Jump to content
Model Cars Magazine Forum

WIP: Custom AMT 1:25 1964/65 Chevy El Camino


JNordgren42

Recommended Posts

I finished the second panel skin, glued both of them in, and did a final interior test fit. A little filing in some of the corners, and I'll be ready to start throwing some paint on it. 

All of the bits for the passenger side door panel cut and sanded to shape. 

PXL_20240826_031736650.thumb.jpg.4be3c63905cad67e3419ffcf56a77c88.jpg

 

Driver and passenger side skins. 

PXL_20240826_033933575_MP.thumb.jpg.81cfd54ed386fe2ef1ab2378518490ed.jpg

 

Everything fits together really nicely!

PXL_20240826_041811490.thumb.jpg.97414dca7f9299e2d1920781db6cef61.jpg

PXL_20240826_041839972_MP.thumb.jpg.8ff740ebd4baa5ffda56ace3677d6056.jpg

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 hours ago, David G. said:

Beautiful job punching up the interior Jason!

Once you get some paint on it, it'll look like it came out of the box that way.

David G.

Thanks! I can't wait to get some paint on it. A coat of primer always brings things together (and lets you know where there's work to be done).

Link to comment
Share on other sites

And... It has paint! I put a coat of primer on the interior parts to see where they're at, and I'm super chuffed. As it does, the grey primer showed me what needs a little attention, but it also unifies things and really helps it to meld. A little judicious sanding and another coat of primer, and I'll be ready to start putting some actual color on it. ?

Interior tub. I couldn't be happier with how my scratch built details came out. 

PXL_20240829_033642895_MP.thumb.jpg.eca0bf7b18bad90a914407ca65b3e335.jpg

PXL_20240829_033657726.thumb.jpg.e554e0480c9f1c67de957a39b4691c90.jpg

 

Test fit with the dashboard and resin parts. 

PXL_20240829_034228722.thumb.jpg.c44c028abc5c649f3b30f4d20b9b27fe.jpg

PXL_20240829_034240369.thumb.jpg.f8a55d0df6de6f29e31edf206d345275.jpg

PXL_20240829_034248024.thumb.jpg.023e38176f227ebd16235148148044bb.jpg

PXL_20240829_034315207.thumb.jpg.945a23699fb84b2ac56fa5c628fce38e.jpg

PXL_20240829_034305864.thumb.jpg.df63499b09dfc1c8f754b2049666bab9.jpg

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I got all of the airbrushing done on the interior and it's coming along great. I also laid down some black embossing powder for the carpet. I ordered a fine tip Molotow chrome marker for the detailing and I'll finish it up once that arrives. 

 

PXL_20240903_012017950.thumb.jpg.3787fc173e8d240a04ef025a387f1ae8.jpg

PXL_20240903_012006525.thumb.jpg.847f2f068774d7db86f2630eaac861c8.jpg

PXL_20240903_012039727.thumb.jpg.0663dba2d6f83b55b08ed74832d687ec.jpg

PXL_20240903_012110390.thumb.jpg.0e4ee2ad52c2d99abe1e4bafbfc69b09.jpg

 

Turntable video. 

 

Tub without seats and dash. 

PXL_20240903_011741555.thumb.jpg.4ea71c961e9b868da5bc869acb56c18f.jpg

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 3 weeks later...

I'm essentially done with the interior with the exception of some minor touch ups and I'm really happy with how it came out I added 3D printed armrests, and I'll also probably pick up some photo etch handles and pedals before I do final assembly. I also got the brakes painted, black for the rear drums and silver discs with red calipers up front. Now to move on to getting the bodywork and frame sorted. 

 

image.thumb.jpeg.8da43d7f075ba07b45b53c5b75888c5c.jpeg

 

image.thumb.jpeg.a7ed7dadcbac4c09ad45d6e7dfa2fc0a.jpeg

 

image.thumb.jpeg.c207ab77949c8e70da326a27db36298a.jpeg

 

image.thumb.jpeg.c4f4e7de801a1d77771337f28d59a1a9.jpeg

 

image.thumb.jpeg.38855b68bda96d9645b825af0e98cb98.jpeg

 

 

 

 

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 hours ago, Mike Slapattack said:

Everything is right down to the reflections on the leather seats!

Thanks! The leather is just straight Gunze Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 Black. I sprayed it on as the primer coat and was shocked at how perfect it looked. I decided that putting anything else over it probably wouldn't look as good and just left it alone. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 months later...

It's been a while since I last posted, but I'm closing in on getting it finished. I finally decided on a lighting solution, I went (relatively) simple and found a display case that has a built in capacitive wireless power coil and capacitive LEDs. I also finished up the body work and have moved on to painting. I've got the gloss black in a place that I'm happy with it and I'm going to start on the chrome. I am also finishing up the CAD work on the custom mirrors which are the last bit I need to print. It's going to be right up to the wire but it should be done for Christmas.

 

 

image.thumb.jpeg.9af02eddfbdf44302e90869844ffd8c2.jpeg

image.thumb.jpeg.5c5331910f62b77d5903ea43b5262625.jpeg

 

Testing the base and light install:

image.thumb.jpeg.9786b7041e374d9056052e3072c327a1.jpeg

image.thumb.jpeg.0349b1277ce40fe575e65844a6d7ec1f.jpeg

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

The paint looks good, so does the lighting.

A question on the lighting. The power source is in the base and works by induction to light the LEDs in the car with no physical connection between the car and the base?

😮 

If so, that's really cool!

David G.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, David G. said:

The paint looks good, so does the lighting.

A question on the lighting. The power source is in the base and works by induction to light the LEDs in the car with no physical connection between the car and the base?

😮 

If so, that's really cool!

David G.

Correct. The setup works without a physical connection between the model and the base. There are definitely limitations in brightness and how far the LED induction coils can be from the base, but it's an excellent solution for cars. The LEDs having a short length of wire and not being placed directly on the induction coils helps with placement and range issues too. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The finish line is in sight, I got all of the trim masked and sprayed with Alclad bright chrome. I did forget to spray the trim spear on the hood, so I'll have to give that a quick shot of paint tomorrow. I also got the mirrors and display badge successfully printed and I'll get those painted as well. Then it's just final assembly and touch ups. 

 

PXL_20241223_062729377.jpg

PXL_20241223_062740850.jpg

PXL_20241223_062803849.jpg

PXL_20241223_062837648.jpg

PXL_20241222_203325219.jpg

PXL_20241222_051537170.jpg

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...