Dave Armstrong Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 You know I don't build perfect replicas, and don't detail (wire, plumb, etc.). I build look-a-likes and close-enuffs, I'm not one for rivet counting. Well, this one is a real fake-a-roo. I've been buying, collecting, and building since about '64. This is one I never bought, seemed to have missed it- so I decided to create it. To start, this is a reproduction box. Then I built my fake by using a Revell 1969 Dodge Superbee, which is not quite the same as the Coronet. I bought resin hood, tail parts, and side parts from Harts Parts Resin to convert it into the Coronet. I altered a Judge GTO funny car chassis and tin work to fit, added parts box, engine, headers, tires, and wheels (I intentionally made the wheels a little deeper than what the kit would have had, looks better.). Repro decals from Yesteryear, Tamiya White paint and clear. Even though I added an extra clear coat before using, the decals cracked and chipped, so I had to do some repair work on them. Thankfully, it doesn't really show much, but it sure was a pain! I started with this- To build this- Not my best work, but after all the trouble, I'm OK with it- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Kewl looking ride. Those side pipes look nice. Great job on the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 That looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Nice job! Clever use of existing, easy to find kits to make something cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 That is a very cool looking model, good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicmustang Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Now that I like! Great work on this replica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Looks Great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Armstrong Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 Thanks guys! Most of the old kits I build are my originals, but like I said, I just missed seeing this one when it came out, so I had to create my own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Great work, looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Nothing wrong with building your way and I like it , the colors look great ! I build both ways . . . sometimes I like to detail and build an accurate model while other times I like a simple out of the box build . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Nice work making what you want out of what's available. Turned out to be a great looking replica! Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Very cool build! I have the mortal remains of a Super Hemi somewhere, I should dig it up and slap it together sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papajohn97 Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 (edited) Impressive kit-bashing job, love the first gen. flipper FC’s that still resemble a stock body. You did a great job on those large red decals and effective fixes on the cracking. Can you post a pic with the body raised? Edited November 17, 2021 by papajohn97 Corrected grammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Looks great, very creative! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Nice build. Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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