'70 1/2 camaro- wip

James, that's just spectacular--nice to see you add some dirt! It really gives it a bad-aa'ss look!

Two huge 's! 

after tearin up some dirt roads.

Cool, James--I'm filing that info in my noggin for later!

Just awesome, man!

WOW!

MORE! MORE!!!!

Awesome, James! I absolutely love the subtle tonal shifts between the colors you use!

I only wish you would detail your posts with a little more info on what colors and paints you're using?

Oh my GAAAWD, James--that is UN-FREAKIN' REAL!

I've simply never seen better!

JTRACING wrote:

thanks man   for metal colors unfortunately metalizer paints aren't available in Canada. so i either use krylon aluminum spray. or humbrol metal cote. (which I used on the valve covers) and it can be buffed . also good old pencil lead adds some depth to them. i would use alclad but there like 12 bucks a jar.. lol compared to 1$ for the humbrol ;)

James, 

Thank you sincerely, sir, for the quick answer, and for the tip! 

Well, that's actually a relief, as I know that the price and trickiness ofworking with ALCLAD paints can be a bit daunting!

Krylon, eh? I can get that here too! Looks like I"m off to the store tomorrow! I'll look into that Humbrol paint, too!

Thanks, my friend! I appreciate it greatly!

the doog wrote:

James, I have to say, I admire your Auto modeling more than anyone I can think of--your builds are the absolute pinnacle of Auto Modeling in my opinion. Just simply superb,  and awe-inspiring, man! Everycolor and hue you choose is just perfect for the part, no matter what it is. Can I ask you this? How do you paint the metal parts of your engine there, and that gas tank? Are you using some kind of metallizer paint? Can you give me a clue? I'd like to get that effect/look on a few cleaner builds--I'm looking at a '71 Road Runner maybe, or a rare Javelin I just scored--and would like to get s similar finish. Again, just beautiful!

thanks man

for metal colors unfortunately metalizer paints aren't available in Canada. so i either use krylon aluminum spray. or humbrol metal cote. (which I used on the valve covers) and it can be buffed . also good old pencil lead adds some depth to them.

James, I have to say, I admire your Auto modeling more than anyone I can think of--your builds are the absolute pinnacle of Auto Modeling in my opinion. Just simply superb,  and awe-inspiring, man! Everycolor and hue you choose is just perfect for the part, no matter what it is.

Can I ask you this? How do you paint the metal parts of your engine there, and that gas tank? Are you using some kind of metallizer paint? Can you give me a clue? I'd like to get that effect/look on a few cleaner builds--I'm looking at a '71 Road Runner maybe, or a rare Javelin I just scored--and would like to get s similar finish.

Again, just beautiful!

A10wrthg wrote:

wow looks great what kit brand is it.

jetmodeler wrote:

WOW, I have always liked the old muscle cars. The paint job looks great. Did you polish it or did it come out like that?

WOW, I have always liked the old muscle cars. The paint job looks great. Did you polish it or did it come out like that?

Summit wrote:

James - Superb work, being the former owner of several of these old F-bodies you are really nailing the details. The paint has a really deep look to it and its also a Fantastic color Nice to see you using the 5 spoke wheels also.  Are you going to strip the bumpers and repaint or use Bare Metal ? Not that it matters but the 70 -72 gauge clusters were black. I don't think the wood style came out till '76

the chrome plating on the bumper looks pretty good i'll probably leave it.

i found some pics of a 70 camaro for reference it had the wood grain on it. plus it makes it stand out in the model better lol

James - Superb work, being the former owner of several of these old F-bodies you are really nailing the details. The paint has a really deep look to it and its also a Fantastic color

Nice to see you using the 5 spoke wheels also. 

Are you going to strip the bumpers and repaint or use Bare Metal ?

Not that it matters but the 70 -72 gauge clusters were black. I dont think the wood style came out till '76