Ace-Garageguy Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 (edited) Some might say I was a bit confused back in the '90s.Bimmillac? Chrysloghini? Porschonda? Edited November 7, 2017 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell C Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Bimmerllac? Chrysloghini? Porschonda?Yes! Will be adding to the confusion with at least 3 projects I'm tinkering with. Stay tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Dumb question that rolled into my mind.... Can you take a 68 camaro model cut off the front, do the same with a 67 camaro. Then fuse the 68's front onto the 67's body? Would the fused car fit onto the frame? I have never cut up a model and just wondered in theory. I mean it would be frankensteining two cars together. I was told on a forum that the 67, 68, and 69 camaros were pretty the same body, with a few details added to them. Just something I was wondering about, and can it be done?So, as you can see, it can, and has been done. The major part is thinking it out before hacking plastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 So, as you can see, it can, and has been done. The major part is thinking it out before hacking plastic! The major part is thinking it out before doing anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Some might say I was a bit confused back in the '90s. The ElDobeamer looks elegant, and classy. The little Porsche looks like an affordable sports car. But that Lambo 300 is outrageous!!! All three of these are great examples of kitbashing!! Beautifully done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 You're a sick man Russell. Well done, i'm impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Just two? How about three? It was interesting how easily this Challenger/Camaro/Mustang trio melded together... WOW... I love this. I gotta find the thread on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 WOW... I love this. I gotta find the thread on thisYes, it's a beauty for sure. I believe it was featured in the other mag... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Other mag? There is no other mag... what is this you speak of??Bill, you are such a dadgum wealth of knowledge. And a freakin hoot to read. I, sir, am a fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dave Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 But the thing is, you can model a first-gen Camaro with a "'68" front end and a "'67" rear end, or vice-versa, or any combination thereof, without having to "fuse" two bodies. Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. The main differences between the two years are limited to vent wing windows/no vent wing windows, and badging/lighting changes, which wouldn't require "clipping" the car. A grille swap, some badge/marker light relocation and maybe a taillight/rear pan swap would get you pretty much wherever you wanted to be. Select the interior tub for the year/trim level you prefer, and be done with it.'69 Got completely new body skins everywhere but the roof, really. If you're only considering the '67 and '68 though, there's no reason to hack the fenders off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 .'69 Got completely new body skins everywhere but the roof, really. If you're only considering the '67 and '68 though, there's no reason to hack the fenders off.Not really. Basically all the HORIZONTAL surfaces--header panel, hood, cowl, glass, roof, tulip panel, trunk lid--are interchangeable all three years. The VERTICAL surfaces--fenders, doors, quarters, valences, grilles, taillight panels--were new for '69. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 If you look back at Russell Cook's replies in this thread, you can blame him for infecting my mind into the "blending disparate subjects into one" mentality. Once I saw his Porsche CRX in person at the Southwest Challenge years ago, I was hooked. It's all his fault, and I've told him that in person. Thanks for the comments about "Flashback II", yes it was done for the other magazine, they asked me when I created the first one if I had taken in-progress photos for an article. I had not, it was a "for me" project for an NNL theme...but I told them if Revell updated the Mustang I'd build another, and it finally happened. It really didn't need much filler at all to blend the three bodies: Here's the first version: And this is "NISMAGNUM" where I combined an R34 GTR with a Dodge Magnum. Again...it was remarkable how things lined up and how "simple" the transformation was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Been hacking away at this when time permits, where I to do it again, I’d of cut it differently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Been hacking away at this when time permits, where I to do it again, I’d of cut it differently Thanks for those pics. I'm going to do the same thing someday. I was thinking of making the cut at some point at the top part of the front wheel opening. I even have a plan for the leftover pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Another kitbash I did: I call this one "Grand Camino". I took a Monogram Buick Grand National front clip, front and rear wheel wells, interior, turbo V-6, and wheels, and mated them to a Monogram ElCamino from the Bass Boat kit. Sorry for the dark pics. It makes me realize, I need to take some more pics of this! When I do, I'll change out the pics in this post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell C Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 You're a sick man Russell. Well done, i'm impressed. I resemble that remark! =) Thanks - Under Glass threads for BMW / Caddy here, the Lambo 300 here, and the Carrera CRX here. If you look back at Russell Cook's replies in this thread, you can blame him for infecting my mind into the "blending disparate subjects into one" mentality. Once I saw his Porsche CRX in person at the Southwest Challenge years ago, I was hooked. It's all his fault, and I've told him that in person. That's still a ton of fun for me, and I just love your trio combos. It is hard to commit design blasphemy while getting the proportions right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I need to fuse a couple of Broncos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Been doing this for years. How about an Alfa-Volvo mix, or maybe a Dodge Ram- Testarossa mashup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Been doing this for years. How about an Alfa-Volvo mix, That Alfvo/Volfa wagon is magnificent! Love it. This thread is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 And this is "NISMAGNUM" where I combined an R34 GTR with a Dodge Magnum. Again...it was remarkable how things lined up and how "simple" the transformation was. I have so many words to describe this, and not one of them is appropriate for this board. I love this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Some might say I was a bit confused back in the '90s.Man, are you one sick puppy. I like it! All three look good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Just two? How about three? It was interesting how easily this Challenger/Camaro/Mustang trio melded together... Another cool idea. Again, I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I need to fuse a couple of Broncos Even though I do not like the above. I find it interesting and I hope you do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Another kitbash I did: I call this one "Grand Camino". I took a Monogram Buick Grand National front clip, front and rear wheel wells, interior, turbo V-6, and wheels, and mated them to a Monogram ElCamino from the Bass Boat kit. Sorry for the dark pics. It makes me realize, I need to take some more pics of this! When I do, I'll change out the pics in this post. Another cool one. I'm amazed by ideas and work you guys can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 1973-4 Barracuda Fastback 1953 Studebaker Gull Wing (mash up with a Mercedes Gull Wing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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