Every now and then, I see a kit that’s a bit different than something I’d normally build, and rather than just ignoring it, I’m pulled to it for some reason. That was the case when I picked up my 1/25 1964 Chevy Fleetside kit. I got it cheap, so that helped, but I was eager to get into it as well. I don’ t normally build pickups OR vehicles from this era, but it looked fun.
It turns out, there was a lot more I had to research on this kit then I though, and it almost made me give up in frustration. However, I stuck it out, and now I have the chassis and engine done!
Check them out at the link below and tell me what you think!
https://adamrehorn.wordpress.com/2017/11/09/64-chevy-fleetside-update-1-good-foundations/
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Revell's '64 Fleetside - coming along!
Mechworker
Ontario, Canada
Joined: September 20, 2013
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Joined: September 20, 2013
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Posted: Thursday, November 09, 2017 - 04:17 AM UTC
Posted: Thursday, November 09, 2017 - 12:13 PM UTC
Super update Adam, coming along very nicely and many thanks for the blow-by-blow with so much detail.
My only suggestion for improvement would be to spend a bit of time on thinning down the belt, especially given that the alternator support arm looks so good! The belt looks like a length of 3" square tube steel in comparison!
Really looking forward to the next episode mate.
Cheers, D
My only suggestion for improvement would be to spend a bit of time on thinning down the belt, especially given that the alternator support arm looks so good! The belt looks like a length of 3" square tube steel in comparison!
Really looking forward to the next episode mate.
Cheers, D
Mechworker
Ontario, Canada
Joined: September 20, 2013
KitMaker: 352 posts
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Joined: September 20, 2013
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Posted: Friday, November 10, 2017 - 02:50 AM UTC
Thanks Damian!
I never thought of that for the belts, for some reason. Now that you mention it though, it's so obvious!
I will try to remember that for next time!
I never thought of that for the belts, for some reason. Now that you mention it though, it's so obvious!
I will try to remember that for next time!
Hwa-Rang
Kobenhavn, Denmark
Joined: June 29, 2004
KitMaker: 6,760 posts
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Joined: June 29, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 - 01:58 PM UTC
Looks great Adam. Nice subtle weathering of the metal components.