discussion Andy's '57 Chevy Bel Air

[Andy T]

Here is my victim for this GB, Revells very basic 1/25 kit of the iconic 57 Bel Air



There's very little inside the box but hopefully a bit of modification and a fancy lick of paint will elevate it.

The option of transfers or stickers, although I'll probably use neither.



Some lovely red plastic for the interior.



Body, chassis, windows and a few bits & bobs



All of the badges and the rear number plate plinth are moulded into the body, so the first job was to scrape/file/sand those off, along with the door locks



Then came the roof chop. Using a JLC razor saw with shims between the two blades gave me a repeatable cut of around 3mm, which would translate to around 3 inches on the real thing





That gave me this. Clearly the rear pillar needs work, but after some warming & bending the fronts have been adjusted to account for the slight difference in width between body and roof

 

[Stefee]

Ooh very nice, can't wait to see where this is going but you do like making work for yourself.
Seat occupied, fully reclined and waiting for the burgers and milkshake.

 

[papa 695]

Cracking start Andy, it’s already looking like it’s going to be a very interesting build.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

This is going to be fun. Great start.

 

[Andy T]

Welcome aboard.

Stefan - I needed to make it challenging somehow, otherwise it's an afternoon build

 

[flyjoe180]

Customised Bel Air, off to a good start Andy.

 

[Jim R]

Looks like you have a plan. Watching with interest.

 

[Neil]

hmm, hotrod engine through the hood (to fit in with the American theme)? The possibilities.. Tuned in, at the ready.