1955 Chevy Nomad

[Zippi]

Finally got this one finished this morning.  Paint is Testors Gloss Sunburst cleared with Tamiya X-22 Clear then wet sanded and polished.  All chrome trim is bmf.  Wheels & tires are from Jay's Wheels & Tires 1948 on ebay and airbrushed with the chrome out of a Molotow Chrome pen.  Interior color is Rust-Oleum 2X Satin Warm Caramel.   Suspension was lowered and the bumpers were moved in closer to the body.  The tailgate and rear glass are both operational.  I did burn through on the top of the rear DS fin while wet sanding and polishing.  I have more paint on the way for touch up. 

WIP: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/183088-1955-chevy-nomad/

 

Edited September 5, 2023 by Zippi

[1930fordpickup]

Well done, Bob.  Color and wheels sure make this look great. 

Edited September 5, 2023 by 1930fordpickup

[70 Sting]

Totally worth all the aggravation you went through with the paint! 😎👍

[happy grumpy]

Very cool build Bob. Always liked the 55 nomad. Something about the lines that I really like. The wheels and the stance give it a very cool look.

[Lobo2me]

Nice...well done all the way around!

[TransAmMike]

Yeah Buddy,  looks great.  Perfect choice of wheels👍👍

[camaro69]

I like this one. The wheels suit it very well.

[kelson]

Looks pretty sweet!!👌

[bluestringer]

Beautiful build Bob. Excellent work.

[espo]

Beautiuful looking paint color and finish. The chrome trim is all cleanly done. Great looking engine and chassis detailing. Like the wheels and stance.  

[athlon]

Great job, great detail, beautiful build

[Rattlecan Dan]

I don't know that it isn't even more gorgeous than we thought it would be. What a showstopper! Bob, you've outdone yourself.

[AMT68]

Great looking paint, foil and detail work on the engine bay.  I like the floor mat in the cargo area. Looks very realistic. 

[ColonelKrypton]

Fabulous.

cheers, Graham

[Zippi]

4 hours ago, 1930fordpickup said:

Well done, Bob.  Color and wheels sure make this look great. 

Thanks man.  Yeah, I think it turned out pretty nice.

[Zippi]

4 hours ago, 70 Sting said:

Totally worth all the aggravation you went through with the paint! 😎👍

I hear ya man.  Glad I stuck with this one.

[Zippi]

4 hours ago, happy grumpy said:

Very cool build Bob. Always liked the 55 nomad. Something about the lines that I really like. The wheels and the stance give it a very cool look.

I appreciate ya stopping by to take a look Mario.  Yup, the 55 have a nice aggressive look.  

[Zippi]

4 hours ago, Lobo2me said:

Nice...well done all the way around!

I appreciate ya Brotha.  Thanks.

[Zippi]

3 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

Yeah Buddy,  looks great.  Perfect choice of wheels👍👍

Haha...thanks my friend.  I like the wheels.

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, camaro69 said:

I like this one. The wheels suit it very well.

Thanks.  I'm with ya on the wheels.

[Classicgas]

Well done. Reminds me of Tim the tool man Taylor's nomad on Home Improvement.

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, kelson said:

Looks pretty sweet!!👌

Thanks much.

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, bluestringer said:

Beautiful build Bob. Excellent work.

Thanks James.  Thanks for watching.

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, espo said:

Beautiuful looking paint color and finish. The chrome trim is all cleanly done. Great looking engine and chassis detailing. Like the wheels and stance.  

Thanks David.  I appreciate the kind words Buddy.

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, athlon said:

Great job, great detail, beautiful build

Thank you Sir.