57 Chevy Bel Air Post

[Watertown]

Good evening, all!

This project completes the trifecta of kits that have languished on my bench. As with the previous two (56 Delrey, and 57 Chev Convertible), I opted to simply complete this as a box-stock build. Beyond paint, glue and foil, only what came with the kit. I enjoyed the build, but did find myself scratching my head at times regarding some of the decisions made by the kit manufacturer, the most curious thing being the 4-wheel disc brake option, but only offering the factory single reservoir master cylinder, with no power brake booster. All in all, it was an enjoyable build with few issues.

Paint Tamiya gold metallic base with Tamiya Transparent red as color coat, followed by Tamiya clear.

Edited March 21, 2024 by Watertown

[Kah puts]

Looks great, nice clean build ?

[Bills72sj]

Nice result on the Candy Apple Red paint. Was it a Revell or AMT kit?

[Yeah Nah]

Simply gorgeous Mike.

[Zippi]

Now that's a good looking 57 Mike.  Great color and the brite work looks pretty nice.  

[1hobby1]

Great build and awesome color choice! Paint job is killer.

[ChrisR]

Looks great!!

[Qwit Pushin]

9 hours ago, Bills72sj said:

Nice result on the Candy Apple Red paint. Was it a Revell or AMT kit?

I appreciate the feedback, Bill. Kit is the Revell "Calfiornia Wheels" edition.

[SpikeSchumacher]

Very clean build Mike ?

[o-man]

Gorgeous!

[happy grumpy]

Everything is right with this build. Subtle and yet, flamboyant. Well done.

[eastown]

Very nice !!

Bob

[espo]

Beautiful looking paint work and color. The chrome trim is all done nice and neat. Revell added the big brake and wheel option on this issue but forgot some of the hardware that would have been required for that option. At least the main parts are there. Great looking chassis details. 

[Hi-Po]

Simply beautiful.  Neat and clean.

[KWT]

Very nicely done. Paint job looks great on it.

[Noah H.]

That's a really sharp looking build, very nice paint job. Do you have any engine photos?

[Watertown]

1 hour ago, Noah H. said:

That's a really sharp looking build, very nice paint job. Do you have any engine photos?

Thanks for the kind words, Noah. My phone is a bit of hit-or-miss when shooting images close up, but here's one that should give you a sense of what's under the hood. 

[Watertown]

I appreciate everyone's kind feedback and questions. Thank you, all! Happy modeling!!

[louis Carabott]

Love this ....well done Sir ?

[XYHARRY]

Beautiful 57 post there Mike, really well done. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

[ModelcarJR]

Nice looking 57 Chevy! Paint is very nice. Keep up the good building! ?

[slusher]

Outstanding!

[PappyD340]

Beautiful 57!!

[ATHU]

Looks fantastic, great work!!

[carrucha]

Very sharp Bel Air.  I really like the red paint job.