tbill Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Jim B just finished this build, but is having issues starting new topics, so stay tuned while he replies to this and adds his pics/description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) Well, that didn't work. Edited September 17, 2019 by Jim B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jim B Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Ok, I guess we do this the long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 So one of my favorite shows growing up was The Dukes of Hazzard, and I knew that I eventually wanted to build a replica of the "General Lee". I originally purchased the MPC The Dukes of Hazzard "General Lee" Dodge Charger kit, but it lacked detail, and I eventually converted the Revell 1969 Dodge Charger RT into the "General Lee". It's not perfect, but since they used about 300 cars during the production of the show, I figure it must be close to one of them! The engine, frame, suspension, & interior come from the Revell 1969 Charger RT kit; the body is from the Revell 1968 Charger RT kit; the decals, wheels, and push bar are from the MPC "General Lee" kit; B/F Goodrich tires are from a fellow modeler; CB radio from the parts box; CB antenna was scratch built; and the Hazzard County plates are from the Internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowe-t Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Excellent job Jim! What paint/color did you use on the body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) Thanks, Michael. The paint is Testors Spray Enamel Gloss Competition Orange (P/N 1628). The engine is Testors Model Master Lacquer System Hemi Orange (P/N 28107). Edited September 17, 2019 by Jim B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Thanks, Lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Nice detailing Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Thanks, David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Paint and detailing look spot on ! I don't know much about these cars but I bet you're right about it matching at least one of them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Thanks, Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Very nice! What looks nicer than a well built General Lee model? Only one thing I can think of......? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Couldn't agree more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Sharp.and clean General !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Thanks, Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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