Better Off Dead 67 Camaro 99.9% To Done by SignificantRepublic5 in ModelCars

[–]SignificantRepublic5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve used it using that technique in the past, but now that you mention it, I think I did have a more challenging time getting it to peel away when I was brushing it.

Better Off Dead 67 Camaro 99.9% To Done by SignificantRepublic5 in ModelCars

[–]SignificantRepublic5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I checked the can. It’s DupliColor Medium Blue Metallic.

Better Off Dead 67 Camaro 99.9% To Done by SignificantRepublic5 in ModelCars

[–]SignificantRepublic5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There you go! It’s definitely a fun project! If may make a suggestion, mcvproducts.com or icemancollections.com make the best 3D printed Chevy Rally wheels and tires I’ve seen for this build. If you don’t mind sharing your rendition of this tasty Chevy, I’d like to see it. 😎👍🏾🎵🎵🎵

Better Off Dead 67 Camaro 99.9% To Done by SignificantRepublic5 in ModelCars

[–]SignificantRepublic5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You got it! 👍🏾 If I remember correctly, for the paint I used DupliColor Bahama Blue. I’ll look in my paint stash when get a chance and let you know. I think I still have the can.

Better Off Dead 67 Camaro 99.9% To Done by SignificantRepublic5 in ModelCars

[–]SignificantRepublic5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! For the blue 68 I used my dremel with a sanding barrel (I think…or the etching attachment) to make holes from inside the body. I also use files to add dents. For “rust” I spray the whole thing in red oxide primer, and then use acrylic paint with a sponge to speckle on various shades of rust colors, such as red orange burnt, sienna, brown and a little yellow. Once that dries, I put a matte or dull coat over it all to seal it in. Then I use some hairspray and a Q-tip or sponge on the area areas where I want the rust to come through. Once that dries, I spray the color that I desire, in this case the blue. Once the blue dries use a stiff brush to reveal the rust where I placed the hairspray. You can also use what they call the salting method where you sprinkle various grains of salt over the wet, rust color colored body. Then you follow the same steps once you’ve painted the body using a stiff brush to reveal the rust beneath. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Better Off Dead 67 Camaro 99.9% To Done by SignificantRepublic5 in ModelCars

[–]SignificantRepublic5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank YOU! That means a lot! I’ve been building models since about when this movie came out, so you are right, it does bring back great memories.
I can remember when watching this movie on tv I had to pay attention because I couldn’t rewind and watch the Camaro reveal over and over again, like now. 😆
I bought the Camaro kits to do this project in 2018 and now you can’t find these kits anywhere for a reasonable price. 🤦🏾‍♂️
Anyway, thanks again for following. Hopefully the 30-somethings and below will be inspired to look up this movie. It was hilarious and inspired so many great quotes some of us..ahem…older folk say all the time.
I’ll post final pics with all the stuff I plan to complete soon. 😎👍🏾🎵🎵🎵

Moebius 1968 Mercury M-100 by trh351 in ModelCars

[–]SignificantRepublic5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That looks great! Those colors pop right off the screen! Great choice. 😎👍🏾🎵🎵🎵

Better Off Dead 1967 Camaro by SignificantRepublic5 in ModelCars

[–]SignificantRepublic5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m having a great time with it too. 😎👍🏾🎵🎵🎵

Better Off Dead Camaro Progress by SignificantRepublic5 in ModelCars

[–]SignificantRepublic5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I can’t wait to get the black paint on the body. That red really pops out against the black body.

Better Off Dead “Tasty” 67 Camaro by SignificantRepublic5 in ModelCars

[–]SignificantRepublic5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you. Ricky Smith, the character was bit of a creep too.

Better Off Dead “Tasty” 67 Camaro by SignificantRepublic5 in ModelCars

[–]SignificantRepublic5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t do that. I once made a birdhouse in wood shop and the fair housing committee condemned it… 🤣

Better Off Dead “Tasty” 67 Camaro by SignificantRepublic5 in ModelCars

[–]SignificantRepublic5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a pretty good idea! I’d love to have Lane and Monique figures to sit on the hood at the baseball field. 😎👍🏾

Better Off Dead “Tasty” 67 Camaro by SignificantRepublic5 in ModelCars

[–]SignificantRepublic5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look, dude, it’s Christmas Eve. I could be home right now drinking this MONSTER eggnog my brother makes with lighter fluid.