CorvairJim Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I built this Lindberg '64 Dodge 330 for the "Cars of Rock 'n' Roll and Country Music" CBP that I started about 13 months ago. I guess I set a lousy example taking so long getting it done, but at long last it IS done. I had my share of problems with this one, caused by both being unfamiliar with Lindberg models and pushing my personal envelope as far as aftermarket parts goes. I don't usually wire my engines and this was my first attempt at using a whole photoetch set. I gave up on that before I was completely finished because I found the little individual D-O-D-G-E letters for the hood and decklid to be just too fiddly to work with and get straight (although I did get the tiny Pentastar emblem on the right front fender!). Also, I haven't been able to find any Bare Metal Foil with decent adhesive for a couple of years now so I did the trim the old-fashioned way: Kitchen foil and Micro-Gloss! So here she is, my "Brand new, shiny red, Super Stock Dodge"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaroman Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 very Cool!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadhawg Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I like it too!!! I think you captured the spirit of the song perfectly. Now, all you need is a little old lady figure standing next to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Way to go. Nice and SHINY :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod59f100 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Vary cool. Is that a pe grill or did it come with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctruk Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Neat model...Good job on the details. I still need to try that too,Been modeling on and off since I was a kid and have never tried to wire an engine. You have inspired me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBradKeselowski Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Nice looking build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorvairJim Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Thanks for the comments, guys! Even with all the hassles I had with it, it was still fun... for the most part. Yes, Shane, the grille is P.E. I have a line on a "Little Old Lady" resin figurine; I think it's from Jimmy Flintstone and the price isn't too bad either. One more thing I want to do for this build eventually is my first attempt at a diorama - a "Rickety old garage", with "A pretty little flowerbed of white gardenias" beside it! Oh, and CrazyJim, about that "Shiny": I was trying for a period-correct "Shiny", meaning not not necessarily as shiny as a modern basecoat-clearcoat finish, but still nearly completely smooth. The generic rattlecan red with no clearcoat, then polishing it with a polishing kit and Meguair's polish brought it to that point just the way I wanted it to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathskull59 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 coll dodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Setzer Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Nice Dodge! Great Build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Very nice Dodge ! Great detail . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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