Hi-Po Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Thought I would share some photos of a build from several years ago. The kit is the 1/25 AMT/ERTL Pro Shop 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, kit #8455. This was pretty much an out of the box build with the only addition being the Keystone mag wheels and Goodyear tires that I had laying around from some other kit. I used Tamiya Metallic Red for the body color and the interior is a combination of Model Masters reds and gray paints. The antenna was made using music wire and the bright work was done with Bare Metal Foil Chrome and Gold. Sorry, but for some reason I didn't take photos of the interior, way back then, but I did add a purse - on the passenger seat, along with a couple of school books and a PeeChee folder to the rear seat. I wanted the car to represent what a young lady in her senior year of high school during the late 60's might be driving. Enjoy the photos. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Great color. Love the Keystones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Cool looking Bel-Air. Well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanL Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Great build... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Great looking Chevy and I like your back story. The Keystones would fit the time frame, but she would need a club of some sort to keep the guys away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicholiday Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Man that’s good looking! Those Keystones are perfect!👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Super clean build. The trim is top notch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Very well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Very nice '57. They always looked good in red, and the Keystones really look great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Super nice job on that one Terry👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh1701 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Very nice work on this one. The color looks great! Bart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Very nice. The trim work is faultless. Well done Terry. Cheers, David. 😎👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Looks great!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Great looking ‘57! This one just has “that look” to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Cool Bel Air. I really dig the Keystone mags. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo2me Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Sweet! A real beauty and great execution....well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Thats a beautiful 57. A nice clean build. I think AMTs Pro Shop kit is the best 57 in kit from. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Wow. That's just about perfect. You did an excellent job on this build. Great paint and beautiful detail. Nice work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Always loved the 57. Beautiful colour and application. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Bodacious looking 57 Terry. The bmf looks nicely done. Super looking build man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave42 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Top notch build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Awesome build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Looking great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdhog Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 That is a beautiful rendition of the classic 57 Chevy. I probably have 10 more more 57 Chevy kits new in the box, but have never built one. The chrome scares me off. I'll build one some day. I'm bookmarking your build for inspiration. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 Thanks everyone for the kind words, it is really appreciated. I have to agree with beeRS that the AMT Pro Shop '57 is a delight to build with no real problems to speak of. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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