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16/08/2022 10:41 am
Here's a look back at one of my favorite Bel Air models. This diorama was a pretty simple one. At the time, I had just received the base material used here. I thought it had a realistic look. Unfortunately, in photos that look didn't translate well. And what a mess it was, the particles of the mat went everywhere, stuck to the models and was difficult to clean off. All-in-all, I was very displeased with the material and after this photo shoot (that did include several models) I tossed it.
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop Sport Coupe - DM, issued 2009 in Dusk Pearl & India Ivory
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
16/08/2022 11:02 am
One of; maybe my favorite, '57 Bel Air's! BEAUTIFULLY photographed!
George Schire reacted
16/08/2022 12:22 pm
I remember that color scheme from back in the day. It's perfect for this hardtop. Great pics.
16/08/2022 3:35 pm
Of the several Danbury Mint '57 Chevy's, this one is my favorite. It's the color that is so period correct. Back story to this model is that I ordered it from DM, received it, and then (at the time) having 7 other models on order, I decided I didn't need another '57 Chevy. So I sent it back. A decision I regretted immediately!
A couple of years ago, I found one for sale on the Diecast Auction and I snatched it up. So glad I did!
On a side note, Franklin Mint also did this model in the same color combo, and it being a repaint of their red/white (for what it's worth, I still say it's orange/white, but I've been taken to task with that opinion in the past) version, they completely missed the mark on the perfect replication that DM achieved with theirs.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
John Merritt reacted
16/08/2022 7:21 pm
@perrone1 The color makes this an outstandingly realistic model. Love the setting John.
John Merritt reacted
17/08/2022 7:39 am
A drop dead gorgeous '57 Chevy done in a standout color combo. Great pics of course.
John Bono
North Jersey
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