'69 "Vintage Build" Camaro Z-28

[ReduitRetro]

Hello again friends! Question, how many of you still have builds from over 30 years ago? As in say the George W. Bush Presidency era. Well, I do for sure. Now even though this kit has been reproduced in a few different forms since, I purchased and built this one back in '91. I can remember looking most all summer for detailed pictures of the famed optional Chevy cross ram dual carb 302 small block high performance V-8 featured in this kit, just to be as accurate as possible in my detailing plan. Remember, back then you had to find information the hard way, not like now with the help of the internet and smart phones. Anyway, I built this Monogram 1/12th scale Camaro Z/28 completely box stock, adding the kit supplied Goodyear Eagle Radial tires, and Cragar SST wheels for that classic weekend cruiser look. Dechromed and painted the front bumper to replicate the optional "Endurance" bumper, bare metal foiled the exterior trim, and added the woodgrain accents to the dash to better replicate the Deluxe interior package. I also used authentic automotive DupliColor "Glacier Blue" paint that would've been an available color choice for '69 Camaro's.  Engine detailing include spark plug wiring (in the correct firing order) heater hoses, carb linkages and return spring, fuel lines, battery cables, vacuum and crankcase vent hoses, and a plumbed brake master cylinder. Since I've been a member here for now more than 10 years, I've seen several much nicer examples done of this kit, and most were simply stunning to see. I just hope my old prehistoric build can at least stand in the back of the same room with them. Thanks for looking!

[DanL]

A real beauty... Gotta love that cross ram manifold and carbs!

Cheers

DanL

[karbuildr]

Man, I'm diggin' this Z/28. Beautiful build, love that engine and the color is excellent.

[Dragonhawk1066]

Very nice looking Camaro with great looking details!

[Kenmojr]

What a beautiful build, truly stunning....

[Yeah Nah]

Just gorgeous. Unbelievable detail work.

[Camaro lover]

You can stand proud, you did a wonderful job on that one.

[michelle]

Nice work 
Also This build is several years older then I am 

Edited May 8, 2024 by michelle

[Hard_2_Handle_454]

Beautiful

[Street Rod]

Excellent! Beautiful build, great paint and a ton of detail. Don’t worry about the back of the room, this one can sit up front with everyone else!

[Ulbo]

Excellent build? Stunning detailed engine bay and perfect paint Job!

[ChrisR]

Awesome!

[ncbuckeye67]

Wow, talk about super detailed, that's amazing!

[Mike 1017]

Very Nice

Mike

[Bronzekeg]

turned out great!!

[Hi-Po]

Very nice with great detailing.

[happy grumpy]

Well James, not only is this build awesome but to look so good after all these years. It could have been built last week. You did an amazing job at building it and then preserving in pristine condition. I really dig this. Thanks for sharing. 

[deuces wild]

Just wow!.... ?

I also have a couple of these big kits... 2 are in white styrene and 1 orange... Don't know when I'll jump on those.. Maybe when I retire..??

[Rattlecan Dan]

Beautiful work and excellent detailing. Very nice.

[slusher]

outstanding Camaro!

[ewetwo]

Excellent build.

[TransAmMike]

Oh yeah James, that's a beauty and that engine looks terrific?

[PappyD340]

Beautiful Camaro, great attention to detail, well done!

[carrucha]

Very sharp.  Well built and detailed.

[Chinacar]

Stunning detail! Can pass for the 1:1 car in these photos.