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Galaxie 1948 Chevrolet Aerosedan

Posted: 01 Jul 2018, 12:13
by Vincent Power
After careful consideration I decided to build this kit.
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I've read some good reviews about it so I thought it was a good time to bring it to the bench. However, I won't be building a wreck. :shock: But there will be a twist. ;) Hopefully :?
On opening the box I was surprised at how crisp and detailed the parts were. Dryfitting the main components showed how positively the parts fitted into place :o I've grown used to car kits that need lots of clean up, much dry fitting and plenty of adjusting before committing to any glue. This kit, I'm pleased to say, is in a different league altogether. :)
I got stuck straight in and had most of the chassis done before I knew it.
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I put the seat and basic interior together next
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I decided I would paint the interior before proceeding any further. The arm rests, door handles and window winders are all separate pieces! How good is that! :)
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and installed on the chassis
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That's where it sits at the moment. I'm really enjoying this one :)

Vincent

Re: Galaxie 1948 Chevrolet Aerosedan

Posted: 01 Jul 2018, 12:55
by Philipp Gross
Excellent choice :D

I'm fairly certain this is supposed to be a hovercar :lol:

Philipp

Re: Galaxie 1948 Chevrolet Aerosedan

Posted: 02 Jul 2018, 15:41
by Mark Aldrich
Will this be another junker?

Re: Galaxie 1948 Chevrolet Aerosedan

Posted: 02 Jul 2018, 23:26
by Adam Durrant
Mark Aldrich wrote: 02 Jul 2018, 15:41 Will this be another junker?
..nothings been distressed or damaged yet, we may be safe....

Re: Galaxie 1948 Chevrolet Aerosedan

Posted: 04 Jul 2018, 00:55
by Vincent Power
Philipp Gross wrote: 01 Jul 2018, 12:55 Excellent choice :D

I'm fairly certain this is supposed to be a hovercar :lol:

Philipp
Thanks Phillip :) Hovercar? ............not this time :lol:

Vincent

Re: Galaxie 1948 Chevrolet Aerosedan

Posted: 04 Jul 2018, 00:58
by Vincent Power
Mark Aldrich wrote: 02 Jul 2018, 15:41 Will this be another junker?
Definately not a junker Mark. I was inspired to go in a different direction with this one. ;)

Vincent

Re: Galaxie 1948 Chevrolet Aerosedan

Posted: 04 Jul 2018, 01:00
by Vincent Power
Adam Durrant wrote: 02 Jul 2018, 23:26
Mark Aldrich wrote: 02 Jul 2018, 15:41 Will this be another junker?
..nothings been distressed or damaged yet, we may be safe....
Definately safe Adam. :lol:

Vincent

Re: Galaxie 1948 Chevrolet Aerosedan

Posted: 17 Aug 2018, 07:02
by Vincent Power
I didn't realise it was so long since my last update. Sorry about that :oops:
I've moved along and finished the dash and started painting the body.
This is where I'm up to at the moment.
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Thanks for looking. :)

Vincent

Re: Galaxie 1948 Chevrolet Aerosedan

Posted: 17 Aug 2018, 16:36
by Mark Aldrich
Looking great.

Re: Galaxie 1948 Chevrolet Aerosedan

Posted: 20 Aug 2018, 21:43
by Philipp Gross
Excellent finish :D

Are you sure you still don't want to build a hovercar? :lol:

Philipp