Look…a Squirrel!…No, it’s a Nomad.

[NOBLNG]

On 11/17/2023 at 5:09 PM, Bullybeef said:

Dude that’s heartbreaking 

Don’t I know it.?

On 11/17/2023 at 6:06 PM, redscampi said:

Man I would have added some rust and weathering and sent it! Too bad, it was beautiful!  May be the second time is a charm?

I’ve had some practice with second tries…so I hope so.?

8 hours ago, Steve H said:

Dang it !!! That sucks about the paint Greg, especially after foil… This is another fantastic looking build. I think the rallye wheels are a perfect choice on this, they look great. As always you have addressed many “little” issues that combine into a beautiful looking model. What colour of blue did you use on the interior, it’s gorgeous! 
Cheers, Steve

Thanks Steve. The interior is Vallejo Air Russian Blue 71.333. I could have maybe salvaged it, but I would always notice the transition and it would bother me greatly.? On the upside, I managed to save the hood.? Back to square one…dang that Tamiya primer is tough to remove.?

Edited November 20, 2023 by NOBLNG

[NOBLNG]

It’s back in paint and I’m beginning the foiling process again.?

[AmericanMuscleFan]

Great work Greg!

I really love the 56 Chevy and your new version with the white roof is perfect.  I am impressed with how the chrome turned out with this Revell paint, the effect is just right and looks perfectly "in scale'". ?

[slusher]

 Looking very nice Greg, I have wanted to see it again!   Keep up the good work!

[SpikeSchumacher]

Great save! Keep going ?

[NOBLNG]

On 12/1/2023 at 3:34 PM, AmericanMuscleFan said:

Great work Greg!

I really love the 56 Chevy and your new version with the white roof is perfect.  I am impressed with how the chrome turned out with this Revell paint, the effect is just right and looks perfectly "in scale'". ?

Thanks Francis. While trying to strip just the roof, I discovered that I liked a white roof better. I am re-coating the bumpers, as they got some wear during installation. I bought some of the Spaz Stix clear to use on them this time.

On 12/1/2023 at 3:47 PM, slusher said:

 Looking very nice Greg, I have wanted to see it again!   Keep up the good work!

Thanks Carl.?

On 12/1/2023 at 6:13 PM, SpikeSchumacher said:

Great save! Keep going ?

Thanks Mathias. I’ll get there soon I hope.?

And I got the foil done.

Edited December 3, 2023 by NOBLNG

[Supernurd]

I like the white roof!

[James2]

Splendid...

[Nazz]

This is coming along nicely Greg . Your foil work is amazing! Love the color choice!

 

Jerry

[NOBLNG]

18 hours ago, Supernurd said:

I like the white roof!

 

8 hours ago, James2 said:

Splendid...

Thanks Guys!?

Well I am stripping the front bumper again.? I sprayed the Revell chrome straight from the can and got it on too heavy I think. It didn’t look too bad, but after the Spaz Stix clear, it don’t look good no more. Plus it has a bit of a blemish front and center.? I don’t think it’s the clear coat’s fault, but the overly thick chrome. My test spoon looks better….third times a charm they say?.

6 minutes ago, Nazz said:

This is coming along nicely Greg . Your foil work is amazing! Love the color choice!

 

Jerry

Thanks Jerry! I love foiling…I wish I could do the bumpers in foil.?

 

 

 

Edited December 2, 2023 by NOBLNG

[NOBLNG]

Well this one I am calling finished.? I redid the bumper twice more. First time I got some “cracks” in the chrome.? So I stripped the chrome in IPA and redid them again. Not perfect, but good enough. I dipped the front bumper in Pledge after a couple days in the dehydrator. The rear I sprayed in place with Spaz Stix clear.

More pics under glass here:https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/186808-revell-‘56-chevy-nomad/

 

Edited December 7, 2023 by NOBLNG

[Bullybeef]

She’s a beauty eh! 

[TarheelRick]

Very well done.  Nice choice of colors and the wheels are what this build needs. The '56 is my favorite Tri-5 and you have done this one justice.

[Steve H]

Awesome build Greg! I agree with Ricky above ^^. 56 has always been my favourite Tri 5 car. The rally wheels were the perfect choice and look killer. The paint really pops with the contrasting colours. The fact that you had to paint/mask/paint/and foil twice and came out with that beautiful finish is very impressive indeed. Looks like the Revell chrome may be worth picking up.

Cheers, Steve