Joker Posted January 15, 2013 Author Posted January 15, 2013 Small update.. Engine swap from kit's 265 c.i. to a 348 c.i. w.i.p. plumbed Carbs and Grant Flamethrower Joker
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 She's gonna be great with a 348, but she'd be real fine with a 409. Nice work on everything so far.
Joker Posted January 15, 2013 Author Posted January 15, 2013 She's gonna be great with a 348, but she'd be real fine with a 409. Nice work on everything so far. Thanks Bill Used one on my '59 Elkie..do you know what other kits have the 409 "W" ? Joker
d.k.v Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 The Chevy belair 409 kit has the 409 in it. The only external difference on all the W motors is the dipstick location and inlet manifolds.
Surprise Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Looks Really good,I really like how the grill looks opened up!
tooltas Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 yes heres my list of kits revell's 53/54 chevy gasser/hotrod .the older 57by revell had the same 409 as 54's the hotrod set had 3 409's the 58 chevy revell and amt the the 59 elco has one 59 chevy belair had one too amts 626364 all had the nice 409 the revell 58chevy lowrider has a nice one but i just love the 57chevy by amt has a chot blower and 4 sidedives carbs
Joker Posted January 16, 2013 Author Posted January 16, 2013 Thanks Y'all.... @ Tooltas..I have the AMT Hot Rod kit with 3 kits in the box(40 Ford Panel..34 Ford ..and a 37 Chevy I'll dig it out and look through it. I work 3rd shift and I'm on my way out the door. Thanks again for the positive feedback.. Got my second coat of Dupli-Color white primer on the body and in the process of smoothing it out. Then the Pearl white goes on and then the Dupli-Color Bahama Blue.
captin Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 very nice love it can't wait to see it finished
Joker Posted January 18, 2013 Author Posted January 18, 2013 Nice Elky!!! Thanks..finished pics link..http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=64497&hl= Nothing new to post other than the body got first coat of Tamiya white pearl..got that sanded .. waiting on better weather for second coat..
JasonFL Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 Did you just glue a round piece on the inside and drill through that to hold the antenna? {Yes}Seems like it would be difficult to drill through that without it poppin back off.{Let the drill do the work..light pressure...I use Tenax ..dries quick and strong} The other thing I was curious about is how you stretched the sprue that small into that little tear drop shape? {I use a small Votive candle..even a birthday candle will work..pass the left over sprue and practice stretching it into different diameters ..practice makes perfect..don't heat to blacken ..just to the softening point...go slowly ..Be very carefull }Sorry for all the questions,{ I take advice and ask questions myself..just glad to help} just trying to understand how you did it.{ practice practice practice}Such a cool modification,{Thanks Jason} I would like to attempt it one day, maybe on the Merc I got on the bench. Thanks again James for taking the time to explain everything to me. I haven't been to the bench much lately but I can't wait to try this out. I got lots of extra parts tree so I'll practice a lot before attempting it on a project. Can't wait to see the Nomad in that pearl white
W-409 Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 Excellent engine choice on this one, can't get better than those Old W-Blocks! You are doing excellent job with this build, I will be following this one surely. The best 409 Engine I've seen, is in the new Revell '62 Impala. Here's picture of my engine in progress, only those carburetor linkages, plug wires etc. are added details, other than those it's box stock. Ouch, just noticed mold seam in this picture....Gotta Fix that one.
Gluhead Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) The AMT '62 Chevy convertible has the best accessorized 409 in kit form, in my opinion. It's the Offy finned valve covers that make it tops, which are absent from the other '62 kits. They're simply killer, and capture the "look" much better than any of the others available. Still, this is looking great. Look forward to seeing more. Edited January 18, 2013 by Gluhead
tooltas Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 the revell hotrod mag set 54&55#57 chevys set has 3 409's in
dodgefever Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 the revell hotrod mag set 54&55#57 chevys set has 3 409's in Two. The '57 only has a small block. The AMT and Revell '62 Chevys 409s are much better though.
Joker Posted January 19, 2013 Author Posted January 19, 2013 Thanks Y'all Richmond got snow..not much but messed with my paint schedule. @ Niko..decal on the fan belt..fan clutch.carb linkage..generator brackets...GORGEOUS !
W-409 Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 Heh, thanx James. The kit offers decals to the Fan Belt, two decals for the Generator, one for the Oil Breather Tube (can't be seen in that picture) and the Valve Cover Decals. It really is excellent kit. Of course it's very fun to build, too because of the parts count and nicely molded parts.
Joker Posted January 24, 2013 Author Posted January 24, 2013 Some interior work.. Scale Motorsport decals in '60 pattern. Ken's dark blue flocking. Joker
Tom Geiger Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 Ouch, just noticed mold seam in this picture....Gotta Fix that one. That's why I take a ton of pictures as I build. I see more defects in pictures (especially once published on the boards) than I see in person!
rustybill1960 Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 Awesome seat pattern Man! Where can one accquire such? Thank You for sharing Later Russ
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