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Post by kwt on Jun 10, 2023 6:28:26 GMT -5
So my first WIP here, I'm jumping into the Red Hot & Rollin' group build with the Old Monogram 56 Bel Air... I built a version of this kit long ago. It met a unfortunate end of life, with a lot of my models, when the shelf they were on was knock off the wall... long story...
Anyway, I've always wanted to build a second one of these so here we are... Currently we're in black primer... which I honestly like the look of... But I'm googling all kinds of images to find something that trips my trigger... Hopefully soon... Stay tuned...
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Post by buddho on Jun 10, 2023 6:37:33 GMT -5
It does look good in black, gonna watch and see this one unfold.🤓
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 10, 2023 8:09:36 GMT -5
I remember building this same kit when I was a kid and it was a fun build and like you......it met an unfortunate end on one of my shelves as well. Good start and I'm looking forward to seeing what scheme you come up with Jeremy.
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Post by kwt on Jun 10, 2023 11:44:52 GMT -5
After looking and looking... I think I've come up with the colors. This is Champagne Gold covered in Clear red and Metallic Black
Now I just have to figure out what color trim and bumpers to go with...
Chrome? Silver? Black?
What say ye?
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Post by buddho on Jun 10, 2023 13:15:48 GMT -5
I love the gold red combo ...
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Post by kwt on Jun 11, 2023 7:37:39 GMT -5
Alright... I took the plunge. I painted this and 5 other bodies yesterday. And while I'm not going to give the fully monty until after I work out the trim... I will offer a tease...
Stay tuned...
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Post by kwt on Jun 11, 2023 10:55:40 GMT -5
I didn't have any BMF, even though I could have sworn I bought some... so I taped it up... SO.MUCH.TAPE
Gotta do a little clean up here and there, but Mica Silver to the rescue...
Stay tuned...
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Post by Leon on Jun 11, 2023 11:06:14 GMT -5
You have my attention Jeremy! I like the red over gold.
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Post by 70 STING on Jun 11, 2023 11:48:51 GMT -5
The Red and Black is a winning combo. Looks like a hovercraft with all the tape. 8^)
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Post by kwt on Jun 12, 2023 17:46:41 GMT -5
Thank ya much! I'm hoping this turns out as good as I think it is currently... I just really need to figure out how to drop it some. Not in the weeds, but just enough...
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Post by lowlife on Jun 12, 2023 18:28:10 GMT -5
Coming along well, your a brave man taping off all that trim !
Colours look good together, looking forward to the big reveal !
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Post by kwt on Jun 13, 2023 18:41:53 GMT -5
It is a little nerve racking. I first did this with my Christine and Chezoom builds.
The unfortunate part is, you just don't know until it's too late...
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 18, 2023 7:43:53 GMT -5
Thank ya much! I'm hoping this turns out as good as I think it is currently... I just really need to figure out how to drop it some. Not in the weeds, but just enough... Sometimes I'll hone out the mounting holes for the wheel backings to get that extra 1/2" to 1" drop. Works perfectly and is a low-tech approach to a mild drop.
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Post by kwt on Jun 18, 2023 10:22:20 GMT -5
That's the 2nd suggestion I've had of that... and that may just be the way I go with this one.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 19, 2023 11:25:27 GMT -5
That's the 2nd suggestion I've had of that... and that may just be the way I go with this one. When it's only a mild drop or an adjustment to an existing drop...it works perfectly every time.
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Post by kwt on Jun 24, 2023 14:31:38 GMT -5
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 24, 2023 14:42:29 GMT -5
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Post by keavdog on Jun 24, 2023 19:05:34 GMT -5
Small update my ass!!! Holey crap that looks incredible. I'm still waiting on the re-release of the 55 Tom Daniel Badman.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 24, 2023 19:12:53 GMT -5
Small update my ass!!! Holey crap that looks incredible. I'm still waiting on the re-release of the 55 Tom Daniel Badman. Now that is a cool kit and pricey at that. I just recently picked up a 55 Chevy kit that I'll be turning into a Lawman look alike. Such a killer lookin' car:
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Post by 70 STING on Jun 24, 2023 20:32:54 GMT -5
Looks awesome kwt! Can’t wait to see it sitting on the chassis.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 24, 2023 20:35:02 GMT -5
Looks awesome kwt! Can’t wait to see it sitting on the chassis. I'll second that!!
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Post by kwt on Jun 25, 2023 7:04:05 GMT -5
Thank ya much gents!
Now to not screw anything up....
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Post by martslay on Jun 27, 2023 2:07:29 GMT -5
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Post by kwt on Jun 27, 2023 18:56:51 GMT -5
Much appreciated
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 5, 2023 17:51:31 GMT -5
Gotten anywhere with this one in the past few days? You've got me on the edge of my seat with this one.
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Post by kwt on Jul 7, 2023 18:50:22 GMT -5
No... I got sidetracked with the Camaro and Vette. I'm trying to come up with how I want to do the interior. and not sure about the wheels
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 7, 2023 18:53:08 GMT -5
No... I got sidetracked with the Camaro and Vette. I'm trying to come up with how I want to do the interior. and not sure about the wheels If you can find a 1/24 scale Vette or Camaro with the stock Rallye wheels, those look GREAT on these cars.
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Post by kwt on Jul 7, 2023 18:55:57 GMT -5
Hmmm... you know, that does sound pretty sweet. Can you even go wrong with Rally's?
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 7, 2023 19:08:21 GMT -5
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 2, 2023 13:47:49 GMT -5
Hmmm... you know, that does sound pretty sweet. Can you even go wrong with Rally's? Been missing the updates on this beauty Jeremy.
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