Turning a 40 Year Old Dealer Promo Camaro Into a RC Car 🏁 Full Build and Test Drive

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What's better than a great looking 1/25 scale Camaro model? Making that model actually drive! Today It's finally time to showcase one of my latest builds, a 1983 Chevy Camaro Z28. What started out as an old dealer promo car has been transformed into a mini RC car. See how it happened and check out the links below if you want to do a similar build yourself. Of course stay tuned for more tiny RC builds on the way.
Intro: 00:00 - 01:10
The Body: 01:11 - 03:30
The Chassis: 03:31 - 05:05
Building the Chassis: 05:06 - 08:53
Adding Electronics and Mounting the Body: 08:54 - 14:45
Adding Detail and Paint to the Body: 14:46 - 20:36
Final Reveal and Test Drive: 20:37 - 23:28
Final Thoughts and Thank You: 23:29
Chassis kit: shop.makeitrc.com/products/ff...
Chassis Assembly Tutorial: • Make Your Model Move! ...
Chassis STL files: / fully-fdm-3d-ffr-37265974
Receiver: Radiolink R4FGM
Battery: 300mAh 2S LiPo
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@MakeItRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching everyone! This video took awhile to edit so I'm very happy to finally share it with all of you. 👍

@thatRPSDB60dude Жыл бұрын

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@gustav_a.mozumder2011 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to make an RC version out of some of my 1:18 scale model cars by Kyosho & Bburago? 🤔

@Mini-z1994 Жыл бұрын

@@gustav_a.mozumder2011 Probably, might need a bit different drivetrain solution though as it's a much larger & heavier model you'll be working with.

@JerryJrsGarage Жыл бұрын

Turned out awesome! Nice job! Looks so cool too

@robertobuenrostro2781 Жыл бұрын

Comment 👨‍🔧

@danmccarthy4700 Жыл бұрын

That burnout at 22:37 really looks like the actual car. Awesome work, man!

@JoeOvercoat Жыл бұрын

yah that looks legit.

@bladoxtroon700xd3 Жыл бұрын

Put the Sound of V8

@donlapierre8145 Жыл бұрын

Ever since I was a kid, I've always wanted to convert a model to rc. Awesome job! wouldn't mind seeing a detailed one done!

@lucasblanchard47 Жыл бұрын

That’s so cool that you used a dealer promo model as a base for this RC! I love these style of Camaros, my dad used to have a white ‘83 when he was in college. Great build, always enjoy your content. Much love from Texas!

@wreckloosecibblecaboot Жыл бұрын

i love the slo mo burn outs and how the chassis act like its under actual load from the torque converter just like the real car. nice detail

@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus Жыл бұрын

MPC did a great job on that promo body, and the stance and realistic suspension squat while driving is impressive. The dusty tire spinning shots looked real.

@mvdesigncustomworks5460 Жыл бұрын

I'd really like to see you build an older 911. With the battery on the very rear for realistic weight.

@NicoKyunKyun Жыл бұрын

rear motor chassis are already on the market, like 3racing sakura d5 RR

@DonutGuard Жыл бұрын

Third Gens are easily the most underappreciated and coolest cars ever built. Which is nice because you can still get a real one for a decent price. Only problem with most of them is that they were owned by people who liked to "bubba" their cars so most of them need a lot of work. But they are SO worth it.

@AlKoholic1972 Жыл бұрын

Ahh that car brings back some fond memories. Beautiful job on it, only thing that would have made it better is if tou would have made it and IROC-Z. I know they weren't made in 83, but I have a spot in my heart for the old iroc's.

@BigTimeTrucker432 Жыл бұрын

As an owner of an 84 Z28 in real life I thought this was the coolest thing ever! Definitely would like to build a white version of this to display inside my 84 at car shows.

@justgrayyy105 Жыл бұрын

Crazy for how small of a model it is, it looks so realistic and I love it!

@unvaxxeddoomerlife6788 Жыл бұрын

The slow motion burnouts look like a real car, nice.

@speedboiae86 Жыл бұрын

Looks like she came right out of my childhood!!

@BeachinRC603 3 ай бұрын

Can’t believe how real the burnout looked rat down to the tire shaking lol great work

@teddyrascal6305 Жыл бұрын

84 z28 owner here... youve done justice to this car. Excellent job

@manoman0 Жыл бұрын

The body is actually very very accurate and well detailed.

@JuanGamer0202 Жыл бұрын

Its so good that looks like a real life sized when in the set

@iggytse Жыл бұрын

I had a Toy RC Camaro as a kid. If memory serves correct someone brought it back for me from Hong Kong. Awesome toy. Looked great and drove not too bad for a toy.

@MasterX767 Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool! I'm an, "Old School" model builder. I like how the suspension reacts. Here's a few suggestions. The car needs a torque bar. Also, using a, "toothpick" to paint the, "Z28" badges. I did an exact replica of my 1987 IROC-Z and I sold it for $200 bucks in 2000. I used to live in my room doing this. I wish I could share a picture. You would of FREAKED.

@dogyerf21 Жыл бұрын

I love these rc cars. Used to play with these toys when I was a kid. Got older and got real cars, so much more fun. Love watching my son still play with these kids toys.

@markmoats5702 Жыл бұрын

I think a LS swap and a very detailed engine bay would be badass

@str8aces920 Жыл бұрын

I have a blue 87 z28 I bought when I was 17 and I'm 35 now and had in storage for years. I only put 2800 miles on it in all them years. Watching this makes me want to get it out again.

@CS-oe8og Жыл бұрын

So, I am a diehard third gen guy, and this is the coolest video I have ever seen.

@emonicky412 Жыл бұрын

i just wanted you to know i give you absolute respect and what’s so cool is that what you did with the rc car. it looks EXACTLY like mine. down to every detail!

@emonicky412 Жыл бұрын

like all the details you added and hell even the raised rearend😂

@QS-si3cq Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Would love to see a more detailed version for sure! As for the engine, a stock, carbueted 305 L69 with the dual inlet intake ducts would be perfect.

@matthewcaughey8898 Жыл бұрын

More then a few of these cars if they’re still around have had LS swaps. I’ve personally done 3 of them

@thunderstruck8474 Жыл бұрын

This here is my favorite generation of camaro. I'm currently building a 82' z28

@paulvargas2720 8 ай бұрын

Funny thing is, I’ve been seeing this video in my suggestions for the longest time. I’ve only been avoiding it because i thought it was an actual full sized Camaro converted into an RC. In other words yes, yes you did an amazing job. I have no regrets clicking on your video👌🏼

@MakeItRC 8 ай бұрын

lol That's funny and a huge compliment as well. Thank you!

@adamdomonski1619 Жыл бұрын

Good to see it still on the road

@zaibartdp Жыл бұрын

First time seeing this kind of conversion. Beautiful, all of it!

@edgargarcia9530 Жыл бұрын

Whoaaaaaa so realistic THANK YOU 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@mixinthebisquic1238 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos they really help with my anxiety

@davidsrcadventures5018 Жыл бұрын

I can’t believe you did it. It looks just like my Camaro I just have t tops

@raceme5757 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work! I haven't dived into detailed RC models like your build but I really appreciate the work you and other detailed rc builders do to get these machines to run!

@Cbam871 Жыл бұрын

i actually use to own this model, it was a 92 25th anniversary camaro. it sounded really nice with a flowmaster but this rc looks phenominal

@LordDecrepido 4 ай бұрын

I built slot cars out of 1/25 models. This is very cool!!! Yes it can be done with more details!!! Built a 87 buick grand national

@alexwicke7102 Жыл бұрын

This looks absolutely amazing

@chris_htepo Жыл бұрын

Damn I really want that Camaro RC!

@BJETNT Жыл бұрын

Beautiful upgrades to that model!!

@BudgetRC_Channel Жыл бұрын

Looks fantastic. I've got one of those AMT IROC models. I should build mini of my 85 IROC.

@mrchips303 Жыл бұрын

I had an 87 IROC. What a blast.

@KOSMOS1701A Жыл бұрын

i have a 1994 blazer with those same wheels this finished RC Car has, i love that style of wheel.

@aussieknuckles Жыл бұрын

That outside track was cool, very atmospheric with the sandy road you made. Great build.

@ericmiller2052 Жыл бұрын

Do another one, and make the engine a cross fire. Those don't get enough love. If you want to make a big one, there's an old monogram 1/8 scale Camaro that comes with Indy pace car decals. I think that would be an awesome build.

@bryanyokofich5021 Жыл бұрын

Same color combo as mine!! Love it

@bgreasy6318 Жыл бұрын

I have a 87 I daily, love this build

@gamercat7004 Жыл бұрын

If there was a 1982 Trans am firebird to build as a rc car 🤩

@adamkowalczyk5155 Жыл бұрын

Wow! This burnout!

@matthewallen3375 Жыл бұрын

Another well done, inspiring video! makes me want to put a kit together.

@kingvagar Жыл бұрын

Matt Trakker would be proud!

@justgrayyy105 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely NEED THIS

@yolocuhh2706 Жыл бұрын

Wow thats amazing 🙌

@4x4ManiacBadTimeGarage Жыл бұрын

coolest rc build vid i've seen in a long time. awesome. would be prefect with with working headlights and tails.

@modelcars2978 Жыл бұрын

Awesome brother. 🤟🤠👍If your not familiar with the Ghost Camaro, look into it. You will want to build it.

@MakeItRC Жыл бұрын

Thank you. That would be an awesome build. Not only a cool car but the story behind it is incredible.

@modelcars2978 Жыл бұрын

@@MakeItRC I'm planning on building it using the '82 Z28 kit from Revell. It's basically the same body except for the flares in front of the rear tires. If you do build one, I would be interested in buying any of the parts you would need to print for the exterior. Like the front lights and bumper. Great channel, keep up the good work. 🤟🤠👍

@jimjawz Жыл бұрын

So so so cool!!!!! Great job

@foodiusmaximus Жыл бұрын

Goddamn, this is the best background music I’ve heard in a long time.

@Monkey_Man0114 Жыл бұрын

I HAVE THIS CAR IRL as a project car AWESOME

@Kevin-ps9yf Жыл бұрын

That's amazing works 👍👍

@xellos305 Жыл бұрын

Yes Please 🙏 that would be Amazing. It would be great for my birthday. It and me both turn 40 next year 😭😭😭😭😉

@AGomez-zp3oj Жыл бұрын

Amazing, just awesomeness! Ready to see a chassis for those G-bodies now!

@numbers7889 Жыл бұрын

I have one!! It’s a teal z28 and I want to turn it into an RC now so I can match my actual car 😄 it’ll be so cool to have an RC identical to my car

@jhoward5148 Жыл бұрын

Looks sharp

@Irun26point2 4 ай бұрын

Awesome. Love this idea. 👍👍

@user-ib4il6cz8w Жыл бұрын

Awesome job

@robertcox7220 Жыл бұрын

Awesome build 💯🤘😎🇺🇸

@D3X1M3REMIXED Жыл бұрын

At least he got the sun-faded, oxidization spot-on!

@delcorick9967 Жыл бұрын

Amazing no rust!

@JamesJohnson-ys1zl Жыл бұрын

I used to use the plastic holder that all the parts snapped off of as roll bars and push bumpers on a bunch of creations I wish I still had all the model cars I built growing up thanks for bringing me back for a few

@demjencsaba6395 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic build! I love it. The base of the model was pretty good too, but you made a diamond from it. 👍👍👍

@tellhimimeating9141 Жыл бұрын

The wheels look so good \o/

@jerryjohnsonii4181 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Camaro RC car !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@TheMxboy199 Жыл бұрын

This build is cool. I’d like to see you paint the car fully and do a more detailed build.

@azraelsangels156 Жыл бұрын

Love the builds

@cocain4425 Жыл бұрын

1987 Oldsmobile 442 I would love it 💙💯💪🏾

@jaym2569 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome stuff man!

@Robert-ni6ut Жыл бұрын

Great build 👏 love that raido link transmitter got one myself after watching your videos it and always reliable 😀.

@MikeT-vs5cl Жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed for a restock soon!

@Firebird400 Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool

@ThompsonRc Жыл бұрын

I miss my 86 Iroc Great build

@TASMAN-1 Жыл бұрын

The music goes well with acid!

@2.3fox Жыл бұрын

93 cobra w open hood will be sick

@ArgyrosVivum Жыл бұрын

Man just looking at it run, Looks good 👍, reminds me of the 1990 Camaro o used to drive sometime ago.

@qubahka77 Жыл бұрын

cool build soooo sick.

@andrewstrauser2793 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome I’m currently making a Napa toy s10 into a rc

@lttlTcustoms 6 ай бұрын

Nice work

@irocitZ Жыл бұрын

Really outstanding, since you did such a great job with attention to detail I wanted to tell you about one important thing that's missing. It might not seem all that important, however 3rd gen people notice this everytime if it's not done, mostly on full scale cars. On the front ground effects where it's open that is always supposed to be painted black, many times when that gets re-painted, body shops sometimes forget to do that.

@commietearsdrinker Жыл бұрын

What a great build. Hope your channel grows a lot in the future, plenty of effort all around.

@skeetermcswagger0U812 Жыл бұрын

I think the 2 black gods that are on either side of the rear license plate are supposed to be the backup light so they should be like an opaque white...... What an awesome build this looks so good I'm probably gonna have to sacrifice and build a couple of RC cars out of models I've already completed!!!🔄🙂👍

@AUS5113 Жыл бұрын

This was totally awesome to watch from start to finish. I have to learn how to do this so I can enjoy spending more time with my sons doing this hobby. It will bring us closer together.

@skullbasherj8886 Жыл бұрын

That car looks awesome. Makes me miss my 91 Camaro RS. The red n Silver go great together for this car.

@Cinemaaereo Жыл бұрын

Nice work... Nice Video!

@mikeymike3240 Жыл бұрын

It looks amazing and goes really well, niiiiiiiiiiice one.😊

@MilfordHeavenMercadoPach-im7jk 11 ай бұрын

Great job make it rc i am big (edit:really super fan of camaro model ) it's looks very much like the real one as your work dose justice to 3rd gen model with the 3d printed mirrors giving it nice touch anyway thanks for the video and have nice night bye now.