Keef Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Decided I’d see if I can make a silk purse from this sows ear. Being molded in orange is actually a helpful thing because I’m going with an orangeish color anyway. Undecided on interior color at this time. Started assembling the engine and doing stance mock-up yesterday. Also was my first time using Tamiya thin cement, WOW!! is all I can say. Can’t believe I didn’t learn about this stuff earlier lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 (edited) You’ve got a nice looking start on it Keith! That is my go to cement…I prefer it over CA for styrene-styrene joints. This kit actually builds up pretty nicely. It does have some issues though. Here’s a link to my build thread if you want to see the issues I had with it. Good luck with her!🙂http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/133121-amt-70-12-camaro/page/2/#comments Edited May 1, 2022 by NOBLNG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDean58 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 It is a nice kit, but you do have to put the sub frame in last after the floor pan is in. I solved my problem with the orange plastic by painting mine hugger orange 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Looking good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 Don’t ya hate it when you’re digging through your parts box looking for something and you find a part that makes you change your mind on something else? Yeah me too lol! I’m calling the engine done for now lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THarrison351 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Nice! That's the same kit I have on my list to start. My son gave it to me a while back. As soon as I finish this JoHan Javelin AMX, it's next. I'll watch yours for for tips. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Looking good Keith! That orange is bringing back memories… I’ll be following. Cheers, Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Nice set of wheels you have on your Camaro build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 Honestly I don’t know how you guys do it LOL i decided to go out of my comfort zone some more and try to do some detailing under the hood. I added heater hoses, ran a hot wire for the alternator and added power steering lines between the pump and steering box. Also added brake lines from the master cylinder and both positive and negative battery cables. After a long day at work outside I had to stop myself because my eyes were starting to cross 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 Oh yeah… one more thing… fender braces that I have yet to see in a Camaro kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksnow Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Awesome detail work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Isn't wiring an engine fun though? Very rewarding in the end. Great job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 3 hours ago, espo said: Isn't wiring an engine fun though? Very rewarding in the end. Great job. It is very rewarding to see the finished product, but my brain was having a fight with itself. One half said “ok that’s fine” and the other half said “nahhh we can do this and this and this…” 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Great looking engine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 Annnddddd….. We have paint!!! Now comes all the detailing and stuff that makes me wanna pull my hair out LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage AMT Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 I like the color combo, if you look close the orange is bleeding thru your tan. Might need another coat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 4 minutes ago, Vintage AMT said: I like the color combo, if you look close the orange is bleeding thru your tan. Might need another coat. Yeah I noticed that 😒 It looked fine the other day when I sprayed it. I’ll give it another coat and let it dry for a few days then start detailing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHolden74 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Hi Keith, engine details look good. I’m with you on the eyes going crossed when doing the small details. I usually try to split it up the small detail work with less detailed stuff to rest the eyes, but there are times when you get in the zone… That’s a really nice orange on the body. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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