Hawk312 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I know I`ve said other projects have made me want to quit building, but this was by far the most challenging project I`ve had yet. It shouldn`t have been so difficult, but it seemed to have fought me every step of the way, taking almost 5 months to complete! Anyway, the guy who is getting this is the same guy who got the Burgundy one, so no mirrors or door handles again since this is going cross-country. Building this had me on pins and needles since he wanted the JL-8 brakes on this, and he sacrificed a $600 FM `67 Corvette die cast to send these to me. He also sent me the resin wheels, which have some real mass to them, and are much wider and heavier than the stockers. This meant alot of frame modifications, which was fun, without looking like anything was modified since he still wanted a factory appearance. The exhaust also had to be re-bent with an open flame, and then sectioned off to get it to fit. Shocks had to be moved to the inside of the springs. The kit plastic axles needed to be replaced with aluminum. Another real challenge was the black stripes, which are completely masked off this time. No decals. The color is PPG Sebring Silver. He wanted red interior, which I thought was unique. And of course, the period correct window sticker, and California plates and inspection sticker this time. Sorry for the lousy pics. The weather isn`t cooperating here in the Northeast, and I need to get this to this guy. The lug nuts: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Not much to say other than perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 85Biarittz Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Have to agree with Harry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 WOW!! This is BEAUTIFUL!!! I have no other words or not sure what to say. It turned out great. Very Nice Build my friend. That paint is flawless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 An excellent example of why large-scale modeling is so cool and can be so authentically detailed – without having to be a megabucks Pocher. Beautifully done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Are those wipers from the kit? They look absolutely real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Thanks so much everyone! I really appreciate it! Are those wipers from the kit? They look absolutely real. Yep, they are the kit wipers, believe it or not. They absolutely require bending to get them to fit right though. Without modification, they stick out about a scale foot from the windshield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwc43 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Wow. Nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy5963 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 This Camaro is sick!!! Beautiful paint, tons of detail...sweet build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzTom Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Awesome! AzTom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idlewild Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Awesome! AzTom My all time favourite muscle car,this is one very nice build great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefheart22 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 That is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impcon Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) My, but that is simply gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!! The guy sacrificed a $600.00 model just for the disc brakes???????????????? Aw, YUCK! Some guys have wayyyyyyyyyy too much money......... I cringe at $40.00 for an old annual to restore and that guy drops six C notes just for brakes? You did an awesome job.. masking off those stripes must have taken some serious effort and concentration as they look perfect! I have masked off and ainted on stripes on a 1:1 vehicle a few times and I know how tedious that was.. That sure is a nice build... Edited June 9, 2010 by impcon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Awesomeness as always Hawk... You are definitely the Master when it comes to these Camaro's.....Two thumbs up mate. Do you know where the guy got the rims and tyres..? They look similar to the ones I made but the tyres are different....I like the look of these a lot..... cheers Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 And another stunning Z from your bench! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mind-9 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 love that model ferry nice bild and a fantastic paint job one word GREAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baddgass Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 WOW2x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 That's an amazing build! Just perfect. The 69 is my favorite Camaro, and your model really does it justice. GREAT work! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowe-t Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Perfect build!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Super nice. There can just never be enough '69 Camaros ... in any scale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Beautiful build. Love those wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 thanks for re-posting (or whatever the technical term for it is) these camaro's again. they are beautiful!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 BIG and SHINY :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Thanks everyone! Unless someone was very determined to pull off an exact copy of my work, it looks like the buyer of this one is trying to sell it: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-12-1-12-Revell-Monogram-1969-Chevrolet-Camaro-Z28-Crossram-DZ-302-/120980103930?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2af9e2fa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvymtl Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Karma for the 600.00 for the Vette model????? At least he isn't claiming to be the builder that would really frost me if was my work. It is an awesome work of art makes me wanna redo the 2 i have stashed . Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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