So, I guess no ‘80’s ProStreet Camaro Z28 in late quarter 2025 like Steve G. promised?

[tim boyd]

The AMT-Ertl 1970 1/2 Z-28 and Baldwin-Motion Camaro kits introduced around the turn of the century were all new tooling.  No comparison with the earlier kits in terms of interior/chassis/interior/powertrain detail.  While I am not a fan of ScaleMates in terms of achieving high degree of accuracy on kit history, apparently, they called this one correctly. 

I can post detailed images of two builds from this kit (a 1970 1/2 SS396 kitbash and a late 1970 1/2 (with pull ahead 1971 paint and late year front and rear spoilers) mild kitbash) if anyone wants to see more details on the subject kit.... for now, here's an overall shot.

This is the same kit tooling that was reissued just a few years back with the alternative (base non-RS)  1970 1/2-1973 full front bumper/front end treatment....TIM 

[Can-Con]

51 minutes ago, tim boyd said:

The AMT-Ertl 1970 1/2 Z-28 and Baldwin-Motion Camaro kits introduced around the turn of the century were all new tooling.  No comparison with the earlier kits in terms of interior/chassis/interior/powertrain detail.  While I am not a fan of ScaleMates in terms of achieving high degree of accuracy on kit history, apparently, they called this one correctly. 

I can post detailed images of two builds from this kit (a 1970 1/2 SS396 kitbash and a late 1970 1/2 (with pull ahead 1971 paint and late year front and rear spoilers) mild kitbash) if anyone wants to see more details on the subject kit.... for now, here's an overall shot.

This is the same kit tooling that was reissued just a few years back with the alternative (base non-RS)  1970 1/2-1973 full front bumper/front end treatment....TIM 

Just for clarity, I'm thinking Mike was referring to this kit, not the new tool '70. 

This for those who don't know about the older kit, I know you're familiar Tim.

[1972coronet]

1 hour ago, tim boyd said:

1970 1/2 SS396 kitbash and a late 1970 1/2 (with pull ahead 1971 paint and late year front and rear spoilers

Please do link to them, @tim boyd.

Is that ( gorgeous ) orange 396 the 350hp or 375hp replica ? 

[AMT68]

21 hours ago, tim boyd said:

if anyone wants to see more details on the subject kit.

The information would be of interest and appreciated.

Superb work on both of your examples. 

[mikos]

On 12/8/2025 at 5:17 PM, Can-Con said:

Just for clarity, I'm thinking Mike was referring to this kit, not the new tool '70. 

This for those who don't know about the older kit, I know you're familiar Tim.

Yes, that’s the kit.  The AMT ‘77 Camaro was back-dated into that issue.  The headlight pods in the fenders were still too round just like on the original AMT promo/annual for ‘70.  

As Tim noted, a brand new tool was done at the turn of the century (I wasn’t 100% sure) and they finally tooled up a correct front end with headlight pod and grill shape to look more realistic.  

The only detail MPC gets better is the curve of the upper door sill line.  On the new tool ‘70.5 Z28 , the curve of the sill looks too straight (not enough of a gently sweeping curve) compared to the real car.