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1969 Dodge Charger General Lee weathered Dio.


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#1 Madrdnckbldr080

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Posted 14 August 2012 - 09:25 AM

Those that know me Know I have a soft spot for weathered vechicles .. Heres a project I have been wanting to do for some time now. This is a ongoin project that I keep adding or comin up with Ideas from friends or fellow model builders. I am still working on the dio. Will post finished pics when done. Thanks For looking..... Red
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#2 Intmd8r

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Posted 14 August 2012 - 10:28 AM

Time has not been kind to the general lol. Well done.

#3 Madrdnckbldr080

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Posted 14 August 2012 - 11:55 AM

Thanks Steve.. Just something I've been kickin around in my head.. Be nice if i would stop thinkin of ideas so i can finish it..... Red

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Posted 14 August 2012 - 12:02 PM

..very nicely done Robert, the rust and faded paint are very convincing!

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Posted 14 August 2012 - 12:18 PM

Nope. I like the SHINY :) :) :) Torino.

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Posted 14 August 2012 - 03:18 PM

this looks superb Robert.let your imagination fly. boss hogs might be under there somewhere.lol i love it B)

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Posted 14 August 2012 - 03:22 PM

Nice job on the General. That's probably what that Charger really would have looked like had The Duke Boys been real. Is that the 1/25 kit or the 1/16 kit?

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Posted 14 August 2012 - 03:39 PM

Thanks Steve.. Just something I've been kickin around in my head.. Be nice if i would stop thinkin of ideas so i can finish it..... Red


Tell me about it! :rolleyes: I have more great project ideas than time or skill lol.

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Posted 16 August 2012 - 12:53 AM

Excellent job on the weathering!

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Posted 18 August 2012 - 06:44 AM

A really good job on the General, i'm sure Cooter will be able to turn it around though...!!!

#11 Madrdnckbldr080

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Posted 08 September 2012 - 03:41 AM

Finally Finished It up.. when I originally took the pics. I Forgot To put the license plates On. Hope ya Enjoy The Pics... Red

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Posted 08 September 2012 - 09:45 AM

Cool! Very nicely done!

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Posted 08 September 2012 - 11:20 AM

I'm certainly not a rusty person, But Red, the general looks excellent! Nice details everywhere.

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Posted 08 September 2012 - 12:29 PM

Wow super cool ............... awesome job :D