53 Chevy

[Mike]

This kit was one of my Christmas presents from the wife and kids, so I always make it a point to build one of the kits during the year. Lots of mold lines in difficult spots but not a bad kit so far. Just been working on the body for now. I may drop it lower and make it plow pavement, but I'm undecided at this point. The wheels came out of the Revell 32 coupe kit.

[Mike]

hmmm, now where have I seen that before?

Great build. I'm sorry if I've offended you or anything. I'm not trying to copy your work on the Buick.

[les paul]

This kit was one of my Christmas presents from the wife and kids, so I always make it a point to build one of the kits during the year. Lots of mold lines in difficult spots but not a bad kit so far. Just been working on the body for now. I may drop it lower and make it plow pavement, but I'm undecided at this point. The wheels came out of the Revell 32 coupe kit.

what kind of a blue did you use?? and what brand is?

[Mike]

what kind of a blue did you use?? and what brand is?

It's Tamiya Acrylic Metallic Blue.

[Mike]

no need to apologize Mike, i was kidding around when i posted, but I guess my wording came off the wrong way. I like what you've got going on your 53', looks great so far. I had thought about using a set of mags like yours on the buick, but decided to go with a set of 65' corvette units instead for more of a traditonal custom look, now that I see the mags on yours, im kinda sorry I didnt use them after all. keep us posetd on your progress, this project is going to be real nice... regards ,Jeff

I really dig it. Particularily the side exhaust through the body. Definitely a home run with the Corvette wheels and sidewalls. It pulls the whole build together. 8)

[Zed]

great color combo ! i like it !

[Mike]

I've got a rolling chassis now with an engine. I've still got the interior to do next, then polish the body, and loads of BMF work. :? Thanks for following along.

[Guest Guest_Mike_*]

I got the body polished, and found a small sheet of BMF hiding in my tool box, so I managed to get a start on the BMF work. I still have to clean up the "fuzz" from the q=tips but the process is started. Now to order up some more BMF.

[cruz]

Very nice work so far man, color combo is beautiful and the tire and rim choice very smart........May God be with you on your BMF project

[George Christy]

The Car is so subtle it blows me away I love it

georgec

[Mike]

May God be with you on your BMF project

I'll take all the help I can get! I'm sure I'll have a few extra gray hairs by the time it's all said and done.

[Mike]

Thank you all for the very kind comments, they are very appreciated. I got some more BMF picked up so I can pretty well get this thing wrapped up time permitting.

George, it is the Revell Lowrider kit.

Mark, yes the mold lines are the hardest part of this build, I have to agree.

[Mike]

Got the foiling done tonight and windows installed. It's not the cleanest work I've done with BMF but it's a first with this much and style of window trim too. Chalk it up to learning right? Anyway, here's where she stands now. A couple more evenings and I'll have it all done. Thanks for following along.