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In-Progress: 1951 Chevy Bel Air


ol' dude
10-04-2005, 09:32 PM
Since the '29 Rat-Rod is almost done, I started this AMT '51 Chevy today! I scratchbuilt the lowered chassis(lack of chassis). I think I will lower the front-end just a tad more! The rear part is perfect! The wheels in the last two pictures are the ones I will be using! This will be a simple and fast project!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy1.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy11.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy3.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy4.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy5.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy6.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy7.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy9.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy8.jpg

Feedback and Comments welcome!! Ol' Dude
Dean23
10-04-2005, 09:49 PM
Cool looking stance. So what are your plans for the colour
ZoomZoomMX-5
10-04-2005, 10:33 PM
Diggin' the look in the last two pics :smokin:
tigeraid
10-04-2005, 10:42 PM
ooooh love the 51-53 chevy, and I agree, lower the front a bit more and it'll be great. Can't wait to see the finish!
Hawk312
10-04-2005, 11:01 PM
I`m with Zoom on the stance in the last two pics. I like both the Cragars and the period correct steelies.
What color are you going to use?
ol' dude
10-04-2005, 11:07 PM
I'm sure it will be something dark! I seen a 1/1 '49 Ford that was two-tone, so maybe I will go with something like that!! Thanks for the feedback and comments!!
bdtRob300
10-04-2005, 11:13 PM
I have full confidence that no matter what color you choose its gonna looks awesome. Cant wait to see this thing finished and layin' frame...
Wheelin75r
10-05-2005, 03:43 AM
The steelies look perfect!!
Purpura Delujo
10-05-2005, 06:28 AM
Nie man, Bel airs are sexy. Even with steelies, how is the AMT kit? I've seen it and thought of it plenty of times but knowing AMT...
flying finn
10-05-2005, 06:56 AM
Since I have seen your former builds, I´m expecting alot
from this:D I have such a similar taste about cars with
you. Actually I´m building ´51 Fleetline with the exact
same rim/tire setup as we speak..
smilly_butcher
10-05-2005, 07:10 AM
how about choping the roof?
NOSFERATTU
10-05-2005, 08:04 AM
Yes good machine.My 51 chevy green.:)
eph2
10-05-2005, 12:43 PM
Nice start.. I love all!
ol' dude
10-06-2005, 10:54 AM
Got some color on this bad boy last night, Tamiya gold for the roof and Tamiya matte black for the body and interior. I will add bare-metal foil on all the trim. So don't ask why the color seperation is crazy! I will start the interior tonight, maybe a black/white combo w/ zebra skin!!!! The steelies I think are going to be painted.......................?

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy12.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy13.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy14.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy15.jpg

Feedback and comments welcome!! Ol' Dude
ZoomZoomMX-5
10-06-2005, 11:09 AM
Looks great :sunglasse

I'd first try paint matching the steelies w/the same gold as the roof. If that's not wild enough, you might try a yellowish orange, a bright blue, bright lime green. Or cream color if you're not looking for so much color. Sometimes you just have to have the colors on the car and the whitewalls in place to make a final wheel color decision. Try one color on one side, another on the other and you'll get something cool.
GvEman
10-06-2005, 11:45 AM
Nice! Nice indeed!
ol' dude
10-06-2005, 05:47 PM
Went to the auto-parts store today Bob, got some hot-rod green and some bright orange!! Leaning more toward the green!!!!! I think I will go ahead and make a mexican blanket for the rear seat!!!
primera man
10-07-2005, 04:53 AM
Looking good so far
ol' dude
10-07-2005, 09:59 PM
Well, here are the wheels! They look awesome!!! I ended up using sublime green! And yes they are loud! Well I think they will suit the car and the look that I am going for! Started on the interior as well, not much to photograph yet!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy16.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy17.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy18.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy19.jpg

Feedback and comments welcome!! Ol' Dude
tigeraid
10-07-2005, 10:26 PM
Classic style wheels! You planning on leaving the gold the way it is, kinda half-cut into the black? Interesting style if so...
ZoomZoomMX-5
10-07-2005, 11:38 PM
Classic style wheels! You planning on leaving the gold the way it is, kinda half-cut into the black? Interesting style if so...

Um....READ THIS! (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=3465630&postcount=14)

LOL Dennis...you're now the latest member of the "no matter what I write, someone's going to completely ignore it" hall of shame :icon16:

Wheels look great. Hope there's some lime green stripes in the Mexican blanket :sunglasse
ol' dude
10-09-2005, 12:49 PM
Well, I tested my modeling patience and skills this morning!!!! This is the first time I have ever used the bare-metal foil!?! The car is still in one piece!!! I am happy with the way it turned out, but hey, its not a trailer queen!! Now on to the interior!!!!!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy20.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy21.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy22.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy23.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy24.jpg


Feedback and comments welcome!! Ol' Dude
Dean23
10-09-2005, 12:52 PM
good work on the foil. I am still learning to use it as well. For now i just do small things like tailighta and interior. I dont want to ruin a good paint job with bad bmf. your bmf work looks great. I also love the wheels.......its like bam right in your face. keep the great work coming
sideshowscrappy
10-09-2005, 01:15 PM
lookin downright mean. I think this one might scare some little children as it rools down the boulevard. great job so far.............*Ryan*
bdtRob300
10-09-2005, 02:08 PM
looking good, im really diggin' the green wheels...
ol' dude
10-09-2005, 09:14 PM
Man I love a good day of modeling!!!! I really got alot done today! Here is an un-finished interior. Went with what little zebra-skin decals I had left! Two-toned the door panels and seats, next I will go back and detail paint the door handles and all the good stuff! This thing is coming along nicely!!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy25.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy26.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy27.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy28.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy29.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy30.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy31.jpg


Feedback and comments welcome! Ol' Dude
stvo72
10-10-2005, 12:58 AM
That's an awsome build, clean and mean. :ylsuper:
ol' dude
10-11-2005, 11:11 AM
This project will be put on hold for a few days! As I am waiting for the zebra decals to arrive! Off to finish the '29 Ford I started!!!!!
tigeraid
10-11-2005, 08:08 PM
Um....READ THIS! (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=3465630&postcount=14)

LOL Dennis...you're now the latest member of the "no matter what I write, someone's going to completely ignore it" hall of shame :icon16:

Wheels look great. Hope there's some lime green stripes in the Mexican blanket :sunglasse

Sorry :sadwavey:

Great build, really coming together now!
blueboost
10-11-2005, 08:11 PM
that looks great man!
Dean23
10-11-2005, 09:03 PM
Looking good, zebra skin interior looks cool. cant wait to see it done
CADguy
10-11-2005, 09:41 PM
Looks cool. I'm not sold on the green wheels. But I'm sure it'll all come together and look sweet in the end.
ol' dude
10-23-2005, 10:05 PM
Since I now have finished the '29 Rat, I got back to work on the '51 Chevy! I got the decals done and this crazy looking interior wraped up today! The pinstriping decals are from the Revell '31 2-n-1 kit. The zebra skin decals are from SMS and I made a necker knob for the steering wheel. Hopefully I will have this one finished up soon!!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy32.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy33.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy34.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy35.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy36.jpg


Feedback and comments welcome!! Ol' Dude
sideshowscrappy
10-23-2005, 10:13 PM
wow that is one awesome lookin interior man. I've gotta get me some of these decals from SMS they look killer. Those pinstripes on the dash look great too, nice touch. hey just out of curiousity is your 32 lowboy in the new contest annual from SAE?...................*Ryan*
ol' dude
10-23-2005, 10:17 PM
wow that is one awesome lookin interior man. I've gotta get me some of these decals from SMS they look killer. Those pinstripes on the dash look great too, nice touch. hey just out of curiousity is your 32 lowboy in the new contest annual from SAE?...................*Ryan*

Why yes it is!!! I think it is on page 51, from the Atlanta show!!
blubaja
10-23-2005, 10:18 PM
WOW!!! Looks awsome! Love it!
lancer07
10-24-2005, 12:10 AM
cool looking interior. :smokin: im lovin the wheels and way the car is looking so far. :smokin: keep up the good work. can't wait to see it finished.
GvEman
10-24-2005, 07:47 AM
Sweeet interior! I love the pinstripes.
flying finn
10-24-2005, 09:08 AM
The coolest interior I´ve seen in a loooooooooooong time!!
ol' dude
10-24-2005, 02:04 PM
This will be the last of the updates for this build! Mated the interior to the chassis, then the body! Not much left to do. I shaved the molding off the hood and drilled some holes where the molding should be. Sprayed the hood red-oxide. I inserted straight pins with small heads in each hole then sprayed it matte black. I will go back with a rust wash to make each hole look rusted.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy38.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy39.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy40.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy41.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy42.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy43.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/dennisj_/1951%20Chevy/51chevy44.jpg


Feedback and comments welcome! Ol' Dude
eph2
10-24-2005, 03:25 PM
Lovely work!
Wheelin75r
10-25-2005, 05:38 AM
Looks perfect! I'm in love... :naughty:
tonioseven
10-25-2005, 09:53 AM
Dang, it's beautiful!!:eek:
ZoomZoomMX-5
10-25-2005, 10:13 AM
Lookin' kewl :sunglasse

Are you planning to apply a subtle wash on the wheels? That'll make 'em pop right off the model. Hotrods like this shouldn't be too clean, but you already know that :biggrin:

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