slusher Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 6 hours ago, customline said: I'm going to take a chance and post these photos that I found out in the ether. They will possibly help you with hole locations where you removed the trim pieces. You'll need to zoom, of course, to see some of the holes. I will take them down if you wish. Jim does the chrome come of easy with a chisel blade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 (edited) 21 minutes ago, slusher said: Jim does the chrome come of easy with a chisel blade? I have used a 1/2" chisel blade , a #11 "surgical" blade, single edge razor blades and emery boards and nail files, and anything else that would make the trim go away (picture the AMT '56 Vicky 😪) To answer the question, nothing is easy until you make it that way. Edited March 26 by customline 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 15 hours ago, customline said: I'm going to take a chance and post these photos that I found out in the ether. They will possibly help you with hole locations where you removed the trim pieces. You'll need to zoom, of course, to see some of the holes. I will take them down if you wish. No problem Jim. These will help. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 I used a small chisel blade and a regular number 11 to remove the trim, then tried sanding with emery boards. Still left a faint line, but I think it will work out, gives me an idea where to drill the holes. Which brings another question, what size bit for the holes? I drilled three holes on the hood where I removed the emblem, but I may have got them a large for scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Excellent work so far! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 29 minutes ago, bluestringer said: I used a small chisel blade and a regular number 11 to remove the trim, then tried sanding with emery boards. Still left a faint line, but I think it will work out, gives me an idea where to drill the holes. Which brings another question, what size bit for the holes? I drilled three holes on the hood where I removed the emblem, but I may have got them a large for scale. I can't keep a bit smaller than a #76 because I always break them but if I had one, I would use a #80. You probably have some bit you use for ignition wire? You're creating an illusion, so you can't always keep everything to scale. This is art now, James. The lines that are left behind may add to the overall effect. You are doing just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 I'm liking the weathering you are doing on this. It is fun to do and you're doing just fine with it. Can't wait to see it with some weathered paint. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Looking good James. Removing some of the trim will definitely add some interest to the build, good call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 On 3/26/2024 at 7:52 AM, David G. said: Excellent work so far! David G. Thanks David. On 3/26/2024 at 8:15 AM, customline said: I can't keep a bit smaller than a #76 because I always break them but if I had one, I would use a #80. You probably have some bit you use for ignition wire? You're creating an illusion, so you can't always keep everything to scale. This is art now, James. The lines that are left behind may add to the overall effect. You are doing just fine. Thanks Jim. On 3/26/2024 at 9:31 AM, Modlbldr said: I'm liking the weathering you are doing on this. It is fun to do and you're doing just fine with it. Can't wait to see it with some weathered paint. Later- Thank you. It is fun. On 3/26/2024 at 9:58 AM, Steve H said: Looking good James. Removing some of the trim will definitely add some interest to the build, good call. Thanks Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 I got it on 4 wheels. The wheels and tires will be new. I also weathered the front bumper. I first dulled the chrome with some dullcote, then added some black panel liner, and finished with dry brushing some Testors Rust Enamel on it. I think it came out ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 looking really good James! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 My first car was a '56 Chevy 210, 6-hole three on the tree. I like the direction you are going with this build. Haven't tried but one weathered build and it came out fairly close to what I was after. As the others have said, approach with caution, because it is easy to go overboard. Keep the updates coming, looking forward to how this one comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 I agree with Ricky, there is a tendency to go a bit too far on your first few projects of this nature (I still haven't learned that yet 💩) so just keep that in mind. It looks like you are keeping to your original plan, James, the engine and chassis looks terrific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 3 hours ago, slusher said: looking really good James! Thanks Carl. 3 hours ago, TarheelRick said: My first car was a '56 Chevy 210, 6-hole three on the tree. I like the direction you are going with this build. Haven't tried but one weathered build and it came out fairly close to what I was after. As the others have said, approach with caution, because it is easy to go overboard. Keep the updates coming, looking forward to how this one comes out. Thanks. 2 hours ago, customline said: I agree with Ricky, there is a tendency to go a bit too far on your first few projects of this nature (I still haven't learned that yet 💩) so just keep that in mind. It looks like you are keeping to your original plan, James, the engine and chassis looks terrific. Thanks Jim. Yes, that is something I need to watch out for, don't want to overdo it. I called that a bumper in my photo, it is actually the grille, there will be no bumper on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Hey, James, you got me thinking about another of these 1:24 Monogram kits - the '57 Nomad. So I opened one up and started looking it over and I discovered a huge goof. The spare well is not depicted correctly on the chassis. It's a huge mistake. The Nomad stores the spare horizontally but the chassis/floor has a vertical spare well like a Bel Air. The cheap-skates pulled a fast one. 😉. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 8 hours ago, customline said: Hey, James, you got me thinking about another of these 1:24 Monogram kits - the '57 Nomad. So I opened one up and started looking it over and I discovered a huge goof. The spare well is not depicted correctly on the chassis. It's a huge mistake. The Nomad stores the spare horizontally but the chassis/floor has a vertical spare well like a Bel Air. The cheap-skates pulled a fast one. 😉. I have that Nomad kit also, but have not noticed that. I'm thinking I want to make a pro street out of mine, been looking at the 66 Nova Pro Street kit's frame thinking it maybe could be altered to fit under the Nomad. Probably be a lot of work though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 47 minutes ago, bluestringer said: I have that Nomad kit also, but have not noticed that. I'm thinking I want to make a pro street out of mine, been looking at the 66 Nova Pro Street kit's frame thinking it maybe could be altered to fit under the Nomad. Probably be a lot of work though. The Nomad is 1:24 scale and the AMT Novae are 1:25 but you may be able to use the rear portion with some creative butchery. I'm not a fan of the pro-street look but the Nomad body is a good candidate, certainly. The Nomad chassis has molded-in exhaust that would need to be dealt with. Yeah, there's some work involved🫤. These Monogram tri-5 chevy kits are not well-detailed (firewall is a glaring example) and if you don't need an accurate model, you can overlook its deficiencies. The interior is another example. But you can still have fun with it. I have two of the Nomad kits and the '55 ragtop waiting for me. I'm thinking "gasser" for one Nomad 🤔. Maybe a '70s street machine for the other one, like the one on the box, but with better wheels 🥴. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Nice rust-work, very convincing! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Nice work on the weathering and trim removal.👍 Just thinking…you could have drilled the trim mounting holes before removing the trim. Then they would definitely be in the right places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 3 hours ago, David G. said: Nice rust-work, very convincing! David G. Thanks David. 49 minutes ago, NOBLNG said: Nice work on the weathering and trim removal.👍 Just thinking…you could have drilled the trim mounting holes before removing the trim. Then they would definitely be in the right places. Thanks. Yep, didn't even think of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 Ok, done the weathering process with the glue. IDK, I guess it looks ok, I think I could have probably done more but didn't want to over do it. I will go back and do some dry brushing with the Testors Rust Enamel in some places especially in the engine compartment and firewall area. The hood is not weathered, just supposed to be an old primed replacement hood that is not in very good shape. The photos are a little dark, kinda hard to really see the effect. I'll take some better ones after I work on it a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 OK, James, I'm liking it. Imagine a scenario that ends with an image of your Chevy. Where would you find rust in this particular car? What areas are the most susceptible to rotting out? Rust is about texture and color. But. Again, go easy 🥴. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Rockers, rear quarters, around headlight are the most prone areas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 1 hour ago, Sledsel said: Rockers, rear quarters, around headlight are the most prone areas Oooo yeah.....that's a beauty 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted March 30 Author Share Posted March 30 Ok, installed the glass and lights. Put in a new battery and radiator. Did the trim with a dull metallic marker, then added some more rust and dirt. I think this is as far as I'm going with it, don't want to overdo it. I guess it looks ok, I had fun with it. Time to get it on the chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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