1958 Chevy Impala stock build

[Andy Oldenburg]

I´m moving this build from WIP to Under Glass. I had a few issues to the end, but won´t fuss about them anymore. (Guess I´m doing that right now???).

Had a lot of fun with this build. It´s an ESCi ERTL kit and the overall quality was brilliant. I did some customizing to just about every major part. The trunk was opened and received hinges. The bonnet was also equipped with hinges. My idea was making this a classic stock build, but getting a good amount of luxury to the looks. I was uneasy at the start if the eggshell white might be too boring. But after applying the BMF I was confident that this baby looks fine. As a contrast the interior, the trunk and the undercarriage were crafted in red. A few parts needed to be fabricated because the kit didn´t include them (mirrors, engine parts) and the rest of the goodies I crafted from scratch styrene, wires, beads ect. The only after market items applied were the headlamps (Scale Production) and photo etched hex nuts on the engine. The base paint is Molotow cream white an AK clear varnish finish.

For more details you can check out the WIP thread.

Thanks for watching! 

You can see the video with this link:

https://youtu.be/N9nkFPx3SNM

 

 

[Dan Hay]

The title says "Stock", so I was a little surprised to see the custom grille and molded surround, but I LOVE IT!  Really great looking 58. I'm building a 58 right now so you gave me some good ideas.

[SpikeSchumacher]

Nice, clean build of a cruising classic! ?

[Andy Oldenburg]

1 hour ago, Dan Hay said:

The title says "Stock", so I was a little surprised to see the custom grille and molded surround, but I LOVE IT!  Really great looking 58. I'm building a 58 right now so you gave me some good ideas.

Hi Dan, well I did mention that I added a bit of LUX. Happy that you love it, THANKS! ? But no low ride, fancy wheels or wild paint job on this one.

[Chuckyg1]

Looks good. The level of detail is awesome. Color choices work nice with this cruiser.

[Hi-Po]

Very nice.  Neat and clean.

[Mittagskind]

That looks great.

[happy grumpy]

A great rendition of of a classic . Great details in and out.

[Supernurd]

That is a beautiful car  ?

[thatz4u]

looks real, well done

[TarheelRick]

Beautiful build.  Really impressive detail work, especially in the engine compartment.

[espo]

Great looking paint finish and color. The chrome trim, and there is a lot of it on a '58 Impala, looks good as well. I especially like the interior and exterior color combination as a close friend of mine had a '58 Impala but a convertible with this same color set up many years ago. Like the tasteful custom body touches and engine detailing. 

[AMT68]

Classic color combination for a classic car. Great work. 

[Jim B]

Beautiful Impala.  Really well done.

[charger74]

Very nice 

[Bills72sj]

Very classy ride. Love the color and skirts. ?

[Yeah Nah]

SWEET! Assuming this Esci/ERTL was a re-issue of AMT, I have both this (unbuilt) and the more recent Revell (built) version. The Revell is technically better, but IMHO I think the AMT leaves it for dead for appeal. 

[Zippi]

Nice looking 58 Chevy Andreas.  One of the best color combos.   

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

Nice to see a stock 58. Well done

[ncbuckeye67]

That is one beautiful Impala. The white & red look amazing together! I have a couple in my inventory, but I am working on a 58 Impala wagon though. 

[Andy Oldenburg]

Wow! So many return messages on this thread?

Thanks everyone! ? Seems I hit a sweet spot with this build. It´s become one of my favorites! (Well, maybe until the next build?)

[TransAmMike]

Very nice looking '58.  Like the mild custom work!!

[karbuildr]

I can't really add anything that hasn't been said by others because I agree with all of it. Just beautiful.

[Kah puts]

That’s a pearl ?

[ChrisR]

Awesome!