JTalmage Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 (edited) I've been working on this one a few hours here and there over the past half-month (since I went so long without working on it) and finally got the motivation to finish it. The inspiration for this build was the car that David Freiburger owns, that is a frequent feature car in the magazine and an ongoing project car. Recently it's been a featured project for the Youtube series Roadkill. This kit came out right about the time they started featuring the Crusher more often on some of the Youtube episodes and I knew I had to build this car! I really wanted to add some fuel lines and fittings for the carbs but I wanted to have more of a list of parts to order first before doing that, as to not waste shipping, so that will come in time. Plus I wouldn't mind trying to figure out how to do some throttle linkages. I also want to get some resin traction bars to complete "the look" Anyway, on to the build. Revell's new '67 Camaro special edition kit Tamiya primer/Tamiya Chrome Yellow/Tamiya clear Bare Metal Foil chrome around the windows (the cozy wings are a PITA!) wetsanded w/ 3000 grit 3M trizact and polished with several stages of Wizards products. Centerline Auto Drag wheels/pre-wired Distributor/MSD box/B&M rachet shifter all from Morgan Automotive detail Turbo 400 trans/9" Ford axle/750 Holley carbs also from BNL Resins Tires/Blower and belt/Electric fan/Moroso valvecovers/Wheel backs/Headers/Rear shocks/Rear riser blocks/Ignition coil are from my parts box as well. Scratchbuilt the blower scoop and covered it with chrome BMF. On to the pictures! No matter what I did, the front bumper wouldn't sit level. I even made the correct license plate for the car too... The 1:1 car has the emblems removed from the sides and trunk. I didnt even attempt to add the missing chrome strips in the grille since it was soo small and detailed. Looks pretty good without it anyway. Also when I glued the scoop to the carbs, I went to drop them onto the blower and sorta "dropped them" in place, and they glued a little crooked. Whoops. Modified the exhaust to work with the headers, then cut the tailpipes up and made turndowns for the mufflers. I also dusted the chassis and suspension with Tamiya weathering powders (my new favorite thing!!) Cut the clutch pedal off, cut it in half, and cut the brake pedal in half and created an automatic brake pedal. I'm overall pretty happy with this build. Revell's new Camaro sure does lend to some cool builds and the ability to kit bash as well. If I wasnt so impatient it would look even better. Things I know now not to do: Try to wetsand and polish the body without supporting it somehow. All the body flex while handling it put permanent wrinkles in the lower front windshield BMF, which I was very unhappy about. Also, not to paint a body that just came from a 72 degree house, in 50 degree weather with room temp paint cans.... ran the LAST coat of clear. Just proves my impatience. Let me know what you think! Edited December 14, 2015 by JTalmage Grammar/Spelling/Description updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 That's a beast! I like the colour you picked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Being a 60's Camaro fan, means that I am a little biased, but that looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknkim14 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 STREET BEAST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Cool build.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Wow I can imagine that sucking in little kids as it goes down the street well done nice build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Very cool build . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Looks mean and I certainly like the SHINY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Nice one Jesse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 That's a beast! I like the colour you picked.I agree -VERY BEASTY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 This is sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimKustom Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 It's MINT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardz Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 s w e e t b u i l d !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey429 Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 My 3rd favorite Roadkill car, behind General Mayhem and the Raunchero. Nice job on Freiburger's "garbage" . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Zombie Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 It needs a dent in the rear pan, right under the bumper on the drivers side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Not my style but a great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Jesse, I think you nailed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted December 17, 2015 Author Share Posted December 17, 2015 Thanks folks. I really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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