Smitty Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 This is a model I've had since 1972 when I was 12 years old. Some how it stayed with me all these years, so I decided to go all out and try to make it something special. It's an original MPC 72 Roadrunner with an AMT '69 roadrunner chassis and engine under it. The exhaust tips are from Missing Link Resin.Somewhere over the years the kit hood was lost so I had to replace it with a resin piece that needed some work to get to fit. I'm still not completely satisfied with it, but I'm very thankful the model has a hood! I'm hoping to devise a way to attach the hood to the hinges in a removable way so that I can display it with the hood open or closed. The paint is Tamiya TS-12 out of the can with Testors wet look clear. The interior is painted with Model Master black chrome with a touch of silver mixed in. In hindsight I think I was trying a little too hard to make this one perfect and the 'fun factor' started to fade a little, but I explored several new techniques and learned a lot in the process. Anyway, it will always be a favorite and I'm glad I still have it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Very nice .............. but there's no orange paint on the chassis . a very rare kit ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENNEDYJR Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) That is fine work. Edited August 15, 2017 by KENNEDYJR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Beautifull !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Looks Fantastic, it's one of those which I'd like to see returning from Round2, but as a restomod....not the car per say but tooling wise...by combining their 2000ish designed '71 Charger with copied body parts from the Mpc annual.Again most excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardlust Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Beautiful - I hope that mine will look half as nice whenever I get around to restoring it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I absolutely love it and I'm a mopar freak-great job !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Man, that looks sweet Eric, great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 That looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Man, that looks sweet Eric, great job. oh yeah! I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Great looking build, nice engine and interior detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Beautiful job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br67 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Awesome build - well done. I've also got a 72 on my to do list using the Mpc 71 reissue and some parts from Missing Link and Modelhaus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Wow, what a clean, sharp build! Well done and model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizz62 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Very nicely done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Awesome build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 That's sweet!Great paint & excellent detail.Love it! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 Thanks Mr. Mopar, and you're right, I completely forgot about the overspray on the chassis! Yes this is a pretty rare one. I built it when I was a kid, but never painted it back then so it was in pretty good condition when I started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Looks pretty sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Outstanding! With the right backround you couldn't tell it wasn't 1:1. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Sweet, clean, and SHINY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmb0319 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Absolutely gorgeous!!!! Amazing job with this, and MAN, I love the 71-72 Road Runners. Getting started on my Revell 71 now. This is a great inspiration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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