smellyfatdude Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 First build of this year, though I wish I'd picked a better kit. But, at least I have another Mopar in my collection (that's two now!). Totally box stock, except for the side mirror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellyfatdude Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 A few more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 nice one, I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Looks good. I have this kit too... Cant decide on using all the custom parts, making it stock, or making a ratty looking bomber out of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robs4516 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 That's a really clean build! You did a great job on the wheels. Do you mind sharing what paint you used, I love that color of blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellyfatdude Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 The body was done in Tamiya TS-54 light metallic blue, with Tamiya TS-13 clear. The interior is Duplicolor Medium Maui blue. I put two coats of Testors dullcote on the wheels, then brushed some shine back on the wheel rings with Tamiya X-22 clear. Then a little dab of Tamiya XF-86 flat clear on the hubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Very nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Very nice. I love the color!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Very nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 "Don't touch my Dodge Dart Jake!!" Nice work!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 You've done a great job on this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I don't know what you dislike about it, but thats very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Nice looking dart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Great work is that the recent MPC reissue ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Very sharp build Smelly! Love that shade of blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I think it looks great . Question for the Mopar guys .Did the Dart share any parts with the Volare/Aspen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 nice, looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Great looking model. Awesome color... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 re: these sharing parts with the Aspen/Volare, not much except engine/trans and rear axle. the front suspension is radically different. i built one about four or five years ago that i managed to snap up at a show for too much money.... only to find it being reissued. it has problems that are NOT evident until the chassis plate is assembled to the body. i'll get another and do it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellyfatdude Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 I don't know what you dislike about it, but thats very nice. The simplicity and lack of detail notwithstanding, this kit was produced at a time when you could basically put plastic junk in a box and expect that kids would still buy it. The chassis is so thin, and the one in my kit was so warped, I had to bend it in about three different directions to get it reasonably straight. As well, most of the pins for the engine pieces had to be trimmed off, since it seems they were molded without any thought as to whether or not they actually fit in to their mating surfaces. There's also a noticeable gap on both sides between the interior bucket and the inside of the body. Had I not been able to snag this kit with a 50% off coupon from Michael's, I would have simply used the excellent tires on something else, and kept the rest for parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemopar70 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Nice little Dart, i love the color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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