55 chevy windshield help

[slapshot]

Has anyone built this model? I'm having a problem with the windshield frame. I think that the frame may be intended for a convertible because it does not seem to fit this model. I was going to paint it with alclad lacquer chrome 11 but now I think that I will have to try my first attempt at BMF.Guess that I might be covering the frame bed instead of the actual frame itself.Any help would be appreciated

Edited October 28, 2010 by slapshot

[Harry P.]

Looks like the windshield frame is already molded into the body, and the other frame is a part used for the convertible version, and not needed on the hard top version.

[Longbox55]

You are on the right track thinking it is for a convertible, as that's exactly what it is. The Hardtop has the windsheild trim molded to the body, the frame is simply a leftover part due to both kits sharing the same chrome tree.

If you're good at masking, you can use Alclad to do the trim around the windows with good results on the kit. That's how I did mine, as I don't have much luck with BMF. I can get a pic up for you once I get my camera recharged.

[slapshot]

Thanks I would love to see it.

[David G.]

Yep, I built this same kit and everybody's right about the windshield frame. The most difficulty I had was getting the engine to fit. It semed as though I was trying to put a 1:24 engine into a 1:25 car.

I used the Testors brand metal foil on my '55 and uhhh, let's just say I'm still learning how to use it.

In case you're interested, here's a link to the whole story.

Regards,

David G.

Edited October 30, 2010 by David G.

[Longbox55]

Sorry about taking a bit to get the pic up, kept forgetting to charge that camera. This is just a mockup, I'm still sorting out the suspension mods. All of the trim is done in Alclad, even the side spear that was on the chrome tree. I redid all the crome to keep a consistant appearance.

If anyone is wondering, yes, those are Volk Racing TE37s under it. The plan is a loose mix of several types of custom/perfomance cars, ranging from '50s classic, resto-mod, Nascar, and tuner. Still working out some of the details, though.

[Rudy]

Sorry about taking a bit to get the pic up, kept forgetting to charge that camera. This is just a mockup, I'm still sorting out the suspension mods. All of the trim is done in Alclad, even the side spear that was on the chrome tree. I redid all the crome to keep a consistant appearance.

If anyone is wondering, yes, those are Volk Racing TE37s under it. The plan is a loose mix of several types of custom/perfomance cars, ranging from '50s classic, resto-mod, Nascar, and tuner. Still working out some of the details, though.

Since the OP's question has already been answered, I will not bother. But I WOULD like to say that I LOVE the paint scheme on your 55 Longbox! My 1:1 Mustang is that color of gray. I also like the look of those wheels on there, will make a nice restomod.

Rudy

[Longbox55]

Thanks, Rudy. The whole project actually started as a joke, as the original plan for the kit was a mild '60s style street custom. But I was follong around with a set of the TE37s I picked up on clearance from Hobby Lobby, just seeing what they woud look good under besides Skylines. Tucked one under the '55 body just for gggles, but then realize "hey, that looks pretty good!". So thus a project was born .