Another '55 Chevy?

[GTMust]

Here's one I started a couple of years ago, lost interest, put it back in the box and forgot about it. Recently I got a DVD of the movie "Two Lane Blacktop" (which I love) and remembered this old build. So I dug it out and got started on it again.

Then I realised that the movie car was a two door post and the model was a two door hardtop! But the movie was great inspiration so I kept going on it anyway, figuring I'd follow the same general guielines but modify it as need be.

Here's the actual movie car: (The same car was driven by Harrison Ford In "American Graffity" but painted black.)

And here's the cast with tha car:

Boy.... has James Taylor ever changed! But still really cool!

My version is a little different but follows the same general idea. I am building the hood scoop similar to the movie car.

I almost forgot to mention....... mine is 1/32 scale!

[Longbox55]

Nice looking build. Don't see to many done with 1:32 scale '55.

On a side note, there were actually 2 cars built for Two Lane Blacktop. One, the primary car from what i understand, is still in the same condition as it was in the movie. It is currently owned by the son of the original builder. I beleive it was the 454 car. The other, which has an L-88 427 in it, was the one that was repinted into the Grafitti '55. Last it was heard from was that it's in New Jersey, got "restored" (most of the movie parts removed, red interiro installed) and has not been licensed or registered snce 1985.

[W-409]

Great project! This kit is rarely being built. Subject is great, and this kit isn't as bad as many SnapTite kits... I've built one too. Well, that was a glue bomb restore. But your build looks good to me.

[Ron a.k.a. Grouchy Pants]

Second that, great subject and great car. Your build looks real good. Cant wait to see how you make your hood scoop and all.

I think ill have to go look for the dvd as well. If ive seen the movie, which I probably have, I completely forget.

[GTMust]

Bill and Dave: Thanks for the additional info. I didn't know that.

Niko: Mine also started as a glue bomb, covered in dust and missing the bumpers.

These 1/32 Monogram Snap Tites were actually pretty good. I also have the '78 Corvette, the '78 Camaro, the '69 Camaro, the Cobra, the '79 Mustang coupe, the '70 Mustang fastback. I'm missing the GTO and the '78 Trans Am and I think there's a couple more as well. Unfortunately the decals issued with these models are "fantasy" decals. It would be nice if they had original style factory decals available.

Tony