Raul_Perez Posted December 15, 2007 Posted December 15, 2007 (edited) If I were to build this one again I'd probably drop in one of those new resin 572s in place of the 396. I'd probably also paint it different colors. The paint is Testors 2 part lacquer (base color coat and clear). The decals are from the Revell '67 Chevelle ProStreet kit. The body for this build is a combination of the AMT '57 Chevy cab and Cameo bed with an AMT '55 Chevy grille. The hood is a resin part from PSF Hobbies. I glued the resin hood to the fenders before I cut the front end to tilt. The tubs, tires, wheels, chassis and the entire drivetrain are from the Revell '67 Chevelle ProStreet kit. The wing is made from aluminum tubing, aluminum plate and sheet plastic. The parachute pack is handmade from Balsawood and satin material. Nothing special under the hood besides basic wiring and plumbing. Pieces of aluminum tubing from the firewall down to the chassis help keep the tilt hood fitting well everytime it's opened and closed. You can also see the upper radiator braces coming off of the support bars. Here's a shot of the Revell '67 Chevelle ProStreet chassis. Only minimal modification was needed to get it to fit. Take care, Edited October 30, 2008 by Raul_Perez
Randy Kern Posted December 15, 2007 Posted December 15, 2007 Uh... Raul, you have a thing for '55-'57 Chevy trucks, eh? I love this one, too. The only thing I would have done differently is leave the space inside the bed trim orange. Flawless execution on everything. The detailing is great, and not overdone. Is the finish the new line of Testor's that just came out, and did you polish it, or is that the clear alone? Thanks.
Raul_Perez Posted December 15, 2007 Author Posted December 15, 2007 Uh... Raul, you have a thing for '55-'57 Chevy trucks, eh? I love this one, too. The only thing I would have done differently is leave the space inside the bed trim orange. Flawless execution on everything. The detailing is great, and not overdone. Is the finish the new line of Testor's that just came out, and did you polish it, or is that the clear alone? Thanks. Randy, Yes, I like building old cars and trucks with updated goodies!! I originally left the Cameo insert orange and it looked like something was missing, so I painted it white...that didn't work with the orange. It was too bright. I then switched to the yellow because it somewhat matched the color of the flames. I'm thinking of using that area to put the name of the truck ("The Flaming Pumpkin") with trailing flames. That should break up some of the yellow. Jerry said that he'd print the decals for me if I do the artwork. I just haven't gotten around to it, yet. I wish that I had used the '55 Cameo bed that doesn't have the side moldings and insert... The paint is the earlier Testors lacquer with the clear coat applied afterwards. The color is "Go Mango". After I applied the decals and the clear the model sat for about a week. I then wet sanded it with 2,000 and polished it with Meguiar's 3 part Deep Crystal system, using only the paint cleaner (which is like a really mild rubbing compound). I haven't waxed it yet because I may change the yellow area, as I said earlier. Thanks for the comments and the input, Randy!! That reminds me to get those decals made before the NNL West!!
lonewolf Posted December 15, 2007 Posted December 15, 2007 Raul, Some sweet lookin' Chevy trucks you're putting out there. I like 'em a lot.
promodwillys41 Posted December 15, 2007 Posted December 15, 2007 Raul Man that is one sweet looking truck I have a resin one that I would like to build one of these days it is on the list of projects and I like the idea you had for the side panel
RatRod Posted December 17, 2007 Posted December 17, 2007 Paul, you definetly do some nice work!!! Your pick up's are top notch!!!
Raul_Perez Posted December 17, 2007 Author Posted December 17, 2007 Paul, you definetly do some nice work!!! Your pick up's are top notch!!! Thanks, John!! In case some of you are wondering, yes, I do build old cars, too...
cruz Posted December 17, 2007 Posted December 17, 2007 That is very cool Raul, love the color chosen also!!!!!!
curt raitz Posted December 18, 2007 Posted December 18, 2007 Boy...I forgot how mean this truck looked you've been a very busy guy...see you all o'er this forum was able to post one of my models 37 Ford Truckster talk to ya soon happy holidays
outlaw035 Posted December 18, 2007 Posted December 18, 2007 raul...another beauty....i been looking for a 55 pickup on ebay since ur 1st 1...grt8 build...neal
Raul_Perez Posted December 19, 2007 Author Posted December 19, 2007 (edited) raul...another beauty....i been looking for a 55 pickup on ebay since ur 1st 1...grt8 build...neal Neal, If you want to build a '55 Chevy pickup, (because you like the '55 grille and/or the Cameo bed without the moldings better than the '57) you should also get a '57 step-side or Cameo kit. The window openings on the doors of the AMT '55 Chevy pickups (step-side and Cameo) are shaped incorrectly. This is a problem that was fixed after the '55 when they tooled the '57. The window openings on the '55 kits slope upwards, towards the windshield, when they should be more horizontal with the top of the door. They are fixable, but for me it's just easier to work with the correct body to start with. If you look closely you can see the difference in the pictures of the '55s and the '57s on the box art. Edited October 30, 2008 by Raul_Perez
Clay Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 ###### there goes my heart again. This shouldnt be happening I am only 24 years old, terrific build.!!!
bsoder Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 Yea Raul that is really ugly...bring it to the show and you can leave it with me actually I like the Orange/yellow makes me think of summer
James2 Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 This is awsome, Raul. I love it! I have been looking at those resin motors few some time. I would really like to try one also. I want to put one in a Modified short tracker.
Raul_Perez Posted February 18, 2008 Author Posted February 18, 2008 Thanks for the compliments, guys!! Well, Brian, we'll have to discuss who's taking this one home from the NNL West.
VictorSmalls Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 Looks great. I love the one piece front end with the custom hood all molded together. Nice work.
kasteer Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 Raul, That pickup looks great. The flames were executed perfectly and the detail is top notch. How do you find the time to do all this? Are you sure you're not retired....?
Raul_Perez Posted February 19, 2008 Author Posted February 19, 2008 Raul, That pickup looks great. The flames were executed perfectly and the detail is top notch. How do you find the time to do all this? Are you sure you're not retired....? No Eric, I'm not retired...the difference is that my kids are now in college, so I have a little bit more time than you to spend on modeling, but not much.
bsoder Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 Thanks for the compliments, guys!! Well, Brian, we'll have to discuss who's taking this one home from the NNL West. Allrighty then!
Clay Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 I certainly cant forget this bad boy here, Nice and mean. Love all the mods and the shoe horning you did to it.
evilone Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 that thing is sick bru gives me an idea for my 64 chevy pick up
Semi Trailer Mechanic Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 What's goin' on... WELL DONE!!!
Geezerman Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 That's a great model !!! Excellent craftmanship.
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