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[Casey]

Here's a quick look at what's inside the 1/25 scale Revell '69 Dodge Charger R/T kit. This is pretty much a scaled back version of the older, original ProModeler '69 Dodge Charger R/T kit, which was released under the Revell-Monogram label, with the extra Hemi engine and racing parts being the main exclusions. This version builds into a totally stock 440/4-speed powered R/T, with the bumblebee stripe color the only option.

The box top:




The 440 Chrysler big block engine parts:

[Casey]

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This is definitely one of Revell's best modified reissues, although the molded-in vinyl top is still a sticking point for some. It builds into a very nice replica of the 1:! car, and using parts from Revell's other '68-9 Charger R/T and '69 Dayton, as well as from the MPC '69 Charger 500 kit, you can build just about every factory V8 '68 or '69 Charger ever built in 1/25 scale.

[Harry P.]

My only question is why the license plates say "CHARGE" and not "CHARGER?"

[Steve Milberry]

My only question is why the license plates say "CHARGE" and not "CHARGER?"

A lot of places are restricted to 6 characters on the plate ,, maybe this is the case here? ,,, although "CHARGR" could also have fit it may not necessarily have been better.

[revshag]

I like this kit a lot. Well detailed and accurate looking.

One of the things Revell has changed is that since re-releasing the 68 Charger, they have done away with the molded-in side marker lights. They have been reduced to decals as evidenced in the above pictures.

I wish they would include a 727 automatic transmission and 8-3/4 rear end as these were more common in the 1:1 production cars.

One problem I seem to have is getting the front of the chassis to sit properly in the body so as to get the right stance.

Chris

[Longbox55]

Illinois uses 7 on most plates. The plates shown are the older AV plate, which may have limited to 6, though. The current AV plate can have 7, though.

[1972coronet]

One of the things Revell has changed is that since re-releasing the 68 Charger, they have done away with the molded-in side marker lights ; they have been reduced to decals .

I wish they would include a 727 automatic transmission and 8-3/4 rear end as these were more common in the 1:1 production cars.



Chris

I , too , would love to see a TorqueFlite (separate-from-the-engine , of course) and 8.75" diff included as well . And , why not get a co-op going with Missing Link Resins and include their masterpiece '69-'75 Dodge hubcaps for use with the '69 model ? How sweet would that be !

The molded-in vinyl top is still a sticking point for some.

Is this because it's subpar or because it's moulded-in or ...? The vast majority of '68-'70 Chargers were equipped with a vinyl top (excepting , of course , the 1969 500 and 1969 Daytona models) , and in all of my 42 years , I'm yet to see a *stock* 1968-1970 Charger sans vinyl top .
I'd like to see Revell put both bodies in one box (with an appropriate price adjustment of course) so that the option to build either year with or without the top .

[Casey]

I , too , would love to see a TorqueFlite (separate-from-the-engine , of course) and 8.75" diff included as well . And , why not get a co-op going with Missing Link Resins and include their masterpiece '69-'75 Dodge hubcaps for use with the '69 model ? How sweet would that be!

Agreed. The Dana rear and A-833 (and Hemi) are getting to be a bit overdone in Revell Mopar musclcars, so maybe when they release a '70 Charger R/T they will modify the tooling, adding an 8-3/4" rear, big block 727 TorqueFlite, and a set dog dish caps, too.

Is this because it's subpar or because it's moulded-in or ...? The vast majority of '68-'70 Chargers were equipped with a vinyl top (excepting , of course , the 1969 500 and 1969 Daytona models) , and in all of my 42 years , I'm yet to see a *stock* 1968-1970 Charger sans vinyl top.

I've heard that the majority of '69 Charger came equipped with the vinyl top, but never saw any numbers. It just always seemed like an odd decision to me, since it's easier to add one than to remove the molded-on texture. I think the '68-'70 Chargers look great with a vinyl top, so it's a minor gripe with me, but is probably more representative of what exists in the real world.

[Yahshu]

Lost count on how many of these & the promodeler i've got. Scale Auto reviewed & built the promodeler a few years back, mentioned the the diff needed to be widened & moved forward. Missing Link does an excellent 70 Charger to be used with this kit.

[jaydar]

Man, I love the '69 Charger. I have one in the stash and can't wait to get to it. I am doing a Dark metallic green factory color with white top and white interior and white stripe.

So far that is the plan!

joe.

[Drake69]

I've heard that the majority of '69 Charger came equipped with the vinyl top, but never saw any numbers. It just always seemed like an odd decision to me, since it's easier to add one than to remove the molded-on texture. I think the '68-'70 Chargers look great with a vinyl top, so it's a minor gripe with me, but is probably more representative of what exists in the real world.

The really cool thing about all this is you can buy both the '68 SE kit and this '69 kit and just swap bodies (hence probably why they removed the side marker lights...). I built a General Lee Charger with the smooth top '68 car, and will soon be building the "Assassin Car" '68 Charger from the movie "Bullitt" with the vinyl top option! It's the best of both worlds!!!

[Joe Handley]

My only question is why the license plates say "CHARGE" and not "CHARGER?"

My guess, it could be a way of saying CHARGE!!! as a funny or cartoonish way of calling out that it's a Charger as well as a big block muscle car.

Edited by Joe Handley, 02 August 2012 - 04:12 PM.

[CorvairJim]

The really cool thing about all this is you can buy both the '68 SE kit and this '69 kit and just swap bodies (hence probably why they removed the side marker lights...). I built a General Lee Charger with the smooth top '68 car, and will soon be building the "Assassin Car" '68 Charger from the movie "Bullitt" with the vinyl top option! It's the best of both worlds!!!

When you build your replica of this car, will you have 7 wheel covers with it to represent all of the ones the car tossed in the famous chase scene?

[Harry P.]

Why two identical belt/pulley assemblies?

[maltsr]

That's two questions Harry
I think it harks back to the original kit which came with two engines.

[Harry P.]

Right... but why delete certain parts and leave certain others (that make no sense now) on the tree?

[martinfan5]

Right... but why delete certain parts and leave certain others (that make no sense now) on the tree?

And since when did the model company's do anything that made any sense

[damop6v8]

I just love the Revell 68/69 R/T Chargers, I've built several, sold three on Ebay, one complete and two to build, the detailing is spot on for a 1/25 model car kit especially when you compare it with the MPC General lee kit from 1979 & even the current re-release with the now correct-ish rear window.

But back in 1979 as 9 yr old kid the MPC General Lee was just amazing what with Saturday evening spent glued to the TV to watch the Dukes of Hazzard here in the UK and when the 1/16 scale General lee hit the model shops in 1981, well I was just in heaven as a 11 yr old !

So if only Revell would release a 1/16 scale 68/69 charger then that would be awsome, I'm sure some of use would build a very accurate General Lee and some highly detailed street/ strip Chargers, I love these cars with Metallic paints, big n little cragars SS rims, vinal roof & the bumble bee stripe on the read quarters.

One day if I ever win the lotto then one will be in posession cruzing down the street with the gloriouse sound of a mopar V8, now wheres that lotto ticket ?

[Harry P.]

That's a good looking trio!

[kruleworld]

so maybe when they release a '70 Charger R/T they will modify the tooling, adding an 8-3/4" rear, big block 727 TorqueFlite, and a set dog dish caps, too.

I've heard that the majority of '69 Charger came equipped with the vinyl top, but never saw any numbers. It just always seemed like an odd decision to me, since it's easier to add one than to remove the molded-on texture. I think the '68-'70 Chargers look great with a vinyl top, so it's a minor gripe with me, but is probably more representative of what exists in the real world.

point 1: agree wholeheartedly.
point 2: maybe they should look at adding a vinyl roof sticker to the kit?
vinyl may have been popular in 1969, but nowadays most chargers loose their vinyl (thankfully, as it hides a lot of rust).