85 z28 build ; copy of my 1:1 build

[zjustin28]

Hey guys, hows it going? Havent built a model in ages, but recently picked it back up. Decided to do a copy of my 1:1 85 z28. Some fun pics of that:

(what it used to look like, in bare metal waiting for primer now)

Build thread on the local forum if anyone is intested: http://starcityracing.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=53454&highlight=zjustin28

Will be a streetable drag car basically. 2001 5.3, turbonetics 78mm turbo, C&S specialties e85 850cfm blow through, dana 60 rear, th400. Full suspension, should be good for 750-800 to rear wheels. Blah blah, on to the model talk.

I want to build it as close as i can of a copy. Not just same colors, but exactly like mine. I have a dana 60 resin axle on order, a resin th400, wheels, turbo, etc. Working on shaving the engine bay right now. The monogram kit has a lot of molded in details, so having to do some modiying to make it like mine. Using a ls motor out of a trans am, should look close enough.

Doors, and hatch will open

Thats where i'm at now. I also have the 1/8 scale monogram iroc ill be building here soon as well. If anyone has a lead on the 1/16 Revell iroc kit, i would greatly appreciate it!

[Custom Mike]

Great start and a very ambitious project! I wish I knew where to find a 1/16th IROC myself, I've got the 1/16th '79 Trans-Am, and it's a great looking kit!

[mnwildpunk]

As a owner of a 87 myself ill be watching this

[slusher]

Good solid start. I will enjoy watching your progress..

[Guest]

Should be cool.

[am73grand]

Love "documented replica" builds. This should be awesome!

[TFchronos]

Awesome project!

[zjustin28]

First layer of filler down. Still some leveling to do. Got the cast in motor and radiator shroud cut out.