anybody build model cars/trucks?

Dave McFly · 09-01-2008, 08:20 PM

I have been building them since i was a little boy. I mostly do the older stuff, mainly muscle cars but I DO do some from different eras. right now I am working on no less than THREE of them

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model one: 1969 Camaro Z28 ragtop

taking a model of a 69 RS/SS Indy pace car kit and making it into a regular Z/28 ragtop thankfully the kit supplys both the the RS/SS and Z/28 tail lights, steering wheels (one is a horizontal rectangular horn pad the other has round with 3 spokes). the only problem I had was the grille, the kit has the flat grille with the 'hideaways'. I found a buddy of mine who had the regular Z/28 grille and headlights. when done it will be a replica of the car Josh Dushamel drove on the show Las Vegas.

model two: 1958 Plymouth Belvedere hard top aka Christine

this is just a box stock build except I am swapping the intake manifold and single carb and single air cleaner for a dual quad setup used in a 57 300C kit that i got in a trade. I also made the movie correct CQB 241 california plates too. I am not sure if I want to forget about the interor and just black out the windows (kit has full side glass PERFECT for duplicating the blacked out glass).

model three: 2006 Ford Mustang GT: Bullitt Edtion

this one I started on before Ford announced a 'bullitt' edition mustang. I knew they were planning on one. my car will be more of what I would have done differently. just like the REAL car it will be a hardtop painted dark green (mine is gonna be Brittish Racing Green and is a good match for 'highland green') and I found a set of the 'torque thrust' looking rims. the things I am doing different is I am putting in rear quarter window louvers like the 67/68 cars had. and my interior will be all black but the steering wheel rim will be brown along with the shift knob.

WHEW!!

FenwickHockey65 · 09-01-2008, 09:38 PM

My first one:

I'll get a Corvette next.

Dave McFly · 09-01-2008, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

My first one:

I'll get a Corvette next.

Fen, is that the revell/monogram snap would say SNAPTITE on the box it also came in a box with the HOT WHEELS logo on it. I have a 'concept' camaro but it is a AMT kit which has more detail like opening hood etc. but from what I have seen and heard the snaptite one the body looks more accurate and it has the 'bumblebee' stripes perfect for making your own Bumblebee

09'Z28 · 09-01-2008, 11:35 PM

i have a bunch of the diecast "models" (including a '69 RS/SS

) but i have a '67 GTO, '67 Camaro 'Vert (somewhere almost done i think), '68 and '69 GT500s and a 360 Modena Spider

Quote:

Originally Posted by aston70

All my stuff is still boxed up from moving this last spring, but here's a pic of one I did a few years back. I have a bad habit of starting them and not finishing them.

i have that same problem

FenwickHockey65 · 09-01-2008, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave McFly

Fen, is that the revell/monogram snap would say SNAPTITE on the box it also came in a box with the HOT WHEELS logo on it. I have a 'concept' camaro but it is a AMT kit which has more detail like opening hood etc. but from what I have seen and heard the snaptite one the body looks more accurate and it has the 'bumblebee' stripes perfect for making your own Bumblebee

Yup, it's the Snaptite one. I was too lazy to get the really good one where you had to glue stuff.

BowtieGuy · 09-02-2008, 01:29 AM

On my dresser I have a model for each generation Camaro leading up to the new 5th generation concept. From left to right 1969 Z/28, 1970 Z/28, 1986 IROC-Z, 2002 SS, and the "2006" Camaro Concept. Once I finally get them painted Ill take a picture. Sort of an evolution themed thing. One day I hope to have the actual cars all in my twelve car garage...*snort* huh? Oh, I was having the most wonderful dream...

Punk_rider · 09-02-2008, 04:25 AM

Yup, did a lot as a kid and still do when I have some time. Not a lot of cars, much more into WW2 and military stuffs like two F14, one F22, tiger tank, puma tank, sturmgeschutz, mitsubishi zero, jagdpanzer ...

And my biiiig project, my schwimmwagen! which a real car a not a project

Die cast models are pretty expensive though ....

Shaggy · 09-02-2008, 04:42 AM

That makes me want to go out and get a camaro model and build one up.

Nice job!

Iroczlover · 09-02-2008, 09:52 AM

I have done a few of them, My son & daughter are working on them too.

as a Science project my son is turning a model in to a RC car using remote RC.

shank0668 · 09-06-2008, 08:23 PM

mine came assembled

z28camaro2471 · 09-06-2008, 09:39 PM

I love model cars. I find now though that I buy more than I build. I have probably 100+ unbuilt 1/25 scale cars. All old stuff some re-issue others original old stock.

Here is one I did of my '79 Z.

09-01-2008, 08:20 PM	#1
Dave McFly new car smell Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang 'Natasha' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	anybody build model cars/trucks? I have been building them since i was a little boy. I mostly do the older stuff, mainly muscle cars but I DO do some from different eras. right now I am working on no less than THREE of them . model one: 1969 Camaro Z28 ragtop taking a model of a 69 RS/SS Indy pace car kit and making it into a regular Z/28 ragtop thankfully the kit supplys both the the RS/SS and Z/28 tail lights, steering wheels (one is a horizontal rectangular horn pad the other has round with 3 spokes). the only problem I had was the grille, the kit has the flat grille with the 'hideaways'. I found a buddy of mine who had the regular Z/28 grille and headlights. when done it will be a replica of the car Josh Dushamel drove on the show Las Vegas. model two: 1958 Plymouth Belvedere hard top aka Christine this is just a box stock build except I am swapping the intake manifold and single carb and single air cleaner for a dual quad setup used in a 57 300C kit that i got in a trade. I also made the movie correct CQB 241 california plates too. I am not sure if I want to forget about the interor and just black out the windows (kit has full side glass PERFECT for duplicating the blacked out glass). model three: 2006 Ford Mustang GT: Bullitt Edtion this one I started on before Ford announced a 'bullitt' edition mustang. I knew they were planning on one. my car will be more of what I would have done differently. just like the REAL car it will be a hardtop painted dark green (mine is gonna be Brittish Racing Green and is a good match for 'highland green') and I found a set of the 'torque thrust' looking rims. the things I am doing different is I am putting in rear quarter window louvers like the 67/68 cars had. and my interior will be all black but the steering wheel rim will be brown along with the shift knob. WHEW!! __________________ "May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house." George Carlin

09-01-2008, 09:38 PM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	My first one: I'll get a Corvette next. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

09-02-2008, 04:25 AM	#7
Punk_rider Drives: VW Typ 166 + Black 1LE Join Date: May 2007 Location: Paris, France Posts: 763	Yup, did a lot as a kid and still do when I have some time. Not a lot of cars, much more into WW2 and military stuffs like two F14, one F22, tiger tank, puma tank, sturmgeschutz, mitsubishi zero, jagdpanzer ... And my biiiig project, my schwimmwagen! which a real car a not a project Die cast models are pretty expensive though .... __________________ I'm kindly asking: "May I have a supercharged Z28 with 550 hp please? By the end of 2009 would be awesome. Thanks"

09-02-2008, 09:52 AM	#9
Iroczlover The Krazzy bytch Drives: Which car I have 9 vehicles? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yelm, wa, Hell if I think about it to much Posts: 7,918	I have done a few of them, My son & daughter are working on them too. as a Science project my son is turning a model in to a RC car using remote RC. __________________ Heart breaks everyday when you cant take care of your family because you are unemployed, cant give your family what you want or what they need I am not a man I have boobies. Cars are like women, If you treat her rough shes going to complain & you will hear about it. If you treat her right she will purrrrrrrrrrrrr Current cars owned , 72 Skylark vert,86 fiero GT Sold , 87 Iroc-z (sold), 90 Vette Vert SOLD , 95 Z28, 99 Silverado K1500 Totaled, 2010 CGM Camaro 2ss/rs (had to sell & I hate it ) ,2012 Cruze LT repoed. Current current list lol 2006 Silverado 2500hd.

09-06-2008, 08:23 PM	#10
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	mine came assembled Attached Images

09-02-2008, 01:29 AM	#6
BowtieGuy Enlightened Drives: Nothing Currently Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,285	On my dresser I have a model for each generation Camaro leading up to the new 5th generation concept. From left to right 1969 Z/28, 1970 Z/28, 1986 IROC-Z, 2002 SS, and the "2006" Camaro Concept. Once I finally get them painted Ill take a picture. Sort of an evolution themed thing. One day I hope to have the actual cars all in my twelve car garage...snort huh? Oh, I was having the most wonderful dream...

09-02-2008, 04:42 AM	#8
Shaggy 2010 Maro owner Drives: 2006 Chevy Truck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 117	That makes me want to go out and get a camaro model and build one up. Nice job!

09-06-2008, 09:39 PM	#11
z28camaro2471 C5 Member #227 Drives: Camaros Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NY Posts: 808	I love model cars. I find now though that I buy more than I build. I have probably 100+ unbuilt 1/25 scale cars. All old stuff some re-issue others original old stock. Here is one I did of my '79 Z. Attached Images

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