jrherald420 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 That's because the engine you posted is a new Hemi, its got fuel injection and coil on plug ignition. Hey all that matters is that your happy!! Keep up the great building! One last thing, just wondering how much you spent on all the spray paint and jar paint? Id love to drop the cash and buy a stock pile like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMX Addicts Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 (edited) Well... I'm kind of liking the way the engine looks (More so installed), but yes you are right, it was not what I had in mind when I decided to wire it. I couldn't say for sure how much coin I may have on Spray paints... But most of them are about $ 6.00 per can (Except the Metallic Silver TS-83 which sells for over $ 15.00). Also made the mistake to order a whole bunch of Tamiya paints coded PS because the colors are extremely vivid, but these ended up being for RC polycarbonate plastic. Edited April 21, 2013 by BMX Addicts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrherald420 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Dang 15 bucks!! Wow. That's a nice stock pile, most of mine is Hobby Lobby clearance. Just decided to get back into airbrushing for the 4th time. Hoping it will save me some coin, i cant keep spending 6 bucks on color and another 6 on clear on top of the cost of the kit. My 20 month old son takes a lot of daddy's hobby money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Rosenello Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Here is my version of that same '68 Charger kit. It's a great kit.http://images43.fotki.com/v1321/photos/8/897862/4419214/100_2427-vi.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMX Addicts Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 (edited) Here is my version of that same '68 Charger kit. It's a great kit. Looks cool Dan... Edited April 21, 2013 by BMX Addicts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 The firewall really should be body color. And i'm with the other guy on the distributor, it looks odd with the wires ran like that and the distributor just up there in the open. But it's just a model, so carry on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Guess I am going to have to show some of you guys how to wire kit distributors. Pre wired units look terrible IMHO. I wire mine to match firing order and everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMX Addicts Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 Wooow.... Tuff crowd, and yet I thought I was going to look like a hero for making a kit look like this with only a hand full of projects under my belt The firewall really should be body color. And i'm with the other guy on the distributor, it looks odd with the wires ran like that and the distributor just up there in the open. But it's just a model, so carry on! I didn't like the interior in Silver, it makes the car too plain, PLUS the floors have carpet texture In any case, this is the best I could manage to please you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMX Addicts Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 Guess I am going to have to show some of you guys how to wire kit distributors. Pre wired units look terrible IMHO. I wire mine to match firing order and everything. I would certainly love to see that!!!... Never wired a car ever before, so a nice tutorial by someone experienced would make my day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I said firewall not interior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMX Addicts Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 (edited) The firewall is shown in black in the box photo... (Or maybe you meant inside, so like I said, did not like it). Edited April 21, 2013 by BMX Addicts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Looks silver to me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMX Addicts Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 (edited) Whatever bud.... I'll backtrack to box-stock tomorrow. Edited April 21, 2013 by BMX Addicts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrherald420 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Build it how YOU want it. I must say that the quality of your last few builds i have saw led me to think you had been building for some time now. I am still deciding if i want to paint the engine bay a semi gloss black or leave it the emerald green color like the body. I will be making a build thread for it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMX Addicts Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 (edited) Thank you Jason, I was just trying to make it look better (At least thought so). I'll keep an eye out for the new build thread Removed all the stuff from the engine and ordered a pre-wired carb last night, also painted the firewall. Edited April 21, 2013 by BMX Addicts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I would certainly love to see that!!!... Never wired a car ever before, so a nice tutorial by someone experienced would make my day I will whip one up this morning for you. Your last pic is a good start. I have to do one for a 440 anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydar Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 This is turning out to be a great build. Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMX Addicts Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 Thanks Joe. Has anyone tried this stuff before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrherald420 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I remember someone used the red on a exotic car build, it looked pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMX Addicts Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) Tried the Faux Fabric on the seats and door panels... It works better if you apply it from a distance (The spray nozzle shoots a lot of paint). My friend Mike was right, the Revell plastic is very susceptible to the paint... Parts like the cockpit bay will retract and bend making the fitting really challenging. Edited April 22, 2013 by BMX Addicts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrherald420 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 It looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMX Addicts Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) Thank you Jason. The next part I'm hating already... The body has to be finished in order to attach the chassis (Meaning, the windows have to be glued because once the engine, the radiator and the front bumper go in, they cannot be taken apart); Since I use a thick coat of clear over the body, I will have to add decals, apply the clear, do the windows and then unite the chassi and the body, only then the radiator and the bumpers can be attached.... I know this will make or break the project Edited April 22, 2013 by BMX Addicts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 That's how it's done. Just give the cleared body a few days to harden up. Those windows in that kit can be tricky. I use small pieces of tape inside to hold window in position then a dab of glue here and there. Once dry remove tape and add a bit more glue. Hard to explain easier to do lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) I still have to wire that distributor for you so when I take pics of that I will show you what I mean I got sidetracked on my super bee Edited April 22, 2013 by freakshow12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrherald420 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Window glue is a great thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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