kelson Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 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! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 Also have most of the engine and parts partially finished 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 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.😡 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I’m liking this so far! Nice color and opening up the wheels looks a lot better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 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!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Great color! Go, go, go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Looks great out the starting gate, beautiful paint and opening your wheel will make your build look so much better Curtis! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicholiday Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Great start so far. Paint job looks awesome. I REALLY like your 1:1! Sweet ride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Super nice looking Camaro, your 1:1 and the model. Love the color. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Doing a nice job. Good-looking car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted December 22, 2023 Author Share Posted December 22, 2023 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparman18064 Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Great work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 It's coming along nicely! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted January 6 Author Share Posted January 6 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Awesome work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Very realistic looking finishes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCostello Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Really great work Curtis! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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