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Post by ONEBADMK8 on Mar 27, 2004 0:39:40 GMT -5
I am currently building a re-re-re-issue of the 68' Camaro from AMT. Heres the first 2 releases. I did have these two versions as a kid.   This is the one I am building.  Heres the body as of today. 2 coats of Testors Gold Metal Flake, 2 coats of Testors transparent Lime Gold Metallic. I am going for the total 70's look. ![]() www.lincolnmotorsport.com/camaro2.jpg[/img]    This car is getting a 632 inch mountain motor from an early Monogram Pro Sportsman kit and a few other suprises!!!!! Thats it for now. Ill post some new pics in a few days. [/center] |
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Post by RonHuiskens on Mar 27, 2004 13:36:04 GMT -5
Man... how did I miss this last night! That is probably the most awesome gold I have ever seen. It looks like real gold plating. Fantastic.
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Post by Forcefan on Mar 27, 2004 16:19:21 GMT -5
That color looks great!!! Here is my version of that Camaro model, I built it several years ago from the Street Machine release. I saw Penske's Sunoco '68 Camaro in a Hot Rod Magazine sometime in the late 80's or early 90's and I based this model loosely on that car, it's not ment to be a correct replica i any way but kind of a street version of the racecar. I bought the decals from Fred Cady a couple of years after the model was built and added them to the car, and I also added BMF at the same time.    Forcefan |
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Post by ONEBADMK8 on Mar 27, 2004 18:45:27 GMT -5
Man... how did I miss this last night! That is probably the most awesome gold I have ever seen. It looks like real gold plating. Fantastic. Thanks for the kind words. It actually doesn't look like Gold plating at all. In natural light it's more of a candy lime look. Next shots Ill take in regular light without the flash. |
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Post by ONEBADMK8 on Mar 27, 2004 18:47:18 GMT -5
That color looks great!!! Here is my version of that Camaro model, I built it several years ago from the Street Machine release. I saw Penske's Sunoco '68 Camaro in a Hot Rod Magazine sometime in the late 80's or early 90's and I based this model loosely on that car, it's not ment to be a correct replica i any way but kind of a street version of the racecar. I bought the decals from Fred Cady a couple of years after the model was built and added them to the car, and I also added BMF at the same time. Forcefan Man that looks gorgeous!!!! I always loved the Penske cars and you did it justice my friend. |
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Post by Forcefan on Mar 27, 2004 18:57:35 GMT -5
Thanks ONEBADMK8
As I said, that model was built many years ago and I have improved my skills some since then.
I'm gonna try to shoot some decent pics of my later work and post them here any day now.
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Post by ONEBADMK8 on Mar 27, 2004 21:34:22 GMT -5
Yes please do. That would be great.
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Post by ONEBADMK8 on Mar 28, 2004 13:52:06 GMT -5
This is what I did last night. I was torn between some Cragar Supertricks from an old AMT "MoPower" funnycar kit or the Halibrands from the Monogram "Copout" funnycar kit. Well the dilemma is over I chose the "Copout" wheels. Please note it will sit a little higher then this.   |
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Post by RonHuiskens on Mar 28, 2004 15:36:46 GMT -5
Perfect choice on the wheels. They suit the car well. You are right, a touch higher stance would make it perfect. That thing looks tough! Eagerly awaiting updates!  |
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Post by LittleMoe on Mar 30, 2004 8:38:03 GMT -5
Man io love the color!!!!! Did you polish it?? Or is that how the paint layed down??
I agree on the wheels, perfect match!!! What are your plans for the interior???
Cant wait to see this one done!!
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Post by ONEBADMK8 on Apr 25, 2004 22:28:21 GMT -5
Heres the latest as of Today for the 68. I painted the interior satin black, painted the seat flat black, added custom Simpson harness and scratch built roll cage. I added a chrome steeering wheel from an unkown kit. The suspension is almost done. I kept it simple. I was forced to use shackles borrowed from AMT's "Old Pro" Nova kit so the new meats would clear. I added disc brakes up front. I did the window trim and drip rail in BMF.    |
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Post by hemidaytona426 on May 1, 2004 16:36:40 GMT -5
looks good, thats the color i want for my gtx pro street
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Post by ONEBADMK8 on May 1, 2004 17:42:52 GMT -5
I highly reccomened this color.
The pictures do it no justice.
I would use copper as a base insted of the gold I used.
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Post by hemidaytona426 on Aug 11, 2004 23:38:44 GMT -5
Hey just curious what happend to this build up  |
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Post by ONEBADMK8 on Aug 18, 2004 0:24:29 GMT -5
Never finished it yet. No time. Building the real cars hold me back on Modeling until the Winter.
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