Jordan White

All I have to say on the subject is:

Lookin good! I have that same truck, did yours come with a trailer and Mustang? BTW, gonna make a build thread for the Camaro?

With my love of doing 3D CAD modeling, and finding out how easy it is to have Shapeways 3D print an item you upload, I've created a set of wheels for my 1/12 1978 Corvette build that I'm doing. I'm going to wait to have them printed until I see whether there are other parts that I need, but I checked and they would only be about 7 bucks a wheel in white detail plastic.

He isn't producing white decals at this time, I emailed him before about making a white Yenko set and he said he wasn't able to at this time. Plus I just checked his store and he doesn't have any white Camaro decals at all. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread though since I've also been waiting to see someone start on this kit.

Got the engine filled, sanded, and painted GM Blue. Also created a 3D CAD model of a wheel to fit in the kit tire that I'm going to have 3D printed by Shapeways (well a set of 4 rather). I've adjusted the dimensions slightly and made it so it's one piece rather than two.

The sticker is the year that the current registration expires (at least currently). Dunno if it is the same in the past, but if so, then a '64 stickered plate on a '64 (technically '65) Mustang would be wrong. Different states have different regulations as far as what plates can be used. Some states (like Minnesota) require you to get a new plate every 7 years or so, whereas other states (like Michigan) allow you to keep the same plate as long as it's still legible. There's also the matter of new owners. Michigan has the plate follow the vehicle while Minnesota makes you buy a new plate when you purchase a vehicle.

Ford 7.5L/460 big block. Cool build! Looks like southern good 'ol boy truck.

Attempted to convert the standard style 4-bbl carb intake from the '67 Corvette kit to fit the small block, but it just wasn't working out like I had hoped. Ended up ordering a 4-bbl intake kit from TDR innovations which should arrive in a couple weeks. In the meantime, I've been fixing where the transmission mounts to the engine to make it a bit more consistent. I've also ordered a can of Corvette Yellow spray paint from an automotive touch up paint site, it's a 12oz can for 20 bucks that is the exact color of the real car (also ordered another can in a different color for another build).

I think one suggestion is figure out beforehand what colors you'll be painting everything, since then you can paint all like-colored parts at once. Also, perhaps paint the body first since if the paint somehow gets messed up, then you'll have time to redo it.

Ok, thanks!

That's cool! I was trying to determine what interior color would go best and decided just to go with the black leather, both because it contrasts with the exterior and it's the easiest to replicate.

Bit of an "issue" that isn't really much more of a nuisance, but is something I'm going to ask about anyways. Basically, when I click on the text at the bottom of the page to "mark community read", instead of the "options" appearing above the hyperlink, they appear below. Is this something that can be changed back or not? Reason it's annoying is because you scroll all the way to the bottom of the page (can't go any further), and when you click on the text, you then have to scroll down more to click on the "mark all read" link. If it can't be fixed, then I'll live.

Quick update, here's the direction I'm going with the design: Completed wheels and tires: Painted engine: Color scheme is going to be dark green metallic exterior with white/black interior (same as actual car; floor, console, dash are satin black while seats and door panels are white)

I've been trying to determine for a while how I wanted to build this kit, and I finally decided to build it factory stock. I'm not really a fan of doing this in smaller scale, but in large scale it seems a bit more interesting since you can easily add more detail. The kit is the Doyusha 1/12 scale 1978 Corvette that I got a while back. It's a '78 based on (besides the license plate on the box top) the seats and the single-snorkel intake ('79 models had different split-back seats and dual-snorkel intakes on both engines). The engine as modeled is the base L-48 5.7 liter (350ci) making around 185hp, while the engine I'm going to be replicating is the uplevel L-82 5.7 liter making around 220hp (it also has the aforementioned dual-snorkel intake). Problem is, with these Doyusha/Otaki kits, the engines are somewhat off in their proportions. Could be because they didn't have a real one to model after, or more likely because these kits were able to be motorized (full detail, however the driveshaft is hinged to rotate and the rear axle is designed as one piece with larger differential to fit a geared axle). Because of this, I decided to use the engine and transmission out of the recently released Foose Camaro kit. The 302 is just a 327/350 block with a 283 crankshaft, so visually it will be exactly the same. I will be using a few parts from the Doyusha engine, such as the exhaust manifolds and distributor. Another issue that I'll have to deal with is from the other build I've seen, it appears that the rear end sits a little low, and the track width on both the front and rear is a tad too narrow. Anyways, on to the pics! The kit: The engine and transmission so far: I figured it would be easier to paint and detail if the transmission is separated from the engine. Oh, and the color I'm going with is, of course, Corvette Yellow!

They did the same thing for the new 2010 Shelby kit as well. White would surely be better, but at least it's not red, or orange like one of the past issues!

I know it's because they think the Foose partnership will bring in more builders, but I wish they would have instead modified this kit so you could build a base model, SS, Z/28, and/or RS model. Here's how it would work: 1) 2 different grilles (exposed headlight and hidden headlight) with different emblems to attach depending on model, along with 2 different hoods (flat with optional SS grilles, and cowl induction style) 2) Keep the basic engine and trans already used (maybe even have two separate transmissions like the Bel Air, the 4-speed and the TH-350) since all the models used the same basic small block, just with different displacements (327 base, 302 Z/28, 350 SS) 3) Have the dual quad intake along with a new single 4-bbl intake (maybe with an adapter and 2-bbl carb) 4) Keep the thin stock tires and add a set of wider radials that fit the stock rally wheels 5) Provide a few of the small bits that are different on the models It's only a pipe dream, but it seems like this kit has been the most popular of the older 1/12 kits that they have produced, and adding just a few new parts would have opened up ease of making more of the models and allowed more people to easily make replicas of their vehicles (especially those that don't really scratch build.) They could have marketed it as a 3 'n 1 kit even. Oh well, at least the kit was re-released!

Were you able to get the intake to fit properly? If so, any pics? I'm thinking about doing this myself and would like to see how it turns out.

I was almost gonna mention that you missed the 3n1 kit featuring the lowrider on the box top, but then I noticed that it was the Revell version, not AMT/MPC. You would almost think it is though since it offers the Royal Knight version parts along with the custom tube grille, camper shell, and tonneau cover as well. I will say though, if the detail level of the late 70's kits is the same as the newer SS version, then I'm glad that Revell released their version!

Yeah shouldn't be an issue, I just bought it for myself and don't see how it wouldn't work.

Yeah I've been considering how to go about the task.

Thanks! I think I'm gonna lose the vinyl top too, though luckily the build time frame is long enough!

Finally picked up the AMT 1973 Mercury Cougar kit! This kit is actually better than I thought, considering the fact that it comes with two complete engines and two sets of wheels. I'm choosing the Boss 429 engine that is included (yes included ) with the kit, though it comes with some sort of odd stock car-esque intake manifold. I've instead modified the 351's dual plane intake to fit on the 429 block. I'm also adding a 4-speed manual out of a '57 Bel Air kit, and will be opening up the trunk to display the extra fuel tank and battery. For rolling stock, I found a set of Pirelli P7 tires that have tread which looks a lot like the older Mickey Thompson tires, and the wheels are the narrow/wide Centerlines from the '70 Chevelle 3n1 kit. The wheels had the chrome stripped and will be painted white to resemble basic steel wheels (not as a substitute, but rather to hide the fact that it's a powerful street machine).

I asked about making white Yenko decals, maybe he had some already-made white decals on hand in another style to sell.

I think I asked him before and he said he isn't currently able to make white decals at this time.

You could always use the black decals as a guide to make a mask and paint the white stripes.