Revell 1/16 Camaro Z/28

Munkyslut
The only kit I have the paint in stock to complete so I'm on it!
Laid down some Tamiya TS-3 Dark Yellow Matte on the interior tub.
I've owned loads of GM F bodies & the colour match for the factory Camel vinyl is spooky 👍

Tim Heimer
A 1/16th snap together?? Never heard of one! Take your time and detail it as much as you can, since my experience has always been that they cheat you on detail with those snap kits. I'll be watching with interest my friend.

Rafael Lang
never seen this before! I loved!

Bob Hall
Neat ! I'm in ! Very Cool !!!!

Munkyslut
It's not that bad, some good basic detail in the bodyshell & floorpan, engine and trans ain't bad either.
Interior tub is bland to say the least, lots of details need to be painted in, maybe some strobe striping on the seat cushions & door cards.
Just trying out some Humbrol Masking Fluid on the seats.

Munkyslut
Added some much needed detail on the very plain doorcards with some tri-colour stripes to match the seats. Just need to chrome the door handles & window switches.

Tim Heimer
Interesting tri-color effect!

Munkyslut
Cheers Tim, I saw that tri-colour trim in a late C3 Vette so I thought GM brothers & all that, I'll use it.
Just loosely dropped the body over it & the effect is what I wanted 👍

Nigel Chapman
Very different. The body even has widened wings

Munkyslut
Just painted & put the motor & trans together, used an aluminium gloss to replicate some aftermarket heads & intake. Satin gold to replicate a Moroso gold anodised oil pan, also the alternator & aftermarket flex fan.
The ubiquitous Molotow pen provided the chrome for the pulleys & finned valve covers I kit bashed from the spares box.
Now to find some wire to make plug wires & heater hoses & find something to make an open element air cleaner.

Rafael Lang
😄

Tim Heimer
That'll work!

Munkyslut
Getting close to finishing the floorpan, there is so little detail I've had to kit bash loads of details in.
Axle doesn't look too shabby now, but I need to make some shocks & a sway bar for it.
Front suspension is a joke, I've just painted on some tubular A arms to gauge what they'll look like, now I'm happy enough with the look of them I can fab some out of sprue.
No front brakes either, but the hubs go so deep in the back of the wheel rim there's hardly any space to fab some basic callipers & discs, I'm sure I can make something basic.

Tim Heimer
Hey, don't forget to paint the window switches on the counsel.

Munkyslut
Done that Tim, I remember F body interiors just as well as you! 😄
Just laid down some Tamiya TS-18 Metallic Red, looks pretty good!

Bob Hall
Now that is Gorgeous ! Great Z Munkey !

Tim Heimer
Looks great! Nice

Nigel Chapman
Great paint. Wheels look fab. So what's the easier build 1/24 or 1/16 ?

Munkyslut
Thanks mates👍
The wheels were just red plastic so a coat of Molotow chrome with a bright gold Sharpie over that made them look much nicer!
That'll work great on Trans Am snowflakes too, the gold really pops with the chrome underneath.
I like the bigger stuff Nigel, 1/16 is actually a nice scale, big enough to be more interesting than 1/24 but not the greedy shelf stealer like the 1/12 & 1/8.

Danny Meer
Lookin very nice Munky 👍 love it 🙂

Tim Heimer
Nigel, the bigger they are, the more prone to show flaws and there is less of a selection and less aftermarket parts, the positive side is you can add more detail. Which is easier depends on the kit really not the size. Munky and a few of us like the large scale but also build the smaller and others are just the opposite and only have built 1 or 2 larger scales. To me I end up modifying the larger kits and mostly do out of box builds with the smaller. So in the end, just find a kit you like and do it.

Bozzer
Have I been in a time freeze? How did I miss this??? Looks like a great start Munky mate. Especially like your gold over silver tip! Sod it, I'm in! Ps, Munky, get a Revell 1/16 Peterbilt. You'll know you've got something big then mate😉

Bozzer
Munky, that Blue paint is Mr Color #5 Blue. Hope that helps mucca 👍

Munkyslut
Ahh nice one Boz I'm making a note of that 👍

Munkyslut
I've just found some 1mm thick slightly tinted acetate sheet, hopefully I can use that to make the front & rear screens.
I was considering making a louvred rear screen cover, they were pretty popular back in the day.
But I've tried to avoid the basic gold/black/red treatment that's on the kit box & go for the bright chrome/gold & candy red paint, so a black window louvre might not suit it now.........?

Bozzer
I know where you're coming from, about them louvres. I remember building a sunbeam, I think it was? That had them on the rear. Not my cup of tea, but if you've got the time, go for it and see how it looks?

Nigel Chapman
Musky if it's size you want then try a Pocher Volvo F12 truck in 1/8 scale

Munkyslut
Nigel, I looked at one ages ago, they are awesome!
I could scratch build a 6 car transporter to carry my Monogram & Revell 1/8 cars..........

Nigel Chapman
Yeah go for it ! We've all got plenty of time for some extreme projects

Munkyslut
Nice sunny day here so got outside at breakfast & started drawing in the chrome window trim, door handles, locks etc.
Beautiful out here, gonna be 20c later😎

Bozzer
Keep safe Munky mate! Don't be distracted by semi naked sunbathers😉

Munkyslut
Haaaahaa Boz the only semi or fully naked sunbathers here are my 3 idiot boxers 😄

Tim Heimer
Hey! Those dogs are smarter than half the worlds population!

Munkyslut
You're right Tim......... they're very smart, they just do very stoopid things, mainly to me LOL!

Tim Heimer
Then treat them better! LOL!

Bozzer
Paint booth complete and installed. Pictures are on my wall/page. Take a nosey😉

Bozzer
Munky, if you use Molotow Liquid Chrome, you might want to check out my latest album update?

Munkyslut
Cheers Box I'll go & check it out 😉

Pindy
this looks bad ass, I would love to own this kit as me and my brother are in the works of restoring one

Bob Hall
This is one of Munkey's projects that I can't wait to see compleat !

Munkyslut
Thanks Bob! I just scored a 1/16 MPC parts car off eBay so hopefully back on the case pronto 😉

Pindy, what year Camaro are you restoring?
I've had a few F bodies over the years, great chassis👍

Bozzer
I like a nice chassis, but sadly them days are over now. I'll just have to stick with the Mrs. Still, I too am looking forward to seeing your progress. This is a sweet build.

Pindy
restoring a 1986 iroc z with T- Tops

Munkyslut
Nice choice Pindy! Those IROC's are bad ass!
305 or 350? 5 speed or TH700?

Pindy
350 with T5 manual

Munkyslut
Perfect combo👍 That small block can make some big block power

Nigel Chapman
80's Camaro's [and other muscle cars of the era] Are very underrated at the moment. Now is the time to get one

Munkyslut
They are mate, really nice "82-on cars are cheap still.
I saw a 5 speed all original Z-28 the spitting image of my 1/8 monogram kit for just over 4K, tidy unmolested example too 😉

Bob Hall
Every Chevy and Dodge driver are VERY familiar with these !

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Bob Hall
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nigel Chapman
Nice one

Munkyslut
😄 😄 😄

Tim Heimer
What am I looking at? I drive a Pontiac. LOL

Pindy
????????

Pindy
Hahahahaha

Chaz Gordon
Just got a partial one of these. Same kit, but minus Chassis & Engine (got it for not a lot) Planning to copy needed parts in resin from the AMT Firebird I have. Just need to cut about 10mm out of the floorpan somewhere as there is quite a variance there. Most of the rest of the Firebird parts seem to be a good match. i Think the problem is insufficient length between the A Pillar and the back of the front arches.

I'm also contemplating doing something about those flared front arches.

Munkyslut
Interesting idea Chaz......... look forward to seeeing what you can copy.
I'm still waiting to find a pair of T tops & a front screen.
I've a spare nose cone if you want to butcher the deep air dam off it?
Also have a spare 350 TPi & TH700R4 from a 1/16 Revell C4 Vette I bought for spares.

Chaz Gordon
Think I can help you with the T-tops, I'm planning to do a solid roof, so I can take a mould of the T-tops and cast some solid panels for mine. As for the Motor, I could trade you a built & mostly complete 1/16 Hemi that came with the Camaro, (from the MPC General Lee) I'm never going to use it, I already have the General to build and no-one makes any other Chrysler Corp in 1/16, other than the CJ7s

I've taken a closer look at the two shells today, and I'm surprised to find the Revell is 5mm short in the doors compared to the AMT. All other panel proportions seem to match, and thankfully the width is the same. Although the Revell lacks a swage line on the rear wings.

I'm thinking of using a copy of the AMT chassis as-is, and stretching the shell 5mm in the middle, where a clean cut through the doors should be bridgeable with some card & putty. Just thinking about how I'm going to make moulds of the various parts without spending more on silicone than I would buying the AMT kit as a donor.

I fancy having a go with DIY Store Bathroom sealant for cheap low use moulds on this.

Munkyslut
Just got back on to this one after a sudden bit of inspiration of how to make a front screen.....
I had to replace my Arai's visor today, scratches from 200mph insect impacts had made it less than safe 😄
With it comes an anti fog liner made of a thin, soft sheet of polycarbonate that is obviously optically correct.
As I installed the new visor I realised I could make good use of the old one, so I started to cut it up........ & it worked beautifully!
Super glued it to the top of the window frame & left the dashboard top to hold it in to place around the lower half. Pleased with the result & a new trick learnt👍

Daniel Klink
Ah the US "Opel Manta" 🙂
Got an eye on your carglass abilities 👍

Munkyslut
Disaster with the original decals, cracked apart as soon as they hit the warm water, even bathed a couple in decalsoft but no different.
Just dry, ancient decals, in the bin now....... or hanging off Edddie's furry gob 😄
Retouched the chrome in places after handling & painted in the black trim on the hood, grille, side vents & T roof rubbers.
Painted the door mirrors & chromed the front fender vents, they were supposed to be all black but I think the bright touches have really lit this one up 😉
I'll call this done until I find a nice smoked screen tint decal to slap on, otherwise its display ready.

Nigel Chapman
Looks fantastic. Clever use of the visor for the windscreen, Your not just a pretty face!

Munkyslut
Haaahaha absolutely no part of me could be described as pretty😄

Daniel Klink
🙂 btw well saved mate 👍

Bob Hall
I thought that was a self portrait in the background, kinda looks like a slut and a monkey ! LOL !!!!!! The Z looks awesome Munk !

Daniel Klink
🙂🙂🙂
Selfie with car

Bob Hall
He should make it into a Secret Agent Spy Car ! LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!

Munkyslut
Yeah it is a selfie 😄 I have been described as an ageing hippy orangutan with Tourette's many times

Bob Hall
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ! I almost choked on my Beef Jerky ! That gets my vote for the greatest self description of the 21st century !

Bill Newcomer
Great job buddy!

Munkyslut
Thanks Bill! I enjoyed it even tho it's a Shivvy😄

Munkyslut
Bob.......😄😄😄

Chaz Gordon
Looking good Munky. Definitely gotten rid of that toy like look of the kit.

Daniel Klink
Bravo 👍

Munkyslut
Thanks Chaz, praise indeed!

Daniel........ thanks it was an easy fun build 👍

Tim Heimer
I agree with Chaz! Nice work on this! A shame about the decals.

Munkyslut
Thanks Tim😉

Chaz Gordon
Think the decal disaster did you a favour.

Stefan Fraundorfer
Nice Camaro Munkyslut. I would like to have one like that in 1:1.

Munkyslut
Thanks Stefan!
I had a '77 & an '&0, just rotten old wrecks as a kid, the first was just a 6 cylinder 3 speed manual & the 2nd was a 350 with a TH350 & a 10bolt posi, both great fun!

Yeah Chaz! I agree, the simple hood stripe is more than enough. Those huge side panels looked shit mate 😉

Villiers de Vos
A very nice finish.

Jv
Love your work butiful build

Jv
Very nice
But here down under its ford and Holden
I wish there was some models of the Australian cars
Only a few an nothing I like much
When I get a bit better I like to do one of Australian burnout car
My favourite 1963 falcon
War bird

Munkyslut
Thanks for the positive comments mates!
VdeV ……. Tamiya spray cans are so easy to work with 👍
Jv……. yeah shame innit cos the XB's & HQ's & SixPack Chargers are really interesting subjects, I'm amazed there isn't more available.

Nigel Chapman
Nice job Munky those wheels really set it off

Bozzer
He's only gone and done it! Nice finish, Munky mate! Showroom condition, and it looks friggin mint! Well worth the wait, mucca! 🙂

Jv
Yes monkey there i a few cool downunder cars I would love to build
I had a few holdens and fords
At this time I have 2 falcons
Sold one sep last year

Jv
I think if anyone made kits of ozzy cars thay would sale

Nigel Chapman
Definitely Jv, a Holden Maloo for me

Munkyslut
Thanks for the kind comments mates (cheers Bozzer!) but this was finished some time back……… I think someone visited my wall few days ago & resurrected the thread that's all.

Yeah Jv & Nigel I agree!
I'm amazed with Japan being so close to Australia that kits haven't come flooding out of there.

Rui S
Smooth 👍

Bozzer
It was still worth mentioning mate. It's been a while since I've gotten on here. Things have been crazy, during the covid outbreak, here at Castle Boz. New job, another car, more buying kits, and less time to build them! Now restrictions have been lifted, it's coming up to the time of visiting the states again. For now though, it's back to the real world and doing the front brakes on my 1:1 car. And you guessed it, it's raining here, in beautiful Manc land! Gonna have to upload some pictures of my recent creations, when I'm not covered in muck. Stay safe out there fellas, glue fumes to all 🙂

Munkyslut
Thanks Rui…… 😉
Good to hear from ya Boz!