1956 Chevy Bel Air Sports Coupe

[modelcarjr]

I am posting this old build (probably 20 years old) as Jeremy (KWT) said he would like to see what I would do with this one. This one was airbrushed with MCW Classic Copper substituted for Sierra Gold because it looks brighter to me than Sierra Gold. The tan is Krylon Satin Almond (no longer produced) in lieu of Adobe Beige. It was built basically box stock with no plug wires as if wired correctly you won't see much of them anyway. I always liked the "bat wing" air cleaner that this one has. I did use MCG PE for all the trademarks but not the grill. Also added a light blackwash to the panel lines. I always like the skinny whitewalls better than the wide whites, so I used a Jelly Roll pen and a circle template to do these. interior is two-tone using the same colors as the exterior.  I wish I could find this kit again and I probably could buy it off ebay, but I will wait until its re-issued again. Thanks for looking! 

[tcoat]

Beautiful!

What kit is it? I have a couple of different brand '56 Bel Air kits in the stash that I don't need since a Del Ray is more appropriate for my planned project. Believe both mine are older kits so I may have this one.

[project510]

Beautiful color choices, very well done. It looks like you built it yesterday. Good to see the paint holds up well over time.

[kyledehart5]

This is fantastic!! I love the two tone choice!! What a great color combo indeed!!

[bakster]

Sept 6, 2024 18:33:04 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

This is fantastic!! I love the two tone choice!! What a great color combo indeed!!

Ditto!

[handiabled]

The two tone color combo with all of the chrome works so very well!

[maverick]

Gorgeous car. Always thought the 56 was the classiest of the tri fives. Colors are great! Nicely done.

[brandonk]

Gorgeous simply gorgeous. That thing looks better than it did rolling off the showroom floor. Awesome!!

[406 Silverado]

Such a well-built 56. That's probably the best looking 56 Chevy I've seen in a while JR.

[TJ]

That color combination is great. And one that's not often seen

[Leon]

That's a real beauty JR! I really like the colors.

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, All! I appreciate your comments! This has always been one of my favorite builds kept in a clear plastic case so it won't collect any dust.

[arcticwolf]

I love those colours, suits it perfectly.

[lucas454]

Very Nice Build

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, Articwolf and Lucas454! I appreciate your comments!