Kyusha 67 Camaro Shakotan

[Sandboarder]

Hey guys!

I haven’t build a model car in a few years and started thinking for ideas and inspiration. Now I love myself a nice 1st Camaro but it’s hard to do something “new” with them. I think I’ve seen every colour, style or modification done to them before.

 

So I came up with this idea. Ive read about lots of US military workers being based in Japan and enjoying their car culture. Then once returning home they import a old Japanese car and continue to enjoy them is the States. Well what if the opposite happened? A Japanese military worker return home from the USA and brought an American car home with him? 
 

So here I am at the bench looking at a Revell 67 Camaro mocked up on Aoshima 14” Yayoi wheels. Looking pretty nice and low.

 

Now will this stay a clean Shakotan car or will it end up becoming a Kaido racer or maybe even a Bosozoku gang car.

 

 

 

let me know what you think.

[Spottedlaurel]

An interesting concept, why shouldn't it work? A lot of the '70s Japanese cars that have this look applied to them have late '60s/early '70s American styling traits.

I look forward to seeing how it progresses.

[stitchdup]

Nice project, I think it will work pretty well on the camaro. Are you going for the stupidlong n tall  exhausts too?

[Mattilacken]

That’s gonna be a nice build! Like the concept and the idea! Will be nice to se something else ? keep it coming! 

[Sandboarder]

Thanks for the positive feedback guys!!!

 

On 4/24/2021 at 6:21 PM, stitchdup said:

Nice project, I think it will work pretty well on the camaro. Are you going for the stupidlong n tall  exhausts too?

I can do stupidlong n tall exhausts if that want we want to see ?

 

Was playing around with some 1970s Skyline flairs. I’m not will to shorten the diff so I need to look at other options.

 

Here’s the tyre comparison and another mock up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Mattilacken]

Those Flares with that tire combo definitely look Japanese! Will be cool! Will there be an RB swap or 2jz in there ?

[geemoney]

i was thinkin 2JZ too

 

[Sandboarder]

I probably should have said this will be a slow project. I had some more time so I done a proper mock up. Front suspension stuff is in, differential is in and here’s where the wheels would sit. 
 

 

 

I’ve had some C1 Models flairs sitting around for ages so here’s an opportunity to use them.

 

 

 

No 2JZ engine here. It makes more sense to swap a more period correct motor into after the American motor was to expensive to repair in Japan. So I’ll use the S20 from this kit, which would have been at hone in a 1970s race car.

[Mattilacken]

Thats cool! Understand the engine choise. How much power where the S20's making in fully build spec, have no info on those engines.

[lordairgtar]

The C1 flairs are better looking and the S20 engine would be awesome.

[Modlbldr]

Ooooh! I'm liking this!! Keep it up.

Later-

[geemoney]

yes

yes

yes

[Cool Hand]

Very interesting idea you are planning for this build mate. Always cool seeing something different.

Really like the look of the Yayoi's under a Camaro. The Skyline over fenders did fit up well, but those C1's are perfect for the look you are going for. Also the S20 engine fits in with the style and will fill out the bay nicely.

Going to be fun seeing how this one turns out.

Edited May 11, 2021 by Cool Hand

[Sandboarder]

Thanks guys!!!

 

I had a quick look and the Nissan S20 in stock form makes about the same 119hp as the 67 Camaro’s 6 cylinder option. The S20 in race spec sounds amazing but I haven’t found horsepower figures yet. 
 

Ive mounted the Aoshima wheels. They have the best idea here, all wheels use a 2mm stud and the rubber bush. Their wheels are super interchangeable. 
 

Drill a 2mm hole

 

 

Glue new stud

 

 

add the bush

 

 

wheels mounted!! I left it wide so I can trim it down to fit later on. The front wheels are mounted the same way.

 

[Sandboarder]

Decided that before I can lower the ride height that I really need to finish the interior first. So I made a start and tossed around some idea’s

 

 

 

First decision, I’ll leave the back seat out.

 

Then I thought seeing as the car is in Japan let’s do RHD. So I found some interior parts from a Aoshima 1970s Skyline to make fit.

 

Better detailed steering wheels to

 

Making the dash fit will test my skills but I think I can make it work. I think I have some Fumiji seats I can use as the Aoshima seemed to big. I’ll see what other details I can find and use.

[Cool Hand]

On 5/14/2021 at 5:44 PM, Sandboarder said:

Ive mounted the Aoshima wheels. They have the best idea here, all wheels use a 2mm stud and the rubber bush. Their wheels are super interchangeable.

Agree, thats what I like the most about Aoshima kits and their wheels. Very easy to interchange between kits and adapt wheels to other manufacturers kits  

 

On 5/19/2021 at 5:53 PM, Sandboarder said:

Then I thought seeing as the car is in Japan let’s do RHD. So I found some interior parts from a Aoshima 1970s Skyline to make fit.

Cool idea, good to see the steering wheel on the right side for a change.

 

On 5/19/2021 at 5:53 PM, Sandboarder said:

Better detailed steering wheels to

Surprising how similar they are, another good change over idea.

 

On 5/19/2021 at 5:53 PM, Sandboarder said:

Making the dash fit will test my skills but I think I can make it work. I think I have some Fumiji seats I can use as the Aoshima seemed to big. I’ll see what other details I can find and use.

You'll be right mate, wont take much to sort it out and make it fit. Interested to see what other details you work into the build.

Edited May 22, 2021 by Cool Hand

[David G.]

Those are some bold and courageous changes.

I can't wait to see how you work them all out.

David G.