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68 Charger rear-engined late Hemi Pro-Touring Concept


Claude Thibodeau

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Hi!

The big 68 Charger is seen once in a while in Pro-Touring guise, so, to make it more unique, why not move an SRT late Hemi in the back, throw in IRS and twin turbos, scissor dors, an opening roof/hatch? Based on Revell's 68 R/T, with 06 Dodge Magnum Hemi, and AMT's Jag XK 220 transaxle, IRS, floor pan, and a host of scratchbuilt systems, hinges, cabin, etc. (too many to mention).Finished in Tamya's Silver leaf (VERY hard to shoot to my satisfaction...) with TS-13 clear, fully polished. Rolling stock from my parts box (Corvette?). 

Hours of fun with styrene!

Enjoy.

CT 

 

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32 minutes ago, espo said:

Outstanding design and the mechanicals all look very realistic. I don't recall the proper term for the under body in the rear but I think of it as a tunnel and that is also well done. 

Hi David!

Thank you. I know those are part of the "ground effect" they use on F1 cars, but neither do I know the exact term for it. But at least, this Chrager will put it to good use, I hope...

CT 

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47 minutes ago, Claude Thibodeau said:

Thank you. I know those are part of the "ground effect" they use on F1 cars, but neither do I know the exact term for it. 

Yes, they are called "tunnels", although F1 cars these days are only allowed to use rear diffusers.

https://www.symscape.com/blog/secrets_of_diffusers

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_effect_(cars)

Great work, Claude!

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2 hours ago, RancheroSteve said:

Yes, they are called "tunnels", although F1 cars these days are only allowed to use rear diffusers.

https://www.symscape.com/blog/secrets_of_diffusers

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_effect_(cars)

Great work, Claude!

Hi Steve!

Thank you for the comment, and the insight.

CT

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1 hour ago, Lowlife ! ! said:

 

Wow I'm Loving this build Claude !

The roof design is genius,  and the rear end treatment really suits the build. 

I'm also impressed the way you built the floor, and diffusers !

Wild Charger, wish I'd built this one myself !

 

Thank you Martin!

The front section of the floor, the Charger part, needed much surgery to "flow" with the theme. I'm happy with the final look of it. 

CT

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9 hours ago, Bucky said:

Fantastic Charger! Well thought out. Of all the great mods you performed, I have to say my favorite is the engine compartment hatch. Very impressive!!

Hi Keith!

Thanks. Actually, i agonized a long time over the best location for the cut lines, because the roof of the 68 Charger is so nice... I left the B-pillar as a whole, 'cause any cut-line trough it would have looked weird, viewed from the side in particular...

CT

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