1955 Chevy Bel Air Sedan

When I first opened and started off I was a little disappointed, but as I started planning how to approach the build my opinion changed. Yes some detail is lacking, the molded muffler is a bummer, but the interior and body are very good. I decided to go full blown custom and did some kit bashing. I narrowed the rear axle to use some extra wide tires and added mag wheels from another kit. I used the big block blown engine from AMT 1963 Corvette. I cut out the stock rear seat and used a modern seat insert I had from an AMT 1957 Ford Fairlane, along with the 2 bucket seats. I also cut out the molded muffler and shaved down the exhaust pipes so I can use some custom header pipes and mufflers to add a bit more realism. I'm now having to reengineer how the radiator piece will fit in and look proper. I'll be painting the top half using Tamiya TS45 pearl white and bottom half Tamiya T89 pearl blue. All the chrome molding will get bare metal foil. I'm having a lot of fun kit bashing with this model. There are a lot of great pictures in the gallery to get ideas. Whether you build out of the box or kit bash, enjoy the build.

I will be building another one soon. Was some twisting to get all tires touching without rocking. Other wise went together very well. Options for engine and interior. Stock version has a little more detail. Little to no molding flash.

The perfect kit if you like the old school Chevy's, good choice AMT