Fresh Paint

[envious8420]

I started on this one Friday evening.

This is one of my all time favorite kits, I could build one after another.

wheels are from some diecast kit. paint is all lacquer including the clear.

A tuned port 383 will reside under the hood with a turbo or 2?

Paint has yet to be touched. Expect a Showroom Shine.

Edited August 2, 2010 by envious8420

[vizio93]

Wow that paint looks nice !!! The wheels are a little to big for my taste, but it's your model. BTW I vote for the twin turbo ( Just to make sure its gonna haul ). Nice job so far

[envious8420]

I dont care for the size of them either, I want something similar but smaller (at least in the rear).

[vizio93]

I dont care for the size of them either, I want something similar but smaller (at least in the rear).

Have you checked out some Aoshima wheels ? I think they have some 19"-22" wheels that look like those.

[highway]

I dont care for the size of them either, I want something similar but smaller (at least in the rear).

I'm not sure, but I think the Revell "California Wheels" 56 Chevy Nomad had custom wheels very similar to those. I know this is not the greatest of pics, they were in the plastic and it was before I learned how to use the Macro on my camera, but these are the ones I think came from that kit.

The bad news is I have already traded them. Sorry! Hopefully you might find someone who might have a set.

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

I'm not sure, but I think the Revell "California Wheels" 56 Chevy Nomad had custom wheels very similar to those. I know this is not the greatest of pics, they were in the plastic and it was before I learned how to use the Macro on my camera, but these are the ones I think came from that kit.

The bad news is I have already traded them. Sorry! Hopefully you might find someone who might have a set.

With a little bit of sanding these wheels will fit inside 23" Pegasus aluminum sleeves. Might be worth checking in to. This is too cool of a build to have the distraction of too large of wheels.

[mannyclub]

Nice paint color combo and graphic! Cool to see the doors and trunk lid open on this too!

Manny

[GOTH KUSTOMS]

I agree about the rear, but man this thing looks insane, luv it man, keep it going, wanna see more of this come together....

[pharr7226]

The paint looks great. I can't wait to see it after you rub it out. I agree with the other comments about the wheels.

[envious8420]

[mopar01lee]

thats an awsome paint job bro....i love that kit to lots of good parts... the wheels pegusas had a set that was real close to them i have that set but they have spinners ....ill post a pic if u want...keep it commin

[envious8420]

I like these wheels better, I may still wrap the rear rims to make the bigger around an a bit deeper.

You can see the ghost flames in the hood in these pics.

[crazyjim]

I like it!! Wheels and all.

[Romell R]

Wow Jim great job on that paint! looks really familiar just cant seem to put my finger on it LOL! I do agree with the others about the wheel choice though. I do have some of the California Wheels that came with my chevelle if you want them there yours, just let me know and I'll get em in the mail to ya. Keep up the outstanding work my friend. Romell

[envious8420]

Ha Romell, I didn't realize how similar they are. Hope you dont mind.

Here are the trunk grapics too.

[Romell R]

Ha Romell, I didn't realize how similar they are. Hope you dont mind.

Here are the trunk grapics too.

Mind!! Are you kidding im flattered man! Its a great paint job, youre kickin butt on this build keep it up. I love that kit too by the way.

[Danno]

Great looking build shaping up here. FWIW, I'm in agreement that the die cast wheels distract from the model and make it look toyish. I'd lose 'em if I were you. My .02.

[Modlbldr]

Jim-

Great looking build. I have a similar build going that I need to get back onto. What suspension are you planning? I am using the suspension from the 37 Ford and trying to convert it to an airbag setup. Still not satisfied with it so, there it sits. I am planning a similar paint scheme. Black and red. Keep it up and I'll be watching to see how yours comes out.

Later-

[envious8420]

Lots of Machine work went into this to make a 383 that will handle some boost.

[Romell R]

Good job on the motor Jim keep the pics comming and i'll keep comming back LOL!

[Agent G]

MORE MORE MORE!

G

[Modellpularn]

Great looking build shaping up here. FWIW, I'm in agreement that the die cast wheels distract from the model and make it look toyish. I'd lose 'em if I were you. My .02.

My thoughts exactly. Get some scale 19/(23) inch wheels, and you'll be fine.

[envious8420]

I ended up with the wheels from the 55 pro sportsman kit for now. I'm not finding anything else I like that is cheap or free, Ive been looking at the various aftermkt sets, no luck so far.

[highway]

I ended up with the wheels from the 55 pro sportsman kit for now. I'm not finding anything else I like that is cheap or free, Ive been looking at the various aftermkt sets, no luck so far.

Do you want a more pro touring wheel combo or skinnies in front and wide in back like what's on it right now? Let me know and I'll see if I might have something you like.

[envious8420]

Do you want a more pro touring wheel combo or skinnies in front and wide in back like what's on it right now? Let me know and I'll see if I might have something you like.

With this motor combo, I'd say more of a pro touring, but really I'm open to any ideas at this point.