Hi folks.
Taking a break from the big V8 project, I’ve decided to start working on chapter 3 of the “Tri-5 El Nomado” conversion series. I completed the '55 and '57 builds a while back, so it’s time to crack open the '56!
Here’s a quick recap of the '55 and '57.
Having the Melbourne Model Expo on over the weekend gave me some inspiration so here’s where I’m at after initial surgery on the body.
Looking to do something a bit different with the rear window, so I carved off the last section of the Nomad roof and will graft it into place and work on cleaning up the transitions.
As always, please don’t hesitate to chime in with any comments, advice, critique and support!
Cheers, D
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Great project series you’re building.
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Hi folks. I’ve been slowly chipping away at this build as well, got the rear shelf roughed in and smoothed out the roof join.
I hit a roadblock looking at the gap between the tub and rear body sides and shelved it. This gap is filled by the clear glass part in the Nomad build. Last night I dragged it out while waiting for cement and paint to dry on the Corvettes and after turning it over for a few minutes I decided to bite the bullet and cemented in some 1.5mm square Evergreen strip. Plenty of cement, slowly bent it around the curves of the tailgate, and securely clamped overnight.
Happy with this, I can do some shaping to get a nice fit on the tub and move forward now.
Cheers, D
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Hey D - great to see you posting again! hope all is well, and you and yours are doing alright with the ridiculous heat, and now wildfires!
Cheers
Nick 
