70 1/2 Camaro

[Modlbldr]

I got the idea a while ago to build a model of a drawing that Jairus did of a 70 1/2 Camaro convertible. I was really jazzed about the project when I saw the photo and like all of my builds it has sort of drug out. I had the interior and chassis done quite a while ago. These few photos were taken about the middle of last year.

Tonight's work in the next post.

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Edited April 4, 2010 by Modlbldr

[Modlbldr]

Here is tonight's progress of finally getting around to painting the stripes.

Tomorrow I will do some small touch-ups on the paint and finish scratch building and painting the visors. I may finish the engine work too.

Thanks for looking and comments/ criticisms welcomed.

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[Jim0205]

Great idea and use for the kit the colours play well off of each other, thanks for sharing this.

[vizio93]

Wow thats looking sweet man !!! I like the silver with red stripes, can't wait to see some updates

[pharr7226]

I love the stripes. Keep it up.

[Joe Handley]

That makes a really goos looking 4 place convertible, wonder how it would look done as a 2 place roadster too.........

[Junkman]

That makes a really goos looking 4 place convertible, wonder how it would look done as a 2 place roadster too.........

Hey, there is a way to find out.

[Modlbldr]

Thanks guys for the comments. I'm sure that it would make a nice roadster (2 seater). This is the design I am trying to follow. My stripe design is different but other than that it is close.

Well, I guess I can't get the image transferred. If you need to see it, it is under "Auto Art" section under the "Sketch Pad" posting. The picture is about halfway down on page 4.If anyone knows how to copy it to here, please do. Thanks again for looking.

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[Custom Hearse]

[Jim0205]

That car is really hot as a convertible never really noticed till I saw the ad the similarities to the first generation vettes.

[Modlbldr]

Thanks Custom Hearse for doing that. BTW- HOW did you do it? That would be helpful to know. The only progress that I've gotten done in the last couple of days is to paint the engine bay in Semi-Flat black. I'll have some updated photos here soon when I get something substantial done.

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[Custom Hearse]

Thanks Custom Hearse for doing that. BTW- HOW did you do it? That would be helpful to know.

Right click on the picture, then copy to your computer. then download the pic to Photobucket, and then post the pic on here... That's it.

[Jordan White]

Are you going to remove the plastic from where you cut off the roof?

[Modlbldr]

I finally got around to getting some substantial work done and a few photos taken. I say substantial, at least for me. I got the BMF finished last night and I did some light wiring and plumbing on the engine.

First is the BMF. I did the windshield frame, hood jewelry, top of the doors, doorhandles and locks, headlight and turn signal buckets and badges.

I still need to do the black wash around the hood jewelry and detail paint the emblems.

Next up is the engine and underhood photos.

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Edited March 11, 2010 by Modlbldr

[Modlbldr]

Because I had not done all of the putty work that I needed to do to the underside of the hood, I needed to hide it. A couple of people volunteered some material (Thanks VW Dave). After comparing them all I went with a thin spongy material that a friend from Colorado had sent me. After trimming it to the shape I needed I sprayed it with flat black and waited for it to dry. Then I glued it under the hood with good ole Elmer's Gel glue. Here is the results.

In the engine bay I made a radiator hose out of solder and flat black paint. I ran a couple of heater hoses and installed brake lines from the booster that go to nowhere. The battery is sourced from the 66 Elky and as of yet the radiator wall is not attatched. It will go into the body first after the final clearcoats on the body and the grille is installed.

I hope you all enjoy the build as much as I am. Any comments or criticism welcomed.

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[RodneyBad]

That sure does look perty cool.

Paint looks Great.

Great looking Engine.

Nice work.

[Space Cowboy]

Tom you got a lot of work done since the last i saw the Camaro a few days ago. Thanks for letting me get a sneek peek at it..The engine detail is sharp and clear and the foil looks great. Won't be to long now before you get er done..

[Modlbldr]

Thanks Zuk. I appreciate the fine comments.

I'm looking forward to getting this one finished. It's finally gettng to the exciting stages.

Hopefully more to come soon. Keep watching.

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[Dragline]

Aaaahhhh, I see your thread here now. It looks HOT as a conv. You are doing it justice too.

If I were more daring like you I'd do this car as a conv. I lack the chromosone that likes to cut up pretty bodies I guess. LOL

It's looking gggggreat.

Bob

Edited March 12, 2010 by Dragline

[rustybill1960]

Nice concept!

Great looking build

Thanks for sharing

later

Russ

[Modlbldr]

Thanks for all the nice comments guys. You're right, Bruce. It won't be long now.

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[goldfinger]

Here is version of that I built real quick about 6 years ago.I need to finish up a few details(I just found the side mirrors).

Edited March 14, 2010 by goldfinger

[Modlbldr]

Goldfinger-

That looks great. Nice to see someone else was on the same idea. You need to get it finished up. I'm on hold for a day or two. I have to get my windshield polished out and coated with some Future wax.

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[goldfinger]

Goldfinger-

That looks great. Nice to see someone else was on the same idea. You need to get it finished up. I'm on hold for a day or two. I have to get my windshield polished out and coated with some Future wax.

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Now that I have found the long lost side mirrors I am going to do something about that rear package shelf that doesn't belong their and come up with a boot for the roof. I remember now that the final assembly was a real pain. I might do another non Baldwin Motion version.

[Scalper]

Nice looking build so far.