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[kyledr330]

Very well done Bruno! How did you like the resin kit? What problems did you have with it?

[Keef]

The fender tag should be body color....


Great build. I *think* I have one of those stashed away. Yours is inspirational to say the least.

On a side note: There's a guy on Long Island that hung `71 Swinger sheet metal on a `69 Dart convertible shell. Talk about doing a double take when you see it! I don't know why Ma Mopar killed off the A body convertible after `69....

you are correct...the FENDER tag(or broadcast code tag) should be body color, but the green and white sticker is actually a sticker denoting emissions information and is a white background with green printing on it

[FASTBACK340]

you are correct...the FENDER tag(or broadcast code tag) should be body color, but the green and white sticker is actually a sticker denoting emissions information and is a white background with green printing on it

I stand corrected: I see there's the anti-freeze label on the radiator support and that indeed IS the emissions label.

Then.... where's the fender tag?

[Keef]

I stand corrected: I see there's the anti-freeze label on the radiator support and that indeed IS the emissions label.

Then.... where's the fender tag?

lol the fender tag is painted body color, so it blends in witht he body, thats why we cant see it

[ffreak]

That is sooooo coooolll !! Very nice !!! What paint did you use ??

[FASTBACK340]

lol the fender tag is painted body color, so it blends in witht he body, thats why we cant see it

That's the kind of smart-*ss answer I'd make! Good one....

[Bruno]

Thanks everyone!

Very well done Bruno! How did you like the resin kit? What problems did you have with it?

It's a nice kit, lots of flash to clean and some minor imperfections, which can easily be fixed with some putty. I guess that's normal for a resin body, but I can't compare with others because that's my first resin build. The problems I had with it, I believe are mostly caused by my inexperience with resin kits, and the fact that I used another kit instead of the one I was supposed to use as a donor kit.

[Bruno]

That is sooooo coooolll !! Very nice !!! What paint did you use ??

Thanks!

The paint I used is automotive waterborne basecoat and automotive urethane 2 part clearcoat. The color is a Harley Davidson code (can't remember the code...). It's actually the same paint I used on my Tommy Ivo Dragster build, except I used a gray primer on the dragster, and a white primer on the Dart.

[caine440]

Outstanding build!
A very underestimated Mopar. Great power to weight and it could surprise a lot of the heavy hitter of the time.
Very nice job!

[kelson]

A real stunner!think this is the first time i've seen one built up and shown on the forum.

[brett]

What to add? not much that hasnt been said I think, stunning build mate!

[Janne Herajärvi]

Very nice, you dont see too often these Swingers

[Alan]

Everything needed is available in styrene, with the exeption of a trunk lid which is available in resin. MPC LA Dart, AMT 71 Duster, Revell 68 or 69 Dart for rear quarters and chassis interior etc.

[RandyB.]

Very nice work indeed Bruno. It's nice to see one of these. Wish Revell would come out with this kit or a Dodge Demon.

[realgone58]

Beautiful! I plan to build one of these as well.

[PistonDog]

love the Dart!!!!! Manufacturer's need to look at your model to help convince them to make a styrene kit!!!!

[caine440]

Is the front grille and bumpers on th LA Dart stock?
I have been think of converting one but by the time I add up everything I need to get it is close to the price of the R&R resin kit on ebay.

[Danno]

Sweeeeeeet!