58 chevy Impala

Nice!

thank you shamoo here are some finished interior pics.

The AMT kit had the opening doors. Is this a remake of the AMT kit without the operating doors? The 348 with tri-power was the cats back end back in 58. That set up was used in 1959 and 1960 as well. The 348 was a truck engine.

thanks rangerj I dont think this is a remake this kit comes with the chrome body moldings for most part and much better detailing as I remember the AMT kit dosent. I have the interior and chassis together need to start BMF. Merry Christmas to you all !

Sweet looking Chevy Crown. Your paint looks fantastic, looks like no orange peel but smooth glass. What is it, enamel?

There is a 58 Impala 4 door sitting in a parking lot a couple of miles away from me and looks pretty straight. I do like the 59 hardtop more though, love those HUGE fins.

thank you sir its model master metallic blue T53091. I thin gloss paints more then flats and spray at low psi. 

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thank you sir its model master metallic blue T53091. I thin gloss paints more then flats and spray at low psi. 

 

That's the secret of getting a smooth coat. Extra thin allows it to level out to produce a smooth finish. Polishing with Novus or any automotive haze remover will further enhance the gloss and smoothness.

Can't wait to see more. 

Anyone know if that is a new casting of the old AMT kit, but with the doors molded to the body? The 348 started life as a truck engine. The 348 with tri-power (3 dueces) was used in 1958, 1959, and 1960 in the Chevy Impalas. I'm partial to the 58 and 60. The 59 had a tendancy to lift in the back at high speeds!!!

plasticjunkie thank you its been a while started to fidle with the 58 BMF finished up and started on moldings this a.m.

Rangerj I didnt know that thanks.

Awesome interior ! !

Thank you TB getting a break from the planes and tanks with a bit of color and shine the 60’s surfer music helps

ok the glass is in so is the interior test fit chassis needs some more chrome 

the chrome is done .now some decals and this puppy is finished

Hi,

That looks great.

Thank you sir 

That looks awesome! You need to chrome the Chevy script on the hood and trunk to make it look ever better.

Outstanding as usual Nick.  Absolutely love the color.

Jim  

Plasticjunkie yes I will try 

Fox thank you that means a lot!

Well its done this is the best chevy kit yet from rough start to smooth finish the painting part lol.thank you for your comments and for watching this build.

Oh yea baby!!

Where are the keys to start that 58?

I've been wanting to build a car, saw this kit at Hobby Lobby a few days ago.

You did a smashing job on it, Nick. Thank you for providing some incentive to me to try a car, after all these years.

plasticjunkie I really appreciate that thank you

Greg thank you. you will like this kit BMF is to a minimum

Would you believe I've yet to try BMF? Maybe this would be a good kit to give it a go.

Thanks, Nick.

That looks fantastic! Did you apply the BMF directly to the gloss coated finish? 

unwarypaladin thank you and yes to the BMF,but I use enamels so I give at least a couple weeks drying time.

Nice job!!

I recently completed this same kit.

Painted it white over yellow.

Interior was turquoise/blue/white. The striped seats were a definite challange. I'd be interested it how you did yours. For me it was lots of taping/painting cycles and praying the tape didnt peel off the previous paint job.

mitsdude thank you. The only masking I did on this kit were the door pannels .the seats are the decals that came with the kit. 

Crown,

An absolutely wonderful job sir!! I really like everything you did with this kit. The paint work looks amazing. Looking forward to the next one.

Hunter thank you the kit its self is really nice I bought another one. it wasnt the color I was planning on but plan B worked out. I hope to start the last 50's car soon.

Ah, decals!

My purchase was an open box from ebay. I was aware it didnt have a decal sheet. Didn't realize the seat decals were on it

LMAO!!!!  Dude...that thing is....AWESOME!!!!  Just beautiful!

Thanks for posting the pics!!!