Repost of 57 Surfin Nomad

[modelcarfan]

I am asked to include several pictures in the Finished toon as I learned it was not in that thread. I have done heavy modification for this model car and done some extensive work. I didnt like the gasser style and decided to create them into a classic hot rod car I believe it was built in 2016... not sure.

ENJOY.

[jcon]

Love the color you chose!!!

[sharp]

I like how you made it in to a hot rod! Looks cool with the front lowered! Very nice paint work too!

[scooke123]

I like what you did a lot!

[itsonlyakit]

Like your "Hot Rod" stance to this build, it works. Good color choice and your bare metal foil application is bang on. Having owned a few '57 Chevys I can appreciate the details like you did on the headlight rings. Cheers Eh!

[sharp]

This looks really cool bud! How did you do the grill bar emblem?

[modelcarfan]

Feb 9, 2020 22:08:51 GMT -5 sharp said:

This looks really cool bud! How did you do the grill bar emblem?

This emblem of the grill is actually a hat pin. I bought it from salvage store in the past and had a couple. I only shaved off the emblem of the model and punched a hole for pin to fit in.

[step2]

Very nice work on the BMF,
Awesome job !!
Must get my hands on this kit !!

[sharp]

Feb 18, 2020 8:39:27 GMT -5 modelcarfan said:

Feb 9, 2020 22:08:51 GMT -5 sharp said:

This looks really cool bud! How did you do the grill bar emblem?

No, this emblem of the grill is actually a hat pin. I bought it from salvage store in the past and had a couple. I only shaved off the emblem of the model and punched a hole for pin to fit in.

That's a great idea! Thanks for the info!  Now I just need to find one.

[modelcarfan]

One of the current examples you can find in e bay for the emblem... prices varies so you may have to look them up in times to find a good price... I bought myself about 4 pieces all together for 10 dollars... at hosted place in swap meet.

but you can find one on e bay...

www.ebay.com/itm/55-57-CHEVROLET-emblem-Hat-pin-lapel-pin-tie-tac-GIFT-BOXED-jb-1062-/153179673403

[sharp]

Feb 19, 2020 2:56:19 GMT -5 modelcarfan said:

One of the current examples you can find in e bay for the emblem... prices varies so you may have to look them up in times to find a good price... I bought myself about 4 pieces all together for 10 dollars... at hosted place in swap meet.

but you can find one on e bay...

www.ebay.com/itm/55-57-CHEVROLET-emblem-Hat-pin-lapel-pin-tie-tac-GIFT-BOXED-jb-1062-/153179673403

Thank you.I found one on ebay for $10.00 with shipping.

[modelcarfan]

Feb 26, 2020 8:55:51 GMT -5 sharp said:

Feb 19, 2020 2:56:19 GMT -5 modelcarfan said:

One of the current examples you can find in e bay for the emblem... prices varies so you may have to look them up in times to find a good price... I bought myself about 4 pieces all together for 10 dollars... at hosted place in swap meet.

but you can find one on e bay...

www.ebay.com/itm/55-57-CHEVROLET-emblem-Hat-pin-lapel-pin-tie-tac-GIFT-BOXED-jb-1062-/153179673403

Thank you.I found one on ebay for $10.00 with shipping.

Thats great, they are sometimes hard to find but glad you got one.

If you want to see the progress of the build, check this link.
car-toons.proboards.com/thread/593/deals-wheels-57-nomad

[Starryeyes]

Great job and love the color selections . This is some
Of your best work ! Love that front bumper 😬🏁🏁🏁👍

[modelcarfan]

Feb 27, 2020 9:44:37 GMT -5 Starryeyes said:

Great job and love the color selections . This is some
Of your best work ! Love that front bumper 😬🏁🏁🏁👍

Thanks buddy !

[dogfish7]

Well done!