1955 chevy sedan

First, I'm going to build the scene starting with laying some asphalt over a bed of gravel.


1955 chevy sedan

Then line it with a nice country farm fence and trees. The fence was hand-crafted to scale.


1955 chevy sedan

With a nice skyline, it should prove to be quit picturesque.


1955 chevy sedan

The Model 150 will be the first vehicle to hit the assembly line.


1955 chevy sedan

Its interior and exterior will be 2-tone coral and gray. Detail is based on original manufacturer’s specifications and assembly manual.


1955 chevy sedan

All 3 Chevy’s will come with a 265 cubic inch engine and 3-speed manual transmission.


1955 chevy sedan

With the chassis and interior installed, there is just a few pieces of trim to go.


1955 chevy sedan

The Model 150 is the base model for the entire line in 1955.


1955 chevy sedan

This particular model was famous throughout the late 1950's in NASCAR.


1955 chevy sedan

The Model 210 is next on our list. The chassis and all other parts are paint coded to original manufacture's specs.


1955 chevy sedan

The interior will be a 2-tone red and white with plenty of detail.


1955 chevy sedan

The body has been painted and thoroughly dried. It has been prepped and ready for chroming.


1955 chevy sedan

Completely assembled, the 210 just need a final buffing.


1955 chevy sedan

Masking is one of the most critical parts of model building. The correct tape must be used for a quality finish. It is tedious but the results are well worth the effort.


1955 chevy sedan

Test fitting the interior tub with the completed chassis. Test fit everything before you assemble!!!


1955 chevy sedan

The Bel Air is the most popular to fans mainly because of all the trim options and accessories.


1955 chevy sedan

This is the engine assembly line. These 4.3 Liter (265 cubic inch) V8 engine is the beginning of a lasting Chevy history. The first of these engines to dominate NASCAR is in a museum and rightly so.


1955 chevy sedan

The trio is now ready for display. I enjoyed creating this so much that I will be building more in the future because this one sold instantly.