amt 1992 Z28 Convertible

[kelson]

Hey everybody a new build i started awhile ago,but is a slow WIP,building a replica of my 1:1 car using a transkit i've had for awhile.I have an Original transkit from All American Models,but i misplaced it in my stash?.but i've got a few knockoffs in my stash so i'm using one of them. Many hours sanding to get the body ready for primer,added styrene strips for weather stripping since none was on the body The factory color for my car,had this can at least 25 years and yes,it still is good!  

[kelson]

Also have most of the engine and parts partially finished

[kelson]

I also cut out the plastic out of the wheels for a cleaner look,i'm attempting to cast them in clear resin,but so far i've had no success.?

[Keef]

I’m liking this so far! Nice color and opening up the wheels looks a lot better 

[kelson]

6 minutes ago, Keef said:

I’m liking this so far! Nice color and opening up the wheels looks a lot better 

Thanks,i'm glad i did it,but it was very time consuming!.

[Slotto]

Great color! Go, go, go!

[slusher]

Looks great out the starting gate,  beautiful paint and opening your wheel will make your build look so much better Curtis!

[atomicholiday]

Great start so far.   Paint job looks awesome. 

I REALLY like your 1:1!  Sweet ride. 

[TransAmMike]

Super nice looking Camaro, your 1:1 and the model. Love the color. 

[Rattlecan Dan]

Doing a nice job. Good-looking car.

[kelson]

Hey,back with alot of updates:body is cleared and the trim is painted i used decals from Rays kits decals for the side emblems.

[kelson]

Engine is finished as good as i can do,but wasn't correct in some areas i had to swap the places Alternator and Air conditioning unit, i also swapped out some parts for better parts in my parts box,the top gray pieces are the Amt parts.Also the kit does have a fan,so grabbed one from the parts box.

Edited December 12, 2023 by kelson

[kelson]

Lastly the interior,which seems more correct for a 85-87' Iroc, it had ribbing on the rear seat and doors and dashboard.So i separated the doors so i could get in to sand  it off,i resin casted the armrests from the Revell'82'Ultra Z camaro and used the parking brake as well from the camaro,still lots more to go though.

[kelson]

Alright back with a small update,windshield was painted with Tamiya matt black and a light couple coats of Tamiya clear blue and a little novus 2 to get rid of some small scratches.

Since i failed trying to cast the wheels in resin,i just scribed the plastic out on the other two wheels.Repainted them with Spaztix chrome as i couldn't find a color to match my wheels i added P/E wheel weights  and valve stems and the centre cap is a decal from  Rays kits.

[Moparman18064]

Great work 

[Funkychiken]

It's coming along nicely! 

[kelson]

Thanks for the positive comments everyone!....okay so the interior is done i just need to glue the seatbelts to the body/backseat.

The chassis is done and so is the engine wheels and tires.

Lastly i cast the headlights in resin and painted the backs in Vallejo silver,not sure i'm 100% satisfied with them and may do another.

[kelson]

Another update,headlights installed and i cast the taillights in clear resin and painted them with Tamiya clear red and orange and testor's gloss black.

[MeatMan]

Awesome work!

[Maindrian Pace]

Very nice detailing on this car, I don't think I've ever seen one built. Haven't seen one of the real cars in a decade or more.

[espo]

Very realistic looking finishes. 

[kelson]

On 1/13/2024 at 5:01 AM, MeatMan said:

Awesome work!

Thanks!, it's been a fun build so far.

 

2 hours ago, Maindrian Pace said:

Very nice detailing on this car, I don't think I've ever seen one built. Haven't seen one of the real cars in a decade or more.

All American Models made the trans kit in the early nineties and i've only seen one build up on facebook a couple years ago,guess he never sold many.i think most of the real 1:1 cars are in the scrapyard now.?

 

1 hour ago, espo said:

Very realistic looking finishes. 

Thanks!,i thought i'd try to add a little weathering instead of a perfect showroom look.

[RichCostello]

On 10/31/2023 at 3:33 PM, kelson said:

Hey everybody a new build i started awhile ago,but is a slow WIP,building a replica of my 1:1 car using a transkit i've had for awhile.I have an Original transkit from All American Models,but i misplaced it in my stash?.but i've got a few knockoffs in my stash so i'm using one of them. Many hours sanding to get the body ready for primer,added styrene strips for weather stripping since none was on the body The factory color for my car,had this can at least 25 years and yes,it still is good!  

How hard is this kit to find? I also had a 1:1 92 Camaro and would like to build a replica of it, but have never seen this kit

[kelson]

22 hours ago, RichCostello said:

How hard is this kit to find? I also had a 1:1 92 Camaro and would like to build a replica of it, but have never seen this kit

The coupe shows up on Ebay quite often,the prices vary from $50-75 dollars,AMT also made a 91'Z28 coupe which is a little cheaper than the 92 kit,the convertible transkit was made in the early ninties and very rarely shows up on Ebay.

[slusher]

Really great work Curtis!