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1969 Camaro Z28, vintage racing inspired


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On 8/25/2021 at 8:20 AM, Mattilacken said:

Suggestions needed. 
I test fitted the non RS grill and I have a huge gap on top of the grill. Any special fixes for this? 
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I'd use some strip styrene, layer in with some ABS glue, that will 'weld' the plastic stipes together and you can then sand for a perfect fit. Good luck , looks like a great start and love the subject!

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On 8/30/2021 at 8:03 PM, TooOld said:

I really like the look of those Minilites on the Camaro , great job !

Yes it will look good when done 🙂 Thanks for dropping in! 

On 9/1/2021 at 3:32 AM, AJM said:

I'd use some strip styrene, layer in with some ABS glue, that will 'weld' the plastic stipes together and you can then sand for a perfect fit. Good luck , looks like a great start and love the subject!

thanks, yes I will do something like that 🙂

7 hours ago, GoatGuy said:

This '69 is looking great so far. Those wheels really fit the need. Looking forward to more.


Thanks! I will get back to it eventually 🙂 

3 hours ago, rightrudder said:

Yes, a great look, Anton! Love the stance and the wheels.

thanks! I dig it too! 

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On 12/19/2022 at 12:30 AM, Bill Mc said:

nice wheels!

Thanks! 

On 12/30/2022 at 11:25 PM, Smilesperhour said:

Going to follow this one as working on same kit.

 

Like the work to get some brakes on this car, I need to look at a similar idea

Slow progress on my builds m8! So you will finish yours ages before me 😉 brakes are easy to fit since brake shields for the fronts are there.

 

On 1/19/2023 at 12:58 PM, David G. said:

Nice wheels, ride height looks good too.

David G.

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Opening grilles can be tricky, it looks like you have a good jump on this one. With a little more cleanup it could still turn out great (grate? :D)

Seriously though, I've found that the brisk and careful use of a medium stiffness can be good at cleaning most of those annoying styrene burrs.

I have an old manicure brush that I use in situations like this.

David G.

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16 hours ago, Mattilacken said:

Micro progress. Not really satisfied.. will see if I open up the other one.

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Nice work on the grill, and everything else too!👍 After filing the backside thin, I scraped the shards off with a hobby knife. Then cut some very narrow strips of fine sandpaper to drag through the slots.

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Okay so I lost my nut some where on the floor. So I might have to order a set of nuts or change to these with the same tires. Looks bad as in my opinion and true 60’s racer since they are from the 1/24 GT40 and the old school knock offs. Would be painted gray if so.

I could also just move the knockoffs 😉

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