Exotics_Builder Posted January 11 Posted January 11 (edited) Well, I am calling it done. But as I was posting this, I discovered I forget to add the front chin spoiler. So, a little added step besides more dusting of the model. Even though the humidity is fine in the house, and I run a HEPA filter in the hobby room, this model seems to attract dust like a magnet. Anyway, a quick recap of work: Chassis: Corrected to convertible style with center ribbing and chassis plate. Fit a Revell 68 Firebird exhaust to fit chassis changes. Detailed it out. Engine: Detailed out with wiring and plumbing. Revised accessories to add smog and power steering pump in correct placement Added smog pump lines to exhaust manifolds. Added non-working dipstick in correct location. Interior: Detailed out the interior. Added front vents and radio grill on dashboard top (used parts from MCG C1 Corvette PE set) Painted Hugger Orange as real car. Added seat belt hardware as in the real car. Added "wood" trim decals to reflect real car. Revised grab handles for realism. Crafted front and rear floor mats. Engine Bay: Detailed out. Added missing radiator cap (not in kit). Added warning stickers on radiator shroud top. Body: Cleaned up and detailed with Model Car Garage PE Set. Added fixed radio antenna using carved base and insect mounting pin. Adjusted setting of front RS grille to reflect real car. Opened the grille. Using kit decals as templates, created new decals in proper Hugger Orange color. Wheels and Tires: Used AMT Parts Pack Goodyear Polyglas GT White Lettered tires. Opened the wheel slots. Added valve stems. detailed out the wheels. Here are some photos of the (I thought) finished model (I'll add the spoiler this weekend). Edited January 11 by Exotics_Builder 10
NOBLNG Posted January 11 Posted January 11 Outstanding work Gerry! That is one beautiful looking Camaro!😎 1
AMT68 Posted January 11 Posted January 11 (edited) A most impressive build of a sharp looking version of the Camaro. Don't ever recall seeing any A.I.R. systems installed on a scale model accurate right down to the check valve like yours. Edited January 11 by AMT68 1
Exotics_Builder Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 3 hours ago, AMT68 said: A most impressive build of a sharp looking version of the Camaro. Don't ever recall seeing any A.I.R. systems installed on a scale model accurate right down to the check valve like yours. Took a little research to scratch build 1
Exotics_Builder Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 1 hour ago, Jack L said: looks great , how did you do the stripe decals I scanned the kit decals at max res on my scanner. I then used a CorelDraw trace function to convert to vector. I found the RGB codes for Hugger Orange and applied to the orange color areas of the decal. Finished it off with printing on my Laser printer with Clear decal paper (going over white so no issue). 1
kelson Posted January 12 Posted January 12 Great looking Pace car!,...what did you use to make the center ribbing and chassis plate?.
Exotics_Builder Posted January 12 Author Posted January 12 52 minutes ago, kelson said: Great looking Pace car!,...what did you use to make the center ribbing and chassis plate?. Evergreen plastic sheet and strips. I did a paper template and then shaped to fit, including drilling the holes. Calibre 35 resin bolts added for detail. Real car: The fabrication: Paper template Card stock tracer Rough form in place End result 2
Rattlecan Dan Posted January 12 Posted January 12 Super build! Great attention to detail. Nice work. 1
Bills72sj Posted January 12 Posted January 12 Very nicely done. I like that you opened up the slots on the Rallys. Wheels with the holes chromed over just look wrong. 1
karbuildr Posted January 12 Posted January 12 Outstanding Gerry, truly excellent. All the details you put in are commendable. 1
XYHARRY Posted January 17 Posted January 17 Excellent detail on this beautiful pace car, well researched too. Well done Gerry. Cheers, David. 😎👍 1
Zippi Posted January 17 Posted January 17 Top notch looking there Gerry. Just a Great looking 69 Camaro Pace car. Very nicelly detailed out. 1
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