'69 Camaro RS/SS

[MrBrightside]

Hi all, new here. This is the first kit I've built since my childhood. My dad asked me to build a replica of his real car, so here it is. My first attempt at wet sanding and using compounds to achieve a shine on a model kit and also my first attempt at bare metal foiling. Feedback welcome.

https://i.imgur.com/ESQByuW.jpg

 

[moparfarmer]

Looks like you haven't lost your touch..First time foiling? very good job..Finish and execution if very well done..

[Hmann68]

I'd say you have paint and foil down! Very sharp!

[Zoom]

Well done!

[Dragline]

Very nice results. You will be formidable in short order I think.

[PARTSMARTY]

Shiny and sweet !!!

[Snake45]

Very nice, and I like the way you painted the stripes on the cowl vents. Lotta guys ignore that little detail.

Since you said feedback welcome, you missed one detail. All RS Camaros included Style Trim Group, which means chrome trim around the wheel openings. Revell molded this in. It's an easy fix at this point with a Silver Sharpie. (I use them for this and window trim all the time and just love them.)

But still, overall, very nicely done! Model on!

[drodg]

I would agree.  I think you have the paint and the foil down !

[kmc3420]

Awesome job. That red looks fantastic. What red is that?

Edited November 7, 2017 by kmc3420

[MrBrightside]

Thanks for all the kind words guys. Regarding the wheel arch mouldings I am aware that all RS cars had these, however as I was replicating my dad’sreal life car I left them off for now. Can always add them later if he adds them to his car. As for the paint, it’s actually Hugger Orange, my crappy phone pics just make it look more red than it actually is.

[kelson]

Great first effort!!the paint and foil work look near perfect.Welcome to the forum!!

[Snake45]

 As for the paint, it’s actually Hugger Orange, my crappy phone pics just make it look more red than it actually is.

I knew that! It's a problem in 1:1 world, too. Real restored '69 Camaros and Chevelles in Hugger/Monaco Orange often look bright red in magazines. But the real '69 Chevy Garnet Red was actually fairly dark. So...if you're looking at a restored '69 Chevy in a mag and can't tell if it's red or orange, it's Orange. If it's Garnet Red, it'll be very apparent. 

[tmb727]

First build since childhood and you got those white stripes to lie down perfectly on that hood!  After my own frustrating experiences with those stripes, my hat's off to you.  Well done.

[donb]

Well done. Paint and foil nicely done too. Congrats on the car.  Hope you plan on more builds!

[RAMBENNA]

looks great nice work

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[Dominik]

Looks like you haven't lost your touch..First time foiling? very good job..Finish and execution if very well done..

Well done. Paint and foil nicely done too. Congrats on the car.  Hope you plan on more builds!

what they said - well done!

[Classicgas]

Very nice work.

[TarheelRick]

If this is your first attempt since your childhood, I can't wait to see what you do next.  Excellent work.

[landman]

If this is your first attempt since your childhood, I can't wait to see what you do next.  Excellent work.

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[mikemodeler]

Great details and very shiny paint, I would say you did well! It helps the motivation when you have the 1:1 close by as inspiration. Welcome back to the hobby and I am sure you will do just as well on your next build.

[DumpyDan]

Well done, sounds like you passed with the Camaro now on to the next job.  Kep up the good work.

[crazyjim]

You nailed it!  SHINY RULES!

[MrBrightside]

Thanks guys

[bill lanfear]

Beautiful work! Welcome back to hobby.  With your skills I hope we see more in the future!