39 Chevy Sedan Delivery Bomba

Andy Jones · #1 05-31-2007, 04:23 PM

Been staring at my pile of kits try to decide what to do next and as I've always liked the older style lows thought I'd make a start on this one. It's the old Revell kit - fairly rudimentary in places - no interior door panels or inner fenders. The rims are from Pegasus with Hoppin Hydros centre caps & spinners.
I undecided at the moment whether to build it kerbside or not.I'll post more progress as I make it.

Thanks for looking
Andy

tonioseven · #2 05-31-2007, 11:32 PM

With the right colors, this will decimate all!!

modeltech · #3 06-01-2007, 05:03 PM

very cool Andy!! i cant wait to see how you transform this one!!

Andy Jones · #4 06-02-2007, 08:21 AM

I've decided to add the straight 6 engine from the Galaxie 46-48 Chevy kit. I've added the cross members from the Galaxie kit to the Revell frame to ensure good location -I've also added the inner fenders (suitably cut down) from the Galaxie kit as they're not included in the Revell one.
I've removed the moulded in door handles and drilled a hole ready to accept the Galaxie ones.

Thanks for looking.
Andy

NOSFERATTU · #5 06-02-2007, 11:12 AM

Very nice Andy.
Take it easy.

slk320 · #6 06-02-2007, 12:14 PM

Those Galaxie kits are very nice and have lots of detail. Their engines build up good too! This should be very nice when finished. Are you going to paint it a nice candy color? Perhaps lime green candy HOK?

Andy Jones · #7 06-10-2007, 11:59 AM

Took adavantage of the good weather over here to spray the basecoat which is Citroen Wicked Red Metallic - I'll let it cure for a couple of days before clearcoating. Just to give you an idea of the colour :-

Thanks for looking
Andy

white97ex · #8 06-10-2007, 01:06 PM

this is going to be great! Can't wait to see more

Andy Jones · #9 06-13-2007, 07:37 AM

Just a quick update on the paint - spent some time polishing the clear with various grades of Micro-Mesh followed by Tamiya fine & finish polishing compound.

Excuse the polishing compound in the panel lines.
Hope to make some progress on the engine soon.
Thanks for looking
Andy

tigeraid · #10 06-13-2007, 12:42 PM

Certainly not my style, but I appreciate the effort in the build--the paint looks great!

Andy Jones · #11 06-14-2007, 10:43 AM

Just a couple of pics of the completed engine from the Galaxie kit - I've not added a great deal except ignition leads & fuel line. I had to reduce the height of the airfilter as it fouled the hood.

Thanks for looking
Andy

blubaja · #12 06-14-2007, 11:08 AM

Engine and paint look great so far Andy!

Enzoenvy1 · #13 06-14-2007, 11:56 AM

I saw this model yesterday in the store and thought that it was an older kit, but I guess it is still made. I immediately thought of yours,, lol. Looks great-very classy to me.

white_R34 · #14 06-16-2007, 01:23 AM

love your engine work keep it up man!

Andy Jones · #15 06-23-2007, 04:22 PM

Just a quick update - I've built up the chassis and installed the rims & engine -as usual I haven't done any chassis detailing as it won't be seen.

As the kit doesn't include any interior door panels I've adapted the Galaxie kit interior panels to fit and I'll use the Galaxie Bench seat as the Revell kit comes with some nasty 70's high back seats.

A couple of shots of a dry run with everything put together - the sunvisor is just made from plastic card and needs a bit more work.

Thanks for looking
Andy

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