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[horsepower]

Both of these kits were based on '70s NASCAR kits one was a Buddy Baker number 71, IIRC it was molded in red, & the well remembered later '71-'74 Richard Petty version that was molded in clear, I believe this kit was issued with decals to make it a Baker/Bobby Isaac K&K Insurance number 71 also, looking with anticipation for these releases, but will pass on the "Street" version.

[Mr. Moparman]

This is my review of MPC's new Street Charger kit. It is 1/16 scale and is part of MPC's "1 Run of Fun" series. This is a very limited production run, after the run is over, the kit will be backdated to the Richard Petty NASCAR version.





MPC reincarnates the super-detailed 1/16 scale Street Charger for one limited and final production run. This wild machine based on an early 70's Dodge Charger includes a racing-inspired suspension with a fully blown and injected motor. It comes complete with ignition, fuel and oil lines for the ultimate in large scale detail. Chrome slotted mag wheels wrapped in big and little hollow vinyl tires plant this monster's feet firmly on the asphalt. A removable hood, posable front steering, authentic interior components and custom stripe decals complete the package. MPC's Street Charger. Big, bold and beautiful!

Scale: 1/16
Skill Level: 3 (ages 12 and up)
Glue assembly, paint required
Molded in white, clear and clear red with chrome plated parts
Hollow vinyl tires
Detailing tubing and wire
Includes water release decals
Instruction booklet

Edited by Mr. Moparman, 10 January 2012 - 03:28 PM.

[trogdor]

You sure know how to make me feel old Just kidding, it is nice seeing young guys getting into this hobby. Cool video very well done.

[Dragline]

Very cool Vid. Such a sharp young man building models make me feel certain our hobby is in good hands.


Thank you.


Bob

[gray07]

Great video, i built both of these when they came out, this one and the red one. Ive had them packed away forever but your video has made me think about getting them out and redoing them. Also they put the clear valvecover in there that way you can see the details of the head. Keep it up

[Mr. Moparman]

Thanks guys, I'm going to get some up close pics up soon.

[Dave]

Nice job, looking forward to your next one!

[High octane]

Nice job on the kit review and video, thanks!

[1972coronet]

Thanks for your review !

I had the red version (c.early 80's) and had a helluva time building it back then !

It's nice to see the good wheels instead of those grotesque 80's "Champ 500" wheels in the red version .

What I liked about this kit was its inclusion of casting dates and part numbers on the block (!!) ; and now it's cool that a clear valve cover was added so that the rocker assembly can be seen (great job , Round2 !)

I'd really like to see this backdated to a stock '71-'74 Charger , but I doubt that'll ever happen ...

I'm going to buy one of these and just have fun with it . I can see it in pearl light green or pearl white , either colour with those gold stripes !

[440 Dakota]

nice job its great to see young guys involved in the hobby

any one know the production run number ? think I saw 3000 somplace,and is the Super Charger which was a very similiar kit(red on box )coming before the Petty kit, just kinda wanted to confirm

[ol'forest]

Does anyone know if the body is the same as the 70's or 80's release? The 80's release had the same firewall as the general lee, which was a little smaller, the 70's release had the firewall like the stockcar version, a snug fit to the body, but with the battery box removed so it was totally flat.

[Rdkingjay]

Good job Brandon!

[Rob McKee]

Thanks for the review Brandon. You inspired me to go out and grab one of these kits today.

[ol'forest]

I got mine in the mail today, and I see it is more like a recasting of the red 80's version in most ways, has the general lee firewall, has the optional dual carbs, and has the 80's chargers rear tires which annoyingly are lower profile than the front tires which are the fat and tall NASCAR tires the 70's one used. Thankfully it does have the 70's slot mags, I think I'll swap the front tires for smaller ones I think. Still great to see it back.

[W-409]

This would be great to have. I've been looking for good 1/16 scale model kit... Maybe your build, Brandon will ispire me so much, that needs to get one... Was that expensive one?

[rssschris]

When I had this kit all them years ago, it had slicks for the rear, I am guessing now it don`t ?
Chris Downs

[notright]

I have  the black street charger, the red super charger the dukes charger and the buddy baker charger.  not sure but from what i have seen the Richard petty charger  was first then the buddy baker charger.   Looking at the floor pan from the buddy baker car and the black street charger they are 99% the same other than in the street charger they tooled the tunnel as to look like carpet and the fire wall does not have the place for the battery. So other than adding the blower and interior parts and wide rear wheels and removing all the NASCAR parts its the same kit.  So in thought the run would be petty/baker NASCAR then the street charger  as they are cast the same with very little change. Then the dukes charger and last the super charger. Like i said i have all 4 kits and looking at them that's the changes i'v seen.

[notright]

 The kit in the photos is not the reissued kit.  Round 2 is casting them in white not in the colors they first started off in.

In turn when the petty kit come out is it going to be white or clear?  The clear body parts is what made the petty kit.

petty=clear body  baker=red body  street charger=black dukes=orange and the last run of the street charger was red.

 The reissue of the dukes and street charger are white.

[Edsel-Dan]

I believe the Second issue Red Buddy Baker car was a Petty Enterprises car.

He did run for them for a couple years.

The Clear Body Petty Charger was the First issue.

I have the original my dad built back then and had a second unbuilt I sold 25+ years ago.

 

I just MIGHT get one of the Petty re-issues when they come out.

I would like to see if I can get Transparent paints in the correct shades to "Paint?Tint"

the body but still see the chassis/works underneath

[Greg Myers]

Clear body's always present many build possibilitys. Leave it all clear, go for a half and half, maybe a museum style where just certain areas are left clear, just clear, clear with decals, lots of ways.