{"id":1926,"date":"2012-03-01T18:57:04","date_gmt":"2012-03-02T02:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?p=1926"},"modified":"2012-03-01T18:57:04","modified_gmt":"2012-03-02T02:57:04","slug":"from-so-so-to-wow-converting-a-125-promo-model-into-a-1982-indy-500-pace-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?p=1926","title":{"rendered":"\u00e2\u20ac\u0153From so-so to wow!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Converting a 1:25 promo model into a 1982 Indy 500 Pace Car"},"content":{"rendered":"
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RoR Step-by-Step Project PC1982* \u00e2\u20ac\u201c <\/span>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153From so-so to wow!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Converting a 1:25 promo model into a 1982 Indy 500 Pace Car <\/span>
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See the Step-by-Step Project<\/span><\/a><\/span> by Doug Cole \"Doug\"<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve followed this site for a while you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve noticed that I love Indy 500 Pace Car models. I guess you could say it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s my thing. The problem is \u00e2\u20ac\u201c they tend to be expensive, so when I decided to get a model of the 1982 version I was seeing the MPC kits going for three figures in sealed condition. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\nI opted for a partial kit to cut the cost and in my search I noticed quite a few \u00e2\u20ac\u0153promo\u00e2\u20ac\u009d models of the 1982 Chevy Camaro. They are pretty cheap so I bought one online for $10 and a set of Fred Cady decals for $6. With the help of a $4 aftermarket rooftop light bar accessory and some Ultramarine Blue paint, I was able to build this gorgeous curbside version for about $25 and so can you. You may need some stuff from the parts box but with a little patience you can put one of these on your shelf!<\/span><\/p>\n

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