Father-in-law’s ‘69 SS/RS 396

Kyle DeHart
Just breaking into this. Using the latest release Revell Camaro with some newly tooled parts, but more importantly including most of what I need to build an SS/RS. This will be more of a long build as I try to do justice to my father-in-law's beautiful car. The header on my project and the teaser on this album are a couple of photos of the actual car I'm building.

Jv
Looking forward to see it get built

Kyle DeHart
Thanks Jv. Going to be a process but a fun one I hope.

Kyle DeHart
Looking at pictures of the real car's interior it also looks like I'm going to have source some different interior bits too. He has a full vinyl interior, not the houndstooth so that works for this kit. However it appears he has the center console gauge package and the 3 spoke wooden steering wheel as opposed to the 2 spoke included with this kit. Going to have to see what I can track down.

Jv
The wheels you need are in the 68 chevelle kit 85-4445

Kyle DeHart
Awesome. Thanks for the info Jv!

Jv
85-7457 may also be a better kit for your project
That is an 69 rs

Kyle DeHart
I don't think there is a right kit for this project. His car has too many options. Lol. This kit has the correct SS/RS grille with SS badging in the center instead of RS, and the correct striping for the sides. Also, the 396 4 speed. Decal sheet is excellent with this one. It's probably going to involve a few kits. I'll have to look that kit up to see if it includes the center console and 3 spoke steering wheel. Buying multiple kits to bash doesn't bother me. I can always build the others using other parts.

Jv
Yes I see
But it will be an interesting project
I got 3 of the chevelle kit
And yes it has centre console and the 3 spoke steering wheel
It'd also got 2 sets of rims
Its a 2 in 1 kit
Even if you need the 1 set of rims there is another one
So you can still also build that kit

Jv
Shame your not in Australia
I'm sure I would have all the parts you needed for your build lol

Kyle DeHart
Lol. Much appreciated for sure. I appreciate the knowledge on the kit contents as well. Makes my research much easier having the kit numbers. So, sounds like I at least need the RS camaro kit to go along with this and the Chevelle kit for the mag 500s. I love the 68 Chevelle anyway so I'll be happy to have that. And another camaro kit would allow me to build a 69 camaro for myself as well. All good.

Jv
Yes thay are nice kits I got a few of them both
I was looking at the grill and that's why you need that kit but
There is no rs or ss in the kit at all
The camaro is molded in to fron and sides of the body
The z28 is on the crome sprue x4
The ss badge you will find in the chevelle kit
But it does have 396 under it but whed a bit of fiddly work I am sure you can cut it of
Both kits have centre console
And 3 spoke steering wheel
So I think you will find most of what you need if not all in those 2 kits

Jv
I have started both kits myself
The chevelle is a 2019 new tool kit so very good
And the camaro looks like a good kit to
Still haven't finished them yet
Thise were some of my first kits
I just got back into models sep last year
So always need more tools and things
And there is always another kit I must have lol
Now I got about 200 kits and a long list I like to buy

Jv
The ss badge is on the decal sheet

Jv
And you will need tha camaro kit you already got for stripes on the side

Jv
68 dodge charger r/t
Kit 85-4202
Also comes whed same wheels
But a bit deeper dish
Will probably be better for your build
Also a great 2 in 1 kit
Whed a great manual gear stick
I got 5 of that kit
Also has slicks
Roll cage
And plenty other cool stuff

Kyle DeHart
Jv your knowledge of kit contents will make this build much easier. Thank you so much. I added a couple photos of why I chose to start with buying this kit. The correct SS/RS grille already in the kit and the wonderful decal sheet. Everything else will be built off there. Most likely I'll just end up with a few spare kits and build them anyway after I rob the parts I need for this build. And I have some practicing to do to recreate the vinyl top too. I'm glad you're back into modeling. Sounds like you have a fantastic collection too!

Jv
Sounds like you need the kit you already got I don't have that kit so I can't just open that and see what you got
Your dads car has some cool wheels
You may have to do some adaptations ro get the depth in the wheels
Yes there will be plenty to build the kits of in the ones you rob parts from
I am looking forward to see your build like always
And I always appreciate getting build pics
I have learnt many things of people like you
Ps I love your porsche

Kyle DeHart
I will post pictures of this entire build so I can have them to show him when I'm done. And thank you! The Jagermeister Porsche or the 956? That 956 is one of my favorite builds but I've always really loved that Canon livery.

Jv
Ok yes I do like the jagermeister one
Its one I haven't got yet
I have also got a few porcshe in my collection
Butiful cars

Kyle DeHart
I Absolutely agree.

Dominik Weitzer
This is a very nice project i will take my eyes on. I love that Camaro-kit from Revell. It fits perfekt.

for the vinyl roof i choose simple "paint-tape". it has a perfect structure and i never had the problems till yet, that the tape went off.
i tried dip a sponge with black color on the roof - not the result i liked.
i tried paintig with spraycan with more distance that it will give the right structure - also not as wished.

Kyle DeHart
Thanks for the tip Dominik! I am going to be running some experiments On the vinyl roof for sure. I've never built anything with a vinyl roof to this point. Should be fun!

Kyle DeHart
Got a few extra camaro kits (thanks Jv) and now have what I need to do the interior. Spent last night practicing different wood grains on random steering wheels. I've never done wood grain before so I'm doing some test runs of different blending and color combos to figure out the look I need for the real steering wheel.

Jv
I haven't done wood grain either so I am looking forward to see and hear how you do it

Kyle DeHart
Been practicing with this method. Youtube Video

Recommended by more than one person including a fellow mate on here. Relatively simple and I feel it will get me the look I need.

Jv
Yes I did wach that one to

Kyle DeHart
We shall see how it turns out for me. Lol

Jv
Yes I'm interested lol
So I guess you got all parts you need now

Kyle DeHart
Yes Jv, All interior parts and all thanks to your kit knowledge. Picked up that Z/28 kit for next to nothing. Now I'm Just waiting on the kits with the wheels. I went ahead and grabbed the Chevelle kit and the charger so I can take a couple cracks at getting them to look right.

Kyle DeHart
Wood grain and gauges added to interior parts. Just have to finish detail painting and adding chrome trim. Going to attempt to scratch build a handle for the passenger side dash. We'll see how that goes. Engine also finished up and decals where necessary. Got it wired up too. Just the air cleaner and headers to add. His was originally an iron block car but when it was restored they put some original aluminum L-89 heads on it so it's an official 375 hp turbojet now. May try to make some sort of alternator mount too since it sort of just floats out there on all these kits.

Jv
I think the charger kit is amazing
So much in 1 kit
I have built much of the chevelle and love how if fits very well
So I am happy you got the to
I got them at Xmas sale last year
For about half price
I cleaned out five shops lol
Sold afew but got plenty left
I also got a bunch of mustangs
And a few cuda s at the time

Kyle DeHart
Plenty of American muscle in stash to keep you busy then! The charger kit looks excellent. I looked through it and stole the magnum 500s.

Jv
Lol yes I thought thay would be best for your build
Yes I got plenty of us muscle
For a longtime to come

Kyle DeHart
I used to only build muscle cars back when I was younger. That's pretty much all the local places had. Lol. But since I took about a 10 year break and got back into the hobby I've branched out into basically every other subject. Muscle cars are always fun though.

Jv
My main interest is cars
But a very different cars from what I had myself
The cars I seen growing up
And cars l think look cool
my first interest was muscle cars
I also like older cars like the Mercedes ssk
The 540
The 300sl
Porsche
Nissan fairlady and skyline
I just started to get a few f1 cars
It was not really anything I had an interest in sort time ago
I also love the jeep and its history yes the old ones
After the 70s I think thay were horrible shit boxes
I grew op in Denmark
Spend a short time in Canada and now live in Australia
So I also love the Australian muscle cars
Unfortunately there is not much of them in models

Kyle DeHart
Ah yes, Australian muscle cars are also excellent. Love it. And those early Mercedes were works of art. And I believe you can't go wrong with any Porsche subject. I've done many F1 and Indycars. Open wheel race cars have always been a great love of mine so naturally I enjoy modeling them.

Jv
I haven't got any open whellers yet lol
But yes cool cars

Kyle DeHart
Got some orange laid down on this thing. Will probably go at least one more round with the orange and then make an attempt at the vinyl roof.

Kyle DeHart
And got the chassis finished up today along with the engine and core support and radiator. Easy parts of this build are nearly done. Plenty of detail painting and decals going forward.

Bill Newcomer
Nice inspiration for your project. I have not built a 69 Camaro for quite some time. My last one was a 69 RS ZL-1. Black with gold stripes.

Kyle DeHart
Bill, thank you and nice color combo! Hugger orange would probably not typically be my first choice. But i have to admit it does look really nice on this car. His car is exceptionally nice and he drives it around to local shows. I'm going to try to finish this one up and give it to him for Christmas. Maybe next year it will make the rounds with him to the car shows!!

Bill Newcomer
I have built a model of my BFF's Chevelle. I made the caveat that he can get it when he finishes the car and takes it to its 1st show. I also have a kit from him to replicate his Corvette. I just have not gotten to it yet.

István Szücs
Great work! What color did you use for the body?

Kyle DeHart
Bill, that is an excellent idea for your friend! I hope he finishes it off and gets the model to go with it. I'm also going to build a model of my Mom's old Duster and give that to her as well.

István, thank you! I'm a rattle can guy so that's just Tamiya TS31 bright orange. I think it works in this case.

Bill Newcomer
Kyle, What year Duster? I have a resin '72 body to do my best friend's (in HS) when I get around to it.

Kyle DeHart
Hers was, rather conveniently, a 71. But it was a slant 6. So I robbed that out of the 64 Belvedere kit and got some twister pack decals printed and I should be in the ballpark.

Kyle DeHart
Monkeying around with some Magnum 500s trying to get those to look right.

Kyle DeHart
Made some progress on this just have to dial in a vinyl roof now and we'll be truly on our way. Interior and chassis are done. Wheels are close. Will be just the shell left.

Kyle DeHart
I haven't forgotten about this build for my father in law. Getting close to doing the small details and putting it together so it resembles a car. I've now got a vinyl roof on the car! Almost looks like the real thing. All I did was intentionally orange peel the paint. I think it looks pretty good as scale vinyl.

Kyle DeHart
Just a small update. Installed the firewall, the glass and tried to hit all the chrome trim and windshield wipers. Getting very close to doing some decals and getting this on its wheels

Bob Hall
Cool !

Jv
That is great I really feal this build because we had lots of chats about it and its turnd out as the real car

Kyle DeHart
Thanks Bob!!

Jv, thanks to your kit knowledge you were able to save me a lot of researching for finding the right parts! I appreciate that.

Jv
Thanks I just have a few kits and I like looking at them when I get them
so I just knew I could help you out a bit
A small thing
I have learned from you And all the rest here
Scalemates have been amazing whed info research in what to buy what to pay
And also a great place to make some great mates I consider you a mate and thank you for being an inspiration

Kyle DeHart
Definitely made friends online talking about plastic. Who would've thought. This is a great place!

Kyle DeHart
Continuing on with this headache. Trying to recreate a 1:1 car you can see in person has been a somewhat stressful situation. Lol. It's on 4 wheels now. Decals mostly on, mostly done, in general. Just a few more decals to add, front fog lights and final touch ups and clean ups. Then it'll get stuck in a display case until it's time to give it away.

Dominik Weitzer
whats up with the fitting of the hood? is it only layed on?

Kyle DeHart
It is just sitting on there Dominik but also appears to be hitting the air cleaner. I will pop the air cleaner off and try to get it to sit lower. No big deal. Also considering just displaying with hood open or off. Idk.

James C
Nice! 👍

Kyle DeHart
Thanks James!

Martin Oostrom
Great work Kyle. The orange is so bright, it hurts my eyes 😉

Jv
Looking great whed the wheels on
Looks like you actived your goal
Congratulations

Kyle DeHart
Thanks guys!! Getting there.

Kyle DeHart
This one is getting called done. I'll get some final pictures uploaded. I am looking forward to giving it to him because I think he's really going to like it. I've also decided that building for someone else stresses me out, even if it's a surprise and there are no expectations. Lol.

Kyle DeHart
Final photos up now. Including a shot of the final gift presentation in the display case. Will be a Christmas surprise. Not perfect but it pretty much resembles the real deal. Now I Can only hope he likes it.

Jv
It looks great and I am sure he will love it

Kyle DeHart
Thank you Jv. Enjoyable and satisfying to build a model as a gift but also stressful. I am pleased with how this went and glad to see the back of it at the same time. Lol

Jv
Thanks mate I got some new models today
That are not on scalemates database and I have been trying to find out how to list them
If you could help I would appreciate it

Jv
I also got a model in mind to build for a Freind I won't let the cat out of the bag yet
My track record is not the best in finishing builds
I also started a few I haven't put up
Because it's a bit desapointing when I put them back in the box
After being desapointed in what I have done
There is so much inspiration here and you have definitely been one for me I thank you
I am finally getting an airbrush next week so I hope that will be a game changer for me
But as always I do things on the cheap so let's see how it turns out

Jv
On that note I have learnt from my mates here and I have seen an improvement on all I have done sofare
So I hope to be building more in the future

Kyle DeHart
Jv I'm sorry to say I haven't contributed anything to the site and I'm not sure how you go about that.

Also, I really hope to see some more of your builds going forward. Best way to get better is to get building. And remember, you are your own worst enemy. You will dislike your work more than anyone else ever will. Try not to get disappointed! This is supposed to be fun. And I don't even have an airbrush, so you're doing better than I am! Can't wait to see your work Jv.

Jv
I have many people I look upon here you are one of them
Now I got a project I have to do a bit like yours
For someone else
He dosent know
Between you and him I will have the drive
But probably won't be making as many models as you in the same time
But always looking out for the fabulous builds every one does here
I think you are fare ahead of me because you do something
Hats of an thanks for your inspiration
Keep up the good work

István Szücs
Great result so far!

Kyle DeHart
Already started in on 3 more Jv, you know I've always got builds going. 😜

But truly I hope to see you get some stuff going and push on through to the finish. Thank you for your always kind words my friend!!

Kyle DeHart
Thanks István! It's all done now but the gifting. And thanks all for the likes. Your support is appreciated!

Martin Oostrom
Wow Kyle! If Gary doesn't like his car, I'll volunteer for receiving her in his stead.

Kyle DeHart
Thanks Martin!! My wife seems to think he's going to love it but if that turns out not to be the case I'll be sure and get your address. 😂

bossy122
I was watching a video of KISS when they visited this high school in '75 and in the parade was a Camaro, much like this with these dumb ass teens standing and jumping on the hood and roof of this car. Take my time machine back there and slap some sense into them ( back when you could do such a thing)

Kyle DeHart
Yes. No slapping sense into anyone bossy. Frowned upon you know. Ah man. It's a shame what happened to so many nice vehicles in situations such as those. Believe if anyone tried that on my father-in-law's car he'd probably do more than slap them. Lol.

Bill Newcomer
Very nice effort! Good job getting it done. Do not worry if you do not consider it perfect. Your skills will improve over time as you keep at it. An airbrush is a nice step up when you get to that point. My rattle can paint jobs were about 50% successful. The biggest problem is the paint comes out too heavy so it requires fast sprits or quick strokes. With an airbrush, you have so much more control.

Kyle DeHart
Thanks Bill! I've never built a perfect model yet and never let it bother me. All about fun for me and building whatever I'm interested in that day. At the moment I don't have anywhere to really setup with an airbrush but I'm also not sure I even want to get into it. I know control is better, colors are better because you can do what you want, less waste but I do love my hairy sticks and spray bombs. 😂😂

Villiers de Vos
Very nice work.

Kyle DeHart
Thank you Villiers!!

James C
Congrats Kyle, looks awesome! 👍

Kyle DeHart
Thanks James!!

Kyle DeHart
Gift given!! He absolutely loved it so Martin is out of luck!! 😂😂 Fun to build some things for other people.

Jv
I think we all knew he would love it good on you kyle

Martin Oostrom
Sometimes it's better to be out of luck! Congrats Kyle 👍🏻

Peter Hardy
Kyle, it sucks when earlier generations are way cooler than us! Nice model of his auto though! Well done!

Kyle DeHart
Thanks guys!! Peter, good to hear from you!! You're 100% correct and thank you!