"SMIK 56" Revell Chevy Del ray "lots a detail"

Here's My main Project at the moment and have been working on it for about 18 months on and off

Revell 56 Del Ray with lots of Modifications and Extra Detail
Parts List
1 x Revell Del Ray kit
1 x Revell Chevy NASCAR kit (Motor, Front Chassis clip and front suspension)
1 x Model Car Garage Photo etch detail set (Grill, Badges etc)
1 x Model Car Garage Engine pulley set
1 x Custom Made Aluminium Drop tank
1 x Corvette IRS (out of 37 Ford Kit)
1 x Set Scratchbuilt Mini Tubs (sheet styrene)
1 x revell 32 Ford kit steering wheel (with aluminium horn button)
Other parts going into this build
Detail master seat belt buckles
Masking tape seat belts
Custom made Aluminium Radiator support panel
Turned aluminium steering colum with Indicator stalk
Detail Master Distributor
Detail Downunder Aircleaner,Radiator cap, Oil Filter, Oil Filler cap
Interior Door lock button are modified dress maker pins
Turned aluminium Dome light
Paul's Plush Pile Flocking
Wheels are Fujimi Centers (painted Mercury silver) with Pegasus Aluminium Sleeves with the fronts narrowed on the lathe with narrower tyres
Paint is White Acrylic top and back with Hot Chilli red and Cardinal red (Metallic) Flames
& Lots of BMF
there's more but that will do for now.......................enjoy the pics...........and Comments Welcome!





















i hope to get this finished for the Kilmore show but don't like my chances!

WOW, im in love. ive got an alloy fuel tank for my 56 that looks identical to yours, milo tin foil??? the craftsmen ship is fantastic, a real show stopper. what chassis is it riding on and is that a nascar sbc sitting up front??? those alloy components look hot. il be going shopping in your store very soon lol

lol i should probly read a thread before i post lol

Wow Paul thats sensational to say the least. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Wow this is not a build, it is a Oddyssey. Very nice.

i think were all looking forward to seeing this finished, i know i am so come on paul.... get her finished

It's on my to do list I promise!

(Smik 56 before!)If I was building this In 1:1 this is what I would have started out with !

jeebus, i had a double take to make sure it wasnt the same car, is this 1 of yours??? great weathering, christines sister car

No not mine but could'nt resist posting it, Would make a great before and after but hey! It's very well done so kudo's to the builder.

thats one cool looking heavy chevy.

This is back to the top of the list for now as I'm sick of seeing it unfinished!

It's taking a slightly different direction wheel wise as I was never entirely happy with the others so these are Fujimi rims with Pegasus Tyres and rear aluminium sleeves that I remachined to accept the rims, Now it looks tougher I think and the rakes not bad! They are glued in so thats it!!! Brakes are a mixture of brands as rears are XS Tuning and Fronts are 2 sets of Fujimi's (Yes 2 sets) thined out and joined back to back so they are drilled both sides, Front calipers are from a Maisto diecast and have nice Brembo tampo printing on them.







What do ya think?

I think you have a garage full of projects! About 12 to be precise...

Can I have your old wheels?

Bryce wrote:I think you have a garage full of projects! About 12 to be precise...

Can I have your old wheels?

Hehe ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm NO! do you remember how long they took to make? but don't worry they won't be going to waste here as I'm sure they will suit a future project perfectly!!!

Yeah I remember you filing the wheel sleeves at Rob's house that first night! Whatever happened to him?

its looking hotter then ever!!!

Absolutely superb, and what a difference the second set of wheels has made. Nice to see you've detailed the roof lining too, an area often forgotten by many builders. Keep on cruisin' Paul.

Hey Paul - came across these pics today and thought it might inspire you to finish yours off:




I want to see this one finished!

WOW! I can't believe I haven't seen this thread before now.

Just glorious, great idea beautifully executed, I'm joining the chorus of people saying "FINISH IT!"

I haven't forgotten about this one it's just in my long term WIP pile,

Having to strip the chassis of all the assembled bits then remove the paint has just delayed it even more,


The paint was lifting off the details on the floor, and having it sit looking at me for so long I've turned off the second set of wheels ...................I'm going to predict it will be done sometime in '09

Love that paint finish Paul, nice work so far.

This build is looking fantastic Paul, a pleasure to watch, your detail work is great.
Adam

Asolutely beautifully built !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love this build!! The new wheels do look much nicer.

Nice metal work my friend! And the plastic work too. Oh heck, the whole thing!-Mark