TooOld Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) This is a model of an El Camino I once owned . It was actually a '74 that I put a '76 front clip on , so to avoid any confusion I'm calling it a '76 . I started about four months ago by modifying a Chevelle stock car body , including lengthening the wheelbase . The bed is from the AMT '68 El Camino with a few modifications done to it . I modified the front bumper by adding the parking lights , and made my own grille and rear bumper . I used the headlights and interior from a Revell '77 Monte Carlo . The chassis is from the '68 El Camino and the engine was built from my parts box . The wheels and tires are from Fireball Modelworks . The paint is Duplicolor Honda Starlight Silver Metallic , the stripes are my own decals , and it is cleared with TS - 13 . I'm planning to build another one of these so I'd like some honest critiques and opinions . There a few things I'm going to fix or do differently on the next one but I only have two eyes and would appreciate your feedback . Thanks for looking ! Edited January 12, 2018 by TooOld 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) Edited January 12, 2018 by TooOld 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hjracing Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 That turned out excellent! Any in progress shots of the body? Sounds like a ton of work but it came out great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 No need to build another...this one's just fine! I watched your build, and you put a lot of work into this. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Cool.. Looks really nice.. nerver seen one as a model before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopaws Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 That's one good looking Elky. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Your looking criticism? There nothing to criticize. Other than I want see more of the '60 sitting in the back ground of one photo. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migace Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Thanks for the thumbs up guys ! That turned out excellent! Any in progress shots of the body? Sounds like a ton of work but it came out great Thanks Fred ! Here's the WIP : http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=89458 Your looking criticism? There nothing to criticize. Other than I want see more of the '60 sitting in the back ground of one photo. Scott Thanks Scott ! Not looking for criticism , just any suggestions for the next one . . . guess I worded that wrong . For more pics of the '60 go here : http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75334 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Really love this one. I'm no El Camino expert (but they are among my favourite auto designs) and this looks like an excellent conversion to me. One fine model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 This kind of work is what separates the men from the boys. Excellent!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I checked in from time to time on your progress and it is just stunning,the only thing i don't like is i don't have it in my collection! Great wheel choice to and that engine is sweet...Top scratch work Bob..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker388 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Beautiful Elky Bob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 And it has a manual..... Outstanding build. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 You made this look as good as a 76 El Camino can look. Wheel and color look on this. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I really enjoyed watching the build up of this car. Thank you very much for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Bob, It's the nicest mid '70s El Camino ever put in 1:25, without a doubt. Finding fault is a daunting task, but since you asked, the front overhang is a tad long. Fender and hood length are correct, I'd say pull 1.5-2mm out of the header panel, back the bumper up to the fender seam and you're right there. Other than that, nothing, and that includes the way-tricky rear B pillar slope. -MJS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Impressive and excellent build Bob. You have talent and awesome building skill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 beautiful! Thanks LD ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Really love this one. I'm no El Camino expert (but they are among my favourite auto designs) and this looks like an excellent conversion to me. One fine model! Thanks Peter ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 This kind of work is what separates the men from the boys. Excellent!!!!! Thank you very much Ron ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Very nice. Thanks Lee ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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