Reeves Racing Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) I started this build many years ago after being inspired by a picture of the real car. I started trying to make one of the front fender flares and realized that I didn't have the skill to even try something like this. After finding modeling sites like this one and watching others build and scratch make parts, I have learned a few things and decided to get it out and have another go at it. I have completed a lot of the build and waited to post anything until I had a good idea it was going to turn out like I wanted. I didn't try to make an exact copy of the real car just one that looks similar and has some of the coolness of the real car. Here the two kits I started with to blend into the picture of the real car. Edited October 2, 2015 by Reeves Racing bad spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 What a great combo, looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeves Racing Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 Since I have started it up again I am not going to use the wheels and tires from the Camaro kit anymore. I am using the wheels and tires and part of the front suspension from the Tamiya GT2 Porsche kit. Here are a few pictures of my progress. I made some extensions to the hood scoops and started making the fender flares and laying out the suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeves Racing Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 The wheel arches on the front were not looking like I wanted but kept adding layers of sheet styrene and sanding and filling and sanding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeves Racing Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 I cut the stock gas tank out and put in a flat piece of sheet stock and a racing tank from the parts box. I used the back of the Revell 69 Nova interior tub to graft into the GTO tub in place of the rear seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeves Racing Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 I used the rear suspension from the SCCA Camaro kit and the engine (with the Pontiac heads and manifold for grins) I needed make space for the 4 link from the Camaro kit. I used rod and tube stock to make a super structure for the front suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeves Racing Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 I used more rod to make a roll cage and some of the Porsche interior parts to give it more of a race car look. I decided to use a wing on the back from a parts pack instead of the flat spoiler the real car has. I primed everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeves Racing Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 I used some touch of paint from my wife's car "inferno red crystal pearlcoat" I sprayed the first colors on most of the parts. Then masked and sprayed the second colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeves Racing Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 Next up was spraying the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Cool project!!!I will follow along from the sidelines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeves Racing Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 This is where I am now. I scratched together a few more pieces, headers, side pipes the distributor. I am using some parts box decals but it looks like I robbed a piece of one of them on a previous build. Time for some touch up. I made the front air dam from sheet stock. I mocked it up one last time before final detail painting and assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Wow! Can't wait to see it finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Yowza ! I am loving this creation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Looking good. Keep at it. Can't wait to see the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 REALLY like the concept here. Road-racing "muscle cars"...YES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbo Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 WOW, some real nice work going on here! Definitely following this one to the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Looks pretty cool! I have some photos of this same car I thought it was pretty cool when I saw it a few years ago (on line of course) and plan on attempting to build a copy of it also. SOMEDAY after I finish off some other long ago started projects. Thats my goal for right now. I like how its coming out great work on the flares they look great and the color is right on as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Very, very cool project! I'll be watching it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Wow, this is look pretty darn cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlueTube Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Looks like you've nailed it! Very ambitious.....impressive. RegardsBrian Kroon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Mitch, What a Great Build. I wonder if you've ever heard of the "Grey Ghost" from the Original TransAm Series? It's kind'a like you brought it back on Steriods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelmkr2 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 nice build!!!!...I've used ping pong balls for wheel flares....just my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Great work and cool combo of kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Looking really good. Kudos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Mitch, this has been an ambititious project......... love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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