Scale-Master Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Making some serious progress on it today. Interior /chassis installed. Engine/trans/front sub frame installed… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I can't get over the job on the bumpers. This build is definitely gonna be one for the books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Killer build, top notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Amazing build, it's a pleasure to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Mark.. Camaro is looking sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Thanks guys! Sub frame connectors are installed as is the rear suspension. I machined the nuts, bolts & washers for the traction bars this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Wow Mark... you are almost finished. How'd you machine such a tiny part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Yes, it is really close to being done. Those bolts were easy since the real ones are 7/8 of an inch. The tough ones were the 5/16 hex heads for the battery cables. I make them on my mill. I put a set of driving lights from my first car (the Vega Kammback) on the Camaro; they were OEM Mercedes Benz units for a 450 SL. I sourced a pair from the Monogram MB 450 kit and cast copies. Got the front wheels on it now too… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 That looks like a real car. Fantastic build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabbricaP Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Wow, first time seeing this thread. Everything is spot on! Incredible BMF job on those bumpers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Thanks guys! it sure is handy having the real in the garage... I didn't have any aluminum tubing the right size to make the exhaust tips so I turned them out of 6061 stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecklm Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 "brass compound punches" Your results on the taillight chrome rings is downright epic! I'd like it if you would be so kind as to clarify what you mean by "compound", though. Are you simultaneously punching the OD and ID of each ring with a single punch? Must be, I suppose, or you'd need four punches total. Any chance you have a photo of said punches? I'm a sucker for tiny, precision, machined parts and tools and I've turned plenty of single, round punches in my years but never attempted a "compound" punch. Would love to see your take on that! Thanks in advance for any more info you care to share! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Mike, yes, you are correct on all accounts. Here's a photo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 I'm not a fan of the door protector trim, but I hate door dings more. And since they are on the real car I had to make them for the model from scratch… I also made reflective mirror faces for the rear side view mirrors from Mylar. You can expect to see this in the Finished section soon. I think I just ran out of parts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Man...…………..this thing is RIGHT ON!!! I really don't think you could make it any more realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Hi Mark, I've been following this awesome build for a long time. Almost there! What do you source the mylar from? I've been looking for some (for mirror faces) but I can't seem to find the right one. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 (edited) Mark....I gotta tell ya, this build is Awesome.....the realism on this is Outstanding ......really nice!!!,great pics too? Edited August 31, 2018 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Amazing Mark, absolutely amazing. A fine job indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Thanks guys! It was a fun project. Now if I could just find a '68 Vista Cruiser kit I could complete my collection of cars I've owned... I get the Mylar from the vinyl shop I buy all my plotter materials from. Any store that sells vinyl should also have Mylar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 It's done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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