Revell '57 Chevy BelAir

[crazyjim]

here's my most recent completion. Revell's '57 Chevy Bel Air 2 door post. I removed some of the side trim, added a 3rd brake light, and installed bucket seats front & rear with a full length console. It's finished in HOK Kandy Teal.

[DRG]

That is one nice looking 57 Chevy.

Good job, I love that interior.

[BigBlockLyle]

Beautiful job. I love the detail and the exhaust tips. BTW, do I spy a Vietnam ribbon on the front?

[walt francis]

OUTSTANDING

[Bluzboy66]

B-e-a-u-tiful paint on that '57! Real classy.

Mike

[davyou5]

Excellent build! I like that color. .

[diymirage]

Beautiful job. I love the detail and the exhaust tips. BTW, do I spy a Vietnam ribbon on the front?

keep a close eye on his builds and you will spot one every time

(one of these days ill print him out a sheet of vietnam ribbon license plates to make his life a little easier, its the least i can do)

as for the car, i like it

nice details with the updated brakes and such

my only suggestion would be a little bit of detail in the console, i mean, if the owner went through the trouble of installing it there has got to be something to it right ?

maybe ad a playstation ?

[crazyjim]

Thank you for the comments and yes that's the Vietnam ribbon. Thanks Eelco, but I already made license plates (check the rear end). I didn't want to put a plate on the front and thought painting the emblem would be the way to go.

I was going to install a TV for the back seat passengers, but couldn't find one in my stash.

[crazyjim]

No I'm not Vietnamese. I am a Veteran of the Vietnam War.

[Danno]

Excellent, Jim.

One question: Where did you source the buckets?

TIA.

[crazyjim]

Thanks, Dan.

The original bucket seat came from one of my parts drawers. I think it was originally cast by some cottage industry long since gone. I made a mold and cast my own now.

[Danno]

Thanks, Dan.

The original bucket seat came from one of my parts drawers. I think it was originally cast by some cottage industry long since gone. I made a mold and cast my own now.

'Kay, thanks. They look familiar, but I cannot place them. Nice seats; hoped to track them down again.

[crazyjim]

When I get out to my shop I'll look around in my old paperwork for an invoice.

[davyou5]

No I'm not Vietnamese. I am a Veteran of the Vietnam War.

When I learned what the Ribbon was, I decided to delete the post, My apologies for the Misstake.

[crazyjim]

Not a problem for me, Davyou5.

Danno - the seats are originally from R&D Unique #RDU-1702. I don't know if they're still around. The package says I got them in 2000. If they are - great. If not, send me a PM.

[outlaw035]

jim....awesome 57...like the color and the wheels...nice touch on the grille emblem....

[crazyjim]

Thank you, Neal. Appreciate it.