...someone else mentioned it was possible, ...so I had to try. You do need a 'donor' car ('96 Z28 vert from Ertl), but it's pretty easy. I'm not done yet, but thought to post the progress. I still need to use some filler to complete the trunk area, ...and then paint in SOM. So, ...here's a Welly Convertible, ...in progress
In general, you take the top cover and windshield from the donor car, and then fabricate a trunk. Minor modifications are necessary to the windshield. I used a piece of plastic for the trunk, and plan to use some filler, then sanding and paint to complete.
What was the other thread, ..you know you're a Camaro-holic when... ...you buy a brand new 1/18 die cast, take it from the box, ...and then tear it apart for a parts car
[ 21. January 2003, 09:37 PM: Message edited by: RagSS ]
Posted by SS Derek (Member # 1720) on :
That is the same way I did it. Not hard at all.
If you dremel a small angled slot in the plastic, just under where the tip of the hard boot covers the old bolt hole for the roof pillar, you can than pass the seatbelt through it. Looks very close to stock.
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
I think you have a new carrier as a model maker! Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :
quote: dremel a small angled slot in the plastic, just under where the tip of the hard boot covers the old bolt hole for the roof pillar, you can than pass the seatbelt through it.
...Another great idea, ...Thanks. ...and now I know who it was that initially mentioned this conversion.
Hawkeye, ...like Derek said, ...it's pretty easy to do. Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
Looks like it is coming along great. I thought about using parts from a 1/18 scale 2002 CE Trans AM convertible that I have.The boot would look like it was made for the Camaro.
Posted by XBCHBUM (Member # 734) on :
Looking good! Posted by SuperSport (Member # 1686) on :
Looking very good! And I thought hacking up a 35th plastic model kit to make it a vert was bad... Posted by Steve da Wrench (Member # 1301) on :
Lookin good! When do I get mine?? Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by Steve da Wrench: Lookin good! When do I get mine??
As soon as we find another Blue one. I'm not cutting up the only one we have (thank you, Mike Rothe - the donation has been made).
Posted by T TOPSS (Member # 1674) on :
Geesh..some people have ALL the time..LOL. Posted by sscamaro (Member # 1330) on :
I got an extra LE,that I want to take off the stripes and put stripes on it like mine. Anybody got any suggestions on how to get the painted stripes off. Also,does anybody know of a diecast that has 5-spoke ZR1 wheels on it? Need help,please
Posted by ONE BAD BIRD (Member # 1640) on :
I'm planning on painting my CE Convertible to look like my Electron Blue WS6 will
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
quote:Originally posted by HTWLSS:
quote:Originally posted by Steve da Wrench: Lookin good! When do I get mine??
As soon as we find another Blue one. I'm not cutting up the only one we have (thank you, Mike Rothe - the donation has been made).
I think I saw a 96 vert at Autobahn in Canada saveral weeks ago. I need to call over to check on some shirts if you want I can check on this also if your intrested.
Posted by DROPTAWP (Member # 865) on :
Awesome! Just awesome! I have a Welly 2002 Onyx SS and Welly 35th SS on order. Will have to mod the Onyx to a ' Vert like you have done. Thanks for the pics.
Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :
quote:Geesh..some people have ALL the time..LOL
...and to think, ...all you have to do (T-tops) is paint one! ...in Pewter. What are you waiting for???
...OK, ...does ANYONE have any experience removing the decals?? (ie. front fender "SS") or know of a source that can be used on the diecast?
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by RagSS: [QUOTE] ...OK, ...does ANYONE have any experience removing the decals?? (ie. front fender "SS") or know of a source that can be used on the diecast?
Check out the decal sheet that comes with the HPI Camaro R/C car body.....Here's a sample:
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
Nice work! Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :
quote: Check out the decal sheet that comes with the HPI Camaro R/C car body.....Here's a sample:
I'll have to look into that...
Posted by Fbodfather (Member # 1119) on :
OK...why does it not surprise me that RagSS would have this all figured out.
One question.....where do you get the 1:18th scale car towels to put under the 1:18th scale model floor mats??????????
(heeheehee!!!!!)
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by Fbodfather: One question.....where do you get the 1:18th scale car towels to put under the 1:18th scale model floor mats??????????
(heeheehee!!!!!)
I'm sure he's already raided the Barbie section at Toys R Us for a set of mini RagSS.
(Why do we encourage him?)
Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :
quote: Barbie section at Toys R Us for a set of mini RagSS
I'll have to look into that.
...you 'guys' are too funny...
...Anyway, ...I believe you can get a decal sheet from the Revell 35th Ann. SS for $3.00 (at least I'll find out soon). Revell's website Posted by 67&02 (Member # 1570) on :
Looks great! I'm glad I don't have a vert, it would be just one more thing for the wife to give me crap about. She calls the message boards Camaro Porn...
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