1970 1/2 Z28 Camaro (the dreaded orange one)

[Keef]

Decided I’d see if I can make a silk purse from this sows ear. Being molded in orange is actually a helpful thing because I’m going with an orangeish color anyway. Undecided on interior color at this time. Started assembling the engine and doing stance mock-up yesterday. Also was my first time using Tamiya thin cement, WOW!! is all I can say. Can’t believe I didn’t learn about this stuff earlier lol. 

[NOBLNG]

You’ve got a nice looking start on it Keith! That is my go to cement…I prefer it over CA for styrene-styrene joints. This kit actually builds up pretty nicely. It does have some issues though.  Here’s a link to my build thread if you want to see the issues I had with it. Good luck with her!?
http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/133121-amt-70-12-camaro/page/2/#comments

 

Edited May 1, 2022 by NOBLNG

[RDean58]

It is a nice kit, but you do have to put the sub frame in last after the floor pan is in. I solved my problem with the orange plastic by painting mine hugger orange ?

[crazyjim]

Looking good.

[Keef]

Don’t ya hate it when you’re digging through your parts box looking for something and you find a part that makes you change your mind on something else? Yeah me too lol! I’m calling the engine done for now lol

 

[THarrison351]

Nice! That's the same kit I have on my list to start. My son gave it to me a while back. As soon as I finish this JoHan Javelin AMX, it's next. I'll watch yours for for tips. 

[Steve H]

Looking good Keith!  That orange is bringing back memories… I’ll be following.

Cheers, Steve

[slusher]

Nice set of wheels you have on your Camaro build!

[Keef]

Honestly I don’t know how you guys do it LOL

i decided to go out of my comfort zone some more and try to do some detailing under the hood. I added heater hoses, ran a hot wire for the alternator and added power steering lines between the pump and steering box. Also added brake lines from the master cylinder and both positive and negative battery cables. After a long day at work outside I had to stop myself because my eyes were starting to cross ?

[Keef]

Oh yeah… one more thing… fender braces that I have yet to see in a Camaro kit

[ksnow]

Awesome detail work.

[espo]

Isn't wiring an engine fun though? Very rewarding in the end. Great job. 

[Keef]

3 hours ago, espo said:

Isn't wiring an engine fun though? Very rewarding in the end. Great job. 

It is very rewarding to see the finished product, but my brain was having a fight with itself. One half said “ok that’s fine” and the other half said “nahhh we can do this and this and this…” ?

[slusher]

Great looking engine..

[Keef]

Annnddddd….. We have paint!!! Now comes all the detailing and stuff that makes me wanna pull my hair out LOL

[Vintage AMT]

I like the color combo, if you look close the orange is bleeding thru your tan.  Might need another coat.

[Keef]

4 minutes ago, Vintage AMT said:

I like the color combo, if you look close the orange is bleeding thru your tan.  Might need another coat.

Yeah I noticed that ? It looked fine the other day when I sprayed it.

I’ll give it another coat and let it dry for a few days then start detailing it.

[PHolden74]

Awesome!!

[Steve H]

Hi Keith, engine details look good. I’m with you on the eyes going crossed when doing the small details. I usually try to split it up the small detail work with less detailed stuff to rest the eyes, but there are times when you get in the zone… That’s a really nice orange on the body.