cpspoogie Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Making this straight Camaro for a buddy, another “high school car” project. The only kit I could find to use was the Monogram Midnight Z. Lots of cutting and putty work ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Good luck. One of the projects I have going is a model of my 78 Camaro Sport Coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpspoogie Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Ron Hamilton said: Good luck. One of the projects I have going is a model of my 78 Camaro Sport Coupe. I’d like to see that Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Humm, I think I'd try scaring up an MPC rubber bumper car. The flares and spoilers are separate on those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 3 hours ago, Can-Con said: Humm, I think I'd try scaring up an MPC rubber bumper car. The flares and spoilers are separate on those. That's what I am using to do my car. I have to fill the vents in the front fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpspoogie Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 Some initial sanding and putty work. The spoilers were fairly easy to cut off and sand. Had to put a thin backing of sheet styrene to build up the stock front wheel wells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 This will be good to be in on. Good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 I tried filling in the T-tops using the clear plastic parts and using spot putty. Problem is the clear plastic has a different makeup than the black plastic and glue and spot putty reacts differently to each of them. Later on, I had shrinkage with the putty and you can clearly see where the T-tops and fender gills were. May I suggest using a different filler. I now only use pieces of plastic and super glue to fill larger gaps. It sets as hard as the rest of the body plastic, so no shrinkage. I only use spot putty to feather edge small areas. Best wishes on your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpspoogie Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 3 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said: I tried filling in the T-tops using the clear plastic parts and using spot putty. Problem is the clear plastic has a different makeup than the black plastic and glue and spot putty reacts differently to each of them. Later on, I had shrinkage with the putty and you can clearly see where the T-tops and fender gills were. May I suggest using a different filler. I now only use pieces of plastic and super glue to fill larger gaps. It sets as hard as the rest of the body plastic, so no shrinkage. I only use spot putty to feather edge small areas. Best wishes on your build. Thanks very much! I used a combination of the putty and Miliput clay. I like the Miliput because you can wet it and shape with your fingers. I’ll post when sanded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montelsc Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Ive done this!! turns out really nice hood was a little bit of a pain though cant wait to see yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66belair Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Interesting conversion, definitely going to follow this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpspoogie Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 On 8/14/2018 at 11:41 AM, Oldcarfan27 said: I tried filling in the T-tops using the clear plastic parts and using spot putty. Problem is the clear plastic has a different makeup than the black plastic and glue and spot putty reacts differently to each of them. Later on, I had shrinkage with the putty and you can clearly see where the T-tops and fender gills were. May I suggest using a different filler. I now only use pieces of plastic and super glue to fill larger gaps. It sets as hard as the rest of the body plastic, so no shrinkage. I only use spot putty to feather edge small areas. Best wishes on your build. Thanks very much! I used a combination of the putty and Miliput clay. I like the Miliput because you can wet it and shape with your fingers. I’ll post when sanded. Got on a coat of Of flat white before the yellow. The hood came out pretty nice. That white shows I need a little more sanding over the fender louvers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Man you're really tyin' up a lot of time on this one. Lookin' good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpspoogie Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 Two coats of lacquer. Chrome in wheels tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Looks good, really nice. |I really like that you have done this conversion, something a little different........Go job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpspoogie Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 On 8/16/2018 at 9:44 AM, mustang1989 said: Man you're really tyin' up a lot of time on this one. Lookin' good so far. Thanks much. I enjoy a challenge and I learn a lot with the hard ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpspoogie Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 3 hours ago, DumpyDan said: Looks good, really nice. |I really like that you have done this conversion, something a little different........Go job! Thank ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpspoogie Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 Two coats of lacquer. Chrome in wheels tomorrow Wheels done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpspoogie Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 Done and on my buddy’s shelf. Not sure how to switch this to the “Under Glass” section? It’s not bad but I learn more every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpspoogie Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 (edited) I forgot the trim at the bottom! Edited January 19, 2019 by cpspoogie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTallDad Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Nice job! Instead of trying to move this to the "Under Glass" area, start a new thread there and show some pictures of the completed model. Then include a link to this WIP so readers can see the finished model, then look at how it was done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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