realgone58 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I did a quick search through this forum and didn't find anything. May have missed it though. Wondering if anyone is casting any base model parts for the new Revell '67 Camaro. Like a flat hood, base grille, straight six, base wheel covers, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) Hood: It might be possible to file a base hood out of the SS hood. I'd have to check how thick the kit plastic is. If it's not thick enough, the underside could be filled with J-B Weld or something of the sort and then the two big "grooves" could be filed in. Or the hood from any AMT '67 or '68 could be adapted, one way or another. I think the base grille (inaccurate as it is) is what's in the kit, so you're good to go on that. ETA: WHOOPS, was looking at the grille from an AMT when I wrote that. The Revell kit has the SS molded in. You could take the grille from an AMT '67 (which is more accurately shaped anyway) for a base model. Trumpeter '63 Nova has the Chevy 6. I think it's available aftermarket, too. Would be much easier to go with a base V8, though (lo-po 327). As to hubcaps/wheel covers, Chevy offered several different types. I believe the original AMT '67 annual kit had dog dish hubcaps and Modelhaus has them repopped. I'd have to research what other wheel covers are correct for '67 Camaro but some might be available somewhere. For example, I'm doing a '68 with wheel covers and I'm using the ones from the AMT '63 Impala, which are almost identical. The wheel covers from a late Corvair kit MIGHT be good, if they're the right diameter. I'd have to check. I see that the fake mag wheel covers as seen on '65 and '66 Chevelles are listed on the Chevy option list, but I don't recall ever seeing many if ANY '67 Camaros actually wearing those. I do have a photo of them on a '68, though. ETA: Come to think of it, if you want a base model '67, the AMT '67 kit might be a better starting point anyway for several reasons, including better overall shape in a couple areas. Edited November 3, 2014 by Snake45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Or the hood from any AMT '67 or '68 could be adapted, one way or another. Same with the AMT '67/8 hood, though IIRC, it's a bit thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I don't have my RM&Co of Maryland catalog with me on the road but I know Norm has some resin hoods for Camaros and has a stock, flat one for a '69, not sure if he has one for 67/68. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Same with the AMT '67/8 hood, though IIRC, it's a bit thick. The AMT '67-'68 hood IS a base model hood. I'm just not sure how well it fits the Revell body opening or lines up with the cowl vents. That's what I meant about "adapted." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 The AMT '67-'68 hood IS a base model hood. I'm just not sure how well it fits the Revell body opening or lines up with the cowl vents. That's what I meant about "adapted." Yeah, I bungled that reply. I second your suggestion to use the AMT hood is what I should've said. The thickness I mentioned was based on me trying to fit it on the Revell '69 Camaro body shell, but I can't say how it fits the new Revell '67. I bet it's very close, but would need some shimming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) The more I think about it, the more I think the best route to a base '67 Camaro is the AMT kit. *Correct hood. *Correct grille, and more accurate and better shaped one, too. *More accurate body in the rear end. *Kit's 302 engine could easily represent a base 327. *Rally wheels are correct options for a base Camaro if you want (though I think that would be rare). Other possibilities are discussed above. *The kit's "Custom" interior is a correct option for a base Camaro. *Dual exhaust would probably have to be converted to single, though I think dual is also a correct option. Conversion to single, if desired, would also be necessary with the Revell kit. I'll try to check out a Corvair kit's stock wheels. The original Corvair kits had correct 13" wheels but I think the more recent reissues might have come with 14" wheels and small tires. I'll see what I can find. ETA: Just looked at two different reissues of the Corvair. Wrong type of wheel cover, AND I think they're too small. So that's a non-starter. Edited November 4, 2014 by Snake45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impcon Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Kinda neat reading this thread as I was just thinking tonight about what would be needed to build a base model 67 Camaro. Isn't the a Camaro that has the small dog dish caps -maybe a Baldwin Motion kit? While it is nice to see the Yenkos and Z28's, I find the plain jane, mundane cars bought as basic transportation to be equally as interesting and appealing.. I'll be following this thread. Thanks for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Isn't the a Camaro that has the small dog dish caps -maybe a Baldwin Motion kit? There is one but it's the '68-'69 type hubcaps. '67 was different. I'm pretty sure Modelhaus has the '67s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realgone58 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 Thanks very much for the detailed replies. I think you guys have convinced me. I have an AMT kit as well, and I decided based on your replies to go with that kit instead of the Revell kit. Modelhaus does have the '67 dog dishes available. I can use the small block V-8 right out of the kit as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 The AMT kit body has its problems, too. They're easily enough fixed once you know what they are and what to do. I'm sending you a PM with some pics and information you might find helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 When I was doing the master pieces for the Replica Stock '66 Malibu Wagon (in the background), I sent a set of 1966-67 base Hub Caps to Replicas and Miniatures for the trans-kit. Norm should be able to whip up a set along with some steelies that will fit on the Camaro. You would have to Alcad the caps yourself, as Norm does not offer chromed parts at the present time. If I were doing a base Camaro, I would use the AMT kit, with modifications, as the work would be far easier. At the present time, I am building a Revell '67, and while it is a superior kit in terms of detail, the AMT kit is far easier to assemble, and you do not have to scratch build a hood, nor source a small block V8 engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Rosenello Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I have two sets of the base model hubcaps for a '67. One is chromed and the other one isn't. I thought I got the chromed ones in a set with steal wheels and tires from replicas & miniatures, but reading Ron's reply, I'm not sure now. Anyway, both sets are nicely detailed and they're obviously available from at least two sources. Good luck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostmech Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Anyone know if a RS/SS grill (hidden headlights) is available for the new Revell 67 Camaro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Anyone know if a RS/SS grill (hidden headlights) is available for the new Revell 67 Camaro? The Modelhaus repro of the original AMT annual '67 SS/RS is almost a direct drop-in--only very slight fitting will be required. That's what I'm going to use on mine. It's also WAY more accurate than the Revell kit grille in shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickcaps55 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Hi MCW has the in-line-6 it's really nice I just got 4 of them I'm doing a 67 and 69 with the 6. He also has a nice Ford 200 inline-6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooltoys1 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Im doing all the parts mentioned above for a base camaro. They will be ready very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Irwin Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Does the Revell 66 ElCamino have the right hub caps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooltoys1 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) The first part is available, The Strato Bench with separate arm rest!!!!! Watch for other items soon! http://www.ebay.com/itm/FAB-Resinworks-FAB-24040-Strato-Bench-Seat-67-Camaro-1-25-Scale-Revell-Kit-Conv-/351260042135?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 Edited December 21, 2014 by cooltoys1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooltoys1 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 http://www.ebay.com/itm/FAB-Resinworks-FAB-24040-Strato-Bench-Seat-67-Camaro-1-25-Scale-Revell-Kit-Conv-/351260042135?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Wann Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Very nicely done, Jay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 So, with an RS grille, that molding on the lower body would become accurate- is that what I remember reading? Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-31 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 If the seat is anything like your holley carbs in detail, it will have molded in but imprints!! Nice job, again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooltoys1 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 The seat is awesome. Im sure you would be happy with it. Lots more to come for the 67 Camaro to do a base model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 So, with an RS grille, that molding on the lower body would become accurate- is that what I remember reading? Charlie Larkin The lower mouldings as kitted were only available from the factory on a Rally Sport equipped '67 Camaro. Aside from the grille, the tail lamps, as well as the parking and back-up lamps were different, and would have to be done for the kit top be accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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