1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS by Revell - Episode 5

Today, I will show you how I assembled the Revell 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS.
This was a real joy to build. Very little to almost zero flash throughout the kit. All of the parts fit as they should have and went together easily.
The exterior body color is Folk Art Pumpkin Orange with a light coat of Orange Flash followed by Dragonfly Glaze and two coats of Mod Podge clear acrylic sealer.
I hope that you enjoy watching this video as much as I did building the kit.
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Kevin
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Equipment used to make this video possible;
Main camera: GoPro Hero 7 Black
Secondary camera: Samsung S7 Android phone
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Video Editing Software used:
Corel VideoStudio Pro 2020 64 bit.
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*Disclaimer*
I am not sponsored or endorsed by Revell or any of its affiliates.
This video is for informational and entertainment value.

[@damski8810]

Beautiful work nicely done im building this car as my first model with a good friend of mine

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

Thank you! The hardest thing to do on this kit was getting the stripes to lay down flat over the cowl induction hood. It wasn't impossible, just had to gently work them into position. If you rush them they will tear out. The rest of the build went pretty smoothly. Good Luck on your build!

[@damski8810]

@@scaleautoguysworkbench thank you I cant wait till it gets to my apartment this is very exciting for me but yeah ill be as careful as I can I can see just how delicate this stuff is from your video I loved it though I plan on watching more I subscribed to your channel a few seconds after leaving this comment lovely stuff please keep posting this kinda stuff I love it

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

@@damski8810 Thank you for the Sub! I have been getting more detailed in my recent videos so their length has grown a little bit. Episode 66 just dropped this morning and I have plenty of kits to keep me busy for years to come (last count was 290) and I have recently added five more to the count. Stay tuned, I have a ton of great stuff coming!

[@chriscallen6897]

That’s a nice clean build. I like the contrast of the orange and black.

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

Thank You! I have found that those two colors go together very well. That's why I chose them and incidentally they were my high school colors as well. Hmm, maybe that's where I got the idea from?? Maybe...

[@calvincooley1074]

This car is done obviously but for future reference a hair dryer can be used to heat the tires to make them pliable for wheel/backs install

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

Thanks for the tip. It just never occurred to me to use one. I'll try to remember this for the next difficult tire set.

[@kamillioooo5906]

Very nice. Building this in a few weeks. Looking forward to it. Great guide to follow from this vid. Awesome 👌

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

Thank you! Wish you luck with your build. This kit went together very easily and I didn't have to use any glue to hold the body to the chassis.

[@jgarcia3949]

Nice! Work!

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

Thanks!

[@Elboricuashop]

Very nice,I build one,but it didn’t look like yours,I made a few mistakes.but I’m learning,keep up the good work, El boricua shop

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

Thank you. Everybody makes mistakes, including myself. Your mistakes probably don't look as bad as you think they do. You might be harder on yourself than you should be. As long as you don't let mistakes discourage you from continuing to build. I've been building for many years and I make mistakes all of the time but I also learn new aspects of the hobby all of the time. Thanks for watching.

[@billybleedscrimsonblood9478]

Beautiful build

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

Thank You!

[@michaelcooke2559]

Excellent build. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad that you enjoyed it

[@r.a.p.k.models4160]

beatiful paint job 👍

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

To be honest it hadn't turned out as well initially as I had wanted it to. With a little creativity I managed to flesh out a decent paint job. Thanks

[@southpaw5483]

Thank you for the video; What may you be using to apply/buff the wax? Was that a cotton ball?

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

Yes, it was a cotton ball. This is an old trick that I learned many years ago when I was polishing my boots while I was in bootcamp. It crossed over into my model building quite well. Thank you for watching!

[@nicolassamaha1707]

hey i am new to building car kits or any kits for that matter but this car is my favorite car and i have decided to build it. i watched your video as a guide and it was amazing!! can you give me some tips on what glue to use and if the painting spray is necessary to make the colors look better ? and if you have any more tips cause i really don't want to mess it up 😅😅.

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

Welcome to the hobby! and thank you for the kind words. As far as the type of glue to use well... there are a plethora of types that a lot of guys use. I am an old school builder and with that being said I still use the Testors brand red tube glue. This type can be a little challenging to use because as it ages it tends to get a bit stringy. Over the 40+ years of building I have learned how to apply it so that I am not using to much and that it goes where I want it to go. I also use Mod Podge for attaching windows and some chrome pieces to painted surfaces. I have, on occasion, used super glue. With super glue there are a few things to keep in mind with the use of it. It will tend to "fog" chrome parts. You obviously have to be careful to not get it on your skin. It is a decent glue to use but I rarely use it but that's my preference. When it comes to painting well, that is an entirely different subject altogether. There are a plethora of different paint brand and types that you can use. Everything from acrylic craft paints all the way up to actual automotive paints and everything in between. On this build I used Folk Art Pumpkin Orange craft paint with Folk Art Dragonfly Glaze over it. The Dragonfly Glaze adds a colorshift effect to the finished paint job. It's not a necessary step but it does add a little different look to the finished car. As far as tips.... Take your time until you can master things like painting and gluing. Subscribe to different KZbin channels and Facebook groups. If you are not sure how to get something to go together there are plenty of guys out here that have been building for most of their lives and have tons of experience. Don't be afraid to ask questions! This is a great hobby and can from time to time be challenging and frustrating. The important thing to remember is that when you get frustrated set that kit aside for a day or so. Then come back at it with a clear mind. There are a few kits on the market that are lets just say, not the easiest to build even for experienced builders. Again, take your time, follow each step on the direction sheet and ask questions when you run into a problem. I hope that this helps you out. If you have any more questions, or need any advice, you can contact me directly through my email ([e-mail]) or through Facebook at facebook.com/ScaleAutoGuy. Thanks for watching and I hope that your Camaro turns out fantastic! Kevin

[@nicolassamaha1707]

@@scaleautoguysworkbench thank you so much for the fast and detailed reply it really help!! i am waiting for the package to arrive meanwhile i am going to watch more and more videos on your channel to see how you do things and use them as tutorials. I will keep in mind to go slowly and surely since it s my first time and it can be frustrating. again Thank you !!

[@misfitmolderslandairseaspa3050]

Great Video!!!!!!!! Thanks

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

Thanks for watching

[@jimmyschwarz9075]

I just started this Kit, did you also have to clean up Most Parts (excess plastic)? Also the Body in my Kit was bend and and mold- Lines on bigger Parts where Dirty Like Rust from the tools they came from. All around i think many Parts dont fit properly…

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

Like most kits, there was a little bit of clean up of flash and mold lines but nothing excessive as I recall. All of the parts in this kit were clean but I have had some other kits here and there that have been discolored from the mold release chemical that are used in the manufacturing process. They looked like someone had smeared brown colored grease on them. Have you tried to wash the parts with Dawn dish soap? That may take off the rusty goo that is on your parts. As for the mold lines, I usually take some 1000 grit sand paper and smooth those down. The warp can be corrected with a little heat say from the tap or maybe a hair dryer (not a heat gun. That will destroy the plastic as it gets to hot). Heat it where it needs to straightened and then either hold it, clamp it, or weight it down with just enough weight as to hold it in place until it cools. If there is still some warp in it, repeat the process. A lot of time I cannot get all of the warp out totally but I can get most of it using this process. Good Luck! If you have anymore questions, just ask!

[@GrandNational66]

Im enjoying your channel...that was a nice build...im digging the colour shit Acrylics you've painted. Cheers🍺

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

Thank You! I really like the colorshift paints that are available now. They really give the build a totally different look.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

Thank you! The paint, although it looks good, didn't exactly turn out like I wanted it to, but still looks pretty good.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@scaleautoguysworkbench 👍👍

[@ADHDZach]

Just started working on this kit today! Are you painting without primer for that engine?

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

Thanks for the great question. I prime everything before applying a color coat. I don't show that I applied primer to the engine, but if you look closely, you can see the change between the white plastic and gray primer. This video was my fifth video on my channel, and my editing skills weren't quite as developed as they are now.

[@chrisreimann9528]

Nice build. How did you the chrome details? Not sure if there are gauge decals with.

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

Hi Chris, I did the chrome details using Bare Metal Foil. I actually have a tutorial video coming soon on how I applied the foil to this Camaro. If you haven't used it before make sure that you tune in and watch that video. As far as the gauges are concerned, there weren't any decals included with the kit as you probably had noticed during the intro. My solution was to paint the gauge faces with a dab of white paint and then put a coating of Mod Podge over them to simulate lenses. The footage where I assembled the interior became corrupted while transferring it to my computer. So I was unable to include it in the final production. Thanks for watching! Keep the comments coming!

[@snoodlesz]

Hello @ScaleAutosWorkshop; I'm wondering what color that is on the Engine Block around 8:10 in the video. Is it Testor Steel Flat, Metallic, etc and where can I buy it? This 1969 Chevy Camaro will be my first Model I've ever built and I'm trying to make sure I'm going to do it right. I'd like to make My Model look as real as possible without copying yours... Thanks in advance!

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

The colors used on the engine block/transmission are Testors Flat Steel and my own concoction of bright red and orange acrylic craft paint. The craft paint was as close to Chevrolet engine orange as I could get it from memory. If you want the actual engine color, you can pick up a can from any auto parts store. The Flat Steel can be purchased at Hobby Lobby or just about every Hobby shop for around $3.00. I wasn't totally accurate when I painted that engine/transmission. The actual color scheme should have been; Engine: Engine Orange, Bell housing: Flat Aluminum, Actual transmission: Flat Steel. I hope that this information helps you build an awesome kit. Good Luck!

[@snoodlesz]

@@scaleautoguysworkbench Thank you!

[@alc1986]

My favorite but also my enemy always get close to finishing it then something happens lose a part bad paint or a part breaks I have like 5 kits I currently have enough part to make one lol

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

I find that when I get frustrated with a build, I just set it aside for the day and get back on it the next day. Some of these kits are so terribly engineered that they will drive you over the edge of sanity, if allowed. I am working on two different kits right now that I can't get a decent paint job on. Just take your time and keep plugging away on it. You'll eventually get one finished. Good Luck and thanks for watching!

[@alc1986]

@@scaleautoguysworkbench oh I know the feeling want to really get back in to it but just feel lost I had over 20 models some I can't ever get back cause they were ones my grandpa bought for my before he passed an some I just can't find I lost all the parts an tools I collected over the years of doing this all the one I built ones in progress due too a house fire

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

@@alc1986 House fire... That is my greatest fear as well. I have a pretty extensive collection of build and unbuilt kits and it would hit me pretty hard to lose all of them to a house fire. I have lost a pretty nice collection when I left home when I was a teenager. I joined the Navy and went back home to get my things and my father had disposed of every one of my builds. Something that I never really got over but I started all over again and over the last forty plus years has grown a lot. I have around two hundred built and about another three hundred to go. It took me a couple of years to get back into building but I have been pretty steady in it for the last twenty five or so years.

[@alc1986]

@@scaleautoguysworkbench it's not fun at all I want to build again but everything is getting out of control on prices it makes it hard when your funds are gone before you get a paycheck lol I've look at Goodwills around me an thrift stores but haven't came across any so yeah but keep up the great work an maybe one day I might be able to share a photo of a build I did lol

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

@@alc1986 Keep your eyes peeled everywhere you go. Sometimes you can find kits in the strangest places. To save a little cash I have been looking at Walmart dot com. I recently picked up a Meyers Manx for around $28 free shipping. It's still a lot of money but not as much as most other places. Check flea markets and thrift shops as well. Last summer I got four kits and a box of parts for $35 at a flea market. Deals are out there, just have to keep an open eye for them. Good Luck and I look forward to seeing your builds. You can always post them up on my Facebook page. Thanks for watching!

[@zechlewandowski7905]

Could you build it a rally sport Camaro

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

Although the box lists this kit as a Z/28 RS there are no RS badges or scripts to be found. I went back through the direction sheet and through the leftover parts and found no evidence to support the RS version with the possible choice of tail lights as well as the option of the stock, two headlight grille or the hidden headlight grille that I chose to use. With little effort, this could be built as strictly an RS due to all of the Z/28 badges had to be attached to the body and not molded into the body.