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Wow! Exciting, leave that hood off ? I watched the Hot Wheels Super Fan Challenge on TV and I got inspired. It wasn't the outcome I'd hoped for but to see the 1.1 versions was pretty cool. I like where you're heading, I'm excited to see updates on this bird... cool choice!

Can dig it! That Galaxie is Sweet! Oh! Ho! O... looky what I found! That back seat eluded me for the last time... ? I created a 3D dash pad, kinda my contribution to improving the Revell Camaro. it's already a great kit but I've come up with ways to make it my version.Got some pearl coat on the stripes too. Bit by bit I'm making progress but I'm working on three at the moment... that's kinda my style and I've been gettin up working on models before heading to work... That's all for now

I agree with all the above comments and I think it would be best preserved but it would be Awesome to see it clear coated and sanded/polished with BMF trim then re'chrome the bumpers and wheels. But you could always build a fresh kit so it's a tough call. At the very least the front bumper needs attention Imo. Oh and FYI... some time in the late 90's or early 2000's the kit was molded in black. You could always look for that one just to say you were able to see it black out of the box. Also, this kit was the first model I ever built.

Next up to finish is the Orange Z28 in the series... as I mentioned before the paint is a little nicked up here and there but I think I can touch it it up and hopefully clear coat will cover up the boo boos. Paint is Hemi Orange, I really like this color. Still on the fence on the interior darker brown is shown on the boxart so I may have to paint another interior. The Monogram boxart shown is pretty close to the Hemi Orange.

So in keeping with the theme here, I got a wild hair a while back to sell off some of my stalled builds to a buddy of mine. Among them were several Revell Camaros. He had never built the Revell 69 Camaro before. Here's some of my stalled projects finished by him. Tip/Advice of the day, don't sell your stalled projects because you'll just want them back afterwards. ??

Present state of condition...? I'm trying to stay focused, currently searching for the custom back seat that matches the front buckets I want to use on the build. They're somewhere around here. I built these wheels using the pancake disc-brake rallys from the Revell 67 Chevelle and rings from the 84 GMC 4X4. I'm thinking about painting the car to match the box but with pearl white stripes and 20 inch retro style aluminum Rally wheels and low profile tires. I know that seat is here... now where did I see that darn thing?

I wouldn't call it pointless piddling but I'm in progress with the Camaro.... sorting out my choice for drive train and gettin the chassis ready for the wheels and tires. Slow going but I'm picking up speed. This weekend I'm gonna move quickly so I can get this heap ready for qualifying. Lots of work lay ahead. I'm eager to get to the starting line! I'm leaning towards a mild Pro-touring style build with subtle colors. I'll make important improvements for comfort and reliability also. The engine is from the 06 Concept Camaro. The 6.0 liter LS2 Y Block is all aluminum for light weight with 400 HP. The AFM (active fuel management) system provides 30 mpg at high speeds, claims made by the concept design team. ? anywho stay tuned... ?

Great progress taking place in here guys! I have begun to build my chassis on the Camaro. I married the 69 Camaro chassis with the 66 Chevy II Amt Pro-street. Kinda simple but a huge difference and added tub space for big wheels. Moving on!

Ok I'm back with a great tip (not my idea) that I learned way back in the 1900's ? in a magazine article from 1992 kids. ? This is the best (IMO) tubbed chassis swap for the Revell 69 Camaros. This tubbed back half is from the 66 Nova Chevy II Pro-street from AMT. The pictures kinda tell the story so I won't bore you with any long winded explaining. Basically cutting out the two chassis plates to match each other. Then trim the sides and back to fit the Camaro body and there you have it. One tip with the marriage of the two parts is to trim each end on the Nova tubs flat so the frame rails rest on the tubs also you'll have glue points. Tape or styrene stock can be added to the topside for added strength. Here are some examples of the finished project, I hope this helps anyone wanting to prostreet your own 69 Revell Camaro! Have Fun!!!

This was a radical build for the times, It features the chassis from the Dobberton Pontiac with 4 Firestone tires spliced together to complete the extreme tubbed look!

I've been in a slump lately but I'm ready to declare my entry and get in on the fun that I've been sideline watching all you awesome builders have. ? I'll be building my favorite kit of all time the Classic Revell 69 Camaro. I've made my selection based on two reasons... #1. I can build this kit rather quickly as I'm late to the party. And because it's my favorite kit, I've built it many times over and over agian I can practically build the car with my eyes closed. #2. I really needed an excuse to reboot my tips and tricks tread to share some more of my build secrets on improving this particular kit. ? So I'm officially on the board with my 2023 CBR RWYB... the chase is on!!

Hard to believe it's been 5 years...??? I stalled on the orange Z28 and over the past few years I've tossed the painted body on and off the bench... it kinda need repainted now. At the moment it's MIA also. I'm trying to reboot the thread because I'm declaring my entry for the CBR anything goes community build soon. More than likely I'll use this kit because there's not much time left in the challenge and I can build this car quickly and practically with my eyes closed. I'm undecided which one I'll build maybe the 4x4 or perhaps a prostreet kit to add to my tips and tricks section on how to correctly tub out this kit. I learned from an article in the April 92 installment of Plastic Fanatic magazine. ? who's ready to see the progress continue? I need to get back in the saddle again, been in a slump latley.

That's great, maybe if you have time you can lay it out and show us what its all about. I remember it being at K-mart or Roses back in the day for like $12.95, which was about 4 times the price of the regular kits. and thanks for being in touch with Atlantis, that gets the ball rolling and gets it on their radar for sure...

Actually, I thought about trying to email and let them know too. As I gain more information I suspect this was a typo, it seems instead of 1974 they put 1994. Thanks for the info, I think I'll just let it be... ?

I would buy it for sure then! ? thanks for the info on scalemates, I never knew that...

It's more of a question really... or 2 actually. The topic came up at our local club meet today and a few of the old cats in the club say it was never reissued after 71 but the scalemates history website says reissued in 1994. Sooooo.... Was it in fact reissued in 94? (Does anyone remember buying the kit retail in 94?), will it ever be re-issued agian? Another question would be since it's an old Monogram tool, did Atlantis get the tool or is it lost forever? This thread can easily become a review if anyone has an original or can share the oddities of the kit. If Atlantis aquired the tools it would be cool to see it get reissued. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/monogram-7543-muscle-bug--1151418

Killer project Oliver!

I don't mean to be telling tales out of school here but Spencer1984.com on YouTube has the entire 12 part series of the build, I recommend it. Worth the time to watch,very informative, and creative... not only is Bill a talented modeler but also a great content provider on his channel. Check it out... https://youtu.be/y8NK22O-wDM

Thanks guys, this was a difficult build for me... I wouldn't do the swap in this truck again. It would've been easier to swap in a big block than doing this AWD chassis and turbocharged V6 swap. My goal for this build was for the AWD stuff from the Revell kit to not go to waste because I wanted the 92/93 Revell S10 to be 2WD and Small Block Chevy. So mission accomplished I guess... ? I would like to try swapping the parts into say an early 60's Chevy.

I built this S10 as an all wheel drive track truck. I borrowed the running gear from the Revell Street Sleeper and the wheels and slicks from a Revell SnapTite (2016 Nascar).. added Four "Burnt Rubber" decals to the body from the Revell 69 "Super Nova" and Rounded off the build with as much "Stock" treatment I could to give it a Tired S10 Daily Driver appearance. Just a cheap Chevy with a Engine/ Chassis Swap to make it fast... Sleeper Style! thanks for looking and Happy Days...

Yeah, most of the credit should go to Round II for taking those old molds and bringing them back to current. It's nice to see a company invest back into the brand with new or lost for so long that they're new agian molds. It's one thing to repop an existing mold but building brand new molds based on original specs is on another level. Never before have we seen this and it's exciting.

This one, I assume is the same (pretty much) as the 70 Sierra Grande. But would include the 70 grill and the camper top...

I seen somewhere that this kit may be reissued some time in the future. Perhaps one of Round II retooling projects maybe? ? I'd be in for that one for sure and l like the trailer idea too.

Thanks for the comments, I would suggest the 70's Monogram Chevys or maybe the MPC GMC. The older truck's beds and the Foose Ford is too short, as you can see I had to turn the front wheels to fit the bikes on there. Not ideal but I built it too fast to think about the bikes not fitting. Kind of a regret but there's always something you wish you would've done. Those bikes aren't the best to build either but they do look cool if you spend the extra time on then. Have fun and I hope the build goes smoothly.

Looks terrific! Love the color...