Watertown Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 (edited) 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 by Watertown 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Looks great, nice clean build 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Nice result on the Candy Apple Red paint. Was it a Revell or AMT kit? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Simply gorgeous Mike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Now that's a good looking 57 Mike. Great color and the brite work looks pretty nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Great build and awesome color choice! Paint job is killer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Looks great!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwit Pushin Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Very clean build Mike 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Gorgeous! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Everything is right with this build. Subtle and yet, flamboyant. Well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastown Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Very nice !! Bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Simply beautiful. Neat and clean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Very nicely done. Paint job looks great on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah H. Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 That's a really sharp looking build, very nice paint job. Do you have any engine photos? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watertown Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watertown Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 I appreciate everyone's kind feedback and questions. Thank you, all! Happy modeling!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis Carabott Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Love this ....well done Sir 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Beautiful 57 post there Mike, really well done. Cheers, David. 😎👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Nice looking 57 Chevy! Paint is very nice. Keep up the good building! 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Outstanding! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Beautiful 57!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Looks fantastic, great work!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Very sharp Bel Air. I really like the red paint job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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