57 Chevy Gasser Build with Tips & Tricks! MPC Scale Model Kit

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Build #2 in my little series of "Reliving my Childhood Days" of Building Models that I enjoyed then! 👍🙂

[@Stupidfastracing]

How do you rechrome your bumpers Tim

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@Stupidfastracing Went outside and spray bombed them with Rust-Oleum Bright Coat Metallic Finish. It's the can with a chrome cap. Not the "Best" looking chrome paint to use but it worked for that build.

[@Stupidfastracing]

@@THROTTLEPOWER thanks buddy

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@Stupidfastracing Sure, anytime! 🙂👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@GT Classic Plastic Those were the good ol' days!

[@jasonrothgeb6071]

Beautiful build and perfect video length. Not hours long, but you showed us how it went together, and all your tricks. Like that Moon Tank tray. What a neat detail!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Awesome, thank you Jason!

[@blueoxmodelshop3405]

Nice job Tim!!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thanks Jason!

[@chuckymonster1000]

Great build video.I just gave BG this kit

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I know, then BG sent it to me.

[@deenjoan9938]

Have this kit myself got some good ideas thanks yours came out really nice enjoyed👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great to hear Deen! 🙂👍

[@michaelcooke2559]

That’s two models this year so far. Two a month would be twelve this year, two more than last year. Cool. Very nice build. Thanks for sharing.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Fingers crossed!

[@JeffDonahueScaleModeling]

Hi Tim, Got to love the 57 Chevy. My dad had one when I was a kid. Nice job on the blue windows. It turned out really nice. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. Jeff

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Super cool Jeff, have you ever wondered where that car is today?

[@HobbyBarn]

Great looking build Tim. Nice added touch for the glass. Have a great weekend buddy. Senior

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thanks Terry, you too!

[@danieljohnson9351]

Hi Tim! Great job on the five-seven! I built this kit when it first came out and still have it. I painted mine yellow and swapped those wheels for shallow and deep American torque thrusts. Recently, I polished out the paint on this old build and put the BMF on it and she looks great!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Aaaaaa very cool Daniel, sounds like a super cool build your doing!

[@buckster2575]

Had the black version back in the 80s.i always liked it.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Yes, me too.... Thinking about the black version brings back good memories!

[@frankcerne7613]

Nice job Tim on the 57. I like how you build the plate mount for the fuel tank.... Nice

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Cool, thank you Frank.... 😊

[@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887]

Sweet build Tim!! The moon tank is what it needed.......

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Jeff, I was thinking the same thing.

[@slowridemodelcars1687]

57 came out great, and who doesn’t like a gasser, sometimes the simple builds are the best, that’s why I built the monogram street fighter Chevy,fun build and it brought back memories, thanks for sharing build, J

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

So very true!!!!!!!!!!

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Tim, that build turned out perfectly, you done a really great job, well done mate, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Les, so glad you liked it.

[@hortonshotrodshop2003]

I built one as a kid as well it got taken apart and used to build others. Than got a model king kit and ended up selling and buying it back. Built it up and was fun. Yours turned out nice.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Oh yea, it's a fun kit to build. So glad you liked my build. I think mine got destroyed from Fire Crackers way back in the day. 🙂👍🧨

[@rudyhollis6540]

Awesome job, looking like it's ready for the Southeast Gassers Association action!!!!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Oh yeah!

[@frankmilavec3063]

Looks great! I did the same with the glass on mine and also did the front grill the same way. Love the moon tank addition! Got another one in my stash and I think I'll do the same and add Crager wheels.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool Frank and Cragar wheels will look great!

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

Awesome job. Great video, too. It turned out great, Tim. Gets me to want to get on mine.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Cool, it's a FUN kit!!!!!!!!!!!

[@scalemodeloutlaw]

Super cool kit. I just got a repop of the first kit i ever did its fun to go back and these older kits bring back memories for sure

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool, it really is fun to go back on them.

[@paintnamer6403]

You did a great box stock job on that! I put a top fuel hemi in mine.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Aaaaa very cool, can never go wrong with a Hemi.

[@SomeplaceOrAnother]

Looks cool 😎 I can almost hear it idling 👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Oh yea!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SomeplaceOrAnother]

@@THROTTLEPOWER I’m trying to add some car shows to my list of places. Do you have any favorites?

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@SomeplaceOrAnother Cool, not really because I like all of them Brian.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Sweet!!! like the trick with the glass! The BMF looks great as well. I just can't get the hang of it!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thanks, I thought changing the front glass was the trick too! 🔴⚪🔵

[@IronheadGarage]

Super cool build! I like how you got rid of the front bumper. Looks pretty mean great job!👍🏻

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thanks! 👍

[@butchsbasementbuilds6828]

Good looking build Tim. I like some of the extras you did to it. Very cool.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Cool, thank you so much Butch!!

[@styrenerelics]

This is one of those kits I need to get. Super cool build. I like the ideas of using both colored and clear glass. Nice touch.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you, it's a fun kit I think you will really enjoy!

[@TI4438]

Watched my uncle build this kit forty years ago. Built my own a few months ago. Great kit.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool, what color scheme did you go with?

[@TI4438]

@@THROTTLEPOWER Tamiya metallic red over a silver base.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@TI4438 Sounds like a Candy Apple Red color, nice!!!!

[@TI4438]

@@THROTTLEPOWER it came out nice. Vid was posted a few months ago.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@TI4438 Yep, I remember it now and I think I even commented on it.

[@alaindunkerque59]

Belle vidéo 👌 😉. Belle réalisation et superbe voiture 🚙 👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Alain, so glad you enjoyed 😊👍

[@alaindunkerque59]

@@THROTTLEPOWER 👍 😉 🇺🇸 🇫🇷

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@alaindunkerque59 😊

[@bmck-8400]

That is a kit I built when I was a kid as well… it’s a terrific kit…I’m thinking about getting it…I wouldn’t do as good as you have… isn’t model building the best…

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

It really is a terrific kit. I think you will enjoy building it again like I did. Plus there were NO issues during the build which made it that much more enjoyable!!

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

Awesome build Tim . WOW , just a great Gasser . SOOOOO KOOOOOOOOOLLLLLL …. Mike .

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Right on Mike!!!!!!!

[@Damian-cd4xd]

Cool kit , but the wheels suck ! I've had to get after market old school deep dish slots or cragers or daisy mags. Candy colors are a great choice too , and the engine is easy to plumb and detail

[@AdventureTimeRC]

Great build Tim very nice work it turned out awesome

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you, so glad you liked it!!

[@richardlee1092]

Nice looking build Tim! That’s were I’m at right now, reliving the good ol’ days. I like the look of the kit NICE beefy slicks. I’m working on a ‘58 Chevy right now, having fun. Thanks for the review good stuff.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Aaaaaa very cool Richard, it's really fun to do that!!! A '58 Chevy, now that sounds like a good build. What style are you going with it?

[@richardlee1092]

@@THROTTLEPOWER I’m replicating the box art on round2’s latest release, to start. But I’m adding my own variations. Street/Rat rod? No slicks, wide whites.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@richardlee1092 Sounds like a cool build Richard!

[@richardlee1092]

👍🏻😎

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@richardlee1092 👍

[@robsmodeladdiction692]

Another great build from the past, Great little additions you added. Like the way they used the same engine and chasses as the flip nose Ford pickup. Thanks for sharing.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Rob, so glad you liked it!!!

[@donsgarage684]

Great job Tim. I remember building this kit and the black version several times as a kid. I have this reissue in my stash and hope to get to it some time this year. your build has given me several ideas, thank you. Take care my friend and happy modeling. Don😎

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Cool, hope I inspired you to build your kit Don! 👍🙂

[@roysradscalemodels9031]

That turned out really nice. Amazing work. Have a great one

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you for the kind words Roy!

[@ledheadkustomplastic3442]

Had that kit multiple times and built multiple ways.. Love how you did this one brother, really cool GASSER 😎👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Awesome! Thank you for the kind words Jimmy! 🙂👍

[@ronstewart9792]

That looks awesome Tim. Like the way you showed the build with pictures. Ron

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thanks Ron 👍

[@rickzinck9326]

Cool kit. I like the little touches you did to glass, headers & front bumper/grille. Looks great. Take good care Tim.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thanks Rick and you too!

[@RandysFiftySevenChevy]

This is how it all started for me. A 57 Chevy model. I wish I would have stayed with models it would have been cheaper that's for sure.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

So true Randy.... I bet you have built a bunch of these!

[@ToddHLHG]

The 57 looks amazing!! I love it! Great job my friend!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Todd, so glad you enjoyed!!

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

Excellent build Tim!!! Love the Gassers!!❤️

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Shawn, I do too!!!! 👍🙂

[@sodakmodelcars]

Nice build! I definitely would've done the glass the same way! I need to pick one of these up!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thanks! 👍 It's a fun trouble free kit.

[@BigSkyModelWorkshop]

I'm sold! Just ordered one and a few 3d goodies!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Cool!!!!!!

[@TheBudsTalkShow]

I am inspired to build a gasser !! Great work champion, everything came together very neat.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Cool, they are really fun!!!!!

[@copperheadkustoms]

The details and skill set to build these little things are amazing mate 👏 👌

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you, so glad you like them! 🙂👍🍻

[@OffRampAdventures]

Next level modeling! Like the attention to detail!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you very much!

[@TheTolleRoad]

Would’ve liked to see what your original build looked like compared to now.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

That and many others were the fate of Firecrackers! 🧨🧨🧨🧨

[@kevinlowe4845]

Tim I love your builds,keep the videos coming

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you for the kind words Kevin!

[@davidzdziarek-zl8cu]

You were careful with the decals, and I questioned why did you seem to want it on b-4 the kit was completed. There's a risk of damage to the decals, and making the application i still say i would recommend for the very last thing you do. You did a bang-up job all theough, though, and you're to be commended on your efforts. If it were me, I would have painted the body jet black, and the customary silver foiling, and the interior in a match combo, and done away with the decals, and dubbed my work as "The Black Knight". Your idea of the windshield being a mandatory clear, but the remaining glass blue tint was a genius move. It worked with your color scheme, and it would make the black one look only.... SINISTER! Major wicked looking. Finally, if I could get it, the custom eggcrate grille from out of the Revell '57 Bel Air kit. But you certainly made your statement with this, your superb finished product. And now..... VROOM!!!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

So true David, black would have been a nice color!!!!

[@JethrosGarage-op4bo]

Very cool build Tim, love the old Gassers! Nice header extensions, looks great!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Jeff, so glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@garyparker2969]

Very Nice Build Tim, Thanks For Sharing n Have a Blessed Wknd Buddy 👍 Gary.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Gary and you too! 👍🙂

[@garyparker2969]

👍👍

[@oldschoolmodeler]

Great build 👏 👍👍 Been thinking about getting this kit for awhile now.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you, it's a great kit with no issues! 👍🙂

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Looks fantastic Tim.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Many thanks Charlie!

[@alancyr3100]

Your build came out great! Thanks for sharing.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Alan, so glad you enjoyed!!!!

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

Looks Great Tim!!! Brings Back memories for me to. Thanks for sharing

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Good to hear Mike!

[@MODELMIND72]

Great build brother Tim!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@brucechapman5553]

Man that’s a beautiful build Tim. Loved the windshield combination and leaving off the grille and front bumper was definitely the right thing to do. Love the color too. Keep up the great work man!!!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Bruce, so glad you liked it!!

[@eliverstonadams4]

Nice build .I got that kit in a glue bomb special .body is in nice shape. Motor is missing alot of parts .that's a nice kit .theirs a ford f-100 flipnose that runs the same frame and engine nice it I built it was a total restoration. Looks good

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Aaaa very cool, gotta love the Glue Bomb Specials! You can really get some cool kits that way. I'll have to look for that Ford F100 flip nose kit. Was that an old MPC kit too?

[@bigeddie1231]

very cool looking build sir i dont have that kit but will have to try to find cool kit

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

It's a kit I think you will enjoy!

[@modelcars2978]

What's NOT to love about this kit, so cool. You did a fantastic job on the build Tim. This is another one of those kits that I'd like to build with the box art livery and one in my own style.🤠👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

So true and thanks a bunch! 👍🙂😊

[@JackInTheBoxModels]

Great Job Tim! I Like how you make little alterations here and there to make it Your Own Version. This kit's Definitely on my "Wanted" list like many others. You Just Can't Beat American Muscle! 🤓👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thanks 👍 so glad you liked it! I think you will really enjoy the kit if you get one. 🙂

[@ckna6739]

Cool build keep on building thanks for sharing

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thanks, will do!

[@petesmodelcarcustoms584]

Cool 57,Tim 👍😎

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thanks Pete 🙂👍😊

[@Red-rl1xx]

Really nice! I built that same model maybe a couple of years ago. I gave it a different paint job, though. Mine is overall white with red and blue stripes.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Mark!!!!! Yes, I remember your build, it had a blue top.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I went back to your 57 vid 2 yrs ago and rewatched it, it had a blue top. Super cool!!! Man, where does the time go????

[@Stupidfastracing]

I love this kit I have 3 of the original ones that came black and I have 2 of the red ones have 2 of these kit's love em

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Yes, they are cool kits!!!!!!!

[@indianasunsets5738]

Nice kit, good build!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thanks!

[@mrabrasive51]

Built the same model..painted it yellow.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool!!!

[@dalekloka7069]

So inspiring thank you.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

You are so welcome Dale!

[@dansly9055]

i just built this kit

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool Dan!

[@bkmodelcars]

It really is a cool kit👍👍👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Yes it is Butch! 👍🙂

[@DonnieGriffin-eo2eo]

Great build, thanks for share for I learn something from.Donnie

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool, glad you enjoyed it Donnie!!

[@tomlappin9657]

Great Build !!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Tom!

[@eliverstonadams4]

Yes mpc did both those kits even the same wheels only thing different was the body.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

So true!

[@wreckerjonny6144]

That looks awesome

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Jonny!!

[@marcosfernandeznanita7150]

Really nice man

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Marcos!

[@modelmantstewart1292]

Great job thank you for sharing

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

You are so welcome

[@jack002tuber]

Listen for the words "spirit of 76" -- lol

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

🔴⚪🔵 '76 🙂👍

[@danielpaulsness6951]

Nice 👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thanks Daniel!!✌

[@danielpaulsness6951]

@@THROTTLEPOWER your welcome 😁

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@danielpaulsness6951 👍👍

[@marsgarage8217]

Super cool..👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Mars! 👍

[@conniepowell9309]

The only thing I would change on that kit is I would change the rear fenders back to the stock opening brother.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Yes, that would be a good change.

[@dfactoryrat653]

💪🐭 Great job

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thanks 👍

[@mikedawson7270]

fantastic!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thanks Mike!

[@frankmilavec3063]

Great build! Did mine in dark blue metallic. Love the kit but the rims just don't do it for me. Got 2 more in my stash.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Cool, dark blue metallic is a good choice for that kit. It's defiantly a kit to have several of!!

[@ericverpeten8503]

👍👍👍👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Eric!

[@smokewagon2625]

What a great build Tim. Any plan for the Johan caddy?

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you, no, not yet.

[@modelcar1589]

Nice 🙂

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thanks 😋

[@MrRrddds]

We must be related. 😂

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

👍👍

[@johnhenon1464]

After you sand the mold line off the bumper what did you use to make it chrome looking again

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I went outside and spray bombed them with Rust-Oleum Bright Coat Metallic Finish. It's the can with the chrome cap John. Not the "Best" chrome look but worked really well for that build.

[@tonemt295]

Chicago Tony saying Hi. Always love the vid! How did you get the glass blue?

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Thank you Tony, the blue glass came in the kit. I always like it when they include some colored glass!!

[@MrJasonHT23]

What did you use to re-chrome the rear bumper after sanding the mold lines? You destroyed the front bumper, so some wasted work there 😂

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Yea, that front bumper went Bye Bye in a million parts! 🙂 I walked outside and spray bombed it with Rust-Oleum Bright Coat Metallic Finish. It's the spray can with the Chrome Cap. Not the "Best" looking chrome on the market but worked well for that model and at the time.

[@MrJasonHT23]

@@THROTTLEPOWER I’ve seen some reviews on Revell Chrome paint and they have been positive. I just can’t find it anywhere.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@MrJasonHT23 Yes, I'm hearing that is good stuff to use. The reason you and I cannot find it is right now is because it's sold out everywhere. They are suppose to bring more back out soon.... Fingers crossed that they do!

[@billybleedscrimsonblood9478]

What do you use to rechrome?

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

For the trim Bare Metal Foil (comes on a sheet). For the bumpers Rustoleum Chrome or I'll use Green Stuff World if I'm wanting a super nice chrome look.

[@billybleedscrimsonblood9478]

@@THROTTLEPOWER Cool! Thanls

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@billybleedscrimsonblood9478 Cool... Any other questions on anything, don't hesitate to ask. I'll do my best trying to answer them. Billy. 👍👍

[@billybleedscrimsonblood9478]

@THROTTLE POWER Thank you, as a matter of fact. I was just looking at some bare metal foil on the internet. What thickness do you use. I know your fins look awesome. Must be pretty thin.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@billybleedscrimsonblood9478 The Bare Metal Foil only comes in 1 thickness. As far as I know the only options you have with them are different colors. Such as Aluminum, chrome, black chrome, etc. It's really thin stuff and burnishes great with a Q Tip after laying a piece on.

[@eliverstonadams4]

Just emailed the gasser truck to u

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Ok I'll look for it.

[@eliverstonadams4]

I need your email went to wrong email

[@stevegriffin1675]

The carbs that come in the kit are terrible. Definitely dig up some Holleys. What’s in the kit look like one barrels

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

So true Steve!!!!!!!!

[@keithsmodelsandrcs6593]

I love flipp nose kits i dont know they just look cool front flipping open to the heart of the car i have this kit i paid just under 50euro over here for thst cause mpc amt are rare kits in Ireland harder to get thats why i do trades iv sent a couple the nunu m8 kits across to usa to guys for swaps i dont know how much they are to yous over ther but there 65 euro kit over here the nunu BMW M8 im sending another one off this week to one of our freinds for the new charger kit by amt cause i wont get it over here u could say im paying twice for the charger with the price difference but i dont mind it's a freind and i get kit i want i wont get here so alot time i have to pay 30euro to release anything sent to me from anyone guys customs always pug bloody charge on them if its too heavy of above the 50dollors post price but again I don't mind cause I get what I need so does our freind ye know this turned out great all u need to get is matching flipnose vette do it same be cool

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Yea that really sucks on all the euro they want to charge people. That is a great Idea building the flip nose Vette.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I wonder what year that flip nose Vette is?

[@buildzmodz3871]

What is the engine size I built the same kit and have always wondered the actual size because it just says "big v8 engine" which doesn't tell me whether it's a 283 or a 383 or a 454

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I can't remember what it was. I'd look at my build and check but it's on display elsewhere at the moment.