jaymcminn Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 So here are the pics of the finished Revell '58 Impala... here's the link to the build thread. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50895 Overall I was really pleased with this kit- the overall look is spot-on and the more unusual touches, such as the separate chrome trim, worked out pretty well (although I still used Bare-Metal Foil on the upper part of the rear-quarter trim, which was pretty badly scuffed). I wound up using the lowered mounting holes in the kit front suspension and jacking up the rear suspension by three scale inches, which required moving the axle back by a similar amount to space the wheel properly in the wheelwell. The dummy side pipes are aluminum tubing, but I'm not sure about the tailpipes- with the dummy sidepipes would the real exhausts be concealed? Anyway, on to the pics...
jaymcminn Posted December 19, 2011 Author Posted December 19, 2011 And a few more with different lighting...
gseeds Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) sweet build !!! i dig the colors and the details,and the fade on the roof !! very nice build !! Edited December 19, 2011 by gseeds
espo Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 I had seen your build when you were working on the paint. I think it all came out fantastic. On your side pipes,do it however you like. It all depends on what you are presenting. Side pipes at times called "weed sprayers" or "lakers". For most of the "cruisers" they were a way to make the car look lower and almost allways had a removable caps on the end.Some with upto three caps. Not all of these were hookedup. This could be very differant wherever you live and if your thinking 2012 or 1950s. Man this Impala looks great.
peter31a Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 That's one sweet Impala! Love the colour combo and the choice of wheels. Job well done sir.
Sam Cates Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 Simply beautiful, the colors make that car really look amazing, and all that chrome!
TheCat Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 Very nice looking build. I like the color combo.
crazyjim Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 Most excellent build. Those first few pics are very dramatic. Love the fade in the paint and just absolutely love the SHINY :)
rmvw guy Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 Wow! That thing really POPS! Love the Fade, nice look all around. Nice pictures also. That must be a whole sheet of b.m.f. Good job!Oh and the seats!
Skydime Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 That thing came out looking great. I love that you used a pearl look instead of a straight white on it.
uncle potts Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 Very nice! Love the 58 impala. Excellent color choice. My hats off to you, well done.
bsoder Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 That is just way freakin' cool man!...great job B)
Tonioseven Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 That thing deserves a round of applause...
surfjunke Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 That is one beautiful Impala! Very well built & finished.
Dominik Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 Very very nice Impala! Love it! The colors are beautiful.
maltsr Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 Wow!! That is one fine build, love the paint
geetee66 Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 Right on the money with this, mate! Very nice indeed. I'd like to have one like this on my shelf one day. Superb in every way.
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