Revstew Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 This is my first time doing a build thread so thank you for all the inspiration and advice on this site. Thank you for taking the time to check it out and I am always open to advice and comments. I started with a AMT '55 Cameo kit and then changed the bed out with a '57 Cameo for a little more styling. The frame and suspension components I designed on the computer and had 3D printed. Tuck Trends magazine out of Japan did a photo shoot and article on the chassis. The truck was then sectioned about 2" to scale through the mid section below the belt line at the cab and across the bottom of the bed sides. It is a subtle mode but I think gets the look I was going for. Next the front inner fenders were removed for added clearance. I then used some styrene sheets and squadron putty to shave the back of cab and body work the section. Door Handles and some emblems were then shaved and first of many coats of primer sprayed on the cab. I then swapped out the hood for a 57 hood and shaved the emblem and body worked the bed sides from the section as well as shaving the mid section of the rear bumper and sectioned and shaved the tailgate. I also did not like how Cameo factory bedsides don't align flush with the sides of the cab so I then sectioned the bed from front to back to bring in the sides for a better fit and alignment more like a 58-59 Apache bed. More to come shortly..... Please let me know your thoughts so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSdominator Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Awesome work! The frame is amazing. I can't wait to see the chassis complete. Again, Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Off to a great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Mike Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 My thoughts so far....wicked, killer, bad-a$$, this is gonna be one awesome truck! What have you got planned for color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Very nice work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlife ! ! Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Wow, this is fast becoming a masterpiece..... ...... You do great bodywork, to compliment the 3D chassis and parts, hope you keep the wheel / tyre combo ( are they Astro Supremes ? ) Really looking forward to more Andy, thanks for posting...... Lowlife ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Love it!!! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 WOW!!!!! I freekin love it man!!!! Is that chassis for sale through Shape ways???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 It's a lot like the one in that "other" magazine this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taaron76 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 A-mazing work! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy5963 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Sick build right here, looking forward to seeing this come along! I was going through some kits the other day looking for something and saw some of my 55 and 57 trucks sitting there and thought it would be fun to build something like this, Keep the updates coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Superb work Andy! One thing I'll mention, more for people watching than for you since you seem to have your bases more than covered! Note that on this kit, the interior bucket doesn't fill out the width of the chassis. AMT neglected to add in the step down, so you can see up into the body at the sides and back of the cab. I had made a simple floor piece for my builds of this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Very impressive work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swillmore Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Consider a slight pancaking of the hood and maybe a flared wiper/cowl area or a moulded visor to make the windshield appear smaller without chopping the top? Awesome work so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumblebi Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Very nice work so far, the body looks awesome even without any paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revstew Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 My thoughts so far....wicked, killer, bad-a$$, this is gonna be one awesome truck! What have you got planned for color? I am going to be spraying the truck in a couple greens with pearl white accents and lace work on the roof. Wow, this is fast becoming a masterpiece..... ...... You do great bodywork, to compliment the 3D chassis and parts, hope you keep the wheel / tyre combo ( are they Astro Supremes ? ) Really looking forward to more Andy, thanks for posting...... Lowlife ! ! Yes I am keeping the Astro Supremes on this build. Thank you for all the comments and positive feedback. I really appreciate the input. More pics to update the build coming hopefully today or this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revstew Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 More done. Decided to also go with the 57 grill and opened it up for some depth. and then sectioned the rear bumper end caps to fit under the tail lights. Sent the parts out for fresh chrome and waiting for them to return. Also added the finned '55 Buick drums. Sectioned the Tailgate to fit. Opened up the firewall and shaved engine compartment side to make room for the 409. Added some recessed bed side panels to give it some lines as I thought the bed box was a little plain on this truck. Final motor mock up and added the Cadi air cleaner before finally getting to start paint. Prepped and ready to start getting some color added to the mix. I used all House of Kolor paints. The motor and running gear and interior all went a custom greenish gold mix. I am really pleased with the color so far. Really liking the look of the motor against the shaved firewall. Interior bucket is also painted and waiting for some flocking and components. Adding some detail to the valve covers, oil pan bolts and of course some striping on the pan and bell housing thanks to my buddy at Kustoms Inc. First coat of color laid down. Round two and clear to come. Very happy with the color contrast to the frame color even before clear. While waiting for clear to set it was a good time to start installing some suspension at the rear. Tonight the chassis and suspension should all get some color. More to come...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Sure is looking terrific! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsnake98 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 This thing is so sweet. Nice work on all aspects of the build and the contrasting greens is perfect for this custom of a build. Have a question, where do you send you're parts to get chromed? Could you briefly explain the process? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Oh MAN!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Really cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revstew Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 This thing is so sweet. Nice work on all aspects of the build and the contrasting greens is perfect for this custom of a build. Have a question, where do you send you're parts to get chromed? Could you briefly explain the process? Thanks I sent the chrome to ChromeTech USA. His name is Robert and they do great work. I have attached a link to his website as it is pretty descriptive on the process and what you need to do to send parts in as well as different levels of service that he offers. http://www.chrometechusa.com/model-cars-and-collectibles.html Thank you for the compliments. I am hoping to upload more images today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsnake98 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Thank you for the link, I will be using Chrome tech in the near future for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 What an awesome build Andy. Love them trucks! Some real nice modifications you've done. That 3d frame is badass, you should really think about selling those with all the accessories like the tanks, air compressors, etc. Besides the frame I really like what you did with the inside and outside of the bed. Then topped off with some clean ass lines from Kustoms Inc. I follow him on Instagram and everything he puts out is killer. What a great build, can't wait to see it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpletcher55 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I,m really digging this build . love these trucks and have done quite a few and done a lot of mods as you have , nice work keep it going ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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