Matt T. Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 (edited) I've been working on Revell's awesome new kit for about a month now (I only get a day or two a week to build). All parts are spray painted, it's now time for some detail brush painting, decals, and assembly. I'm hoping to have it done by Thanksgiving. I thought posting here might hold me to that! This is my first build in 3 years, so I'm keeping it close to box stock and fun. I opted to build a Charger 500 by omitting the door scoops and not using any R/T decals. Paint it Testors Hemi Orange and Lacquer Clear. Kit will be box stock except for wheels and tires (plan is to use AMT '70 Chevelle deeper Magnum 500s and L60 tires all around) and maybe a pre-wired distributor. This is a fantastic kit with great proportions, minimal mold lines and beautiful parts fit. I am loving this build, and highly recommend this kit. Thanks for looking, it's good to be back building. Edited November 16, 2017 by Matt T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Looks good so far,i'm following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 The Charger 500 has a different rear glass area also!But I am happy to see this kit being built, I want one sovery much!! I have just the F+F version here in my nowtoo big Mopar piles. David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 The Charger 500 has a different rear glass area also! Only the '69 500 did...the '70 500 was a regular Charger, just a trim level between base and R/T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Only the '69 500 did...the '70 500 was a regular Charger, just a trim level between base and R/T.indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfarmer Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 I've been working on Revell's awesome new kit for about a month now (I only get a day or two a week to build). All parts are spray painted, it's now time for some detail brush painting, decals, and assembly. I'm hoping to have it done by Thanksgiving. I thought posting here might hold me to that! This is my first build in 3 years, so I'm keeping it close to box stock and fun. I opted to build a Charger 500 by omitting the door scoops and not using any R/T decals. Paint it Testors Hemi Orange and Lacquer Clear. Kit will be box stock except for wheels and tires (plan is to use AMT '70 Chevelle deeper Magnum 500s and L60 tires all around) and maybe a pre-wired distributor. This is a fantastic kit with great proportions, minimal mold lines and beautiful parts fit. I am loving this build, and highly recommend this kit. Thanks for looking, it's good to be back building. Matthew, nice work but how do your photo's turn out not the right size..The cars look deformed..They look stubby... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 I don’t know. Haven’t posted a picture in a while and something must have changed. This is a Fotki image. Maybe I’ll try the site image hosting here. (If you click the photo above, you should see a regular image, not stubby.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 How’s this? I attached the image right from my iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 No horizontal compression of the image when uploaded that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 This is what I'm doing to ,don't forget the 500 emblems ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Only the '69 500 did...the '70 500 was a regular Charger, just a trim level between base and R/T. That is very cool info, and I did not know that. I guess by 70 model year they had different choices in aerodynamics to choose from for racing classes!?! (Superbird, Daytona Charger) One is never too old to learn something new!! David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Also, this is going to be cool Matt!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Odd, that Revell didn't tool the grille separate from the loop bumper, that way it would've been easier to, also have an exposed, and hidden headlamp version, easier to paint and easier for the aftermarket to produce alternative grille options...just my 2 cents..But I digress....following your build with great attention, cuz love them B-Bodies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowe-t Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Matt, nice job and choice of color!How is the front stance? Does it site high or low?The Revell 1968 and 1969 Chargers sit very high in the front, out of box. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 Ready to start assembly. I just have to detail paint the steering wheel, front grille, and wheels still. This kit is almost Japanese-level quality and molding. A joy to work on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Beautiful work Matt, The 70 is my favorite, I love the loop front bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 I agree , Geno. It’s my favorite year Charger too. Got the interior assembled and it and the engine installed in the chassis. Also trimmed the body - rear window is BMF and the rest is a Molotow 2mm chrome pen. I love these pens! Literally liquid chrome. Black added to the grille. Just need to paint the gray perimeter trim inside the bumper. Still enjoying this great kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Interior work is nice and clean,are you planning to add seatbelts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 Thanks Kelson! No, I’m trying to keep this one box stock (probably except for wheels and tires). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 (edited) Looking real good............... just to let you know you could not get a Hemi in a 70'Charger 500 ,383 4bl was the biggest you could getBut there is known to exist one 70' Charger 500 with a Hemi in it from the factory. your shifter is in the wrong spot ,it should be closer to the drivers side gas pedal . Edited November 8, 2017 by Mr mopar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 (edited) Thanks, good info. I’m going to leave it as-is, but will leave the “Heml” plate decals off the front fenders. This is a one-of-one that will reside in my display case. Edited November 8, 2017 by Matt T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Looks great and I love my mopars !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfish_7 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Caballo Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Great looking interior and I like how you have trimmed the body and chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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