'57 Chevy

[crazyjim]

One more old timer from the mid 70s to mid 80s. This was my first shot at a diorama - it's supposed to look like the car is set up at a car show. Handpainted cob webbing. I sprayed black and then some translucent blue and then clear. The wiring is sewing thread. Caps on the headers are actually air filters from some kit.

[DRG]

Always did like a man that knows what sewing thread is for.

love the cob webbing.

[Jeff Sauber]

That's a cool chevy, Jim...

I remember back when I used thread for plug wires and other under hood details...I still do sometimes for things like seat piping, and interior accent trim and such.

[bigmikevee]

Hey Jim,

Wow, the memories you must get from this one, looks great, right before I stopped building I did about 4 different models with thread, wish I still had them, your first attempt at diorama back in the day was, to me, a great success!! Webbing is just too cool, and love the placard with your name and the information on your car, aren't you glad you still have this? Man, I love it!! Thanks for posting Jim, keep looking in the closet and post some more.

Mike

[crazyjim]

Thanks guys. The chrome tape came from Auto World. They used to sell several colors, including chrome is a variety of widths. I don't think BMF existed yet.

[Kodiak Island Modeler]

I like the 210 impression that you've given it, and the stance. You've captured the era quite well.

[bsoder]

Thanks guys. The chrome tape came from Auto World. They used to sell several colors, including chrome is a variety of widths. I don't think BMF existed yet.

I don't think any of the cool stuff we have now existed then!!..which kinda makes this a cool build from back-in the day!