We have to remember most car magazine 'tests' were fudged, to promote sales. Also if you wanted a non-listed paint color you could factory order it but of course you had to wait for it to be delivered, as opposed to buying one off the dealer show room floor. Today we know the differential gearing, cam and trans combos make the real difference when it comes to engine performance. Thanks for all the history trivia, always great for 'correct' modeling. Thanks Raoul!
I know that many were set up for the tests. It's hard to know for sure but it is a good measurement. Could not find any tests of a 67 with the L78 375HP 396 as I'm sure that was faster. The Z/28 was mostly a race engine right out of the box but the SS350 and SS396 325HP were fun street motors.
Very nice they were special cars when I was a teenager these cars were all over . My buddy had a 67 build 327 white with red stripes that he put on it.50s on the back, purple hornies it sounded good. Ended up selling to some woman we would drive by the women's house look at it.seller remorse set in real quick!
I've always liked this kit, it captures the look of the real thing very well. I have the Revell 67 too but I've yet to build it. Thanks for the history as always.
Nice video, thank you. The first thing one needs to do to improve this kit, is to correct the thickness reveal of the backlight moldings. It's way out of scale. Easy enough to do.
Great info.....once again. I'm sure you know that the 302 c.i. was designed for Tans Am racing and had to meet the same requirements as the Plymouth and Dodge counterparts. Ever thought about doing a stable of Trans Am racers? Your knowledge is spot on and you would be great at it.
Thanks! I might do a Trans Am Racecar if I didn't have to do so much scratch building. I really like the factory stuff or the stuff that you could buy as a consumer. What I find interesting is that Dodge put the 340 6PK in the street cars but that motor was not legal for racing. But the rules had changed for 1970 and I know the 69 Trans Am could not race in the series it was named after as it came with a 400!
@@scooterdoughmas3012 i don't really know but i do know that it was 68 or 69 they did a z28 with the 396, i had one me and my father did a race car out of it and took it to the 1/4 and 1/8th mile track.
I skipped any special prepped 67 Camaros for this one. I stuck with only what was offered from Chevrolet. I plan to go over those when I build others like it. I have the Revell 67 Nickey Camaro in my stash.
I've been on the fence about getting this kit given my history with AMT kits and their poor quality many of the times. But this looks decent from what I see so I may just give it a go
Yes AMT kits are all over the place as many were made long ago and tooling has been worn out and fixed on some others like this are a bit newer and quality is much better. This one is pretty decent! The Revell 67 Camaros are even nicer!
Very nice build of one of the very few Chevy's I have any love for. I really do appreciate the information on the build, especially on the air cleaner, as I have the same kit partially done in my stash. Oh and I am curious what were the modifications you did to the seats and do you know if the Z/28 ever come with the strato Bench seat? Another car that I once owned but have no longer. Mine was an SS 396 car that had had a 427 transplant. I was wise enough to sell it before I let it ruin my life or just ruin the car myself in general.
The Z/28 was an option and could be combined with most any other option. So a bench seat car is possible but with only 602 Z/28's. The Strato Bench was available with a 4sp without console so it could have been in a Z/28. The bench was also rare so I don't know if any actually were made.
Not really. Finished I have the 70-73 done. I have a Revell 68 Firebird in my stash and a few Resin 67/68's. I did build a 69 Trans Am and have a 69 Sundancer as well in my build pile.
Awesome, I had a real DZ code 1969 Z/28 in Fathom green back in the early 90's. Wish I still had it!
Very cool!
My 69 X33 Z28 was Daytona Yellow
We have to remember most car magazine 'tests' were fudged, to promote sales. Also if you wanted a non-listed paint color you could factory order it but of course you had to wait for it to be delivered, as opposed to buying one off the dealer show room floor. Today we know the differential gearing, cam and trans combos make the real difference when it comes to engine performance. Thanks for all the history trivia, always great for 'correct' modeling. Thanks Raoul!
I know that many were set up for the tests. It's hard to know for sure but it is a good measurement. Could not find any tests of a 67 with the L78 375HP 396 as I'm sure that was faster. The Z/28 was mostly a race engine right out of the box but the SS350 and SS396 325HP were fun street motors.
Very nice they were special cars when I was a teenager these cars were all over . My buddy had a 67 build 327 white with red stripes that he put on it.50s on the back, purple hornies it sounded good. Ended up selling to some woman we would drive by the women's house look at it.seller remorse set in real quick!
Thanks! I believe it!
It's so cool how real you get your cars to look.
Definitely inspires me to start building again 👌👌🤘
Go for it!
Great build, love the trivia.
Thanks!
I've always liked this kit, it captures the look of the real thing very well.
I have the Revell 67 too but I've yet to build it.
Thanks for the history as always.
Thank you! I have both Revell 67's but same as you. I can't build them fast enough!
Beautiful Build!!! Always love the history!!!
Glad you enjoyed it, Thanks!
That is a absolute splendid build Raoul and you know I love the color!! Lol🤣
You and me both!
@@TheMuscleCarModeler 😉
Very nice! Really like the exterior colour too. Thanks for posting!
Glad you like it!
That's an awesome looking Camaro. Ron
Thank you!
Ralph ,looks amazing my friend 👋👍👍
Thanks so much!
Top notch Camaro, great job👍
Thank you!
Cool kit and very usefull information!!
Thank you!
Very very nice! Just got a couple of 69 Revelle kits on sale!!!
Nice. The Revell 69 Camaro kits are great! I have way to many!
Great looking Z !!!!!!!!!
Thanks 👍
@@TheMuscleCarModeler 👍
Just saw a video of a real 67 rs/SS and you definitely nailed it!
Thank you!
Nice build, and once again the history is great. Always loved the 1st gen Camaro, I had a 68 and a couple of 69 RS Camaros years ago.
That is awesome!
Beautiful Camaro sir! Love your channel
I appreciate that!
Nice video, thank you. The first thing one needs to do to improve this kit, is to correct the thickness reveal of the backlight moldings. It's way out of scale. Easy enough to do.
Thank you!
Great build. love that green
Thanks!
As usual great history great build
Thanks again!
Your the only other builder that Ive ever heard that has as much knowledge in the Camaro that I do. Love it. thats for doing your research.
Thank you!
Great info.....once again.
I'm sure you know that the 302 c.i. was designed for Tans Am racing and had to meet the same requirements as the Plymouth and Dodge counterparts.
Ever thought about doing a stable of Trans Am racers? Your knowledge is spot on and you would be great at it.
Thanks! I might do a Trans Am Racecar if I didn't have to do so much scratch building. I really like the factory stuff or the stuff that you could buy as a consumer. What I find interesting is that Dodge put the 340 6PK in the street cars but that motor was not legal for racing. But the rules had changed for 1970 and I know the 69 Trans Am could not race in the series it was named after as it came with a 400!
@@TheMuscleCarModeler. So many strange things with cars.
So cool!
Thank you!
Great build!
Thanks!
Very cool
Thank you!
don't forget the Baldwin Motions Camaro with a 396 ci.
wait was there a 67 baldwin motion camaro
@@scooterdoughmas3012 i don't really know but i do know that it was 68 or 69 they did a z28 with the 396, i had one me and my father did a race car out of it and took it to the 1/4 and 1/8th mile track.
wow baldwin chevrolet had a 67 camaro drag car now i really want one 1/24 scale to sit next to grumpy thanks dou
I skipped any special prepped 67 Camaros for this one. I stuck with only what was offered from Chevrolet. I plan to go over those when I build others like it. I have the Revell 67 Nickey Camaro in my stash.
Nice as alway compadre!!
Thank you!
that’s a beauty
Thank you!
Visually though the stripe difference from rear to back somehow looks more correct
It's not as noticeable in person but it is funny to me that they are spaced differently on these Camaros.
I've been on the fence about getting this kit given my history with AMT kits and their poor quality many of the times. But this looks decent from what I see so I may just give it a go
Yes AMT kits are all over the place as many were made long ago and tooling has been worn out and fixed on some others like this are a bit newer and quality is much better. This one is pretty decent! The Revell 67 Camaros are even nicer!
@@TheMuscleCarModeler The Revell kits are far superior but hard to find and expensive when you do!
I agree on both parts. I hope they get rereleased soon.
Very nice build of one of the very few Chevy's I have any love for. I really do appreciate the information on the build, especially on the air cleaner, as I have the same kit partially done in my stash. Oh and I am curious what were the modifications you did to the seats and do you know if the Z/28 ever come with the strato Bench seat?
Another car that I once owned but have no longer. Mine was an SS 396 car that had had a 427 transplant. I was wise enough to sell it before I let it ruin my life or just ruin the car myself in general.
The Z/28 was an option and could be combined with most any other option. So a bench seat car is possible but with only 602 Z/28's. The Strato Bench was available with a 4sp without console so it could have been in a Z/28. The bench was also rare so I don't know if any actually were made.
great stuff ralph, subbed, cheers from italy, robert!!
Thanks for the sub!
Love the color on this - do you have an early Firebird as well?
Not really. Finished I have the 70-73 done. I have a Revell 68 Firebird in my stash and a few Resin 67/68's. I did build a 69 Trans Am and have a 69 Sundancer as well in my build pile.