Slim Louis Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I'm waiting for my order of Revell Black Widows to arrive. In the meantime I'm trying to turn a Revell 56 Chevy kit into an early sixties Late Model Sportsman. Roll cage, safety features, gas tank, no cell, bumpers, etc, will all be about period correct for 62-64 or so. Tires were still kinda skinny back then so I am using the PPP 5759 Truck tires and the PPP six lug wheels on this one, and I'm trying REAL HARD to get them to fit under the sheet metal WITHOUT hogging out the wheel wells! What a chore! I'm tellin' ya, it's a lot easier to just cut 'em open! But I'm getting there. trial and error on brake/wheel backs, a little thinning on them, a little massaging on the body work, I think I'll make it. Here's an example of what I'm trying to accomplish.I am leaving the chrome trim on where you see it and foiling it! I hate that job! Simple cage, small block chevy, gas tank, no cell, stock wheel wells, some battle scars. Tires and wheels(3 out of 4) from ppp aquired from Fred, groovy paint and my decals coming! Next step is bare metal foil, when the paint cures more in a day or too. Decals are nearly done, need a little tweeking for size. Hope ya like it! Link to the build http://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/cadet-sp...hevy-sportsman- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTH KUSTOMS Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Thats a pretty kewl looking roundy, roundy man, I really like how you did the interior, It looks dead on, things were alot cleaner ans simpler back then, but not as strong in safty like today, great work man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfish_7 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Excellent job Slim! I'm lovin the way you weathered the body on this one and how you make it look track proven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolplastic Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 (edited) I am also working on a 56 but I am going the gasser route. I thought I would have some pics on here but paint job is a redo should be ready to repaint and post soon. Your build is outstanding I love the missing trim with trim holes very nice touch. By the way what paint /color is that orange? Edited March 3, 2009 by coolplastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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