Yenko vs Baldwin Motion Streetburner

[Dieselhead]

So I have two Revell '69 Camaros. One is the Yenko spec, one is the Baldwin Motion "Streetburner" one. I've just peeked in the boxes and I can't really tell too much of a difference between kits. I was considering maybe throwing both together into one car with a combo of parts, or selling one. Can anybody give me more info? Thanks.

Edited November 30, 2016 by Dieselhead

[Snake45]

The Yenko has a factory cowl induction hood, the B-M has a custom L88 Corvette hood. The Yenko has Atlas (American clone) mags, the B-M has Chevy Rally Wheels. The B-M has the Rally Sport front end (and I think the standard grille as well); the Yenko has only the standard grille and headlights. The B-M might have a couple different engine parts such as air cleaner but those are the main differences between the two kits.

[Young iron]

Well, these kits are really close because the real 1:1 cars are. They're both 427ci-powered 1969 Camaros.

 

The major differences are :

-decals

-specific L88 hood on the BM

-specific unsilenced air cleaner on the BM

-Chevy Rally wheels on the BM, Altas alloy rims on the Yenko

-specific rear spoiler on the BM

-BM side exhausts

 

Yet, I'd keep both kits, because you can build REALLY different cars.

 

First, Yenkos can have a lot of different faces. Despite being available only in six colors (Olympic Gold, LeMans blue, Hugger orange, Daytona Yellow, Rally green, Fathom green), thay can feature white or black stripes and either stock Rally or Atlas wheels. Add the Day two classic Era accessories and you'll spend hours choosing your Yenko.

 

Second, Mr Motion could build anything you ordered. Revell choose to duplicate a very famous BM Phase III Camaro, but in real 1969 life, you could choose the color, the interior, the rims, accessories, and a lot more details on your BM Camaro. Just think out of the box, as long as it feels Period-correct.

 

For instance, my Yenko is planned to be gold w/ white interior and decals, and standard Rally wheels. While I'd build my BM Burgundy w/ red interior, red stripes, and Keystone classic mags. Not really the same.

Revell did only the job partly. Only you can complete.

 

This is the car Revell choose to duplicate :

 

And here are other BMs :

 

[1972coronet]

...not to mention that the Yenko cars were COPO,  read : not SS models in origin ( same goes with all COPO Camaro ; the only COPO whose origins were Super Sport was the 1968 L78 SS-396. Chevy II with the TH 400,  but that's another story ).

Never the less ; Yenko,  Gibb,  et al. , started life a base coupe models , and were assigned COPO "________" and "_________" conversion code designations . In order to *correctly* replicate a Yenko with the RS package , the grille would have an "RS" emblem ; a standard Bow Tie emblem with standard grille .

Either way , have fun !

[dodgefever]

Bumping this thread to comment on the Streetburner reissue of the B-M Camaro.  I just bought a factory sealed one, but it doesn't have the 'fly eye' air filter.  The instructions show it as chrome part #81, but that's the standard Chevy air cleaner and it appears they've used that on the new box art too.

I'm a bit miffed, because I had the original Skip's issue and I remember the fly eye being in it, so it's disappointing that Revell has dropped one of the distinguishing features of the Motion cars.

Edited October 12, 2017 by dodgefever

['70 Grande]

Dodgefever;

Post a Want for that "Fly-eye" air cleaner in the forum's Wanted section; I'd bet you'll find someone who has one and would give or trade it to you!

[Mr mopar]

Bumping this thread to comment on the Streetburner reissue of the B-M Camaro.  I just bought a factory sealed one, but it doesn't have the 'fly eye' air filter.  The instructions show it as chrome part #81, but that's the standard Chevy air cleaner and it appears they've used that on the new box art too.

I'm a bit miffed, because I had the original Skip's issue and I remember the fly eye being in it, so it's disappointing that Revell has dropped one of the distinguishing features of the Motion cars.

I here you being miffed ,I got two of the green kits and one red kit with the right air cleaner .and can't figure out why revell changed it ?

Edited October 14, 2017 by Mr mopar

[boss 302 mustang]

The second and third  pictures in the middle of young iron's post look like Dana Chevrolet Camaro hoods

[1972coronet]

The second and third  pictures in the middle of young iron's post look like Dana Chevrolet Camaro hoods

The Stinger hood --- Yenko used them as well . Those examples that you mention are definitely Dana builds ! There's also a '67 with the L-71 under its bonnet ; let's see if I can find an image of it ...

[1972coronet]

Correction : it's a 1968 with an L-71 :

And , here's an ad ( catalogue item ? ) for the hood :