justanothermopar Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Here some pictures of a recently finished build. The small brother of the big Mopars, 71 Plymouth Duster. Not really my favorites but anyway these cars are interesting and always wanted one in my shelves. Should not be missed in a Mopar collection. That one is an out of the box build; just I made the rear a bit higher and changed the wiper motor with one of the Chargers I built. Wheels came from Scenes Unlimited, tires from the parts box. I didn’t use the rear spoiler and therefor closed the holes. Obviously I could have done that better. But let’s just imagine somebody pushed his elbows onto the trunk lid. The Modelmaster Panther Pink is a very cool color and so different with changing light conditions. Thanks to a good friend who travelled to the U.S. I was able to get the spray can. Unfortunately the color was showing some reaction with the clear coat I used and it somehow became flaky under the clear coat. But with polishing the whole thing it went more or less OK. In total it’s a great kit, very detailed, very easy to build. Due to my skills and a little impatience the build is having surely some lacks, anyway I like the result. Hope you, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Caballo Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Excellent detail, my brother had a Duster. One thing; are the outside mirrors on the wrong side for each? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Pretty slick looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justanothermopar Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 I am not sure but will crosscheck. I think the mirrors are OK, maybe just not exactly at their correct position.Further to that just recognized that I forgot to do the turning signals. Will catch up with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 It looks great. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Great looking build. The wheels are period perfect for the early '70's. A note on the mirrors. The easiest way to know which side the mirrors should be mounted. The mirrors are offset to one side of the support arm. The greatest offset would be away from the car. What the designers were trying to do is to give the driver the greatest field of vision away from the sides of the vehicle, so they had the side of the mirror closest to the body would be the closest to the upright support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Looks nice! Reminds me of when I was in high school. My dad was looking for a second car for me to drive when I was 16 & we stumbled across a very nice looking '71 Dodge demon in "Panther Pink" with a white interior & stripe, sitting in a used car lot. It was looking like a go until we started it up & my father heard a lifter tick. I was very disappointed to end up with a green '72 Plymouth Fury 4 door sedan! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 A nice A-Body Duster 340 looks good .................... I love these little rocket ships I had one along time ago . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercuryman54 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Good looking Duster!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockBoresMe Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Call me crazy but I love seeing pink muscle cars. Good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smhardesty Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Nicely done. Really like the wheels on that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 I really like it !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Great job on that Duster and color choice too. I painted a Challenger that color and maybe the new '70 Charger will be that color also. I just love dem Mopars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Nice Duster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Super job! Good detail and I too love those wheels. I've had this kit in the stash for years and this makes me want to dig it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Excellent color choice! Looks great.David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I really like it !!!x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Caballo Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I was very disappointed to end up with a green '72 Plymouth Fury 4 door sedan! Steve With a 440? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 With a 440? Yeah! More like a 360 "boat anchor"!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 NICE! The Duster was really the baddest of hte muscle cars of that era as afar as good cars. It could "handle" as good as others, plus the light weight and revvy small block made it pretty competitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Great looking Duster, the pink don't stink..............NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 sweet looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carman1 Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Very nice, I really like the color now ,however thought it was ugly as sin when they were new, funny what time does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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