better off dead the "Tastee" Camaro

[disconovaman]

One of my favorite movies is  Better Off Dead 

 So I built the Camaro for the Cannonball Run community build 2020. The theme was Movie Cars with a Twist... I modeled the Camaro to look like the movie car but I gave it some modern muscle by replacing the stock engine with an LS... in hopes that this engine would be more reliable with probably double the horsepower to get from N.Y. to CA. in a dash. 

Anyways first time building the Revell 67 Camaro and it went together really well. I'm a fan. The LS from the 02 Camaro slipped in like it was made for it. The ski rack is from an MPC Dodge. Mike's Decals supplied the Bf Goodrich  white letters. and I swiped the wheels from the Revell 67 Chevelle. 

Thanks and... Watch out for that kid on the bike, He throws newspapers like a pitcher from the L.A. Dodgers. ???

[Doug 1061]

Nice work on that.  Smooth black paint.  That was a funny movie.  I WANT MY 2 DOLLARS!!!!!!!!

[Belugawrx]

Nice work on trading out engines Anthony, and really nice paint !

See you at the starting line ?

[RAT-T]

NICE JOB, GREAT MOVIE, "SORRY YOUR MOM BLEW UP RICKY"

[espo]

Beautiful looking paint finish and I like the clean chrome trim. 

[spencer1984]

Awesome work, that looks great!

[disconovaman]

Thanks guys! It was a fun build. As the entries are pulling up to the starting line,  I'm seeing some fantastic movie car builds! 

"Language Lessons" "Inspired words from a man who knows how to ski". ??? 

[Quiet Eric]

Nice!!!! Great concept too.

[MPi-KM]

• Lane Myer: Gee Johnny, I don’t have a dime.
• Johnny: Didn’t ask for a dime. 2 dollars.

[RAMBENNA]

love it , great movie and car, your Camaro is excellent. 

Monique Junot: I figured if we had nothing to say to each other he would get bored; go away. But instead, he uses it as an excuse to put his testicles all over me.

Lane Myer: Excuse me?

Monique Junot: You know, like an octopus? Testicles?

Lane Myer: Ohhhh. Tentacles. N-T. Tentacles; big Difference.

[Koellefornia Kid]

Nice job! I wish I would be able to get black paint job that smooth! Nice engine choice, too!

[PappyD340]

Very Nice!

[slusher]

Great looking model!

[Mattilacken]

Beautiful build! 

Edited November 21, 2020 by Mattilacken

[Pete75]

Great job Anthony & love the backdrop too. Given how well it's reviewed I can't believe I've never seen this movie; I'll definitely be rectifying this soon!?

[disconovaman]

On 11/22/2020 at 1:24 PM, Pete75 said:

Great job Anthony & love the backdrop too.

Thanks, and I can't believe you never seen this movie either lol..

On 11/22/2020 at 1:24 PM, Pete75 said:

I'll definitely be rectifying this soon!?

Have you had a chance to watch the movie yet?

Thanks again for all the positivity everyone! I appreciate it... we're counting down now til the finish date! Been a good run and I hope the 21Cannonball Run we be as great! ?? 

[yellowsportwagon]

Now ain’t that a shame when folks be throwing away a perfectly good white boy.

[Pete75]

19 hours ago, disconovaman said:

Have you had a chance to watch the movie yet?

Just watched it - a surreal 80s gem! Love finding old stuff like that. I can now officially say that you nailed your build!! ??

[disconovaman]

Thanks to everyone who joined in on the fun for my first time officiating the Cannonball Run. I had so much fun that I'm gonna do it agian! ?... The Next Cannonball Run Community build Challenge will be "The 21' Cannonball Ruse" Racecars in disguise. I formally invite everyone to compete! Coming Soon to the Community Build Page.. Build starts Jan 1st.

Also the 2020 CBR Poll is up and I encourage everyone to take a minute and vote for your favorite!

Thanks agian for your participation!

 

[NYLIBUD]

Great job,and a great movie.

[Dnyce261]

On 11/30/2020 at 9:54 AM, yellowsportwagon said:

Now ain’t that a shame when folks be throwing away a perfectly good white boy.

I think that line is from 'Men At Work'. ?

[Dnyce261]

Great job on your Camaro! One of the funniest movies ever too. I'd love to build a replica but kits are crazy priced right now, but maybe someday. 

[happy grumpy]

Great build and nice black paint. ?