1969 Chevy Camaro Z-28 RS

[ModelcarJR]

I wanted to get something painted today as it is going to rain the rest of the week. I first painted it a Krylon Fusion blue since it had primer in it supposedly and I wanted to speed up the process. Well, I didn't like the color so I followed with Testors Star Spangled Blue that I had on the shelf for a long time. Well, too many spangles in that paint. Note to self: Only use Testors Extreme lacquers on Customs, Hot Rods, or Clown Cars. So I finished with Tamiya Light Blue Metallic. Its a little darker because of the previous coats of paint but it think it will do. I've also painted the other parts so I should be set for a few days. Thanks for looking! 

[Joe Nunes]

Nice looking color. ?

Joe

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, Joe! I appreciate your comment!

Body is rubbed out and foiled. 

[FLHCAHZ]

That blue is fanstastic.  Really nice paint work

[NOBLNG]

Looking great! Nice work on the foil.?

[Slotto]

I dig the color and foil work too. Very nice

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, Chaz, Greg, and Steve! I appreciate your comments! 

Today, I thought I would add houndstooth seat inserts on the interior seats. I have some Scale Motorsports houndstooth decals that I have for about 8 years and used them once or twice. So I added a coat of clear lacquer to the decals and set out to cut them out and apply to the seats. I have some decals from the Revell 69 Camaro convertible that I can use as a pattern. But first, I thought I should paint the insert with some light blue to provide some contrast once I get the black decals in place. So I set about cutting and applying the decals and finally they are done. I left a border on the back seats and some decals came out better than others. But its taken most of the day, so I am ready to move on. I add some dullcote once they are dry. Thanks for looking! 

[charlie8575]

I like the color. The houndstooth decals look good, too.

Charlie Larkin

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, Charlie! I appreciate your comment! 

The interior is done. I used decals from the Revell 69 Camaro convertible kit but you can't see the gauges in the dash anyway. I flatted out the houndstooth decals, added BMF, chrome pen and paint to various parts. The color is the same as the exterior just a little flatter over gray primer. Engine is next. Thanks for looking! ?

[Mike C.]

Like that blue. ?

[KWT]

Looking good

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, Mike and Jeremy! I appreciate your comments! 

I finished building the engine today.  In addition to plug wires, I wanted to try to plumb the dual carbs. Since these carbs are two-piece assemblies, I first glued the bottom onto the intake and then laid out the plumbing. I built a fuel block from two pieces of .080" Channel strip plastic glued together. then I drilled a hole in the side of the block. I ran one piece of wire out the back for rear carb; another piece of wire in the side hole that I drilled for the front carb and, another piece of wire out the front of the block running to the fuel pump. Once all the wire was in place, I notched the tops of the carbs a bit and glued the tops on. In order for all this to be visible, I added small air filters from the parts box. They are a old and a little dull looking so I might try to foil them.  Thanks for looking! 

[ModelcarJR]

I finished the chassis and installed the engine and so it was time to do a mock-up. I don't like the Revell  Rally wheels as they aren't deep enough, with no slots in the wheels and the molding doesn't seem to be correct So I borrowed wheels from the AMT 70 Monte Carlo. The bigger tires didn't work but the wheels did work with the smaller tire with some modification to the wheelback. The chrome is also a bit dull either due to age or poor chroming. But they still look better than the Revell wheel and I used a little darker aluminum on the steel portion of the wheel. 

As many times as I have built this kit, I couldn't get it to sit on all fours correctly. The springs were weak and not supporting the rear wheels properly. Then it hit me--I forgot the install the shocks. It makes a big difference on this model because the shock actually do push the springs into an arc and support the rear axle and keep it straight. So once that was fixed, it sat pretty well. I still had to slot the rear wheelbacks to move the rear wheel forward but that was a small adjustment. I forget if it was before or after these photos but it will be evident in the final shots when completed. So now I have the window glass in, taillights mounted, firewall installed and its ready for final assembly. The next set of photos should be almost finished and on wheels! Thanks for looking! 

[ModelcarJR]

Its all together now and the decal stripes are in place. Only a few more parts and decals and it will be done. I need to add the Z-28 emblems, detail the marker lamps, add Camaro decals, license plates and an exterior mirror. 

 

[Slotto]

Outstanding 

[slusher]

Beautiful Camaro, John!

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, Steve and Carl! I appreciate your comments! 

This one is done! Another 69 Camaro in the books. I still have a 67, 68, two 69 RS, two Yenkos, and two 70 1/2s in the closet so I am sure this won't be the last one. Its a relatively easy kit to build and with a few aftermarket parts  builds up pretty nice. Thanks for looking! ?

[ewetwo]

Stunning build.

[KWT]

Looks awesome... I never can get the z28 emblems cut out without breaking them

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, David and Jeremy! I appreciate your comments!  Jeremy, I broke one on this build too but I had some extras since I have built a few without them! ?

[kelson]

Great looking Camaro!, i hope one day Revell will offer stock exhaust manifolds and a  non chambered exhaust.

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks Curtis! I'm with you! ?

[charlie8575]

A very nice finished product.

Charlie Larkin

[adamelvis]

I just love that color Blue !!

Nice build. 

Adam