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[Futurabat]

The Revell kit overall is superior to the AMT. The AMT kit is worn out, played, seen it's day. My only concern would be matching the Revell nose to the MPC body I intend to use. The Revell is supposed to be the same scale but it's a hair big to be the same 1/25th as the MPC...or maybe the MPC is a hair small.

Update: I just checked the MPC front clip against the Revell, and it looks like the Daytona nose will fit nicely...if I can find it.

Edited by Futurabat, 24 October 2012 - 06:24 PM.

[Fat Brian]

The Revell 69 Daytona is lightyears ahead of the junk MPC/AMT kit. It's not even close. To make my 71 Daytona I used the nose from the MPC/AMT kit, it was about the only piece worth using in the whole kit.

Edited by Fat Brian, 24 October 2012 - 06:29 PM.

[dimebolt]

Thanks guys,
I've been curious about the Revell offering for a while now, but didn't want to shell out the $ for just another copy of the same poorly designed kit.
Corey

[Rob Hall]

Those are so cool..I plan to build a Superbird from the MPC '71 and a Daytona using the AMT '71 Charger.

[dimebolt]

Those are so cool..I plan to build a Superbird from the MPC '71 and a Daytona using the AMT '71 Charger.

I love em!
Keep us posted, would love to see your's also.
Corey

[Futurabat]

HHmmmmm...I smell a new community build stirring up here...anyone else? 1971 to 1974 Wing cars?

Edited by Futurabat, 24 October 2012 - 06:57 PM.

[dimebolt]

That'd be cool man.
I have a 71 GTX that's needing some love. And the spoilers and nose to make it a reality.
I'd get in on that one.
Corey

[Simpleman]

Here one that got my attention , the car that could have been back in the day

http://blog.hemmings...daytona_02_700/

Edited by Simpleman, 11 November 2012 - 10:05 AM.

[Custom Mike]

Guys, I built one of these back around 2003/2004 using AMT's '71 Charger with the nose, fender scoops and wing from their garbage Daytona kit. It went together nicely, then I did a '71 Duster as a Superbird for a buddy of mine. Give one a shot, it's very easy to do, and makes for a very cool model for your display case!

1st paint scheme...


Repainted in Red and Gunmetal...


And the SuperDuster, it still hasn't been built and I finished the body for him in 2007!

Edited by Custom Mike, 11 November 2012 - 01:04 PM.

[dimebolt]

Pretty cool man.
Corey

[Harry P.]

I like them! Pretty cool stuff.

[blunc]

I delivered papers to a dealership that had a row of superbirds parked front and center street-side, at least one in every color that was made at that time.

it was an awesome sight for a gearhead that was getting a drivers license real soon.

[Rob Hall]

Those '71 Daytonas are sweet....love the 1:1 '69 Daytona convertible phantom...I want to build that one in 1:25th..

[Futurabat]

I delivered papers to a dealership that had a row of superbirds parked front and center street-side, at least one in every color that was made at that time.

it was an awesome sight for a gearhead that was getting a drivers license real soon.

I don't believe that was possible. NASCAR required (for eligibility) that at least one car be built for every two dealerships there were. In 1970 that meant 1,920 cars had to be built. Around 1,935 were actually built. Considering several birds were shipped to and sold in Canada, there was less than one available, per dealership. There were a total of seven colors available so i'm having trouble with "a row of superbirds" as well as "at least one in every color"

[Simpleman]

I don't believe that was possible. NASCAR required (for eligibility) that at least one car be built for every two dealerships there were. In 1970 that meant 1,920 cars had to be built. Around 1,935 were actually built. Considering several birds were shipped to and sold in Canada, there was less than one available, per dealership. There were a total of seven colors available so i'm having trouble with "a row of superbirds" as well as "at least one in every color"

I worked in Orlando Fla on HWY 50 next to Massy Grindle Dodge and only remember one to ever hit the lot , it didnt sit but a few days before being sold and one other one traded in a few months later. Had a friend who worked in the body shop the and we would go out onthe lot after he got of work and look at all the Challenger and Chargers that sat on the lot.