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1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible - 1/12 (Junk Car)

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  • Member since
    June 2010
  • From: Amsterdan & Zürich
Posted by Model Junkyard on Saturday, October 2, 2010 8:03 AM

Hello guys, I've been working on my Chevy again...

Here you see the original firewall and a picture of a real firewall printed on scale.

The difference is so huge I decided to make it completely new...  while doing that I actually realized that I had to make the whole engine compartment new.

 

So here you have pictures of the firewall. I'll post pictures of the complete engine compartment  as soon as it's ready.

 

Before:

 

After:

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    July 2008
  • From: Florida
Posted by Railfan 233 on Saturday, October 2, 2010 10:23 AM

Wow!

Exelent work scratch-building the firewall.Yes I definate don't think I would be able to do something like that, and have it work out to look remotely good.

Exelent work

  

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y211/razordws/GB%20Badges/WMIIIGBsmall.jpgRed, White, and YOU! group build of 2010

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    June 2010
  • From: Amsterdan & Zürich
Posted by Model Junkyard on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 4:12 AM

@ Railfan: oh yes sure you can! It's just a matter of practice.

Thank you for the kind words!

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    June 2010
  • From: Amsterdan & Zürich
Posted by Model Junkyard on Sunday, November 14, 2010 9:10 AM

Hello guys, thank you for the positive feedback. Smile

I hope I had more time to work on my Chevy. Anyway, here you have a short update of the work done this weekend.

The engine compartment. Before...

and after...

 

The steering wheel:

 

And the front axle...

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  • From: Florida
Posted by Railfan 233 on Sunday, November 14, 2010 12:11 PM

I'm completely speachless, with my jaw resting on the floor, droolng all over everything.

 I think you went past the extra mile for everything on this build.

  

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    January 2007
Posted by the doog on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 11:45 PM

Some great work here--one suggestion, if I may? It would be great and very instructive to the enthusiastic followers of this thread if you would post the "hows" of how you are completing your model here. For instance, what techniques did you use to make the molded-look of the firewall?

I also have a passion for old, rusted cars--here are some examples of my models--enjoy!

"Lair of the Rust Bunnies"

"Checkered Past"

If you look at these work blogs, you'll see what I mean about showing your methods. It really helps people to see what you're actually doing. Pass along the knowledge! Big Smile

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    June 2010
  • From: Amsterdan & Zürich
Posted by Model Junkyard on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 9:48 AM

@ Railfan: I'm glad you like it!

@ the doog: I had a look at your threads. Great models! Well done! I'll try to make my posts more complete!

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    January 2009
  • From: Edmonton, Alberta
Posted by Griffin on Friday, December 10, 2010 1:41 PM

Wow - this is amazing work. I'll be following this one. Yes

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  • From: Amsterdan & Zürich
Posted by Model Junkyard on Saturday, January 8, 2011 11:25 AM

 

Hello guys, I'm moving now and all my hobby stuff is packed in boxes. Sad

As soon as my new hobby room is ready to use, I'll be back with more stuff! Big Smile

 

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  • From: Amsterdan & Zürich
Posted by Model Junkyard on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 11:57 AM

 

Hello guys, I'm finally back. After moving, having a child, and lots of other things that came in between I managed to re continue this project! Smile

 

here you have a few pics after painting and adding a few details. I'll be weathering the engine next. It wont take that long til the next post!  Wink

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  • From: Australia
Posted by OctaneOrange on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:37 PM

Excellent work on adding some much needed detail. at least building it as a junker you can leave parts off to expose the detail your adding (it'd be a shame if it was all covered up).

 

IBuild148
1/12 scale? What is the length and width on that beast? I will be watching this. Looks like alot of detail.

There is a 1/12 chevy kit available, fyi. (from revell). recently reissued.

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  • From: Amsterdan & Zürich
Posted by Model Junkyard on Sunday, January 22, 2012 1:38 PM

@OctaneOrange - Yes, that's right, as a junker you can ad details that otherwise you would never see. That's cool!

About the scale, It was my mistake. It's a 1/16. I tried to edit the headline afterwards but it was not possible anymore. It's an old 1/16 kit of ERTL.

 

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  • From: Amsterdan & Zürich
Posted by Model Junkyard on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 7:46 AM

Hello guys, I'm back after a long absence. Lots of things happened lately.

Now lets get to the model. After painting a matt brown layer and 2 red layers I wet sanded the body using rust powder mixed with water to get a very fine superficial rust effect.

I hope you like it. 

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    March 2004
  • From: Spartanburg, SC
Posted by subfixer on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 10:34 AM

Thanks for the update. She's really looking bad, and that is really good!

I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

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  • From: Amsterdan & Zürich
Posted by Model Junkyard on Sunday, October 21, 2012 7:52 AM

I'm back with the engine bay details. Here you see a few pics of the process and t the bottom you'll see the finished engine bay.

I used an old light bulb to make the accelerator spring and I scratch built many parts such as the battery cable connectors, the brake booster, heater hoses, etc.

Here you see the finished engine bay:

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Posted by Guney on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 7:05 PM

Really good work....:)

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  • From: Spartanburg, SC
Posted by subfixer on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 8:24 AM

That's a junker? It looks better than a few of the cars I've owned in the past.Embarrassed

I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

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    June 2010
  • From: Amsterdan & Zürich
Posted by Model Junkyard on Thursday, November 1, 2012 4:10 AM

Thanks!

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    December 2010
Posted by 67 GTX on Sunday, November 4, 2012 9:43 AM

awesome work!

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    June 2010
  • From: Amsterdan & Zürich
Posted by Model Junkyard on Monday, March 31, 2014 10:14 AM

hello guys, here is the final result on this project:

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    February 2014
  • From: N. MS
Posted by CN Spots on Thursday, April 10, 2014 4:49 PM

That's probably one of the most creative dioramas I've ever seen.  Fantastic work!

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Posted by r13b20 on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 5:01 PM

I agree with cn spots. Excellent work! Bob

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Posted by the doog on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 5:03 PM

That's just stunning, and just the most original thing I've seen in ages. BRAVO!!

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