chris coller Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) I picked this up at my local flea market for $2. I am attempting to throw some detail at it as well. I am using Pro Tech braided line and carb, Detail Master fittings, a seat belt set from Studio27 and a few more things as well. It will be a wheels off style build. The torsion bars and radius rods will be from RB Motion when I get around to ordering them. The rear overflow tank is made from K&S aluminum tubing and sheet. This is what you get after a week or so working on the car. The decals will be from Slixx although I have no idea what they look like because the don't have a pic of them on their site. So I will be surprised when the get here. So here you go Edited September 14, 2009 by chris coller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 looks good, nice work so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 wow dude that is awesome! who makes that kit? i want one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris coller Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 It's made by Revell. I built one when I was like 17 and didn't turn out all that well. So for $2 why the heck not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 do you have the box art? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
935k3 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Nice work Chris. Watch the fit and relationship between the hood, body and front fascia, it takes some work for a good fit which is probably why I never finished the one I had. Here is a pic of the decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Now, that's a darn fine start Chris....two thumbs up here.. I might hang around for this one, as I got one at about the same stage you are....just haven't been able to get back to it.... Very much looking forward to seeing more... cheers Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris coller Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Here are some pics of the car painted, polished, and decaled. Slixx decals and Tamiya paint. Here ya go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Very cool Chris, you are doing miracles with this thing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Kern Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Once again the awesomeness of your builds continues to amaze us mere mortals. If it looks this good in photos, it should be a knockout in person. Get 'r done for the Showdown! I also built the Hot Wheels Camaro when it came out, for Nick to display in his room. It didn't turn out that great, and thankfully he played with it and destroyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20PSI Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Turned very good for a 2$ kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Once again the awesomeness of your builds continues to amaze us mere mortals. If it looks this good in photos, it should be a knockout in person. Get 'r done for the Showdown! I also built the Hot Wheels Camaro when it came out, for Nick to display in his room. It didn't turn out that great, and thankfully he played with it and destroyed it. Your is extremely nice, Trans Am was always the best thing to do with American cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris coller Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 A small update on this project. I got some of the lines tied down. Got the front brake rotors/calipers all but buttoned up. I need to scratch built the hubs and lug studs and add some coil over shocks on all four corners. Also need to make the rear radius rods for the rear axle and as well as finish up the brakes. A few more parts and I can wrap this fun project up. Detailed the wheels with a white gel pen and decals from an Indy Car decal set. Here yo go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Wow man that's looks really good since i last saw it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
envious8420 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 very cool for 2 bucks, your rear tires are both for the same side though looking at the directional markings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Kern Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Another incredible build! After seeing it at the show Sunday, I can't wait till it's done. This paint scheme, along with the Hot Wheels and Rain-x cars were my favorites. Hey Chris, now you'll have to get Paul Gentilozzi to sign the roof with a big Sharpie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris coller Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Can't ruin my paint job with some drivers autograph! This subject I wanted to try and throw some detail at. I am happy so far. Just hope I didn't jump the gun and put the rear axle in to soon. I am thinking it might mess up my plans for the rear radius rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Sweet Paint and Decals look great. Detail is just unbelievable.. Awesome work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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