Hi-Po Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 My first completed build for the new year. This is the Revell/Monogram 1969 Dodge Charger built mostly OOB. I used Tamiya TS-30 Silver Leaf for the body and Model Masters Flat Black for the vinyl roof and the interior. Bare metal foil was used for most of the chrome trim. A Molotow chrome pen was used for touch up here and there on the kit chrome pieces. Kit decals were used for the red lines and the bumble bee stripe. The kit exhaust tips were replaced with aluminum tube that was shaped to represent the original ones. The engine has been fully detailed. I replaced the kit heater hoses with aftermarket hoses for more realism. Other than having to alter the carburetor and intake manifold to get the hood to fit better, the kit went together with very few problems. Now on to the next build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Very nice looking build and it wears the silver leaf quite well. Engine compartment is super sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Nicely done , looks great in silver ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Agreed, looks terrific in silver. Very nice detail all around, great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Very nice work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Very nice MOPAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Wow, very, VERY sharp! Well done and model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Wow Terry, that Charger build is sweet as I just love dem B-body Mopars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Sweet ........ nice and clean !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Great looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Beautiful looking Charger. I like how you detailed the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 That is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Looks beautiful. My uncle when I was a kid had a 68 Charger R/T that he bought new. It had redlines, silver paint and black vinyl top with black bumble bee stripes. This car of yours brings back some great memories. Again beautiful job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Great work! The paint and the details look real sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 That´s beautiful! Nice color choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 Thanks everyone for the kind words, it is appreciated. I forgot to mention in my post that I did not use any clear coat over the paint. The paint job came out so nice to begin with, that all I had to do was lightly rub it out with 8000 and 12000 sanding pads. I then applied the bumble bee stripe and when that was dry, I applied a coat of Meguiar's Gold Class liquid wax. Lately, I have had great success with Tamiya spray paints. My routine is to shake the can for a solid two minutes, then I soak the can in warm (coffee warm) water for about three to five minutes. Then I shake the can again for another minute or so. Now the paint is ready to spray. It works for me, anyway. Give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olschoolkid Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Very nice. I am a big fan of 69 Chargers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardz Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Great looking 69 Charger...well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Very nice, not a color you see on these too often but it looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mredjr Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red318 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Looks great, I like your approach to painting, sometimes the clear coat is just too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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