Simo5555 Posted August 22, 2024 Posted August 22, 2024 Time for another build 1969 Chevrolet Camaro z28 RS Wont do anything crazy - just a simple out of the box build We'll see how it goes. 5
espo Posted August 22, 2024 Posted August 22, 2024 This kit is one of Revells better efforts. I have bought a few just for the engine parts.
nickfzr61 Posted August 22, 2024 Posted August 22, 2024 (edited) Man you’re on a roll. Can’t wait to see this one completed. They just keep getting better. Edited August 22, 2024 by nickfzr61 1
Simo5555 Posted August 24, 2024 Author Posted August 24, 2024 Did a bit of cleaning. I'm not so lucky as some of you guys who has their own hobby room all for yourself. I have to keep my paints and bits in drawers. But they've been a mess lately. Well, not anymore Anyway, back to the Camaro Did a bit of painting. Painted some random bits A while back, i saw a youtube video about heatstained exhausts and wanted to try it out. So first, i painted the exhaust in chrome silver Then add some clear blue and orange The exhaust itself came out pretty good, but im not so sure yet if ill keep it like this. The Camaro isnt really known as a high powered supercar so the heatstained exhaust is maybe too much Dont know yet, maybe i'll repaint it. 4
kelson Posted August 24, 2024 Posted August 24, 2024 I've done heat staining on some of my builds it's pretty easy and adds some extra detail underneath.? 1
espo Posted August 24, 2024 Posted August 24, 2024 While many Camaros were just a normal car in the performance area, they also offered several high-performance options and model variations. This model is of the RPO Z28 order option that was designed to compete with cars from other manufactures in a class by The Sports Car Club of America, I.E. SCCA. The Z-28 had an engine that used the 327 cu in block but with the shorter crank stroke from a 283 cu in engine. This engine displaced 302 cu in and was designed to operate at very high engine speeds. The option included special suspension components designed more for road racing than highway use. Power front disc brakes were also part of the standard package along with 15" steel wheels to clear the larger diameter disks. The exhaust represented in this kit was called "Chambered Exhaust" and wasn't really appreciated by most law enforcement. The duel four-barrel cross ram intake manifold and carbs were an extra cost option along with a four-wheel disc brake option. Even with the standard single four-barrel Holly carb these cars were nothing to mess with on the street and took the manufacturers trophy in the SCCA. Super Car, maybe not, but for the money lots of luck finding many cars that could begin to match these cars for acceleration, handling, or even stopping. 1
rv1963 Posted August 24, 2024 Posted August 24, 2024 (edited) Nice start on your Camaro, I like the Exhaust adds a bit of color, I am an old guy when I was in high school in the very late 1970's we had guy who had an original 1969 Z28 with the 302 dual 4 bb and a 4 speed blue with the white stripes, beautiful fast car. Edited August 24, 2024 by rv1963
nickfzr61 Posted August 25, 2024 Posted August 25, 2024 Exhaust look real nice. I’d keep the heat staining and lightly airbrush some transparent blue on the stained transitions.
Simo5555 Posted August 25, 2024 Author Posted August 25, 2024 23 hours ago, espo said: While many Camaros were just a normal car in the performance area, they also offered several high-performance options and model variations. This model is of the RPO Z28 order option that was designed to compete with cars from other manufactures in a class by The Sports Car Club of America, I.E. SCCA. The Z-28 had an engine that used the 327 cu in block but with the shorter crank stroke from a 283 cu in engine. This engine displaced 302 cu in and was designed to operate at very high engine speeds. The option included special suspension components designed more for road racing than highway use. Power front disc brakes were also part of the standard package along with 15" steel wheels to clear the larger diameter disks. The exhaust represented in this kit was called "Chambered Exhaust" and wasn't really appreciated by most law enforcement. The duel four-barrel cross ram intake manifold and carbs were an extra cost option along with a four-wheel disc brake option. Even with the standard single four-barrel Holly carb these cars were nothing to mess with on the street and took the manufacturers trophy in the SCCA. Super Car, maybe not, but for the money lots of luck finding many cars that could begin to match these cars for acceleration, handling, or even stopping. I really enjoy reading some fun facts like these about these cars didnt even know that
espo Posted August 25, 2024 Posted August 25, 2024 33 minutes ago, Simo5555 said: I really enjoy reading some fun facts like these about these cars didnt even know that I really wasn't trying to be "preachy" about the Camero, but I'm sort of from that generation of when these cars were as common as say a Dodge Challenger RT is today.
Simo5555 Posted August 29, 2024 Author Posted August 29, 2024 Did some painting at sunset today ? Sadly, didnt have enough daylight left to finish it, but still.... Went with the usual way - first, wetsanded the body down with 1000grit sponge Then a couple of coats of mr.surfacer 1000 After that, a few coats of mr.surfacer 1500 black I'll let it dry for a bit. Then might do another wetsand with 3000 grit before the basecoat, but we'll see 3
Simo5555 Posted August 30, 2024 Author Posted August 30, 2024 Decided to do another sanding. There was some flat spots and marks still left from yesterday. After that, a couple more coats of mr surfacer black Then it was basecoat time. This time, i went with the dark blue Still havent decided about the stripes. Black or white? Idea is to make it a bit menacing so im leaning towards black. But havent decided yet. The white would look awsome too. 4
TransAmMike Posted August 30, 2024 Posted August 30, 2024 Gonna look great Simo! Me, I'd go with black stripes. 1
Pierre_tec Posted September 1, 2024 Posted September 1, 2024 Maybe white stripes with white interior, nice and clean
Simo5555 Posted September 13, 2024 Author Posted September 13, 2024 A bit of an update Decided to go with black stripes. Body is also clearcoated 4
espo Posted September 13, 2024 Posted September 13, 2024 Great looking paint color and finish. All of your polishing paid off on this glossy finish. 1
TransAmMike Posted September 13, 2024 Posted September 13, 2024 The paint and stripes look great Simo!! 1
Nacho Z Posted September 13, 2024 Posted September 13, 2024 Beautiful! I may have missed it, but what brand and color paint did you use? 1
Simo5555 Posted September 14, 2024 Author Posted September 14, 2024 9 hours ago, Nacho Z said: Beautiful! I may have missed it, but what brand and color paint did you use? I mostly use paints from gravity colors. This one is called ferrari blu elettrico. 1
Simo5555 Posted September 28, 2024 Author Posted September 28, 2024 I've had my fair share of issues with different chrome paints before so this time, i decided to go with the Tamiya silver chrome. Didnt look as good as alclad so i'll probably wont do it again Maybe some metal foil for my next model - we'll see. 2
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