Jantrix Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Nope that is NOT a typo. This is an older build that was started a few years back. I cannot find the original thread. It is inspired by the F-Bomb Camaro. Here's my starting point. Chevy purists should look no further. I'm putting a 1/25 Viper V-10 in this 1/24 Camaro. It fits very nicely. A quick mock up. Some minor wiring and paint. After fabbing some motor and tranny mounts,I think it looks right at home there. That's all from the old stuff. I'll be taking shots of more recent work, It will be two tone, semi-gloss olive green and flat black. I'll use some military decals to get the WWII bomber look I'm after. As always, ANY comments, criticisms or ideas to make the model better are kindly welcome. More soon. Edited June 21, 2014 by Jantrix
slusher Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 Awesome project Rob, did you do any modifying to get the viper engine in ??
Jantrix Posted May 7, 2014 Author Posted May 7, 2014 Nope aside from mounts, the engine fits very nicely. But that's mostly due to the scale difference. If it was a 1/24 engine, I'm sure there would be some issues.
Jantrix Posted May 7, 2014 Author Posted May 7, 2014 Some updated shots. Sidepipes are gonna be huge and a focal point of the build. Will be making those this weekend. Blended in the panel seams and eliminated the side vent. I still need to locate new tail lenses.
gwolf Posted May 8, 2014 Posted May 8, 2014 Looking great! That engine looks like it was made to sit there.
TFchronos Posted May 8, 2014 Posted May 8, 2014 That engine looks right at home, awesome project and very nice progress. Definitely watching this.
slusher Posted May 8, 2014 Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) I really like this project. Real nice progress Rob.. Edited May 8, 2014 by slusher
BigBad Posted May 8, 2014 Posted May 8, 2014 A Chrysler engine in a Chevy... That hurts! But it fits well. Looking pretty smooth up to now, nice job!
Jantrix Posted May 9, 2014 Author Posted May 9, 2014 Thanks guys. Glad you like it. Working on the sidepipes now.
Jantrix Posted May 12, 2014 Author Posted May 12, 2014 Quick update. Some big 'ol fat-nasty sidepipes. They will be flat black to contrast with the green body and the aluminum heat shields will get polished up some .
BIG NICKY Posted May 12, 2014 Posted May 12, 2014 like others have said that engine looks like a perfect fit...waiting to see more updates for sure
Jantrix Posted May 17, 2014 Author Posted May 17, 2014 We got paint. Krylon silver and Italian Olive. Military decals soon and then a coat of flat clear. Maybe some minor weathering. I'm still undecided.
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted May 17, 2014 Posted May 17, 2014 Wow! Rob, that is gonna be so cool! Makes me wanna grab another Z28...
Ford guy Posted May 18, 2014 Posted May 18, 2014 Awesome build Rob! It's gonna be super cool. heck, it already is!
Danno Posted May 18, 2014 Posted May 18, 2014 Neat concept . . . . great execution so far. The F-Bomb is really . . . the bomb.
Jantrix Posted May 18, 2014 Author Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys. I appreciate the ata-boys. Gonna let that enamel gas out for a few days and then get started. Any opinions on the weathering? Edited May 18, 2014 by Jantrix
Jantrix Posted May 26, 2014 Author Posted May 26, 2014 Decals. In a couple of days I'll do a coat of flat clear and final assembly.
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