First, I'm going to build the scene starting with laying some asphalt over a bed of gravel.
First, I'm going to build the scene starting with laying some asphalt over a bed of gravel.
Then line it with a nice country farm fence and trees. The fence was hand-crafted to scale.
With a nice skyline, it should prove to be quit picturesque.
The Model 150 will be the first vehicle to hit the assembly line.
Its interior and exterior will be 2-tone coral and gray. Detail is based on original manufacturer’s specifications and assembly manual.
All 3 Chevy’s will come with a 265 cubic inch engine and 3-speed manual transmission.
With the chassis and interior installed, there is just a few pieces of trim to go.
The Model 150 is the base model for the entire line in 1955.
This particular model was famous throughout the late 1950's in NASCAR.
The Model 210 is next on our list. The chassis and all other parts are paint coded to original manufacture's specs.
The interior will be a 2-tone red and white with plenty of detail.
The body has been painted and thoroughly dried. It has been prepped and ready for chroming.
Completely assembled, the 210 just need a final buffing.
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.
Test fitting the interior tub with the completed chassis. Test fit everything before you assemble!!!
The Bel Air is the most popular to fans mainly because of all the trim options and accessories.
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.
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.