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Before getting back to some painting, I kept at the details of the 69 Pace Car. For the grille, I have made some mods and did a test fit. It is close. Needs some tweaking and then on to paint. On the engine, I had to scrap the idea of using R&D spark plugs since the headers leave little wiggle room. So, I am going to the usual plug wire with boot approach. I also am fabricating the AIR tubing. For the accessories, I hogged out the harmonic balancer to let the Parts by Parks lower pulley fit in and glued them in. I took a power steering and smog pump from the parts box, along with a Revell Nova Alternator and attached Parts by Parks pulleys to them. I also used some Detail Master and Replica and Miniatures brackets to help the look. Work on this will go on the back burner for the next week plus so I can get painting and finishing done on the GeeTO and Focus WRC.

First, it is a hobby and modelers do things for the enjoyment and the "art". I had a friend (who recently passed) that mainly would do body mods and primer them. That was it. There are models that are "slammed" that the modeler is showing it in parked mode. We've all seem 1:1's like that. If the model is a curbside, the intent is in the display. If detailed, my expectation is that they would have simulated some kind of air suspension. But then, if not in a contest, what does it matter. Some of Ed Roth's cars were not really drivable (or for very far), but were certainly art on wheels. As for myself. I prefer the models I build to reflect real world, drivable vehicles. One model I recently completed is shaved and "poppers" would be considered the way to open the doors. Also, there was no likeable way to add a gas filler cap, so my perspective is that the gas filler is located in the trunk. This is not unreasonable for several custom or even sports cars of the 60's (reference Ferraris). But when I make these kind of decisions, I log them and keep them as part of the model description. In detailing a model, there are many compromises one must make unless you are top flite GSL builder. I am not just talking about the hanging generator/alternators or too thick fan belts, either. For example, a current project, the Revell 69 Camaro Pace, has a lot weaknesses that can be left alone or addressed yet still achieve a reasonable looking model. These would include: The chassis being for a coupe and lacking the addition bracing for the convertible. Revell did include the X-bracing for the 55 Chevy. The engine has only an alternator. A real 396 CI 375 HP engine would also almost always come with Power Steering (as would many cars) and, in this case, a AIR smog system (which Revell at least has the pump included in their Novas). The RS grille is not right and needs some work to be more prototypical. The hood hinges are not prototypical and would require extensive work to make it more so. Also, most models have, at best, moderate under hood detail like bracing, insulation and latching. In almost all cases, we modelers tend to ignore it and, in fact, often remove the hood entirely to display the engine compartment. Concluding, even if I think the intent and presentation of the model bears a lot to what I may call the "cringe factor" (how is that realistic). I would have a different view if an individual is displaying versus competing in contest. Whether I like it or not is less relevant than what was the builders intent and how did they go about achieving it.

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One of those small block engines is finding its way into the Monogram 65 Impala because my first car was a 65 Impala SS with 327 300 HP and Powerglide.

So, by your question, you are looking for a supercharger in this style: Versus a twin screw but packaged unit like the Corvette or LSA: Is that correct? I don't recollect any 1/24 scale kit having such a supercharger in it. Only 1/25's and you hit the major candidates. I think there was also an AMT 1/25 El Camino that ha one, but was stylized

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Here's one I found on his FB page

While dealing with some paint problems on two projects, I decided to get back to the 1969 Camaro Pace Car. I have cleaned up the body, including deepening the door, trunk and panel lines; removing the molded in windshield wipers; and scribing around the wheel well trim (which was soft). I will dig into the parts box to figure out a representative set of wipers. I also will need to clean up the wheel well scribing before final prime coat. I used Tamiya gray primer first to blend the putty work, then applied a coat of Tamiya white primer. Final primer will be the white. Next, I started to plan out the engine. I have drilled the plug holes and am planning to use R&D Unique spark plugs (I still have a few left and decided on these versus the RB Motion plugs). Ignition will be Morgan Automotive Detail with a Replicas and Miniatures vacuum advance. Given that the engine will be the 375 HP 396, I will be adding power steering and A.I.R. system to the kit supplied alternator.

Some basics

From their 3D prototype some years back, the tock HT was to be a 64 and the racing version a 65.

Could be silly putty or a variety of paint masking putties.

Correct. Sometimes some adjustments are made, mainly new decals and perhaps tires. Box art can also change, but that is a packaging factor, not molds.

I am going to have a tough time wanting to buy another GT40 kit given my build rate and what is already in the stash. In fact, probably going to trade off a few

Interior getting close to being done. I’ve worked on getting the spare tire and seats finished so I can assemble the roll cage. I used some ribbon and PE parts to tie down the spare to its it mounting in the rear. I then went after the seats. Tamiya supplies decals for the seat belts, carbon fiber, and seat markings. Instead of using the Tamiya Carbon Fiber (CF) seat back decals, I used Scale Motorsport which came in their detail set for the Focus. There are 3 CF decals per seat. I also applied the 3 Sparco seat markings from the Tamiya decal sheet and a seat manufacturer tab from a Spot Model Rally Decal Sheet to complete each seat. So, each sheet has a total of 7 decals. Next, for the seatbelts. I decided to use a 6 point aftermarket set from Eduard as the Tamiya decals are not very convincing and I used ribbon for the spare tire. If you are building out of the box, the Tamiya decals will work fine. To apply the belts, I had to prep each seat for them. This required cutting out the side slots and a cutting in a center slot in the seat bottom to accommodate the center belt. I then assembled the belt components and applied them to each seat. The upper belts are long right now as they attach to the roll cage, yet to be installed. I now need to get the roll cage assembled (which includes the dashboard and side panels). After that, it is on to the body. 70% through the build right now.

I had white decals that I used to do this one some years back. Did the BMF, then the white decals followed by the emblem decals.

More work on the interior. Carbon fiber templates from Scale Motorsport (SMS) and the kit decals have been used. I also have used PE parts from SMS. The real car has two lines running from the unit between the seats. I added these by bending fine wire, sizing them, and gluing in place. For the dashboard, I applied the templates and the kit decals. Then I added labels from the Spot Model sheet. I was debating how to replicate the dash dymo labels on the real car and found this decal sheet as I was ordering replacement tire markings (the Tamiya ones did not stick). So, the dashboard represents 16 decals plus fine brush painting. Need to do a little touchup on that and then onward.

Came in last Thursday and Saturday. An international mix. From left to right, decals from Germany; wheel sets from the Ukraine; and decals from Spot Model in Spain.

I've also given them an alcohol "bath" before washing in soapy water.

Generally, when someone mentions LS engines they mean the modern era LS/LT engines. The AMT 70 1/2 B-M Camaro has a very nice Big Block engine that would certainly fit the 66 Suburban, but is a totally different vibe than the modern LS. For that, one needs to look at Revell Gen5 Camaros for attached transmission versions, the above mentioned Chevy pickup or SSR (their Vortec engines are iron block LS), or C5 and C6 Revell Corvettes if you want to cut off the torque tube and add a transmission (or go all out with a transaxle and IRS). That is why I asked above what engine family the OP was referencing

Are you asking about modern LS engines (or LT engines in the Gen6 Camaro)? Or older LS engines which are big block. Chevrolet has reused the engine designations more than once on different families of engines.

Love it. If I could figure out the engine and get a Vega kit, I would be all into doing a Cosworth Vega

Agree on the Tamiya acrylics. I have used a mixture of paint types on this. Initially, Tamiya lacquers. Then some Testor enamels. Final, the Tamiya acrylics

I pretty much have the chassis assembled and started on the interior. For the wheels, Tamiya provides 3 decals for each one to reflect the actual car. On top of that, I decided to add valve stems (from Decalcas). The stems come in a set of 20, and, unlike the first time), I did not lose any in cutting from the base). I also took some Evergreen strip plastic and scribed with a vee-shaped file to simulate stick on wheel weights. The strip is thicker than I wanted, but I could not find a thinner one in my stash that would work. Given where they are on the wheel, the effect looks good. For the tires, other than spare, I sanded the treads to give a more realistic look. Unfortunately, the Michelin decals supplied for the tires by Tamiya did not stick at all (dry transfer). I don’t know if it is age of the decals or something else. The waterslide decals seem to be fine (I store all decals in zip seal plastic bags to protect them. I’ll need to figure out a solution for that, or just let them go.

If I recollect right, the stock is to be a 64 and the gasser a 65.

Those look like the ones taken at the IHOBBY show of several years ago or the 2017 NNL .