am73grand Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 This was one of my favorite kits as a kid. I remember getting it for Christmas from my Uncle. A few years ago I tracked one down and recently got to work on it. I built this one box stock. The only addition was the antenna on the trunk. It's hiding a nasty mark on the decal. Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Nice guns in there! Beautiful paint, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Oh man does that bring back memories. I had this one also displayed on my shelf with Semi's as a teen. Very nice work you have done and a great idea to hide the decal flaw. I would of never suspected any different. I like the extra large First-Aid kit so they can patch up the "bad guy" after the pursuit and shoot out ! Is this kit available again ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Nice build of it!... I did mine as a factory stock 2 door many years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Fantastic build Ron. Super nice interior, looks good with all the guns in there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Never seen this kit built as the cop car version. Pretty cool. And very nice job. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Oh man does that bring back memories. I had this one also displayed on my shelf with Semi's as a teen. Very nice work you have done and a great idea to hide the decal flaw. I would of never suspected any different. I like the extra large First-Aid kit so they can patch up the "bad guy" after the pursuit and shoot out ! Is this kit available again ? Thanks everyone! This was a fun trip down memory lane! Sean this kit was converted into a four door and released as Roscoe's police car. I doubt we'll ever see the two door version again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruleworld Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 it's an awesome build. don't see many of the 2 door versions built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemopar70 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Nice little Dodge, good looking oldie, i like it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Perfect! You're the first one i see from this really rare and cool kit that is built. I've built it as a retired 440... Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 One cool police car,very nicely done. I have one build up or gluebomb if you want who need to be restored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57peppershaker Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Fresh or weathered, both look real cool. I love Cop Monaco's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Ron and Dominik, I love your builds of this kit. I just bought a "Force 440" Dodge Monaco today from one of my favorite guys I but models from. It was a little glue-bombed, but unpainted, and 99% of the Police goodies are in it. It came apart easily, and aside from filling the holes for the roof light bar, and side whip antenna, it cleaned up well. I have to get a hood and some glass, but that is not a problem. I have 3 of the 4-doors, T.J Hooker Car, A Joker/Goon Car, and a Dukes of Hazard Car, and a extra partial 4 door I bought The county where I live (Prince George's County, MD) used these cars for patrol vehicles, and I intend to build one of them as such, as well as Hunter's Green Sedan, as well as a either a CHP or Los Angeles Police Cruiser. This kit as been a grail of mine for years, and I plan to build it as a civilian car, as it is bizarrely equipped to be a Police Cruiser as kitted. A friend of mine was going to purchase a one to one in 1978 in black, with a gold landau roof, and gold interior. I happen to like that combo, or else I can do it as an undercover car. I may do it up like I did my '73 Road Runner, using the detailed chassis and running gear from the excellent AMT '71 Dodge Charger R/T. I am doing my research on how the car is going to be detailed for my build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Very nice: I have also liked the Force 440 kit since my youth but I never had one, I got me an unbuilt model recently tho'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I've seen photos of two-door hardtop Monaco and / or Gran Fury Pursuit vehicles with the "A38" Police Conversion ( but not having seen the V.I.N. , I couldn't tell if the 2nd character is an "L" or a "K" ) . These had the top-engine-for-two-door-B-bodies : the 'P' Code 400-HP ; all were automatics . I don't remember which agencies ordered these cars --- I'm leaning toward Washington State , Montana , and / or Idaho . Of course , I can't find the images now ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Tough car.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefropas Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Nebraska State Patrol ran 2 door coupes... Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 So, Ron. How is the Black/Gold Build coming? I'm keen to see how it looks, in those colours? They sound awesome together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 great job , nice detail well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christian-w Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 So cool to see this rar kit built up! Very nice. The paintjob Looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 On 1/20/2015 at 1:44 PM, chunkypeanutbutter said: Nice guns in there! Beautiful paint, too. Is this police man going to stop crime or start a war?! Nice build tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james460 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 use to drive one of those when I worked for the local Housing Authority, it was a hand me down police detective car. 440-4barrel, it would fly. Nice model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Sikora II Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Awesome! One of my childhood favorites too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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