1985 IROC "King Z" Camaro

[ReduitRetro]

Hello fellow modelers! I finally got around to featuring the sister to my 1/8 scale '83 Z-28 I showcased several weeks ago here. This '85 Camaro IROC-Z was built back in '89 and is the second oldest in my collection. Since I wanted to model a Camaro in my favorite color combination of the time as shown, I couldn't use the red decal stripes and IROC door script's that were included in the kit, especially since I wanted my build to have the gold pocketed wheels (IROC-Z Camaro's only had the gold pocketed wheels when gold graphics were used) I ultimately used gold and black pinstriping for the lower body striping, but since this was years before having the ability to create your own decals like we can today, I had no choice but to omit using the large IROC-Z door decals. The interior was built stock, with the only addition being front and rear seat belts (made from shoestring). As with its sister mentioned earlier, the details were basically limited to the engine compartment. The Tuned Port Injected 215 hp 305 V8 (LB9) was faithfully detailed with just about every component or electrical sensor, relay, wiring harnesses, etc. Other scratch built components include but not limited to wiper motor, cruise control assembly, emissions system, fuel system, and much more. I've had to do a little paint chip touch up over the years, but I think the kit still show's well for it's advanced age. I have not detailed any other kit under the hood this completely since, my eyes and patience just won't allow that anymore, lol! Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this old blast from the past, so until next time happy building, and thanks for stopping and taking a look.

[michelle]

very nice work 

[STU111]

The only thing missing is the ignition key. That’s awesome, at first I thought the under  bonnet/ hood image was of a real Camaro. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers, Stu.

[XYHARRY]

Oh wow, that engine bay is amazing. Really well done James.

Cheers, 

David. ??

[Ulbo]

Coool as f..k! perfect build and that engine bay...?! Super!!!?

[Jim B]

Great looking Camaro!  Very well done.

[ncbuckeye67]

That's beautiful! I've never attempted to detail anything to THAT level before, wow!

[bytownshaker]

Your Camaro is amazing, especially the under hood detailing.

[Hi-Po]

Outstanding detailing on the engine bay.  Overall, great looking build.

[Tim W. SoCal]

Bitchen Camaro, James! Your detail work is AMAZING!!! When I was looking at the pictures, I thought the engine bay pics were of a 1:1 car until I saw the alternator fan cast into the alternator cases. WOW!!!

[karbuildr]

Beautiful color, incredible detailing, that engine compartment is to die for. Stunning build.

[espo]

Beautiful looking paint color and finish. The engine detailing is very realistic looking. I remember that interior option, it wasn't cheap. 

[Dragonhawk1066]

Outstanding! Very well done, and a great color! That engine compartment looks like the real thing!

[Chuckyg1]

Wonderful build. The color is perfect. I'm in awe of the engine bay.

[PappyD340]

2 hours ago, Dragonhawk1066 said:

Outstanding! Very well done, and a great color! That engine compartment looks like the real thing!

I agree 100%!!

[DJMar]

She is a beauty! The underhood detailing is incredible.

Anyone else wish they would re-release these kits?

[catpack68]

Amazing work! I love the details you added?

[happy grumpy]

Really nice build. If you had put the engine photos first, I would have thought this was a real car. That engine looks like it's running. 

[slusher]

Beautiful Camaro!

[Luis Ayala]

Fantastic Work!!!

Excellent detail on the engine and interiors.

Congrats!!!

[kelson]

Awesome looking build!!,i`m glad that Rays decals offers the decals in different colors,so your no longer limited in color choices.

[Noah H.]

This is a beautiful build even without the incredible level of detail under the hood - really great work.

[KWT]

VERY nicely done!!

[TransAmMike]

Looks great James especially in that color.  Wife and I bought a new  black/silver '84 H.O. back in the day. Was my wife's daily driver to work and she loved driving it.

Beautiful work?

[carrucha]

Cool build.  Excellent engine detailing.