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Old 10-10-2012, 07:15 AM   #31
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Re: 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible - 1/16 (Junk Car)

I'm back, this time I want to finish this one for good!

Here you have a few pics of the latest steps, on weathering the body and the engine.



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Old 10-10-2012, 09:03 AM   #32
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Re: 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible - 1/16 (Junk Car)

So cool, really impressive work!!!
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Old 10-10-2012, 10:26 AM   #33
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Re: 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible - 1/16 (Junk Car)

Awesome junkyard project! Sweet details!
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Old 10-10-2012, 12:25 PM   #34
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Re: 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible - 1/16 (Junk Car)

I am glad to see this one back on the bench!
Excellent details in there!!!!!
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Re: 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible - 1/16 (Junk Car)

Hello guys, I'm glad you like my work! thanks for the feedback!
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Re: 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible - 1/16 (Junk Car)

Wow ... Awesome work. This being very realistic.
Wishing to see more.

Greetings.
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Old 10-21-2012, 08:26 AM   #37
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Re: 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible - 1/16 (Junk Car)

So, thanks again for the comments!

Now it's time for more details, this time the engine bay.

This is the engine bay (finished):



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Old 10-25-2012, 01:42 PM   #38
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Re: 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible - 1/16 (Junk Car)

What, no green fuzz around the battery terminals?
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Re: 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible - 1/16 (Junk Car)

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What, no green fuzz around the battery terminals?
Haha, i feel the same way.

Your weathering is impressive.
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What, no green fuzz around the battery terminals?
you're right. I'll should be adding that!
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Re: 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible - 1/16 (Junk Car)

Here you a have short update about the finished project...
More about the whole process here.

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So cool! The videos are great.
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