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So, I finally got around to messing with that 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle model I’ve had sitting around. It’s been on my to-do list for, like, forever, and today was the day!
First, I unboxed everything. Gotta love that new model smell, right? I laid out all the parts on my workbench, which is basically just a giant piece of plywood on some sawhorses. Classy, I know.
Getting Started
I started with the chassis. This thing had some serious flash – you know, those annoying little bits of extra plastic? – so I spent a good chunk of time filing and sanding those down. Nothing fancy, just a basic file and some sandpaper I picked up from the hardware store.
- Cleaned up the chassis.
- Filed down the flash.
- Sanded everything smooth.
Next, I moved onto the engine. Now, I’m no mechanic, but I wanted this thing to look at least somewhat realistic. I grabbed my trusty little paintbrushes and some basic acrylic paints – black, silver, a bit of red for some detail. Nothing too crazy.
The Body
The body was a whole other beast. I decided to go with a classic blue – I just think it looks so good on these old Chevelles. I used some spray paint I had leftover from another project. Did a couple of coats, letting it dry in between. Probably should have worn a mask, but hey, live and learn.
- Spray painted the body in classic blue.
- Let it dry in between coats.
Once everything was dry, it was time for assembly. This is always the trickiest part for me. Tiny screws, fiddly bits… my big sausage fingers aren’t exactly made for this. But, I managed to get it all together, eventually.
I even added some tiny little decals – you know, the ones that are basically microscopic stickers? Those things are a pain, but they really make the model pop.
Finally, I stood back and admired my handiwork. It’s not perfect, far from it, actually. But it’s mine, and I built it. And that’s a pretty good feeling. Now it’s sitting on my shelf, looking all shiny and cool. Time to start thinking about the next project!
