Brutalform Posted February 7 Posted February 7 Been playing around with a pro street AMT 55 Chevy, and I noticed that on the real 1:1 cars, the front fender trim extends along the door, almost halfway. Then on others, it stops and comes to a point before the door panel line. Can anyone shed some light on this? I searched on the internet, and really didn’t find anything but I figured someone on here could quickly explain the difference? I removed the chrome on my door, because it looks better. Now do I have to remove the rest of the trim? Also I need opinions on whether to leave the rear fender wells as is, or widen and open them up a bit?
rattle can man Posted February 7 Posted February 7 I would say it is your choice, since it is not a stock build. What looks right to you? Do you have a specific build style/ time period you are looking for? In the real world, enlarging the rear wheel openings would be beneficial when changing wheels/ tires, but it could also result in ruining the flow of the body lines.
NOBLNG Posted February 7 Posted February 7 (edited) Here is a chart showing the body styles and you can see the difference in the chrome trims. Also a pic of the Two Lane Blacktop ‘55 that may help you decide on the look you want. Edit: the 150 and 210 models don’t have chrome trim on the front fender…only a raised ridge. The BelAir has a chrome molding that extends onto the door. Edited February 7 by NOBLNG 1
Brutalform Posted February 7 Author Posted February 7 30 minutes ago, rattle can man said: I would say it is your choice, since it is not a stock build. What looks right to you? Do you have a specific build style/ time period you are looking for? In the real world, enlarging the rear wheel openings would be beneficial when changing wheels/ tires, but it could also result in ruining the flow of the body lines. I think keeping the body lines would be right thing to do. Thanks.
Brutalform Posted February 7 Author Posted February 7 14 minutes ago, NOBLNG said: Here is a chart showing the body styles and you can see the difference in the chrome trims. Also a pic of the Two Lane Blacktop ‘55 that may help you decide on the look you want. Edit: the 150 and 210 models don’t have chrome trim on the front fender…only a raised ridge. The BelAir has a chrome molding that extends onto the door. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thanks Greg. I think I saw this somewhere else on the forum??? Possibly you posted it before?
Brutalform Posted February 7 Author Posted February 7 Also, I now see the 210 has the rear side trim, which I wanted to keep, so I can do the two tone paint job. 1
Bainford Posted February 7 Posted February 7 My 2 cents? I would lengthen the rear fender well opening just enough to expose the full diameter of the tire at the bottom, but not make the opening any higher than it currently is, and maintain the original shape/angle of the of the end portions of the opening . Does that make sense? 1
Brutalform Posted February 7 Author Posted February 7 1 hour ago, Bainford said: My 2 cents? I would lengthen the rear fender well opening just enough to expose the full diameter of the tire at the bottom, but not make the opening any higher than it currently is, and maintain the original shape/angle of the of the end portions of the opening . Does that make sense? Sure does make sense. Looking at the tire, to me, just don’t look right the way it sits. I’m envisioning what you described and revealing more tire, but not the top part, would look right. 1
Straightliner59 Posted February 7 Posted February 7 9 hours ago, Brutalform said: Also, I now see the 210 has the rear side trim, which I wanted to keep, so I can do the two tone paint job. I sanded the door trim off my Badman project, too. I'm also keeping the rear trim, like you are. Cool looking project, Tom!
Brutalform Posted February 7 Author Posted February 7 3 hours ago, Straightliner59 said: I sanded the door trim off my Badman project, too. I'm also keeping the rear trim, like you are. Cool looking project, Tom! I saw your Badman 55. Amazing build you have there, with lots of detail. You put a lot of work into it, and it shows. I was noticing the grill doesn’t fit into the opening on this AMT kit. Plus, the hood has too large of a gap all the way around. But after I glue the radiator support in, it seems that it pulls the fenders together the mm or so it needs to align right. I do have a sealed Revell kit, but I have two of these open AMT kits, so I’ll just make it all work. Not really diving into this one yet, as I have a few cars almost ready for final assembly.
Mark Posted February 7 Posted February 7 The quarter panel trim on the 210 differs from that of the Bel Air, in that the 210 trim doesn't have the painted recessed area on the lengthwise strip like the Bel Air's has. There never was a '55 210 in kit form that I'm aware of.
Straightliner59 Posted February 8 Posted February 8 19 hours ago, Brutalform said: I saw your Badman 55. Amazing build you have there, with lots of detail. You put a lot of work into it, and it shows. I was noticing the grill doesn’t fit into the opening on this AMT kit. Plus, the hood has too large of a gap all the way around. But after I glue the radiator support in, it seems that it pulls the fenders together the mm or so it needs to align right. I do have a sealed Revell kit, but I have two of these open AMT kits, so I’ll just make it all work. Not really diving into this one yet, as I have a few cars almost ready for final assembly. Thanks, Tom. I appreciate it! It sounds like maybe the plastic "relaxed" across the front, and spread the fenders apart a tad?
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