Jantrix Posted May 7, 2014 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Cool project. Engine fits good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Awesome project Rob, did you do any modifying to get the viper engine in ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I like where this is going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Looks great so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwolf Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Looking great! That engine looks like it was made to sit there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Looks Great! Perfect Engine Fit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 That engine looks right at home, awesome project and very nice progress. Definitely watching this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) I really like this project. Real nice progress Rob.. Edited May 8, 2014 by slusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 A Chrysler engine in a Chevy... That hurts! But it fits well. Looking pretty smooth up to now, nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDano85gt Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Thanks guys. Glad you like it. Working on the sidepipes now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Nice transplant, will be watching this one for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share 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 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG NICKY Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 like others have said that engine looks like a perfect fit...waiting to see more updates for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Wow! Rob, that is gonna be so cool! Makes me wanna grab another Z28... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford guy Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Awesome build Rob! It's gonna be super cool. heck, it already is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Looking great Rob... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Neat concept . . . . great execution so far. The F-Bomb is really . . . the bomb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Very nice work Rob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Decals. In a couple of days I'll do a coat of flat clear and final assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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