2014 Camaro Z28

[Jhedir6]

This is going to be a fairly detailed long build. I'm really busy with work right now so I'm not getting as much time to build and when I do I'm pretty tired so I'm just picking away at a few projects. So, on with this one.

Starting with 

And adding in Plamoz's gorgeous TK to update the base Revell kit from a 2010 SS to a 2014 Z28. There's something like 120+ parts not counting decals and clear parts. Expensive TK but his workmanship is second to none. And the details he adds to his TK's most wouldnt even think to add. 

Detailed pics of what's in the TK can be seen HERE. I didnt take any pics of the individual parts but he has them listed on his site, so feel free to check them out.

I've had this for a couple weeks now so, I have a little more progress done than the pics will show, I've just not taken any more pics as of late. First off was to start removing the stock body parts in preparation for the beautifully casted updates.

As nice as this TK is, and its really nice, I've encountered an issue. Shrinkage. Unfortunately the parts are very thin and delicate but well detailed and it seems that some of them have shrunk. Now this is not uncommon with resin and it isnt terribly hard to fix, in a perfect world everything would fit 100%, but alas we dont live in that particular Utopia. So there is some extra work required. The bumpers and rear deck fit with no issues or shrinkage but the ground effect parts definitely shrank some. So I split the rockers and front spliter attached the corners then filled in the gaps as you can see in the pics. (front spliter isnt done in the pics, but I've since filled it in too. Rocker are done but will need some tweaking before primer.)

The hood will need some work too, again it's shrunk as well but the shape is correct so just some thin evergreen stock around the outside and some sanding will fix that. I plan on leaving that till last. I want to get the rest of the body prepped first. 

In this shot you can see that the wheel arch flares have also shrunk, again not a big issue to fix I just havent gotten to it yet. ( GRRRR this is not the correct pic. For some reason the site keeps linking in the one from above even after I delete it and add in the proper one. I'm not sure why but I'll keep trying to fix it, sorry for the double pic, this was not what was suppose to show up in this space.) (OK now its fixed, the below pic is the correct one. For those that think I'm nuts, I've edited this about 9 times to get the correct pics to show in the right spots.....I'm really only a little bit crazy.)

 

I've started on some other parts, interior and some of the engine/chassis so far but no pics. I'll likely take some more in the morning and update again. 

This is also my Cannonball Run entry for this year in the CBP section incase you've seen these pics already. I'll put more pics here than in that thread.

Thanks for looking. Comments and criticisms always welcome.

Edited August 30, 2017 by Jhedir6

[iamsuperdan]

Excellent! I love the newest Z28, and that TK looks really, really good.

I had no idea that resin can shrink. I haven't worked with it much, but will watch for that with the parts I have now

Looking forward to more updates.

[Dodge Driver]

Nice! Easily one of the coolest trans kits available. I'm jazzed to see you building this

[kelson]

I want this transkit myself!!,i just haven't pulled the trigger,looking forward to how this build turns out

[BVC500]

That's quite a bit of shrinkage!  You should let Plamoz's proprietor know. Maybe there's a way he can fix for future kits. Looking forward to more!

[Super28]

Nice start

[jefropas]

I hope the wheels don't shrink, great stuff so far!!

Jeff

[Ron Hamilton]

I've seen resin shrink. I would see if they would replace the shrunken parts. I take my hat off to you for that build. It should come out beautiful !!!

[MrObsessive]

Nice to see the Plamoz items added to this! Lookin' good so far!

Yup! Resin can DEFINITELY shrink, and even warp after painting--------especially thin stuff such as hoods. One way to correct that is to make sure that both sides are painted, so that the painted side and its "hot" solvents, can't work against that other side that's not painted. Also, if you heat up warped/shrunken parts to fix them, make sure you don't use the same hot water to wash the parts.

Resin can also have a memory like plastic, and it'll want to go back to the shape that is was before heating.