RestoModGuy Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Some of you may have seen previously my tribute builds of the original Sweet 16 Hot Wheels released 50-years ago in 1968. I purchased all 16 1/25 kits and have been slowly building them. I have 7 now complete, almost halfway! The most recent is the Hot Wheels Custom Camaro I have attempted to re-create as closely as possible the custom body modifications, such as the hood "bumps" as for this one and the "zoomies" are aluminum tubing. Wheels are Pegasus "T's" I've detailed to resemble the Redlines, using black and red Sharpies, pretty basic but for me, they look pretty nice. Paint is Duplicolor Electron Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I love your stuff, Jim. I always like seeing your models on FB. Nice to see them over here as well. You have soooo many cool builds and this one is one of my favorites! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 That's very cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Really has the look!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmb727 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 11 minutes ago, Dave Van said: Really has the look!! Yep. Imaging that baby going down the famous "loop de loop" track. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Such a NEAT idea, and VERY nicely built!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Pretty cool! What's the kit, AMT '68? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Awesome !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 SO COOL!!!!! Love everything about it! -Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 A1/25 Hot Wheels, now that's cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Homerun! You really nailed the Hot Wheels-look on this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I have to agree with everyone else, you got the Hot Wheels theme perfectly. You should send a picture to them of your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Another home run Jim, do you have a pic of all the completed ones together? I'd love to see that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragmodels44 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 That is a cool idea! You nailed it in 1/25! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 On 10/17/2018 at 6:20 PM, Snake45 said: Pretty cool! What's the kit, AMT '68? Thanks, yes the AMT 68 kit, actually not a bad kit overall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 LOVE these...! Great job....!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 All your Hot Wheels builds are really cool and this is the perfect edition , the Hot Wheels Camaro was my favorite when I was a kid . Great work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Appetite Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 i LOVE IT! I've always loved the look of Hot Wheels cars...especially the rims. You've nailed the look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 so cool , looks great takes me back to my younger hotwheel days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 Thanks everyone for the nice comments, I'm having fun building these, I'll post more as I build them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 way cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Don't forget to bend the wheels down so the car goes faster on the track! I like the theme, that would be an awesome group build project. "Hot wheels in 1/25". Contestants would have to match the wheels, colors and graphics of the original cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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