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My first car 57' Chevy Bel Air

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  • Member since
    January 2010
  • From: MN
Posted by 101stAirborne on Sunday, January 2, 2011 5:18 PM

Thank you!

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  • Member since
    January 2011
  • From: Chicago
Posted by C-MO on Saturday, January 1, 2011 9:14 PM

I think youu did a really nice job overall but the best thing is in my opinion the painting

  • Member since
    March 2006
Posted by TD4438 on Saturday, January 1, 2011 1:38 PM

101stAirborne

Thanks everyone! I thought about adding a dark wash to the front but I didn't know what it would do to the chrome. I think I will be making more cars in the future, they are addicting!

I'm no expert,but brushing on some black acrylic then immediately wiping off the excess works for me.

  • Member since
    January 2010
  • From: MN
Posted by 101stAirborne on Friday, December 31, 2010 3:17 PM

Thanks everyone! I thought about adding a dark wash to the front but I didn't know what it would do to the chrome. I think I will be making more cars in the future, they are addicting!

Models on the bench:

Too many to count!

  

  • Member since
    January 2007
Posted by the doog on Friday, December 31, 2010 2:28 PM

A great classic choice for your first car!

And a classically beautiful finish to it, too!

Careful now--these 4-wheeled things can get addicting! Surprise

  • Member since
    September 2007
  • From: Truro Nova Scotia, Canada
Posted by SuppressionFire on Friday, December 31, 2010 8:25 AM

Ditto

A quick black wash on the grill will add depth to the detail.

Excellent finish overall and I imagine you will build more cars in the future.

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  • Member since
    March 2006
Posted by TD4438 on Friday, December 31, 2010 8:20 AM

It definately looks ready to burn rubber.

Next time at bat,I'd shade the grill a bit.It would make the front end really pop.

  • Member since
    January 2010
  • From: MN
Posted by 101stAirborne on Monday, December 27, 2010 9:25 PM

I got a large can of the silver paint from my grandpa when we cleaned out his house. It says  aluminum on the can. It is Montgomery-Wards brand paint which is no longer in production. It also works great for aluminum aircraft models. I was lucky yo get my hands on this paint!

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  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: El Dorado Hills, CA
Posted by IBuild148 on Monday, December 27, 2010 8:32 PM

I'd drive it! I can relate to doing something different and I find auto builds for me are a nice change.

Same question about your chrome trim technique?

IBuildOne48

Teach modeling to youth!

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  • Member since
    March 2010
  • From: Buffalo, NY
Posted by macattack80 on Monday, December 27, 2010 4:06 PM

Nice clean build.  One of my favorite automobiles.   What did you use for the chrome trim?  It looks great.

Kevin

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  • Member since
    January 2010
  • From: MN
My first car 57' Chevy Bel Air
Posted by 101stAirborne on Monday, December 27, 2010 4:03 PM

I felt like making something other than armor for a change so I decided to build a 57' chevy bel air. Here it is!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hope you like it!

Models on the bench:

Too many to count!

  

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