1959 Impala 2dr. Hardtop--Done!
924_CarreraGTS
10-13-2006, 12:52 PM
Hi all. This is Revell's 1959 Chevrolet Impala custom 2 'n 1. Since I hated the looks of the custom, I built the model factory stock. Under the pictures is a list of details I added.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/472219Impala_34_front_high-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/472219Impala_34_front_low-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/472219Impala_34_rear-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/472219Impala_engine-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/472219Impala_front-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/472219Impala_interior-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/472219Impala_rear-med.jpg
DETAILS ADDED
Engine:
Spark plug wires and looms
Coolant temp sender, oil pressure sender, and wiring
Throttle return springs and linkage
Fuel line and hand-built pump
Drive belt (masking tape)
Power steering fluid hosesChassis:
Brake hard lines, T-valves, and hoses
Emergency brake cables
Fuel line
Coil springs (copper wire)
Complete engine bay wiring harness (accurately colored wiring to lights, horns, alternator, etc.)
Washer fluid hoses
Battery cablesInterior:
Seatbelts (masking tape) and buckles (.01" sheet plastic)
Photoetch dash script, steering wheel center, ignition switch, ignition key, glovebox lock, ashtrays, and door handles (by Model Car Garage)
FlockingBody and exterior:
Polished and waxed Model Master gloss black enamel
Bare-Metal Ultra-Brite Chrome foil
Photoetch hood script and emblem
Photoetch side and rear emblems
Photoetch door locks
Photoetch rear license plate
Photoetch wiper blades
Sheet plastic and wire wiper arms (lower arms are kit parts)
Functional realistic scissor-type hood hinges, each with six pieces of sheet plastic and five metal pins
Photoetch front mesh (next to blinkers, above grille)I also drilled out the exhaust tips and painted the tiny slots in the wheels with a wash. Overall, I think it turned out quite well. Feel free to comment or ask how I did things! Unlike some, I don't hold any "trade secrets." I'm happy to share my techniques! And I welcome any criticism so I can do a better job next time. Thanks!
Alex
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/472219Impala_34_front_high-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/472219Impala_34_front_low-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/472219Impala_34_rear-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/472219Impala_engine-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/472219Impala_front-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/472219Impala_interior-med.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/472219Impala_rear-med.jpg
DETAILS ADDED
Engine:
Spark plug wires and looms
Coolant temp sender, oil pressure sender, and wiring
Throttle return springs and linkage
Fuel line and hand-built pump
Drive belt (masking tape)
Power steering fluid hosesChassis:
Brake hard lines, T-valves, and hoses
Emergency brake cables
Fuel line
Coil springs (copper wire)
Complete engine bay wiring harness (accurately colored wiring to lights, horns, alternator, etc.)
Washer fluid hoses
Battery cablesInterior:
Seatbelts (masking tape) and buckles (.01" sheet plastic)
Photoetch dash script, steering wheel center, ignition switch, ignition key, glovebox lock, ashtrays, and door handles (by Model Car Garage)
FlockingBody and exterior:
Polished and waxed Model Master gloss black enamel
Bare-Metal Ultra-Brite Chrome foil
Photoetch hood script and emblem
Photoetch side and rear emblems
Photoetch door locks
Photoetch rear license plate
Photoetch wiper blades
Sheet plastic and wire wiper arms (lower arms are kit parts)
Functional realistic scissor-type hood hinges, each with six pieces of sheet plastic and five metal pins
Photoetch front mesh (next to blinkers, above grille)I also drilled out the exhaust tips and painted the tiny slots in the wheels with a wash. Overall, I think it turned out quite well. Feel free to comment or ask how I did things! Unlike some, I don't hold any "trade secrets." I'm happy to share my techniques! And I welcome any criticism so I can do a better job next time. Thanks!
Alex
erb
10-13-2006, 02:28 PM
Looks good!
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