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Mike H.

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November 2006

2002 Camaro - commissioned build

Posted by Mike H. on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 12:59 PM

I just wrapped this one up last night. I just have to put the home-made decals on tonight (still drying). This one was a commissioned piece for a local guy. He found me at a local car show and asked me to build a replica for him. The kit is the 35th Anniversary Camaro from Revell with the t-tops hacked off the 98 Ram-air firebird and spliced in to place. Some minor engine bay detailing and small body mod to insert the rear running lights. A real challenge with this one was creating all of the subtle shades of black - flat, semi-gloss, semi-flat, gloss...

Real car

My 1/24 scale replica

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TheLastPriest

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November 2006
From: Castro Valley.CA

Posted by TheLastPriest on Friday, November 12, 2010 8:01 AM

Excellent job, cant see a detail out of place

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 12, 2010 8:25 AM

Wow---it looks real...especially in that top pic...

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IBuild148

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March 2003
From: El Dorado Hills, CA

Posted by IBuild148 on Sunday, November 14, 2010 1:14 PM

Yeah Top notch build! Yes

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fox

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January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Sunday, November 14, 2010 8:14 PM

Really nice build Mike. Love the engine compartment. Toast Bow Down

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TD4438

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March 2006

Posted by TD4438 on Monday, November 15, 2010 7:12 AM

Very nice.

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macmac650

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December 2003
From: United Kingdom

Posted by macmac650 on Monday, November 15, 2010 5:07 PM

Come on put the key in the ignition and let us hear it LOL Bow Down

VERY VERY nice build.

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the doog

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January 2007

Posted by the doog on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 11:28 PM

An excellent result! I have built several "replica's" of real cars, and it's always great to see the real thing reproduced in miniature.

I just could never give it away on a commissioned build! My models are my babies!

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Mike H.

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November 2006

Posted by Mike H. on Friday, November 19, 2010 10:30 PM

Thank you guys for the compliments. I finally wrote a letter and included pictures to the owner after I couldn't get him by phone. Ironically he called while we were out tonight. Perhaps tomorrow I can get in touch with him and deliver it.

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Mike H.

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November 2006

Posted by Mike H. on Saturday, November 20, 2010 5:02 PM

I delivered the commissioned build to the owner today. "You got that black beauty done. Holy censored " "Holy censored censored look at that!" "Oh my god look at that." Were a few of his words. He was VERY happy with the finished project. Big Smile He also gave me a quick tour of his diecast collection, original Schwinn bike (very cool) and gave me two models he had also. When it came time to pay up he says "How's $200 sound?" to which my reply was "That's too much" (and it is in my opinion). He countered with "You put a lot of work and effort in to that and you're getting $200 and we're not discussing it." Needless to say I was very thankful, and gracious about it. I'm still in awe. Surprise He said he'll have it as a centerpiece with his car at the annual car show in April with my name by it. Smile