Steve_L Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 My daughter Melissa is dating Kevin, who is a "motor head" and works at Year One. He owns a 1:1 1971 Dodge Charger R/T and helps run the online 1971 Charger Registry. He's a cool guy and I decided to build him a model of his car. I started with the AMT 1971 Dodge Charger R/T plastic kit and added bucket seats from Missing Linc and a kit bashed console and shifter. Kevin's 1:1 Charger has a Tremec 5-Speed transmission, so I kit bashed one from a Mustang kit. I air brushed the Bright Red lacquer paint from Model Car World and used Duplicolor Clear coat. I used information from Clay Kemp's Scale Auto article to complete the vinyl top. It was a fun project and I hope he likes it. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Nice FE5 Red Charger , Stephen ! Is this the same car that graced the cover of Muscle Car Review a few years ago ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Looks GREAT Steve! Different pics and you'd be fooled it was a 1:1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_L Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Nice FE5 Red Charger , Stephen !Is this the same car that graced the cover of Muscle Car Review a few years ago ?Yes sir, I believe it is. Kevin said its been on the cover of a previous Year One catalog, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Sharp work, Steve! Can we see some engine, interior and chassis shots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Excellent work Stephen! I'm sure your daughter's boyfriend will love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Really sharp looking ! I'm betting he'll like it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaro73 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Very nice! He is going to love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 sharp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Thats a really nice build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowe-t Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Steve, It came out perfect! When I was younger a guy in the neighborhood had a stock '71 Red Charger with a black vinyl top and I always liked the look of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Beautiful build!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Real SWEEEEEET Stephen, very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Sweet and SHINY :) . If the kid doesn't like it, send it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Excellent decal and foil work! I really like that "blistering" red paint too Thank You for sharing with Us Hope he enjoys it I did Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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