gotnitro? Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 So the back story on this...typical daily model chat w a good friend about a future project and suddenly we're doing a mini group build ! Tbill and I ..with the never ending support of our squirrels ..are building Revell 69 Camaros . The plan was hashed out for both to be mirror builds. Same kits , paint , details everything . The hunt began for the proper kit..meaning I'm searching because my stash of kits is embarrassing lol. My quest to find a good Revell kit was fraught w trouble..apparently this kit was backordered everywhere . A chance search on eBay turned up a suitable kit . I neglected to notice the molded color on mine..and later this would surprise me opening the box and seeing metallic dark blue ! I nearly called off the build because everyone knows yellow is very transparent..what to do....this wasn't going to be an issue I later learned ..keep following The paint was another issue...Daytona yellow is the go to color , which has sadly been discontinued by Testors. I wanted to avoid using the airbrush , keeping w a flea bomb for painting this . I picked a close yellow and paid the tab . A quick stop by MCG had their etch set in the cart along with other goodies ! So it begins.. my kit..in beautiful blue lol Hmm..how is this ever gonna be yellow .. A quick clean up of the faintest mold lines ever, I sprayed the body w 2 coats of tamiya fine white primer. Followed up with 3 coats of tamiya TS-16 Yellow. Now..I really don't know what sorcery they brewed up in that tiny can of magic..but folks..it worked beautifully Thats all I have finished right now ...stay tuned for our adventure 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Looking good, looks yellow to me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Well I'll sure be watching. Wow, you did a great spray job with the yellow. Keep the updates coming Jeff😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 31 minutes ago, cobraman said: Looking good, looks yellow to me ! Thanks ! I was very impressed with the color 27 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Well I'll sure be watching. Wow, you did a great spray job with the yellow. Keep the updates coming Jeff😊 Thanks for following along ! That little can of mystery was awesome...only one faint area I can see Tom has been knocking out his paint too !!! Wait till ya see his ...forget our plans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Haha, the best plans always go south. I started mine and the yellow and I didn’t get along very well, so off in the pond it went. As I was waiting for the paint to come off, I looked around the paint stash and found a suitable color, shot Jeff a text and told him my color plans had changed. In my infinite wisdom, I also decided to do a non RS version. So, so much for twin builds, haha. So here is where I’m at now …. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Nice builds Guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Both are looking very good! Seems like a lot of fun to have a specific kit build-off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 It all looks good to me fella's. Shinny paint 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Dragonhawk1066 said: Both are looking very good! Seems like a lot of fun to have a specific kit build-off! This is not the first time we’ve done this, but the last builds we did were in fact mirror images, hopefully Jeff will post a pic of his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 2 hours ago, tbill said: This is not the first time we’ve done this, but the last builds we did were in fact mirror images, hopefully Jeff will post a pic of his. Love this truck and trailer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 It's a shame you didn't post before starting. I'd have gladly swapped you a white body/hood/etc for that lovely metallic blue one. (I'd like to polish that plastic out and see how it looks.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 7 hours ago, Snake45 said: It's a shame you didn't post before starting. I'd have gladly swapped you a white body/hood/etc for that lovely metallic blue one. (I'd like to polish that plastic out and see how it looks.) Thanks ..yeah I tend to get way ahead of myself . I appreciate the offer though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Oh Tom mentioned our 1st group build ! Both of us locked down during pandemic from working..and Jerry Reeter came up w the perfect decals for the chaos of 2020. The elusive TP . Here's my mirror Prostar from that build 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Paint looks great on the Camaro and fantastic pro star and trailer….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 They look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 On 10/14/2021 at 10:18 PM, Snake45 said: It's a shame you didn't post before starting. I'd have gladly swapped you a white body/hood/etc for that lovely metallic blue one. (I'd like to polish that plastic out and see how it looks.) I have one of those molded in blue also... maybe I should polish it up and see how it turns out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Great looking Truck/Trailer builds guys! And a great pandemic build theme! Looking forward to seeing the Camaro's finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Pulling up the popcorn...two bags. Jeff, if you seal the molded in color body with silver paint, it won't bleed through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 9 hours ago, Sam I Am said: Pulling up the popcorn...two bags. Jeff, if you seal the molded in color body with silver paint, it won't bleed through. Thanks Sam ! I shot 2 coats of tamiya fine white , then yellow . Looks like its hidden I started assembly on the engine last night , drilling holes in heads , starter and fuel pump for the plumbing job we have planned . Keeping me using the kits parts instead of am stuff has been the most challenging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Well, making some progress….everything is painted, now it’s detail/assembly of bits, stay tuned ….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 I couldn't wait any longer ..tossed the wheels under it and made a roller ..the wheels are painted to match the body. Started the bmf trim too..knowing this would slow me down Thanks for following our builds ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 Man Tom, that green combination is gonna look fantastic ! The engines are really gonna come to life after we get everything wired up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Both are coming along nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Ya, I had to put the wheels under mine the other day as well to get a feel for it…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Progress…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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