minitnkr's MPC 1/24 1957 Chevy Gasser drag car

[minitnkr]

Very old 1/25 scale MRC model. Was almost started many years ago, so some stuff off sprues but nothing glued. Decals have gotten wet at some point & will be the biggest challenge. Everything is body color red or chrome except rubber tires.


Sorry about sprue shot as I didn't have room to spread them & loose pcs. out. I may display this as "used race car for sale" if decals turn out too rough.

[minitnkr]

Batteries dead in camera, but proceeded to paint & assemble engine. Painted frame & assembled rear diff. & suspension.

[Stefee]

Can't wait to see progress on this build, absolutely love the '57 Bel Air and its as old as me!

[Lee Drennen]

Seated front row

[Jim R]

That looks a very old kit Paul. It's also a very different scale to your usual modelling. It will be interesting to see how you get on.

[minitnkr]

Tried my phone. Seems a lot smaller image, but color, depth & focus look OK.

[Mark1]

A good start

[Guest]

Tried my phone. Seems a lot smaller image, but color, depth & focus look OK.
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Paul that's a massive jump in scale as Jim says, looking fwd to see how you get on.

[Tworrs]

Nice subject Paul, which should turn out great.

[HAWKERHUNTER]

An interesting kit Paul. Following.

[Mr Bowcat]

Kit chrome Paul, or are you going to strip and repaint?

[minitnkr]

Probably Bob. Maybe just paint over as an aging process to support the notion of an old campaigner found in a barn now for sale 'as is'.

[yak face]

Fantastic choice paul , the 57 is a proper icon . Love the idea of a barn find racer , cant wait to see the progress , cheers tony

[Stefee]

Great concept for a build, I've never done anything like that so far. Always present mine as pristine showroom vehicles.
Very much looking forward to this.

[Allen Dewire]

Sorry Paul, I missed the start of this. Now that is a blast from the past and from MPC to boot. Now tell us, how does it feel to build a model without having to use a microscope, my friend? Must be a little different for you......

Ahh!!! MPC, AMT, Monogram, Revell and IMC car model kits.......Those were the days back in the 60's!!!...

Prost
Allen