brett Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks guys , Ever have one of those models whose fate it seems is to meet the wall at high velocity ? For me it seems to be Revells 69 camaros. the baldwin motion fought me and so is this one. Every thing fits well in mock ups everything looks good, but come final assembly and it wont go together. All of a sudden it cant slide forwards enough for the rear wheel inner wells to fit inside the rear wheel arches. It beat me ,today, tomorrow I'll have another go at it. Heres how it looks now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 very cool Brett! who knew a camaro would make such an awesome wagon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Take a deep breath & count to 10.... or 20 if that's what it takes. This wagon is way to cool to be on a high-speed collision course with sheetrock! LOVE the paint scheme! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Nice! I think you have done a great job, now you have enspired me to take another look at the one I started awhile ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltwincustoms Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Some Vertical Caddy Tail Lights would fit the bill.... like the ones from Cadzilla. This would allow you room for your tailgate. If you want to go with the 69 tail lights you could probably shrink them down and move them inboard some and that will give you the clearance you need for your tailgate as well. Nice project, though Brett good to see you thinking outside of the box and building something that isn't of the norm per say! Keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66belair Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Very cool idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Wow, that actually works for me. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 My first reaction to the topic was Huh?????? But I have to admit that you have pulled this one off quite well and it is looking like something the factory may have done back in the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montelsc Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 So cool!!! love those red lines beautiful conversion job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 this looks great Brett, the color choice, yenko stripes, and the tires are just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 these are the tail lights I'm using although they have been slimmed down a bit for a better fit. The tailgate so far is not the problem, the chassis does not want to fit inside the body, which is a problem I found on my Baldwin Motion build. It has fit previously in mockups so I know it will go, it just frustrates me that this kinda stuff always happens at final assembly. And although some have come close I havent harmed a model fataly yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promo55 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 A truly great conversion! Don't let the chassis fitmit bother you, these things can take a great deal of flexing, just use cauton. I wish I had thought of that conversion myself. Great color, choice of car, and great execution of a beautiful model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Brett, that is looking fantastic! Keep pluggin' away at it, you'll git 'er done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwrabbit Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Looking good! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weasel Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) wasnt there a longroof firebird at one point ? and a longroof racing Ferrari also... oh heck yeah, Yenko SW!!! ultimate grocery getter!!! Edited February 16, 2012 by weasel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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