TooOld Posted August 29, 2014 Author Posted August 29, 2014 Absolutely outstanding, Bob! Loved everything about this build, and I'm in awe of your skills in getting this one so right. Really love the blue interior with the silver paint, and you made the right call switching to those new wheels. About the only critique I can make is really more of a pointer for anyone trying to convert one of these AMT Chevelle stock cars. Even though AMT updated this kit to a 74 model year with the new rear bumper, taillight covers, and small quarter windows, they didn't change the front bumper to the correct 74 style. There are actually three different styles of steel front bumpers for the 73-77 Chevelles and El Caminos: The 73 model year front bumper was a one year only design: image-73.jpg 74 and 75 had a different bumper, with the areas under the parking lights "undercut", for lack of a better term. In my opinion, this is a sleeker design: 221178_11765868_1974_Chevrolet_El+Camino+SS.jpg 76 and 77 had a different bumper again. Somewhat similar to the 73 style, but the bottom corners actually extend out slightly, making it look even a bit bulkier than the 73: 77chev74327-1.jpg Since you replaced your front clip, I don't know which year bumper you actually might have used on your 1:1. By the same token, chances are that the 76 El Camino that donated your grill was not an SS, but factory 75 to 77 Super Sport grilles will have a small SS badge on the driver side, as seen in the pic of the 77 above. Here's a close-up of an NOS SS badge: BOXA4PartII042.jpg These are quite a bit smaller than the 73-74 SS badges that were in the center of the grilles in those years, so it would be kind of tough to actually duplicate it. This is actually pretty nitpicky stuff, and take's nothing away from your build. If I could develop half the skills you have, I'd be more than satisfied! Thank you very much Robert ! And thanks for jogging my memory about the bumpers , I completely forgot about the differences ! I agree that the '74 - '75 bumper is the nicest looking and I remember specifically not buying the bumper with the front clip because I didn't care for the way it looked . Actually the front clip parts I bought came off of two different El Camino's that were sitting side by side and I don't think either one was an SS ( it was 26 years ago ! ) . I just checked the PE set that I got the scripts and Bowtie from ( MCG - 2266 1970 Chevelle ) and it has small SS badges on it so I might see how one looks on the grille . This set also had a small El Camino script I used on the tailgate and a small Bowtie on a key fob ! Thanks again for the info . Here's the PE set :
TooOld Posted August 29, 2014 Author Posted August 29, 2014 If you did another one you could always open the doors and tailgate. You're kidding right ?
TooOld Posted August 29, 2014 Author Posted August 29, 2014 Great work Bob! Looks awesome! Thanks Jeff ! Very nicely done! Thank you Jonathan !
W-409 Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 This must be one of the coolest models I've seen in a long time! First, the body is really nice and these 3rd Gen GM A-Bodies are really nice cars (Not only because I race Stock Eliminator with one ). It's great to see someone building one of these, especially when it needed this much cutting and slicing. I know I don't see the flaws on body shapes very easily, but I think you nailed the body. After someone mentioned the front bumber being a bit too short from the sides, I noticed the same thing, but otherwise I think you did the bodywork perfectly. Overall this is a very clean and nice model. The paint job and those little details all over, especially in the engine bay, make it look very realistic. I like the interior, too. The amount of modifications in this short time amazes me, I know I'd have hard time building a Box Stock kit in that time! Overall, great work, and to make sure everyone "gets it", I'll say I Like The Subject!!!
TooOld Posted August 30, 2014 Author Posted August 30, 2014 Very nice Bob love it , great custom work . it is awesome Thanks guys !
TooOld Posted August 30, 2014 Author Posted August 30, 2014 This must be one of the coolest models I've seen in a long time! First, the body is really nice and these 3rd Gen GM A-Bodies are really nice cars (Not only because I race Stock Eliminator with one ). It's great to see someone building one of these, especially when it needed this much cutting and slicing. I know I don't see the flaws on body shapes very easily, but I think you nailed the body. After someone mentioned the front bumber being a bit too short from the sides, I noticed the same thing, but otherwise I think you did the bodywork perfectly. Overall this is a very clean and nice model. The paint job and those little details all over, especially in the engine bay, make it look very realistic. I like the interior, too. The amount of modifications in this short time amazes me, I know I'd have hard time building a Box Stock kit in that time! Overall, great work, and to make sure everyone "gets it", I'll say I Like The Subject!!! Thank you very much Niko , I know that you are into A - Bodies as much as I am so I really appreciate your comments ! And I'm really looking forward to seeing your Chevelle go together , I'm still on the waiting list to get one !
TooOld Posted August 31, 2014 Author Posted August 31, 2014 Excellent!! Very convincing: it looks right! Thanks Danno !
ShredHippie Posted September 6, 2014 Posted September 6, 2014 Amazing build! I can't get over some of the details..especially the side windows! ...off to see the WIP now...
w451973 Posted September 6, 2014 Posted September 6, 2014 Thank you everyone for the comments , I appreciate it very much ! Motor City Resin is working on a resin '73 El Camino right now . I've been planning my build for quite a while so I didn't want to wait , but I plan on buying one as soon as they are available ! I love that. I still say if you cast it, I'de buy it. There is more then enough room in the market for the two of you considering the different years. Now if someone would do a 73-77 Malibu or Vista Cruiser wagon ..........
cswilliams1963 Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Criticize ? Me? No way!! Absolutely beautiful.
Mike Kucaba Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Beuatiful work and only one suggestion on any of your future builds.... See if you can get them CAST!!
Customman Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Excellent work, way to go! I agree with cutting the width of the header and setting the bumper edge back closer to the edges of the front fenders. That's the first thing that caught my eye when I looked at it the pic's. Other than that it really looks good.
mangodart Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Very impressive job, why nobody make that beautiful car in scale ???? I see nothing to say about your job except whoaou !!!!!!
Dyno Davo Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Thought it was a 1:1 for a moment, the wheels are stunning.
TooOld Posted September 8, 2014 Author Posted September 8, 2014 Thanks very much for the comments guys ! I've read every one of them and I really appreciate it .
blueovl150 Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Bob, It's the nicest mid '70s El Camino ever put in 1:25, without a doubt. Finding fault is a daunting task, but since you asked, the front overhang is a tad long. Fender and hood length are correct, I'd say pull 1.5-2mm out of the header panel, back the bumper up to the fender seam and you're right there. Other than that, nothing, and that includes the way-tricky rear B pillar slope. -MJS I totally concur. The first "brand-new" car I ever purchased was a 1977 El Camino SS, EXACTLY like your replica, except the interior in my 1:1 scale Elky was black, and I kept the stock rallye wheels. Seeing your buildup brought back a flood of fond memories for both me, and my wife! I totally LOVE this build!! IMHO, you should get with a resin-caster, and create a master for this model!!
Mattilacken Posted June 8, 2022 Posted June 8, 2022 Sutch a beautifull build! and your skills are top notch! a real work of art! I have 3 of this generation chevelles all MPC, and one Cutlass and they do need work to look even close to that good and more so to look stock! Great work again! The Cutlass is under glas btw.
Oldcarfan27 Posted June 8, 2022 Posted June 8, 2022 Thank You for bringing this old thread back to the top. I never saw it before and am amazed at how accurate it looks. Bob Spedding (TooOld) did a real good job! I found his build up for those who want to see how he did it.
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