KENNEDYJR Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) This will be my first try at a replica of a known car. I am a big fan of Roadkill and Roadkill garage so building the Crusher Camaro was at the top of my list. Wish me luck! I will be using the AMT kit as a base with liberal use of my parts box. I will post up my progress so far.. Edited October 5, 2017 by KENNEDYJR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENNEDYJR Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) Base color on the chassis parts. Lots of detail paint left to do. I scratch built the subframe connectors and the trans mount. I also had to cut out some material in the rear wheel wells to fit the rear tires. The rear diff is from a Monogram Nascar kit and the springs are from the AMT 66 Fairlane. The chassis pan is from the Revell 69 kit btw. Edited October 5, 2017 by KENNEDYJR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENNEDYJR Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 The roll cage is together. Main loop is from the Monogram 78 Camaro kit with the rest from styrene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENNEDYJR Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) The basics of the engine are painted. Transmission is from the Monogram Monte Carlo kit with a scratch built pan. The oil pan is from the parts box(the flip nose 53 Ford truck kit I believe) with a deep sump added. Heads and valve covers are from the Firebird Prostock kit and the block is from the AMT 69 Chevelle. Parts box to the rescue! Edited October 12, 2017 by KENNEDYJR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENNEDYJR Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) The inner fenders and firewall from the 67 kit need to be removed to allow the 69 chassis pan to fit. The firewall and radiator support fit well as is. I do have my work cut out regarding the body though. I removed the emblems and the trim around the wheels and rocker panels. In doing so I also removed some of the stamped detail below the trim which I will need to repair/replace. Edited October 5, 2017 by KENNEDYJR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 This'll be sweeeeet!!!!........great start!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahogany Rush Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Me likey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fury556 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Wow, that's gonna be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijsgrit Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I'll be watching! Great car. Actually, one could build a series of cars, all based on the Crusher Camaro Magnuson supercharged, Blueprint Engines-built 427 ci LS3 delivers with over 700 hp, and 770 lb-ft. at the wheels.: Or: It was built as seen here http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/108721-the-hot-rodroadkill-crusher-camaro-finished/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 This should be a fun build with a lot of pictures on line for reference. I would have suggested starting with the Revell '67 Camaro kit since it contains many of the parts you have gotten from other kits. The chassis looks good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENNEDYJR Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 This should be a fun build with a lot of pictures on line for reference. I would have suggested starting with the Revell '67 Camaro kit since it contains many of the parts you have gotten from other kits. The chassis looks good so far. That shows how long I have been out of the hobby. I didn't know it was released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENNEDYJR Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 I'll be watching! Great car. Actually, one could build a series of cars, all based on the Crusher Camaro. Absolutely. If this goes well I may use the newer Revell kit and build the newest version with a SBC and tunnel ram. I wish Photobucket still worked,I would love to see the finished build that J Talmage did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 WOW!! Yellow is a very popular color! David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Absolutely. If this goes well I may use the newer Revell kit and build the newest version with a SBC and tunnel ram. I wish Photobucket still worked,I would love to see the finished build that J Talmage did.Hi,Do you have a link to that build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENNEDYJR Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 Hi,Do you have a link to that build?http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/108721-the-hot-rodroadkill-crusher-camaro-finished/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/108721-the-hot-rodroadkill-crusher-camaro-finished/Hi,This plugin for Firefox will allow you to view the images;https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/photobucket-embedded-fix/For Chrome;https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/photobucket-embed-fix/naolkcpnnlofnnghnmfegnfnflicjjgj?hl=en Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENNEDYJR Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 Thanks Aurf! It looks like the Camaro has an aftermarket fuel tank so the stocker will have to go. I found a good donor on a stock car that will work. I covered the hole in the chassis with styrene sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENNEDYJR Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 (edited) After putty,prime,and paint. I still need to paint the hold down straps. Edited October 8, 2017 by KENNEDYJR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENNEDYJR Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 (edited) Wheels and tires are ready as well. The Centerlines are from the Monogram 70 Chevelle,and the tasty rear tires are from Fireball Models. Do not delay,buy some!! Excellent quality. I used a Molotow pen on the center caps and added valve stems while I was at it. Tires Edited October 12, 2017 by KENNEDYJR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENNEDYJR Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 (edited) Engine detailing started. Added the idler pulley assembly and spark plug boots (from Crazy Scale auto parts for dirt cheap-get some). I need to tackle all of the fuel lines before I install the distributor and plug wires. Plug boots Edited October 9, 2017 by KENNEDYJR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottH454 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 I wanted to ask about the valve covers reguarding what kit had them. Looked at a 1/24 65 corvette black rat kit but those didn't look in thier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENNEDYJR Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 I wanted to ask about the valve covers reguarding what kit had them. Looked at a 1/24 65 corvette black rat kit but those didn't look in thier. BNL resins has them too.Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Wheels and tires are ready as well. The Centerlines are from the Monogram 70 Chevelle,and the tasty rear tires are from Fireball Models. Do not delay,buy some!! Excellent quality. I used a Molowot pen on the center caps and added valve stems while I was at it. Tires Hi, I totally love the profile etc of this! Not too big like drag slicks would have been, just perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottH454 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 BNL resins has them too.HereOk thanks, but I'm a caster myself an looking for where to find original kit parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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