1/25 replica of my '85 El Camino

[Elky Mike]

Since my 1st scale replica of my Elky got warped in the sun, I've decided to build it again. My 1:1 Elky will be getting new paint sometime in the next year, so I likely won't finish its mimi-me until then. In the mean time can get the motor, chassis and interior done, and some other details.

I'm using the MPC Red Light Bandit kit as the base, since its the only El Camino kit I know of with the 4 headlight front (other than a monster truck).  However its not particularly detailed, and has the wrong dash.  I'm pirating a lot of parts from a 86 Monte Carlo SS kit and El Camino SS kit.

1st three shots are of my interior and engine.  

i started with making the grille/headlights more detailed.  I drilled out the grille with a pin-vise, and cut out the molded in headlights to add headlight buckets and lenses.  Had to cut out the headlight area on the body too for the headlight buckets to fit.  

Started the motor.  Using the fan assembly from the Monte Carlo kit since my car has AC.  

Also stole the steering wheel from the Monte kit to match mine.  Hardest part is the red trim on the dash.  Might need to redo that.  Debated on using the dash from the Monte kit.  Its more detailed, but will need to be trimmed.  And no I will not be leaving the carpet semi-gloss.  Have some flocking and other goodies on the way.

[gatorincebu]

 

   That looks like a cool project ! And from the photos it looks like you are off to a really good start.

 

 

 

    Be Well

     Gator

[Elky Mike]

More or less finished the interior.  Ended up using the dash out of the MCSS kit since its more detailed, but had to trim it a bit and cut off the center console storage.  Used a piece of blister pack clear plastic for a gauge lens. Added seat belts and PE window and door switches.  With everything in, including the floor mats, can't really see the flocking on the carpet.

Also used vinyl roof material for the tonneau cover.  Pieces are too narrow not to have the seem in the middle, though.

On to the chassis... 

[Dandy Dan]

For those of us who are not fortunate enough to live there it's always a little breathtaking to look under the hood of a Cali car

[dustym]

For those of us who are not fortunate enough to live there it's always a little breathtaking to look under the hood of a Cali car

um that looks exactly what my 83 looked like from the factory. It was ordered by a car dealer in Auburn Washington as the owners car. That's not what mine looks like now.

Edited March 16, 2016 by dustym

[DumpyDan]

Looking good