In Progress - 59 Impala Hardtop

[Layla's Keeper]

Deeply missing the blue '59 Impala convertible I built and sold, I decided to build a hardtop in the same style to try and top it. Some Cherry Brandy nail polish, a set of Pegasus Hobbies Bellagios, and a few dress-up and go-fast 409 parts from an AMT/Ertl '62 Bel Air/Impala later, I came up with this.

[Turbo Monster]

Nice. Is it finished yet? I don't see any taillights, but either way, sweet build!

[675datsun]

I love it! The stance is perfect and those wheels are killer!
Great undercarrriage detailing too.
Good job so far with the chrome application
The rear 3/4 view is just awesome!

[mike united]

Originally Posted by 675datsun

I love it! The stance is perfect and those wheels are killer!
Great undercarrriage detailing too.
Good job so far with the chrome application
The rear 3/4 view is just awesome!

This says it all !!!

Mike

[StephenDeli]

Sexy whale tail! Those rims suit the car very nicely.

More and more people are using nail polish.

[Jaymes]

nice! I've seen these in real life and from the back they look sinister.

[geofroley]

Looks very good! Is nailpolish strong?

[Layla's Keeper]

Okay, here's the answers to the questions so far

Turbo Monster - No it's not finished yet. The engine still has a ways to go and the interior is only partially competed, plus there's still about an acre of chrome foil left to apply.

Geofroley - Well, depends on what strength you're asking about. I use nail polish on my slot cars and it doesn't flake if you've got a good lacquer primer underneath. If you're talking about the fumes, then yes it's pretty strong. Same as lacquer paint. I keep a window open and it doesn't get to me, but it's recommended that you use a respirator.