Modelmikey Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) Hey all, been a bit since I post on here. Way back in January I post a scrach build aluminum header I made for a Integra project (see link) http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=84287&hl=integra That poor 'teg's paint got messed up so it got side tracked. I switched to this AMT '83 Camaro. I like this body style best of all the 3rd gen Camaro's and Firebirds. I decided to scrach build some headers for it too, so here is a in prgress of them to give you an idea of how I did the Integras. The kit had the 'Race' parts for the race version of the kit, so I copied the lines they followed. This was all done with simple hand tools, pin vice drill, xacto knife to cut the .015" flange from alumium sheet, pliers to bend the 1/16" aluminum rod, and swiss files/sanding sticks. Also, a underside shot of the Camaro showing my scrach built sub-frame connectors. The wheels are from a Revell WRX, and front tires the F&F Eclipse, rears F&F Supra, they fit perfect on the Revell tuner rims. The engine isn't the best, so I took one from a AMT T-top 3rd gen, but I'm going to make a 4-barrel carb, I just started this, so sorry no shots. Edited December 23, 2014 by Modelmikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Looks nice! Thinking about getting a kit of this to make Clarkson's from the Top Gear UK America Special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmikey Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Looks nice! Thinking about getting a kit of this to make Clarkson's from the Top Gear UK America Special. I never even thought of that when I painted this, lol. my color isn't too far off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Got a dead cow for the roof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmikey Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) Got a dead cow for the roof? LOL Edited October 6, 2014 by Modelmikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Cool project, awesome job on the headers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwildpunk Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I never knew this kit exsisted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmikey Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 I never knew this kit exsisted It also was released as a 'race' car, this one had the race parts, fender flairs, side exit exhaust, roll cage, etc. It shares nothing with the other 3rd gen camaro/firebirds that MPC/AMT had out, I have a MPC firebird which shares parts with the T-top AMT released Camaro (I also assume the Iroc). Although I got it off of evilbay, I think its from the early 2000's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hacked Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 ''very nice'' love the paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Great color and work on the headers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubaja Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Looks good so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 nice header work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmikey Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) I added a few pics before some things were lost, but since snapped a few more pictures so here is a better update. What I did was mocked up the bent 1/16" aluminum rod into the flange, and taped the 4 pieces at the collector end. I put some JB weld into the end where the collector goes, and thin super glue on the back side of the flange to hold the rod in. This particular one, I filed the shape of the flange after it was all set up, which is better because its less flimsy. I filed the collector end smaller so I could slip on the electical connector. I still have to touch up/polish/heat stain this. Also, a few shots of the detail painting. Sorry the car pics aren't so clear, need a new camera. Edited December 24, 2014 by Modelmikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Looking great mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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