CJ1971

Nice bro! I’ve managed to get 2 of these kits & now deciding on colours! There’s already a few builds up on you-tube & they look fantastic! 👍🏽👍🏽

I too am excited for the re-release of the Benz 500sec, especially if it’s the Lorinser version!! 🫨 Also definitely interested in Revell’s 2 new kits for this year, the Bugatti EB110 & the new Lamborghini Revulto ! Though i just hope neither is some type of snap-kit? 😳🙄 I’m wondering if Aoshima has lost the exclusive contract with Lamborghini because they’ve been the sole manufacturer for Lambos for many years now 👍🏽

Yes there’s a lot to do to make an accurate replica for sure ? But u gotta do what u gotta do to get the results u want. I just take my time… never in a hurry to build… it is a hobby after all ?????

Which black bits do you mean, mate, the trim? I always do the trim after body has been painted/cleared. I just mask them off & paint. For the side grills? I hand painted those recessed areas. Clearing beforehand helps if I stuff up because any mistake is easily wiped off so I can re-do it. ??

Oh man! I’m an 80s kid through & through & the Testarossa has to be 1 of my all time favourites! Being a huge car fan & a TV junkie ( all the car shows back then ) I had to build this kit also ( same Tamiya Testarossa ) but had to do it in white, a replica of Sonny Crockett’s Testarossa. Not only that but I also had the 512 TR Blackstar ( Fujimi ) & the Koenig Special Edition, in my stats. So I decided to build all 3 at the same time! The Koenig is a “what if ?” Miami Vice was rebooted & Sonny still drove a Testarossa… but… it was updated & tuned, with modern material like CF ??? I’ve included a couple of pics without wanting to hijack your great thread. Just wanted you to know there’s heaps of Testarossa fans out there ?? Also being a Mopar guy I chose to do the Koenig in Octane Red & the 512TR in F8 Green. The Vice car is Bianco. They’re all still WIPs at this stage as I need time for the bench to finish them ???? Cheers Cliff

Saw this in Chatswood, Sydney Australia. The ONLY TRX ( I know of ) here in Australia….. it ( I believe sold for $250Kau ) as I previously saw it on a carsales for sale. BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH!!

Saw this down the street from where I live. Can’t beat a beautiful Aston Martin ?

Man I love the Monacos! Matter of fact I’ve got 1 on the bench now. It’s full custom using 71 Charger chassis/engine bay etc etc. Love the colours on yours/daughters ????

You’re welcome Steve! It’s the nitty-gritty details that matters sometimes & you’re sure making a great effort to clean those pesky seam/lines up! It’s silly when you think about it, because some will never be seen anyway ??‍♂️? But we know they’re there.... ??‍♂️?? 3000 paints? Whoaaaaa! ? Good luck finding it! Might be easier just buying a new bottle? Lol! Keep up the awesome work my friend & yes, you stay healthy too ??????

Awesome work on the re-chroming, Steve! Looks ?????? Just a tip, you may have trouble with the stance. IMO, having built several of these Revell Chargers, the front end sits too high. The spindles need a trim, about 1-1.5mm off, to get a better/lower front end stance ?? Can’t wait to this bad boy wrapped up ???? Cheers Cliff.

G’day Steve, here’s a couple of pics regarding the foam pads & cotton “mops” that I mentioned I use. They’re widely available on EBay ( from China - so you might have a bit of a problem getting them at this point due to that silly virus. I got these ages ago, I’m a hoarder for stuff like this. ? ) The cotton “mops” are usually used by jewellers for polishing & they’re not the hard/compressed type you get with Dremel parts stuff ) totally different. The foam pads come in various grades, same as they do for 1:1 pads. I’ve also included pics of the 2 Dremels I use, because they’re both quite slow ( rpms ) for polishing our builds & are perfect to do just that ?????? Cheers, Cliff.

You’re exactly right.... I think everyone is their own worst critic ??‍♂️ Lol. The learning from the pro’s is what I tend to replicate into each successive build I do too. There are some really talented guys out there & do some absolutely amazing work, like jaw-dropping ? I follow a few guys on f/b & Instagram & they are true pros. If you get the chance check out DH Modelworx & Scaled Lenses, both on F/B & instagram. You will be amazed at the work/builds, also check out aerev on Instagram - this guy is the God of carbon fibre decaling! As for lessening your polishing time, I’ve graduated ( a couple of years ago now ) to polishing like they do on the 1:1s, with my Dremel & cotton mops/ 1’ & 2’ foam pads! It’s drastically cut down on the hours spent by hand ???? Anyways ..... like I said.... keep up the good work! Cheers

Looks great!! ?? I do love my mopars & the 2nd Gen’ Chargers are my absolute favourites, ever since I saw the most famous 2nd Gen’ wearing the 01 on its doors, as a kid ? I myself am working on all 3 year models, the 68/69 & 70, putting as much detail into them as I can or am able to do. As for your finishing style/technique.... nothing you need advice on..... seems you’ve got it down-pat ???? Being in the hobby well over 40yrs now, I learnt a hellava lot through SAE magazine, other builders, these forums etc, as well as modern internet videos ( You-Tube etc ) & watching real car shows/builds. Self-education is the best way to make progress & good progress at that! Keep up the great work & im looking forward to your Charger’s progress ?? Cheers

Superb! Absolutely gorgeous! Best Challenger I’ve ever seen ?? Well done mate!! ????

Absolutely agree with you here! I’m a HUGE Mopar fan & would buy every variant a kit company would come out with! I know many, many more modellers/Mopar enthusiasts who would too! The 1:1 guys with real cars would also love to have replicas made of their 1:1s. As for diecast.... Auto Art are coming out with the Hellcat Widebody/RT etc very soon.... but not exactly cheap/costing 3-4x your average kit. Also on the Hellcat motor... there’s a guy on Instagram, JPS, who’s working on the HC motor & it looks BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH good.... price though isn’t cheap... probably the same cost of your average whole kit!

It’s a Mopar.... it’s got a Hemi..... dual turbos.... what’s not to like/love?! Sweet build, DC ????

In my experience BMF will not adhere to flat paint/s like it does to gloss paint/s. Either use the Micro Foil adhesive as suggested or lightly wet sand off the flat black on the trim, leaving a smooth surface for the BMF to “stick” to. Cheers.

The other issue with the strobe decal is it is too long. I’m in the process of finishing up my AAR & whilst applying the decal noticed it was too long for the body & needs to be trimmed to fit.

Yep you’re right there, about slight differences with the torque boxes. I fabricated them for my 68 because the 70 kit hadn’t been issued when I built my 68. I have at least 2 more chargers ( 69 & 70 ) to build & im thinking about buying some new carbs from Fireball for the Hemi. They look awesome & extremely well detailed ?? Joseph does some very good work/casting ???? Cheers ??

Will enjoy seeing your builds, John. Built a few Chargers myself, Hemi/Non-Hemis, so I thought I’d give you a heads-up, since you’re going with the Hemi in this 68. The chassis needs torque boxes, all Hemi optioned B-bodies ( most others too ) all had torque boxes. I noticed you’re not using the Hemi on the 70, your other WIP, maybe use that chassis for this 68 & use this 68’s chassis for the 70 ???

Beautiful! Well done! Have built the DBS & have another/with the same after-market wheels. Just love this model year Astons ???

Very nice, Uelder

I find the best way to learn is to educate yourself... Why don't you try all of those things & find out for yourself?

Why don't you try Zero Paints?? All they need is the colour code. Or try a local auto-paint supply shop, same deal, provide the code & they can mix you a batch. ( in most cases they can get the code themselves, if they have a decent computer sourcing system for paint codes ) ?

Beautiful!! ???