Chevrolet Apache 1958

[syzygy87]

This time something rounder - finally :)

It started with the lights, which are taken from my Impala. However, the whole trick is to extend their shape, which is possible thanks to the available bricks (37352+1750). To my delight, it also turned out that it's possible to split the headlight housings in half - exactly as I wanted, because that's how two-color Apaches are painted. 

Two-color is an interesting thing - on the one hand it makes the appearance more attractive, on the other it simplifies the construction, because in fact half (or maybe most) of the car is white ;) Thanks to this, I finally managed to build the car in orange.

Disadvantage - the bonnet flap is very much inspired by a leg pickup. Somehow it came out that way... :) I focused on the headlights, grill, then started gluing the top.... and nothing else fit me there. Unfortunately it is very similar to what Lego built.

Building this model I finally didn't feel like some kind of craftsman, like with the previous model (Monte Carlo), which I finished out of some strange sense of obligation.... Here I started with a cool use of parts and had the feeling that it would be something new, not another square car with a slightly different grill ;)
These curves also worked well for me, of course there were a few moments where the hobby tired me more than the work, but overall I had fun. And I felt it would be a good model, which helps a lot and motivates me to keep working.

...but is it good in your opinion? :) 

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Features (as always):
-working steering wheel;
-openable 2 doors, hood and tailgate;
-detailed engine, interior and body shape.

 

 

[Nuts4Lego]

That is a great looking model!

[syzygy87]

17 minutes ago, Nuts4Lego said:

That is a great looking model!

Thanks! :)

[jorgeopesi]

Awesome model on every detail, maibe the roof frames are a little big but it is not a big deal.

[Toastie]

System rocks

Best,
Thorsten

[2GodBDGlory]

Very impressive!

[syzygy87]

9 hours ago, jorgeopesi said:

Awesome model on every detail, maibe the roof frames are a little big but it is not a big deal.

Yes, I think this detail is a bit exaggerated ;) Thanks!

7 hours ago, Toastie said:

System rocks

Thank you!

5 hours ago, 2GodBDGlory said:

Very impressive!

Thanks! :)

[gyenesvi]

This is beautiful, when I first saw it on FB I immediately knew it's your work :) I also like your choice of models.

[syzygy87]

1 hour ago, gyenesvi said:

This is beautiful, when I first saw it on FB I immediately knew it's your work :) I also like your choice of models.

Thank you, it's always nice to hear such praise from someone who builds at your level :)

Choice of models a bit repetitive, somehow lately I build trucks over and over again ;) 

[Milan]

Frontpaged.

[syzygy87]

21 hours ago, Milan said:

Frontpaged.

Thank you!!! :)

[ILoveSeatron]

Great model! It looks very accurate to the real thing! I really like how detailed the engine is.

[syzygy87]

Thank you very much :) 

[bruh]

Wow! Everything looks so clean! Totally deserves the frontpage.

[syzygy87]

Thanks a lot! 

 

On 12/3/2024 at 2:24 AM, bruh said:

Totally deserves the frontpage.

This is a great honor for me!

[tmtomh]

Agree with the other positive comments - a beautiful model. In particular, the hood contouring is just stick - excellent part usage!