Hattley Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I can remember setting at the kitchen table, maybe around and ’69 or ’70 watching my Dad build a ’57 Nomad. Man, how I loved that model. The patience he showed, and taught to me – amazing when I think about it. I digress. Hey Great work you're doing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darin Bastedo Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 That might be it. It might also just be the angle of the pic as well. It could also be the missing window pillars. That could be also, but it should be at least as accuarate as the Revell 56 Nomad it's based on. the dimesions are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darin Bastedo Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 no pictures in this update but there will be soon pics of the first color coat as I'm finishing all the nitty-gritty small flaws in the bodywork. But I thought I would post this important warning to anyone building any version of the Revell 1957 Chevies... Be Very careful with the rear fender openings. They are molded very thin!! ...I accidentally cracked on while handling the body during this conversion. the bodywork would be done now if not for a very tedious repair to this area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Darin- The work you are doing is simply stunning. I, too, love this car. I went to a buddy of mine's house once in the early 90's and he was showing me some of his kits stashed away in his closet. He told me I could pick one ( I already had close to 300 of my own at this time). Up on the top shelf was this kit. I had never seen it before and I also fell in love with the box art. Needless to say he wouldn't let me have it! Instead I picked out an old MPC 70 Firebird Trans Am kit. (nice box art too). Have you ever thought about building a replica of Larry Watson's 55 Chevy "Seaweed"? That's the one I'm planning for. Keep it up. I'm watching. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darin Bastedo Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Have you ever thought about building a replica of Larry Watson's 55 Chevy "Seaweed"? That's the one I'm planning for. Keep it up. I'm watching. Later- I haven't but on the list of possible custom replicas is Larry Watson's 58 t-bird, Ed Roth's 57 chevy, Mox's 58 Impala. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt francis Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Everything looks like it's falling in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darin Bastedo Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 I finally got some color on Sam's Nomad. The base color is a light gold lamborghini Color called Oro Chiaro Metallic which is a close match to the original color used on the 1:1. Because the paint job is what makes this car I gave the paint and prep just a bit more attention than usual. Aside from block sanding the whole body to remove any waves and ridges I even went as far as to polish out the primer so there would be as smooth a surface as possible. using light coats and careful application I laid down several coats of the light gold paint. Here is the modern clone of The Sam Hollingsworth Nomad in the same stage of completion. Next I will clear coat this color, polish out the paint once again, and then lay out the graphics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbler75 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 That is jus' simply amazing work! Stunning colour as it looks jus' like the 1:1! Can't wait to see more on this one! Keep up the stunning and exceptional work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Lookin' forward to seeing this one progress, Darin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darin Bastedo Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Today I masked off the flames with BMF, and shot it with a coat of clear to hopefully prevent bleed under, then I sprayed it with candy metallic rootbeer amber to match the second color of the paintjob. Tomorrow I will take off the BMF and start fogging in the detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I've never heard of the clear to prevent bleeding trick. Does that work? If it does, that's a great idea. I'm really looking forward to tomorrow. I wanna see the masking come off!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darin Bastedo Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Here she is with the tape off. Whenever you do two-tone paint there is some bleed-through that happens no matter how well you burnish down the mask. By hitting it with clear first the clear bleedsthrough and clogs the cappilaries so that the colored paint can't get through. I still have some fogged in detail to do but here she is for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 That is looking spot on Darin, can't wait to see it done! I wish I had the patience to duplicate an iconic car like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoSpud Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Here she is with the tape off. Whenever you do two-tone paint there is some bleed-through that happens no matter how well you burnish down the mask. By hitting it with clear first the clear bleedsthrough and clogs the cappilaries so that the colored paint can't get through. I still have some fogged in detail to do but here she is for now. Well done mate! I tried this technique earlier today and it came up a treat, this is looking great mate. Looking forward to the finished product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Sumner Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I do the same thing but not with clear. I always use one more light coat of the color that I applied. That way, any paint that should bleed through under the tape doesn't show. I feel that the clear is thicker than the color so the buildup is a tad bit less on the paint edges. We do the same thing on the 1:1 bikes and cars we paint in the garage. Oh and this is some fine work you've done here Darin....real fine indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57peppershaker Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Fantastic build, looks great. I wonder how many of us had similar experiances as kids, looking at box arts & dreaming ! Maybe Revell will give ya a call for the new box art . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Wow, that looks fantastic! It's all downhill from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Great Job on this build so far. Can't wait to see the paint completed with clear and all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbler75 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 That paint job is amazing! I'm lovin' this build! I can't wait to see more. Keep them updates a comin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Models by Bear Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Looking good , The rest is just a walk in the park now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Sumner Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Looking good , The rest is just a walk in the park now . Love your Avatar Chris. Shows you are proud of your accomplishment. Good for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teds57 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Awesome job its nice to see a 57 nomad that looks like it should unlike that poor monogram kit they really need to redo the nomad kit Keep up the great work Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOBBS Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Absolutely amazing. I've got a great admiration for guys that can perform this kind of surgery. Definitely above my skill level. A great subject being done right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gautreau Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Great looking build.Paint job looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Mike Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Darin, this is a thing of beauty! I always loved the looks of Sam's Nomad, and to see you duplicating it, well, I'm jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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