A few months ago I purchased a black Welly 1:18 2002 Camaro SS diecast. I've always wanted a 1999 model, but the 2002 is the first time a 4th gen Camaro has be made in 1:18 scale. So, the next best thing was to modify the 2002 to try and made it resemble my 1999 SS as close as possible. I finally finished the project this weekend, and the results can been seen at the following link.
Very cool die-cast, and a Very good job on the up grade of the die-cast. I've done some in the past, very easy to put alot of time into them. Looks great tho, been looking for a 96/97 SS die -cast.. no luck so far.
BadRag
Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
Excellent job John. I really like the striping and its an attention getter. Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
You guys are killin me......I'm very envious!
Very nice job John, now reveal a few secrets - how did you do the plates and the exhaust tips.
Posted by MaryandRalph (Member # 244) on :
That is very cool. Nice job! Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
Man - you got way too much time on your hands!
Very nice!!
Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on :
quote:Originally posted by Hawkeye: Man - you got way too much time on your hands!
Very nice!!
Thanks for the feedback. The many days of rain over the past few weeks helped keep me indoors so I could finish the project.
quote:Originally posted by DaddySS: now reveal a few secrets - how did you do the plates and the exhaust tips.
Here's some of the secrets;
Exhaust Tips - pieces of my son's leftover round plastic trees (the things the plastic model parts are attached to when you buy a model kit), glued to pieces of wood, then shaped, hollowed and painted chrome.
Stripes - cut from leftover vinyl decal material used to make the Camaro logos on my real SS.
Wheels - took a digital photo of my real wheels, printed them out in 1:18 scale, and cut them out. Cut out every other spoke of the 2002 10-spokes, then glued on the printed wheels, added the three dimensional detail with white glue, and painted them chrome.
SS & car club logos, & license plates - took digital photos of the real things, printed them out in 1:18 scale, cut them out, spray painted them with clear lacquer, and glued them to the car.
Now if I could just get 1:18 bottles of Zaino, I could really make this baby shine. Posted by Joey Red (Member # 550) on :
Ah yes, the mini SS. A symptom of Camaroholism. Great job!
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by Hawkeye: Man - you got way too much time on your hands!
Very nice!!
Nice job! Brian,we could have used John at my house yesterday if he had nothing to do. Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
Very Posted by el ess1 (Member # 1544) on :
quote:Originally posted by SS BadRag: Very cool die-cast, and a Very good job on the up grade of the die-cast. I've done some in the past, very easy to put alot of time into them. Looks great tho, been looking for a 96/97 SS die -cast.. no luck so far.
BadRag
I seem to remember seeing a white/orange striped smaller version 97 SS diecast car at a hobby store. I think it was a Testor's, but not sure. For what it's worth.
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
Very nice Posted by SS BadRag (Member # 1566) on :
el ess1....Thanks, I've got the 30th Z/28 Anni model and a few others, can't seem to locate an SS model anywhere. But i'll keep lookin'....
BadRag
Posted by el ess1 (Member # 1544) on :
quote:Originally posted by SS BadRag: el ess1....Thanks, I've got the 30th Z/28 Anni model and a few others, can't seem to locate an SS model anywhere. But i'll keep lookin'....
BadRag
I wasn't talking about the Z28. I was talking about the 30th SS, made of metal. I noticed the hood scoop on it right away. I can't remember the scale, but it was smaller than 1:18. I swear I'm not joking about this. If they have one when I go back, I'll get it for you.
Not sure if this is a plastic model car or what size, but here's a source: scale car availability
EK8221 1997 Camaro SS Coupe $20.50
Found another source, possibly the same car as above (stock # is almost the same) for cheaper. 8221 1997 Camaro SS Coupe 7.00 1/25 97 model SS link Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
Very neat tricks!
Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :
Awsome Job, ...looks great!!
Posted by Harry P (Member # 533) on :
Outstanding!
Posted by 35th 02 ss (Member # 1667) on :
Looks really good. Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
Very nice!
I especially like your window decals.
Posted by el ess1 (Member # 1544) on :
quote:Originally posted by HTWLSS: Very nice!
I especially like your window decals.
Yeah, I got caught up trying to inadvertantly hijack the thread without even commenting on how good of a job it turned out John. VERY nice. But is that trick photography going on there with the window decals? I didn't notice them on any other of the pics.... Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on :
quote:Originally posted by el ess1: But is that trick photography going on there with the window decals? I didn't notice them on any other of the pics....
No trick photography. The window decals were an afterthought (don't tell Teri. ) I was impressed with the quality of the 1:18 detail I was able to get with my Epson printer.
Posted by Showgun (Member # 1930) on :
Great job on the SS Camaro . If you like building Camaro model`s look me up ,no time for me I have some you might like. Posted by SuperSport (Member # 1686) on :
nice!
Posted by helloween (Member # 1506) on :
I want one!!!! Great job! I'v built some decent models but that is nice.
SS BadRag : Classic Industries (mail order and on the net) has a 97' SS Model. I think its a 1/24 scale but it looks good.
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