leereyn Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) I just finished the tribute to my 1981 Z28 that I've owned for the last 23 years. I used the Revell 1979 Z28 kit because it came closest to resembling my car. I know the hood scoop, fender vents, and grill are different so use your imagination. The late 70s and early 80s weren't the most popular years for the Z28 but they were the cars of my youth. I also haven't built a model since I was a kid, but I'm very pleased with how it turned out thanks to a wealth of info and tips I got from this message board. Thanks to everyone who replies to questions (stupid and otherwise) and offers their knowledge and thanks for looking. I hope the pics post. Fingers crossed. Edited June 2, 2009 by leereyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike601 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Great job on that replica!!! I like the 1:1 too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abell82 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I for one think it looks GREAT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Very nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVZ2881 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I LOVE it!!!! a '79 Z28 was my first car, and I have another 79 Z28 as well as 2 different 81 Z28's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen G. Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 awesome!!! i love the early 80's Z28s. i have had two and an 84. i would love another one when i can afford to build something 1:1 again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I think you did a great job! You should be proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubadiver411 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) When I first looked at the pics, I thought you were comparing inside and outside shots of the model, then I looked again and realized that the outside shot was of the real car and the other one was the model (the last pic gave it away with the taillight lenses) So, I must say, you did one heck-of-a-job with your model And your real one is sweet also... STEVE ALLEN Edited June 2, 2009 by scubadiver411 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Big Thumbs Up from me! Nice work! Great tribute. My dad had me grow up on Camaro's. It's all we owned until he passed in 1983. I still have the 82 Camaro, his last new car, in my yard. Preparing for a parting out party. Nice homage. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 This is my kind of build ... of an owned 1:1 car. Great job on this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 A Great looking Pair. Excellent work. Reminds me to get back to work on a few of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Very clean, and a great representation of the 1:1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leereyn Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) Thanks for all the positive comments. I have a few of what I call "poor mans muscle cars" and my next project is my 1981 Corvette. Since I've had the Z28, by far the longest, I refer to her as my wife and I refer to my Corvette and 1970 SS El Camino as my girlfriends. Thanks again for the comments and the great support, tips, and information that can be found here. Edited June 3, 2009 by leereyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Very nice job! A fitting tribute to a real ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THROBACK Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Great lookin' build!!!! Love how you set up your pics! Nice work! Trust me ...I'm not weird or anything but ...NICE PAIR!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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