Andrew D the Jolly Roger Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 (edited) Just to clarify: YES, they used a '74 Roadrunner which appeared in 5 of the first 9 episodes of The Dukes of Hazzard, then beginning with episode 11 they switched to a '71 Satellite Sebring in a Roadrunner paint scheme, hoping nobody would notice. Some prefer the '74; personally I prefer the '71, finding it much sleeker and meaner looking with the wraparound bumper/grill assembly. Base kit is the Revell/Monogram '71 Plymouth GTX. Modifications include: -Replacement hood -Smaller-block engine (from 71 Duster) -Completely rebuilt & boosted rear suspension -Replacement tires -Wheel hubs from '77 Ford van Additionally, all GTX logos were removed (not easy on the grill); headlights made from sanded/polished acrylic gemstones; engine bay heavily wired and detailed; scratchbuilt steering wheel, CB radio and antenna; paint is Plymouth Yellow Blaze. Build thread is here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/161874-daisy-dukes-plymouth-doh/ Edited July 1, 2021 by Andrew D the Jolly Roger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Beautifully finished. I enjoyed watching your build and the extent of the detailing that you went to on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 This came out really nice; a great reproduction! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Sting Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 So cool seeing all the wiring! Where did you source it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
440 Dakota Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 great job love it, was wondering how you would handle the stripes and they came out great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Lew King Goode, Sir! I like it a lot. All you need now is a miniature Daisy Duke figure to go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 OUTSTANDING !! I'm please to note that the 340 from the Duster fits (with some work) and appears to be in-scale ! Kudos to you , my friend ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D the Jolly Roger Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 9 hours ago, 70 Sting said: So cool seeing all the wiring! Where did you source it? Thank you all for the kind comments! Harry, I had someone else asking about the wiring over in the build thread; if you look at the currently-final post in the build thread, I put a few photos and a detailed explanation of the wiring I source and keep on hand for this. Here's the link: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/161874-daisy-dukes-plymouth-doh/page/3/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkybritches Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Fantastic work. Love the engine compartment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Your replica looks great!!! The only thing i remember about this car in the series is when it fell off the cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Nice clean work, that looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Very well done. Kind of forgot she had this car. Was so used to seeing her in the Jeep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickBoy Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Amazing details, your engine bay is fantastic, all around a great model. Good work Andrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D the Jolly Roger Posted July 3, 2021 Author Share Posted July 3, 2021 Thank y'all for the kind words! Hazzard fleet is now 9-strong...already preparing the next inductee 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 I love watching your Dukes vehicles being built. It's always amazing work and this one is fantastic. Do you think you could round up all of them for a group photo? I would love to see them together and I'm sure everyone else would too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D the Jolly Roger Posted July 3, 2021 Author Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 hour ago, mchook said: I love watching your Dukes vehicles being built. It's always amazing work and this one is fantastic. Do you think you could round up all of them for a group photo? I would love to see them together and I'm sure everyone else would too. Thank you! Yep, I'm planning just that, have had a few others ask the same thing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Wow..Very impressive! I appreciate your dedication to accuracy for the movie set car. Your work on this is very well done. Love the weathering of the undercarriage, and the engine detail is extraordinary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 13 minutes ago, Andrew D the Jolly Roger said: Thank you! Yep, I'm planning just that, have had a few others ask the same thing.... Great! Are you planning on doing a diorama? I'm a huge Dukes fan, I have a pretty good size collection of stuff, everything from a bar of soap to a pedal car. It's still all packed up from our move but maybe one day Ill get it all back out to display. I really can't wait to see your group of Hazzard County's finest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 That looks pretty slick. Color choices look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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