Joe Lange Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 After a 'brief' pause I am back on track with the Camaro project. Scribing in a few missing body seams, sanding down the protruding rear window molding, and other assorted corrections. A new paint job and starting to add some chrome trim. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevy II Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Nice work on the interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br67 Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Im enjoying this build! Where did you get the cradle that you have the body displayed on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 I’ll be coming back to this build. I’ve been wanting to build this kit for a long time now. Looking great so far bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lange Posted October 11, 2022 Author Share Posted October 11, 2022 On 10/9/2022 at 7:40 AM, br67 said: Im enjoying this build! Where did you get the cradle that you have the body displayed on? Brandon, I made the cradle from 'evergreen' polystyrene pieces. Mainly their tubing. The bottom is their 1/8 tubing and the rest is slightly smaller diameter. The wheels are also tubing, just cut very narrow and I filled in the center with J.B. Weld epoxy. I used a piece of .020 styrene sheet to make the bases to glue the wheels to and added the 'skirts' to the sides of the wheels. After gluing it all together I added the epoxy to all the glue joints to add strength and to look like welding joints. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br67 Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 7 hours ago, Joe Lange said: Brandon, I made the cradle from 'evergreen' polystyrene pieces. Mainly their tubing. The bottom is their 1/8 tubing and the rest is slightly smaller diameter. The wheels are also tubing, just cut very narrow and I filled in the center with J.B. Weld epoxy. I used a piece of .020 styrene sheet to make the bases to glue the wheels to and added the 'skirts' to the sides of the wheels. After gluing it all together I added the epoxy to all the glue joints to add strength and to look like welding joints. you did a fantastic job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lange Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 16 hours ago, br67 said: you did a fantastic job! Thank you. Their styrene items are really handy to have when you're scratch building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lange Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 Thank you for the good words, guys. Got the body, chassis, and interior together. Now working on the engine compartment details. Sorry for the slightly blurry pics. (Got to work on my photography skills!) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Looking really good. The 60's model Camaros are one of my favorite Chevys. Remember seeing a lot of them around where I grew up back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) Camaro is looking awesome! Edited October 16, 2022 by slusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lange Posted October 24, 2022 Author Share Posted October 24, 2022 Completed the '67 Camaro yesterday. Used a combination of 'Keith Mark's Decals' and 'Model Car Garage' photo-etched details. Also, 'Fireball Modelworks' 14" 1967 Camaro Sport Wheel Covers and tires. All of these fellow's products are First Class! Hope you enjoy the photos! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Great showroom style build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 That looks fantastic!,captures the mainstreamer look perfectly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 I don’t think I have ever seen one built stock before…… Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 That turned out VERY well. I'm right there with Roger, I've never seen one of these built up stock before. Great work on this Joseph. BTW......I like that shop as well. Did you scratch build that or is that a diorama set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lange Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 8 minutes ago, mustang1989 said: That turned out VERY well. I'm right there with Roger, I've never seen one of these built up stock before. Great work on this Joseph. BTW......I like that shop as well. Did you scratch build that or is that a diorama set? The diorama started out as a shadow box diorama that was sold at Hobby Lobby. It was quite bare and had a crappy toy car in it, but I liked the back wall, shelf unit and work benches. I disassembled the whole thing, removing the top, sides, added a bigger floor. Then added shop accessories, mainly from Ebay. Most of them were unfinished castings. You can get carried away decorating it if you're not careful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Joe Lange said: The diorama started out as a shadow box diorama that was sold at Hobby Lobby. It was quite bare and had a crappy toy car in it, but I liked the back wall, shelf unit and work benches. I disassembled the whole thing, removing the top, sides, added a bigger floor. Then added shop accessories, mainly from Ebay. Most of them were unfinished castings. You can get carried away decorating it if you're not careful! Aint THAT tha truth! LOL!! I've got one diorama that's completed and I'm always adding a few things here and there to it. It's even gotten seasonal now with the addition of a Christmas tree during the holidays. lol Awesome work on everything in the picture. You've got some good skills brutha. Edited October 27, 2022 by mustang1989 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 That's a great looking Camaro. Very clean and tidy. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack L Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 looks great wheel covers look very nice on a stock Camaro ,need to get me some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 67' kits are selling for high prices now. Very nice interior details. Super ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 This is such a beautiful build. Truly a great stock ride, and those wheel covers are a must have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lange Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 52 minutes ago, adamelvis said: 67' kits are selling for high prices now. Very nice interior details. Super ! Thanks Adam, It was just sheer luck! '67s are really silly high. Looking on Ebay was really disappointing. Then this came up, "Kit started, otherwise complete". Body poorly painted and engine block assembled and painted, but everything else was there! Wasn't 'cheap' but, within reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lange Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 Thank you, guys, for all the comments and good words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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