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Thanks for sharing it with us . I haven't built mine yet so yours is automatically better than mine . If we are our own worst critics, what don't you like about it ?

Cool , I really like this style of builds. I wish I could capture that feel of that era . Thanks for dusting them off and posting them up.

Fantastic!

If I were going to use those wheels I'd probably try dry brushing some "silver or chrome" paint over the spokes depending on how that looks maybe follow up with a black wash to further highlight the spokes and rim. unless the real car has painted spokes then use whatever color they were painted for dry brushing. Dry brushing is accomplished by using very little paint on your brush and just lightly going over the raised areas with very little pressure applied. Hope this is helpful.

I quit trying to figure it out but don't you give up. welcome aboard.

www.challengerspecs.com/1970challenger.htm Sorry about that. Hopefully this site will help answer some of your questions, clearly I wasn't paying attention.

Great build ! It's nice too see this model being built .

all I know is the fronts were smaller than the rears.

That's pretty cool , hopefully they'll invite you back in a year or two to flog the same car only this time trade some paint.

I guarantee the revell kits will be worth big bucks in 10 years. These cars may not win any speed records ,but i'd love to see them race . seriously think about a donk hillclimb or even something like a rally scenario.

Nice work on those bikes. I really like the R 75

I used it to go over some flat military colors trying to get a more realistic "factory" looking color but it comes out a little to pearly . Think frosted.

Looks like a fun build.

This is looking really good ,you make it look easy but I know it is difficult to fix . I can't wait too see it done.

A gift card for a specific hobby store that he frequents is the easiest best solution because there is a lot of variables to the kits on the shelves. Some of the best box art hides some of the worst kits. even models made by the same company can vary in quality. try to get a specific list from your daughter , then ask the guy in the model isle for an opinion. Also if the boyfriend only builds in one scale make sure you buy the right scale. I can answer a more specific question with a lot more clarity . Good Luck hope you get some answers that are helpful and make sense.

Well I think the Bob Reisner rod looks (gulp) Better, but I would guess Barris' was not the first one built. either way neither has a thing to do with Tom Daniel .

Hi Warren ! I hope you enjoy your stay.

yawn. Good detective work though .

pictures? anyone got pictures?

Glad to see Norman's car completed. Your projects are always interesting and well executed this is no exception.

I can't seem to pass up reasonably priced vintage parts lots. you know the ones that haven't been touched since the sixties. there is just some thing about finding the parts that particular person didn't use or was hoarding ,seeing how they organized or approached building models. And it's probably a reminder that I should put those cool parts to good use. I also like all the extras like people , tools ,guns ,figures , surf boards, motorcycles ,minibikes and scuba gear.

Hooper is still one of my all time faves .

You are off to a great start. I'm glad you followed through and are posting your progress here. I would recommend researching polishing kits , you have the time to make that paint job perfect and a polishing kit can help make that paint shine like a show car . polishing kits usually start at 1200 grit and go up to 12000 grit you start with the lowest grit and by the time you finish with the last grit you can see your face in the reflection . I think your paint job is looking really good this is just a suggestion to take it to the next level . The paint job is the first thing people will notice so don't be afraid to put some time into it. I'm looking forward to seeing this project take shape and wish you success.

Or an Opel GT.

sanding too much , try priming the area with two different colors you should be able to see your progress better and know when to stop.