CHEVELLE 1966

 Chevelle SS 1966 by Frank, another job,another restored...this is a Chevy all redone to Maisto Diecast 1/24 like usually not so good,but Frank it's here from improving it with his hands...or at least tries

For first thing, he have sanded the body,and then he have repainted in a "Cypress Green Metallic"

 at the rear end the new double exaust pipes

inside a strong point of this restoration,all redone in al minimal parts,optional gauges down the dash included... two tone code 712 ~ Medium Fawn/Light Fawn Imitation Leather it's the raplaced by Frank in this combination color agreements with exterior color...

 the original wheel and hubcap replaced with a rally wheels more sporty combination for appearance of this SS car...

 Under the hood the classic 396 with some parts added by Frank for give more realism at this engine...

In the Frank showroom at the end of work.Ready to run...higway waiting for it!

Frank

CHEVROLET 3100 1955

another pick up another usefull truck...by Frank

at this time Frank has restored an old stepside...originally found in a cream color really rusted..he has sanded all the body and has replaced with this bi-tone color red/white...

for check his work ,he would tried to an hard way to value the results...a snowed north road....for confortable  driving  he  mounted snow tires

the interior give a warm welcome...in all restored seats......in all restored seats,also in  bi-tone tissue color

the rear end with the stop- gate,for don't leave something on the road during the travel !!!...he had some presents for his friends..

maybe the tyres it's not correct for the '55 the white line it's over narrow for a kind of those year...

Frank and his light truck in front of  friends house....the landscape it's great...like all that snow that give soft everything...a kind of magic...like the work that Frank has done...(I hope you agree)

black and white photos to make you realize the years from which the pick up ... a photo of the grandparents!!!

Frank

diecast 1/24 Superior/Sunnyside

MUSTANG GTA 1967

 At this time Frank would to refresh and improve an old project of his previous done: Ford Mustang alredy done in bad results.(in the previous post).

 He have used an new instruments to his hands,aluminium sheet for all trim,and then,he have lift up the rear axle for give more sinuosity and lightly at the car.
he have leave the" wire wheels" on the axis,although he had thought to change with another kind...


 He have used an new instruments to his hands,aluminium sheet for all trim: glasses frame,interior and trim on the body...

the car it is remained with his color but now Frank have added a single silver stripe on all car lenght (polypropilene ribbon used usually for graphics work ).




 the rear glass now is obscured,with a really sheet for glass cars

 the grille has now with two headlamps like Shelby look

 the interior was totally replaced tan color not so usually to see in reality,it was  with a new steering wheel,handmade (oversized in originally diecast),safety belts with grip on the roof,all trim in aluminium,carpet,and floor mats tone on tone.

For calling this Mustang GTA you can see the shifter (handmade in lead) on the console.

at this time Frank it's more happy,for this restoration,also if the car by Maisto it's not so good,but he think to have done a good work althought...the improving should be with another Mustang car!

Frank Garage

Diecast Maisto 1/24

CHEVROLET 3100 half ton 1950

At this time Frank has prepared another Chevy classics from 50's,it's ready to run but he have loaded on a trailer for a visit in the north to some his friends,North Dakota for precision one of preferred Frank's country!

 

 it's not the first one that he have  restored...but this is for himself... a pick up may  be ever useful!!!

 now observing the truck we can say it's almost new...sorry without almost...the liberty that Frank have taken for painting this Chevy ,it's change of the color chip,now  taken from a 54' color chart: "Skyline blue"

 Frank seemed a good idea to present this chevy in the snow to get a good photo dynamic, contrast, white blue board is minimal ..

 the fog headlights like  vintage...but it's allowed he thought....it's yet functional

 some particulars,like the sticker on the windshield,and the b/w pics give more idea for the passed time,on this sheet...

 interior simple and clear,only the floor mat was added...

another blast from the past with this photo...

your enjoy
Frank


Diecast 1/24 Maisto

CHEVELLE SS 1965

 At this time FRANK show us this Chevelle 1/24 by Jonnhy lightning

Recovered from the "junkyard lost jewels" has done its best to bring back one of the first performance ever built Chevy

Questa volta Frank ci mostra questa Chevelle 1 / 24  bt JL

Recuperati dal "junkyard lost jewels" ha fatto del suo meglio per riportare una delle prime muscle cars by  Chevy allo splendore originale.

body restored in all parts and repainting in ermine white...sportive and cool

carrozzeria restaurata in tutte le parti e riverniciatura di bianco ermellino...resa sportiva e cool!

 

front view.. parking in front Frank Garage..just work finished!

la vista frontale .. parcheggiata di fronte a Frank garage .. appena pronta!

 

Under the hood beats the original 396 Turbo Jet with a 375 hp 4-speed transmission  ...

Sotto il cofano pulsa l’originale di un 396 Turbo Jet con 375 hp con trasmissione a 4 rapporti…

 

 Our Frank wanted to give a light touch "custom" with a style not too showy but "class" and vintage interiors cleverly set " like exit from the  factory", now have  the touch of a bi-tone colors, the seats in simil leather material are now red and black , very warm and slightly evil!

Il nostro Frank ha voluto dare un  leggero tocco "custom " con stile, gli interni non troppo appariscenti, ma "di classe" e vintage, sapientemente riportati allo splendore di fabbrica, ora hanno il tocco in colore bi-tono, i sedili in materiale sky sono diventati rossi e nero, molto caldo e un po diabolici!

 the back view with the special grille prepared for the z-16 version give at this Malibu a real sporty look...

 la vista posteriore, con la griglia di speciali preparati per la versione di z-16 Malibu dare a questo un vero e proprio look sportivo ...

Frank for Chevy Performance!

FORD MUSTANG MACH 1 1970

 Frank questa volta ci presenta una Musang mach 1 del 1970...die cast by Welly 1/24

Frank this time presents a Musang mach 1, 1970 ... die cast by Welly 1 / 24

come al solito parte con lo studio di quello che dovrà diventare con immagini dettagliate...tra cui il colore che dovrà essere “gold bright poly”

As usual start with the study of what will become ... with detailed images including the color to be:“gold bright poly”

Frank ci svela qualche suo segreto come la preparazione della coda fatta con una scatola di cioccolatini... per l'effetto a nido d'ape semplici ingredienti mossi dalla fantasia per un risultato veritiero

Frank reveals some of his secret as the preparation of the tail (rear end) made with  a choco  blister... effect honeycomb,simple ingredients moved from fantasy to a true result

 per il cofano Frank ha preparato la presa d'aria in alluminio assente sul modello Welly

Frank has prepared for the bonnet air intake aluminum absent on the model Welly

sulle portiere il roket molder preparato con parti di una custodia per cd

roket molder on doors prepared with the parts of a CD case

l'interno rivestito in tessuto nero e con tappeti abbinati,usando la fodera di una borsa...

the interior covered in black fabric with matching carpets, using the lining of a bag

 una prima vista dell'auto finita

a first glance over car

il motore...ora un Cleveland 351 al posto del 302 proposto da Welly...o di quel poco che era

... now a Cleveland engine 351 instead of 302 proposed by Welly ... or what little was

Frank ha messo un filtro aria tipo "cobra"...tutti i cablaggi e le parti mancanti...una barra stabilizzatrice in alluminio...quanto basta per migliorare e rendere a colpo d'occhio il motore più reale possibile...

Frank has developed an air filter like "Cobra" ... all the wiring and the missing parts ... a stabilizer bar of aluminum ... just enough to improve and make the engine at a glance as real as possible

nelle foto si può vedere anche l'aggiunta dei due fari supplementari sulla griglia mancanti per Welly...

picture you can also see the addition of two additional lights on the grid for missing Welly ... 

in questa vista posteriore della macchina possiamo vedere i cerchi da 22"(con 4 freni a disco Brembo) sportivi ma con quel disegno classico tanto caro a Frank

in this view we can see the back of the car wheels 22 "sport classic (4 Brembo disc brakes)

 design but with that so dear to Frank

 La vista posteriore della Mach 1 con scarichi da 2"

The back view of Mach 1 with 2"exhaust

 Frank ci mostra il suo lavoro terminato....hood pin sul cofano compresi...tutte le decals poste das Frank preparate da lui nella sua officina.un lavoro manialcale che in questo caso gli ha dato grande soddisfazione...che ne pensate?

Frank shows us his work over .... including hood pins on the hood ... all the decals placed das Frank officina.un prepared by him in his maniacal work in this case gave him great satisfaction ... what do you think ?

quasi quasi prenderà il volo...come il nome che porta...questa bellissima Ford...


very nearly take flight ... as the name that brings this beautiful Ford ...


at the next work Frank!