colours. Well done.

Cheers, 

David. ??

[70 Sting]

Super build. Nicely detailed. :^)

[crazyjim]

Excellent build.

[slusher]

Fantastic looking ? 57 Chevy!

[Slotto]

Very shiny. Great build. This does not look like a 50 Chevy. ?

[jdhog]

Pretty!

[Andy Oldenburg]

Hi Steve,

yes your right, I goofed it. Of course it´s a ´57. Damage done...

And thanks for the props!

[ewetwo]

Pretty darn nice.

[The Modeling Hermit]

The yellow hues with green accents were very popular in that era, and I had a fondness for them.   I am totally digging that one.

[ChrisR]

Nice!