rollinoldskoo Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Gregg made an AMT 300C clip work on a magnum but i still like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Wow!! That thing looks like it comes out of the assembly line just like that, what an awesome idea!! I want to see some paint on this beast already. Nice job Bob!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Bob, That redesign REALLY works!! Too bad the boys at Dodge have decided to drop the Magnum. I hope to see this one finished!! Later, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 Gregg made an AMT 300C clip work on a magnum but i still like this Thanks! I have almost made the Revell 1/24 300C SRT-8 front clip work on the Magnum: Still needs a few tweaks around the wheel openings; the clip was wider than the wagon body, I had to spread it open to match, so I have to use a modified SRT-8 windshield from the 300 donor. The Revell 300C SRT-8 has a better look than the AMT 300, w/the chin spoiler and much better headlamp detail (AMT's headlight detail is pretty poor). I waited patiently for the Revell 300 to come out to do the conversion. Wheels are from a Maisto diecast Chrysler ME-Four Twelve. Here you can see where the cuts were made (I kept the sedan cowl for strenght and so the hood would fit), and my way to keep the body strong w/o cracking: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Models Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 wow this is so cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr20dettkid Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Thats hot, i think it look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 (edited) That's going to be very cool...I have a couple extra Magnum kits that I've taken the engines, seats, etc from to do a Pro-Touring style '68 Charger and '70 Challenger..... I've thought of the 300C front end or maybe a Charger SRT8 front end on one of the Magnum bodies. And a Dodge & Nissan hookup isn't that outrageous, since next gen Nissan Frontier is going to be a badge-engineered Dodge Ram from what I've read, and Dodge may get a version of the Nissan Versa.. Edited August 12, 2008 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollinoldskoo Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 And a Dodge & Nissan hookup isn't that outrageous, since next gen Nissan Frontier is going to be a badge-engineered Dodge Ram from what I've read, and Dodge may get a version of the Nissan Versa.. next frontier or Titan? either way.... what is this industry coming to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 I've thought of the 300C front end or maybe a Charger SRT8 front end on one of the Magnum bodies. And a Dodge & Nissan hookup isn't that outrageous, since next gen Nissan Frontier is going to be a badge-engineered Dodge Ram from what I've read, and Dodge may get a version of the Nissan Versa.. Flintstone sells both styles of bodies for an AMT 300C and I think Revell Charger with Magnum rear end...problem is you buy the resin body and you still need both kits for donors. They're only 10 bucks, but you might have as much monkey-around time on the resin as you would have cutting/grafting from two donors to make one kit. I'm glad I waited for the 300C SRT-8, even if the front was a bit wider and I had to be more clever w/the graft. I think the Dodge Ram will be the basis for a Nissan Titan; the Frontier is a smaller truck...not sure if Dodge might end up w/a badge-engineered Frontier to replace Dakota. I started this project early in '07, before the talks w/Nissan got so hot. And before the new GTR came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 anybody can make Dodges better, even monkeys George, there are some real sweet Japanese and European hotrods that don't all have annoying huge mufflers, useless aluminum double wings and stereo systems and useless "look good" objects well George I'm sure you recognize this puppy! I mean come on the whole front end is off and that thing has power, like 730BHP thats BRAKE, thank the Swedes! Gregg made an AMT 300C clip work on a magnum but i still like this same here Thanks! I have almost made the Revell 1/24 300C SRT-8 front clip work on the Magnum: I love that picture Bob, that just looks sweet with those wheels, stance and everything, it reminds me HIGHLY of the BTCC Volvo that's why! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 A bit more progress; the body is painted silver w/one clearcoat. I'll be masking/painting the lower aero pieces gunmetal and then shooting more clear. Took awhile to get to this point, and the bodywork will never be as precise as I'd like Not sure if I'll leave the hood slats silver or paint them flat black; their surfaces aren't really smooth even after block sanding so flat black might do a good job of hiding that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVZ2881 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 WOW!!!! Bob, that just looks Bitchin!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlite5hadow Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 its the super rare, one-off R-34 Wagon! looks amazing. i'd almost wanna buy that off you when its done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilone Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 turn the tires when its done then do a dio of it drifting that would be sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Looks awesome! Great work. Maybe next time, try a two door conversion, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Some more progress; 2-toned, clearcoated, buffed, some of the black trim applied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayVee Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 This thing is still crazy, and I still love it. I like that paint scheme a lot. The darker lower section creates a slick visual effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 85Biarittz Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Really enjoyed looking at this buildup. Great looking concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Really enjoyed looking at this buildup. Great looking concept. The finished product can be found here http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.p...c=14080&hl= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 HOLY MOLY is that thing wicked!! usually id be against such a thing, but i likes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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