2013 Camaro ZL1 by Revell 1:25

[ea0863]

Hello All,

While working on a rather tedious and slow build, I decided to mix it up and throw a Revell "Quick Builder" model together of the 2013 Camaro ZL1. 

It's barely a level 3 build, as it already comes pre-painted and with many components molded together as major assemblies. Having said that, it has a very good level of detail and can certainly be dialed up to a full build for those so inclined. In my case, I only masked off the body in the engine compartment for an accurate look, and reshot the front strut towers with Testors "Revving Red" Extreme Lacquer which closely approximated the body color.

The engine was a beauty, with lots of detail.

The interior went together easily, and had a nice amount of detail - not quite as fine as the Revell Foose Corvette I recently did, but close.

So with only one day in the books, I knocked this one out and will proudly add it to my collection.

BTW, as the topside photo shows, I tinted the rear and side windows. If I hadn't already mentioned it, I like to get samples of automotive window tinting and cut them to size. I then either glue or tape them in position under the clear window. I find that I get a much more uniform appearance, and can vary the level of tint or color I want depending on the sample I use.

[JohnH1973]

Looks great, nice job matching the engine bay color with the body. 

[ea0863]

5 minutes ago, JohnH1973 said:

Looks great, nice job matching the engine bay color with the body. 

Thanks John! I liked this model enough so I may have to get another one to turn into a Pro Street. Building OOB was therapeutic in this case, but really goes against my grain!  

[JohnH1973]

2 minutes ago, ea0863 said:

Thanks John! I liked this model enough so I may have to get another one to turn into a Pro Street. Building OOB was therapeutic in this case, but really goes against my grain!  

Your welcome , I am finally starting to get back into building again. I been working on the 83 Hurst since 2019. I have all builds on my Fotki site

[ea0863]

22 minutes ago, JohnH1973 said:

Your welcome , I am finally starting to get back into building again. I been working on the 83 Hurst since 2019. I have all builds on my Fotki site

I just checked it out, and it's coming out great. Right around photo 55, you gave me quite a surprise though - I thought for sure you were going to go with the textbook light gray interior, but instead you went with bright red! I LOVE black cars with bright red interiors. I'm definitely going to be keeping your build in mind for when I build the 83 Hurst in my stash. Thanks for sharing!

[michelle]

very nice work 
i wish revell would reissue this pre decorated kit and the 2013 dodge challenger srt392  pre decorated kit 

[KWT]

Nice job..

I built this a few years back. Definitely makes a good quick build

[Jim B]

Really nice-looking Camaro.

[karbuildr]

Excellent build. very well done. I've built a number of pre-paints over the years, they make great slump busters.

[slusher]

Very sharp Camaro, I have one myself to build!

[ChrisR]

NICE!!

[ea0863]

On 7/9/2023 at 2:55 PM, karbuildr said:

Excellent build. very well done. I've built a number of pre-paints over the years, they make great slump busters.

Thank you David.

[ea0863]

8 hours ago, slusher said:

Very sharp Camaro, I have one myself to build!

Thanks Carl. It was a fun one to do, and has lots of potential for those so inclined to take it to another level.

[Dragonhawk1066]

Well done! Those quick builds are great to do every once in a while!