Revell '57 Chevy Black Widow

Modeling Subjects Autos
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I was checking out the Revell website and was pleased to see the upcoming release of the Black Widow kit.I will buy it as soon as I see it!

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they are now showing up in Micheals craft stores as part of the model reset. looks like it will be a regular stock item for awhile and is priced at $25! with a coupon it’s a nice deal, i bought one the other day.

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Thanks for the heads up Dave!I’ll check it out this weekend!

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Well I pulled the trigger today and bought the kit.Looks like a winner!The body looks good and it has some optional parts.Here is a pic of the kit box. Here is a pic of the body. Comparing the AMT and Revell bodies they both look good!

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I built the engine today and shot the Chevy engine red)Looks like orange to me!).I had to strip the fuel injection parts of chrome because they came in natural aluminum.

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Well I can finally get back to the engine.I was busy this weekend and had a hard time finding a #76 drill bit to mount the spark-plug wires.The distributer was even more fun!Here is the progress so far.

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The Amt kit is a great help as it includes a wiring diagram with firing order,Plus they provide the wire and a chart to indicate the lengths of each plug wire.

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I had to use the distributer on the AMT kit because it is slightly larger and has indents which made drilling out the holes for the plug wires easier.

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You’ve got a great build going philo-very good attention to detail. Looking forward to seeing more progress pics.

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Thanks!i think this one will turn out great!

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Did a little more work on the engine today.Tomorrow I will wire-up the distributor and start the chassis.

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I tamed the .crazy wires and the engine is esentially complete.(apart from the decals on the generator and oil filter.

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absolutely insane work man!

Great stuff, keep it up.

I have been looking for a good kit to break into cars…getting tired of doing aircraft and need a break. I think I may have just found one!

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Progress continues ,I assembled andpainted the chassis and installed the engine and driveshaft.Next I will install the exhaust system and start on the interior.

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Was the gas tank a seperate part or did you mask it off to avoid painting it black? Looking very good BTW!

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Yes the gas tank and spare tire well was a separate piece.I painted the hood today but the finish exhibted orange peel so polishing will be necessary.

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I decided to use the grill from the AMT kit and it is a beauty !The photoectched grill looks great!

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I’ve gotta get me one of those holders you have so I can do my painting better! I just use a bent hanger now. Where did you come across your holder/stand?

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I found 2 of them at Big Lots years ago.Can’t do without them!I primed the body and painted the white sections of the body today.

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I finished painting the trunk and sides and the finish is very good.I can see the reflection of the flouersent light above the model.