'57 Chevy dirt LM

[Dirtman]

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[Hondo]

Looks great to me, Rett.
Nice scratch building work.
I'm curious about that shade of blue & what tires you used.

[Olderndirt]

 Fine build Rett, this build resembles the cars that at my local track, except its a little too clean. Must be the first race of the season.

  Olderndirt

[Dirtman]

Arctic Blue Metallic over Duplicolor sandable primer is the color. Tires came out of my stash, think I got them at a swap somewhere. And yeah, opening night! LOL

Rett

[Bob P.]

Very nice clean build Rett.

I think we all watched these car run, somewhere in our area during this time period.
Looks very period correct.

Bob

[john2]

That is one mean looking thing. I think it is about to be loaded up to go to the annual March mall show. 

[Fordguy01]

Beautiful build It has the right stance and an aggressive look to it.  I really like it.

Al

[sentsat71]

WOW!!!

That is one SHARP '57!!!!

Great job!!!

[TarheelRick]

Didn't see many '57's around here, mostly '55's and a few '56's; on occasion for special races one or two would show up.  Really like this build.  Has the look of that period.  Would like to see some frame shots.  Thanks for sharing.

[Olderndirt]

Rett, is the arctic blue metallic a Dupli-color paint as well? I love Duplicate-Color touch-up paints. I live in a Hobby shop waste land, and use dupli-color almost exclusively.

Olderndirt

[Dirtman]

Rett, is the arctic blue metallic a Dupli-color paint as well? I love Duplicate-Color touch-up paints. I live in a Hobby shop waste land, and use dupli-color almost exclusively.

Olderndirt

Artic Blue Metallic is Detail Master. I like it 'cause I can change the shades by using different undercoats like gold, silver, etc.
Rett

[Olderndirt]

 Thanks Rett, I have used a color from Dupli-Color  That is quite similar, but maybe one shade lighter. In fact I used it on a '57 Chevy early dirt car.

  Olderndirt

[john2]

Olderndirt   --  it would be nice to see it. 

[Olderndirt]

Two things I'm not good at is finishing a model, and posting photos.

  Olderndirt

[Brian Conn]

Great job on channeling that body....it just makes for a better looking stock car all together....also like what you where able to do with the engine and front hoop assembly.