midnightsteele Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 This is my second in 15+ years so she ain't very pretty. The first one was a 1970 1/2 Camaro that's not too good enough to show. I welcome constructive critism. I still need to get the door handles on. One got cut in half while trimming it. I used the wrong type blade (curved). Im looming for some that will work if you have any. Some areas I know I need to improve on include but are not limited to: trimming flash, conducting mockups for proper fit meant as you will see in the stance and front valance, and better glue for the rear view mirror (picked up some today). I also need to get some BMF. I got some of the testors brand but the stuff I didn't want to stick wouldn't come off... I also have pretty Sharkey hands these days so I need to figure a way around it as you will see behind the transmission on the undercarriage. Its not near as good as some I've seen on here but I'm getting my practice in. This one is for my mom. She used to have a 69 but this was the only one I could get at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemi Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I think it looks great love the yellow paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightsteele Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) Thanks. I wasn't too fond of the color to begin with but its the color car she had. Now that I'm almost done, it kind of grew on me... James Edited October 2, 2014 by midnightsteele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Super nice build James. I would use a semi gloss or flat black on chassis, engine parts and bodyparts like around the taillights on your charger. I tried the Testors foil and it awful. Bare Metal Foil is the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightsteele Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Thanks for the tips slusher. I will incorporate them in my next build. I could use the same paint I use on the body but put a dull coat over it so I retain the color match? James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 James, if you want to add correct detailing to any further Mopars, you'll need to do a bit of research, maybe watch a couple of Graveyard Cars episodes ? Mopar chassis were usually always painted primer gray with body colour over-spray. Wheel-wells were painted a black protective coat ( can't recall what they actually call it? ) & there's a few other things/details that are standard on Mopars ? As for the stance on the Revell 68-69 chargers.. That's a problem with the kits spindles... They are too long & need trimming ?? BTW... I do like that yellow ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carcrazy19 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I agree with Cliff on the spindals being too long. I found that you can adjust the stance of the car by cutting off the pegs for the wheels and repositioning them so that it will have the stance you want. Other than that I think you did a great job on this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightsteele Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Thanks guys for the tips and critiques. Admittedly I didn't research the chassis issue. I went off the instructions. Although my future builds won't be so stock specific, I do enjoy one that is as close as possible sometimes. I am doing a 65 Chevy pickup now and it needs to be correct on several things like the chassis. I will do a little more research before I fire up the paint. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Looks good to me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Another fine Mopar being built, you're doing a great job with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skymnky721 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Looks good from here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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