Hawk312 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 This one is basically the same as the black one, so I will just copy and paste from that thread: This is yet another build up of the Monogram 1/12 Z/28 kit, with alot of detail and scratch building added. My goal again was to create these as new from factory as you might see them on the showroom floor. The license plate, inspection sticker, registration, and dealer window sticker were all reduced versions of the real thing from 1969. The Model Car Garage photo-etch detail set was added. I also added brakes lines, wound springs, and aluminum exhaust tubing. I tried to simulate accurate labels and chalk markings on the firewall, exhaust, axle, and front and rear springs, as well as other spots on the chassis. "Lettering" was added to the ignition wires and heater hoses, and any other hose or wire I found on the engine that could use it. Simulated wood was painted on the dash, steering wheel, and center console with a very small brush. The interior was flocked for an accurate carpeted look. It was painted with many coats of color and clear lacquer (I forget how many, but ALOT), and then wet-sanded and rubbed out with three different grades of compound. Bare metal foil was used throughout. Also took some pics of them together: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s10kid18 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 (edited) WOW, That is just incredible! great work they looks so real! Edited September 12, 2009 by s10kid18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 wow man you did a great job on those !!! i can't believe how real they look. can't wait to see you future builds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris coller Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I want the keys! Very nice work on both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olarge1 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Wow !!! awesome workman ship that paint is stunning...If I didn't know better I'd think they were the real thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Absolutely incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 These look as close to 1:1 as I've ever seen in 1:12 scale!! Very nice work!! Thanks for sharing, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Kern Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Sorry to echo everyone else, but incredibly beautiful! Being 1/12 scale, you've got plenty of great details in both, and the paint work is exceptional, also. I would like the orange one in 1/1 scale, my holy grail of Camaros! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeepx Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 When I first saw your black Camaro, I thought it was incredible, but now your new one is even better! Great job on both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonoPed Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 very nice builds, very realistic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93Z34 Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 I've a few of these kits in my stash to build, and after seeing these two jewels, it really makes me want to get busy on a couple of them. The finish you got on both cars really sets them off beautifully. Absolutely stunning work on both. I've always been partial to the Hugger Orange on the 69 Camaros and you did an awesome job laying that color down and making it shine. The underside detail is awesome as well. How were the photoetch sets to work with for this car? I have been meaning to order at least a couple sets, but have held off due to not seeing any cars built up with this set. From the looks of things, that photetch set is alright to work with. Just wondering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Thanks again everyone! 93Z, the detail set is great, and I can`t imagine building one without it. It is frustrating sometimes when gluing the emblems on, but worth it in the end. The emblems also have a goldish tint to them, so I usually end up spraying them with chrome paint for an accurate look. The weather was nice today, so I decided to take some more pics, since I wasn`t happy with the way the others turned out. Here you go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 good god man, if it weren't for the lack of sidewall flex, I'd have sworn that orange one was a real Camaro That would have made a great "Real or Model" choice too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowe-t Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 David, I just came across this thread. This build is incredible! It's hard to believe it's not a real Camaro. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I never knew those kits could look so good. Very good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carchub Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 If it weren't for that giant tire in the background of the first pic, I would have thought the Camaro was real! Superb build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outragis Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 WOW!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Stunning, as usual from you. Any interior and engine shots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 Thanks everyone! The kit is a great kit, as is the Corvette kit. I`ve been searching through my pics, and I have alot of interior and engine pics of all my 1/12 scale builds. I`ve been debating this, but maybe I will just put them all in one thread? I know there are a few here that I`ve never posted on this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 if it doesn't get the people who run the board upset. i, for one, would like to see all of the pics put together. they are some awesome skills you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 if it doesn't get the people who run the board upset. I see how that could upset some people. I`ll hold off for now. Here is the interior: Dash and console: Another shot of the engine in progress: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 For those of you who are or will be building one of these and want to do something different with the interior, here it is in red and white from a couple others I built: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I've never seen a model car look more real than your Camaros! Absolutely 1st class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Outstanding work!, simply beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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