Article: Amazing 1/8 Scale 1969 Camaro Build

[bills69camaro]

Thanks Kevin! I'm working on the interior right now! Working on the rug, seats, dash, Door panels, steering wheel, kick panels,
and all the other odds & ends. Nothing that's finished, so not worth posting any pics yet.
Thanks for looking!

Bill

[strevo]

Hey Bill, we don't mind in-progress shots here. I find it just as interesting to see HOW something is done as it is to see the finished product! Keep up the amazing work!

[bills69camaro]

OK Steve some pics of my progress.

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The carpeting made from pieces of styrene sheet.

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All finished except for the flocking. I put a heavy texture on for thickness!

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The steering wheel made on the lathe, instrument cluster made from styrene (not finished), dash pad carved from Ren (also not finished).

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Steering column cut on lathe from ABS plastic, front seat carved from Ren.

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Rear seat carved from Ren.

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Sill plates made with styrene .

Thanks for looking. Bill

[ScottFagan]

you are doing magnificant work! would love for step-by-step on individual items if yyou ever can find the time

[tonawanda]

Hello Bill

I'm new on this forum and I'm a ...1969 Camaros adicted fans. I've jsut read that it is a ...1:8 scale model???? Is there is a tutorial on the body itself? Your engine bay is so detailed that only the primered wiper panel tells it is a model! Incedible!!!

I'm looking forward to see some more picture!!!


KIKI

[Scrappyj1]

OK Steve some pics of my progress.Hosted on FotkiThe carpeting made from pieces of styrene sheet.Hosted on FotkiAll finished except for the flocking. I put a heavy texture on for thickness!Hosted on FotkiThe steering wheel made on the lathe, instrument cluster made from styrene (not finished), dash pad carved from Ren (also not finished).Hosted on FotkiSteering column cut on lathe from ABS plastic, front seat carved from Ren.Hosted on FotkiRear seat carved from Ren.Hosted on FotkiSill plates made with styrene .Thanks for looking. Bill

Hi, Bill- I've followed this build since I first saw it on the Model Cars website. This has got to be one of the most impressive models I've seen. That's not taking anything away from the rest of the fine model crafters on this site, just that I'm extra impressed with your build, particularly since it is the subject of one of my favorite cars of all time. OUTSTANDING work!!! Can't wait to see more.

[BrittB]

Wow, quite the build, love it!

[superbike-shaun]

Did this build ever get finished? just wondering. Shaun. s

[bills69camaro]

Hi Shaun,

I'm still working on it! I've been reworking a few parts here and there, still working on the interior. Not too much left to do, have to make the parts fit correctly. Just plugging away. Thanks for your interest!

Bill

[bills69camaro]

It's been a while since I posted, I had a bad mold and destroyed the headliner and rug. The paint I used inhibited the rubber, the RTV that came in contact
with the painted surface didn't cure , I tried getting the parts separated from the uncured RTV but it came off in pieces. On the bright side I was able to
glue the carpet back together, but I have to build the headliner one more time.
Anyway I have some pics I can show, sorry about the bad photography.

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The carpeting glued back together.

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These are the lenses for speedometer, gas gauge, shifter, mirrors, and radio.

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[jquest64]

I found this site a while back and I have to say that in all my time visiting I am still blown away by the talent and realism that many of you can achieve. This is another example of that.
Simply stunning work. I owned a 69 Camaro in my younger days so I am very excited about this build. Outstanding work!!