1959 Impala 2dr. Hardtop--Done!

[924_CarreraGTS]

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.







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 hoses

Chassis:

• 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 cables

Interior:

• 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)
• Flocking

Body 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

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Looks good!