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    Civilian Cars Thread, Revell 25th 57 Chevy BelAir just finished in Civilian Vehicles; Not a great kit, quite old I believe, the fit wasn't too bad apart from the wheels which required major ...
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      Revell 25th 57 Chevy BelAir just finished

      Not a great kit, quite old I believe, the fit wasn't too bad apart from the wheels which required major surgery to get them to fit and look right.
      Quite pleased overall though.













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      I'm not a car modeller but thats great m1ks's the chrome is just devine a great job allround 5 stars from me
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      nice restoration job,when you taking it for a drive lol,i like this one alot,fantastic
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      wow, what did you use for the chrome...alclad?
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      Very nice, great shine you've got on it!
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      Thanks guys, the bumpers are kit chrome, (i normally strip and alclad kit chrome but this was pretty good), the side flashes, radiator surround and window surrounds are alclad, the flash insert is humbrol polished alu metalcote lightly buffed.
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      Great looking Bel Air Mike,the kit chrome is some of the best I've seen. Nice looking finish ,the paint flowed out nice and no blems. Nicely done Sir!
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      WOW! that looks amazing. I'd love to be able to produce a build anywhere near that standard some day, Saj
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