Kodiak Island Modeler Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 I wanted a late 60s to early 70s period look, so I swapped out the kit tires and wheels for TorqThrust mags on the front with slot mags and Micky Thompson slicks on the rear. I do wish that I'd set the seat and roll bar back a little, but I guess that with each kit we build, we have to find one thing that bothers us and keeps us humble. This one was a two-fer though. Between tweezers that refuse to keep hold of the door handles and uncooperative fat fingers, I managed to set the door handles too high. The front valance on the kit had a factory defect on it that looked like somebody had laid a hot bar or something across it, so that was not used. The paint color was selected scientifically. I didn't want the orange, red, or even the black that is currently very popular, so I selected several colors of paint that I found interesting, laid them out on a table, closed my eyes and moved them around, and with my eyes still closed, picked up a can, and that's the color I used; Testors 1642 Gloss Custom Gold Metal Flake. I did make a couple of minor alterations to the engine and chassis from the kit offering. I'm one of the few modelers that really don't get much into engines, with most of my kits just receiving basic engines from the box, and the hoods glued shut. Once-in-awhile, I let loose and get serious in detailing. This Dodge got full engine and chassis detail. Here, Flo, one of the mechanics at Otto Ray Sing Classic Car Center inspects my work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 😁👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 I like the color and the finish looks great. With the carbs. thru the hood and the mismatched wheels you sure got the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Great looking. Looks like its ready for the Friday night races on the main drag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Great build! Attention getting color, and a set-up that should give it a highly unfair advantage on the streets, or the strip! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Well done and great color choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 That's really cool! You really nailed the late 60's street machine/street race look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Very nice. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Fantastic build. I really like the color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Well done! You nailed the period look. Everything about it just screams early 70s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Super cool! Nice work 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Beautiful Charger.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Looking good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Wow Douglas, that looks soooo cool. 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Great looking Charger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Beautiful colour and awesome engine detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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