RDean58
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- Birthday 07/03/1956
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1/25 or 1/24
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https://carmodelingbyrob.com/
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Robert Voyles
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Upcoming MPC Reissues - '79 Nova and '73 Cougar
RDean58 replied to Justin Porter's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Revel’s perfect 71 Mustang has a much better frame and engine for the 71-73 Cougars. Just saying. -
Round 2 Product News at the 2023 NNL Motor City
RDean58 replied to tim boyd's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
According to what I’ve read, Chrysler made 63 Hemi Chargers in 1971, so if you google 71 hemi charger you can see their options. -
Here is one I started in 2008. I should really get it done.
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New Release MPC 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T convertible.
RDean58 replied to RDean58's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Sprayed it with TS-97 Pearl Yellow with TS-13 Clear over Testors Chrysler Yellow lacquer. -
Round 2 car and truck kit product news at 2023 DAAM Show....
RDean58 replied to tim boyd's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Of course another one I would like to see is a clone of the 67 1/2 Firebird kit. I do not think it was ever reissued. -
Round 2 car and truck kit product news at 2023 DAAM Show....
RDean58 replied to tim boyd's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
That's a given, it will be towards the end of the year. -
Round 2 car and truck kit product news at 2023 DAAM Show....
RDean58 replied to tim boyd's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Okay, here is my guess. I believe Round2 will use the newly tooled parts for the 68 Coronet R/T convertible/hardtop to give us a 69 version. My feeling is there is very little changes to the body (except for rear taillights), and they can use the new frame, engine, tires and most of the interior for a 69 kit. Round2 could even give us three kits, one a convertible and the other a hardtop. For just a little bit more plastic they can give us a 69 Super bee sixpack! From what I can tell the only MPC 69 Coronet convertible was the Mission Impossible kit while they never did the Six Pack version. So, let's do a count, 5 kits from a cloned 68 original with a few new parts for the 69 versions. I say give it a go Round2! (And yes, I know about the Monogram/Revell 1/24 69 kits, I just never really liked them so much.) -
Started working on this one last week. I got as far as trying to put the front wheels on when I thought to myself, "these plastic pins are a pain. Plus, that engine doesn't look at all good." I went to my model supply cabinet and broke out an AMT 68/69 RR/GTX kit for the frame. I raided a Revell 68 Charger for the engine and am using a B-N-L resin torque flight tranny for the build. How does that AMT frame fit you ask? Very well thank you. I just had to do some minor sanding on the radiator support and firewall to get them to fit properly. I selected the Keystone mags from the Revell 68 Charger kit and the redline tires from the new 68 GTO kit. I am also using the rear axle from the Charger kit since it looks better than what AMT gives us in the 68/69 kits. I still have to play with the location of the rear axle so the wheelbase is right, but here is how it looks right now. Basic engine is done, just needs all the accessories glued on it. Here is how it looks inside the engine compartment. Chrome valve covers are from the Revell 68 Dodge Dart kit. Thanks for looking.
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I think that was made from the front bumper of a 59 Ford. Very creative.
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1/25 AMT 1966 Mustang GT -- Original Annual & Modified Reissue
RDean58 replied to Casey's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
You can always use the excellent 67 Mustang for a donor for an updated frame/engine compartmet.- 216 replies
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Yes the 68 frame was totally junk. Along with the engine.
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A while back someone took my web site name, so I had to change it to something else. Unfortunately, everything that I posted from the old address is now gone. So instead of doing them all individually I will just put the address of my kit review page here for your enjoyment. In Progress - Fords, Lincolns, Mercurys And here are some pics of the 68 Ford. As I got it from eBay I am using a 1969 frame and engine under it. Thanks for looking, check out the link above for way too many models not completed 🙂