Plastic_Passion

I've only seen one built 8th scale on here and it's enviable ???? do you have a pic of yours?

I've been eyeballing them on ebay as well. They can be had for roughly $130 shipped some still in plastic. Same with the 82 vette.

Truly THE worst part of this kit. Other than the fact that it doesn't have the 140mph speedometer. That one kind of irks me more than it should.

Here is the "goal" or inspiration 30 WA 8587 Bright Blue exterior Tri-tone gray/black interior.

I wouldn't even be able to handle myself if they re-released this kit. The fun I could have kitbashing that to make an RS. even tho I really don't like the RS 3rd gen. But.. I've thought about buying moulding and casting these parts. I work in aerospace manufacturing and we use this product called repro-rubber. Stuff is incredible. I've thought about molding the front half, letting that set. Molding the back half with the front half still attached and putting a toothpick in for injecting heated resin. Just a thought to try...

So I was born in '85 ? it may sound corny but that's another reason I have always loved the iroc. Other than the fact I'm materialistic and like the finer things in life. But I digress. I'll tell you I've always stalked ebay for another kit. And I've seen them go for like 130 on occasion but rarely. I paid $270 for this kit, all said and told with shipping. I want to find one I'm plastic still. And dream of finding an 84 Z28 that's not "take out a mortgage" price..

Some of the shortcomings... the starter kills me. Along with the brakes. So much detail in certain places.... but such halfsie does it in others. Another shortcoming are the spindles. I understand why they did it but at the same time.... the 4th gen firebird/camaro amt model even used a better spindle design. Better subjectively speaking. It was more true to form than the iroc model. I have plans to remedy that later. I've already drilled and reamed one of the front spindles. I remember the wheels do not have retainers. Again... so much attention to detail but so much overlooked. The steering shift is another atrocity but it could be a blessing in disguise. We'll see later. I don't have a pic of that right yet either. But I will.

Way back when I was 15ish... this was the only thing I wanted for Christmas. I've always loved the iroc. When I asked for it for Christmas I didn't know they made an iroc kit. I knew about the '85 Z28 kit because my mother had done one. I thought I was going to have a heart attack when I saw this thing! It was my pride and joy. But.... I was young and dumb. I left it in the back of my 1:1 firebird and it melted in the sun. I've never forgiven myself for that. However... I didnt build it the way I wanted mine either. TAKE TWO. After buying one of eBay and waiting a week and a half it showed up at my house. The body was cracked in a couple places but i glued it back together. All parts are present. Time to build the iroc id have ordered. While this is my all time favorite kit and the attention to detail is extravegant, there are many shortcomings. I will post as i go. Im doing a lot of conceptualizing while remembering things from the first time around. Again theres a lot of conceptualizing right now. Love how it makes that 1/25 mustang look like a matchbox car lol P.S. if you can't see the pics please give me a shout. Thanks for looking.

Maybe I'll copy the content in that thread and try it again. I had a real hard time even making the thread to begin with. It made my browser crash every time I tried to write anything. Again thank you so much for the heads up! I'll certainly be following your work along.

Weird...

Let's try something.... can you see this?

Must be my phone... ? I'll have to get that figured out. I switched browsers because Samsung internet and the site are not playing well with each other. Thank you for the heads up on that! I wonder if nobody can see them. ? I see them.... very strange.

I'm glad to see someone else doing a big kit. I'm in the same boat kinda as you. I had the iroc when I was 15. I ruined it and have just recently bought a kit off ebay. I'm spending some time on this one tho. I built my last one box stock back then.

I thought that may be the case. But I've only seen the 70 or 86 Monte offered.

Has anyone seen or done any of the new kits out there? I may or may not be correct but the "class action 1980 Monte Carlo" is a new kit, and also the "2021 charger RT"

Serious skill!!! That Shelby cobra is ?. They're all so clean! But boy oh boy what a looker!

The very first model I ever built was with my older brother and it was a '63 corvette. I can still remember it 29 years later. It was black with a tan interior and it had a decal on the hood. I'm pretty sure it was either this kit or a variation of it because it had the same hood and wheels. I loved that car.

No worries man! Thanks for the reply!

@iamsuperdan can you do me a huge favor? I did this a while back and royally messed up the rear window. Any chance you could cast me a copy?

Don't leave a guy hangin! Post your show rides!!!

So I've been on hiatus since I ended up buying the condo I was previously renting. Being a homeowner and being able to do what I want turned into 3 room renovations and a hallway stairwell makeover. I also adopted a dog and then another. So since I've been out of the game for a bit I get withdrawls of automotive creativity. Bring out your finest ride to the virtual car show!!! (Background not important)I dont have the best background pics.) Side not to myself... touch up the window trim...

This came out stunning. This car gave me a hell of a time when I built it. It came out okay but I had to oven cleaner the paint off quite a few times. The grabber blue and i didnt quite get along.

Superb! I love what you've done with the tail lights as well! Fantastic build!!!

Flawless!!!!!!