David G.

Quite the ambitious project! You're doing an excellent job with the body mods. And what I see of the chassis work you're doing looks great too. I can't wait to see more. David G.

Wow, that load is fabulous! The equipment crate is a wonderful addition. It seems that it have some kind some shipping marks on it though. Or maybe a document packet. Regardless, it's a perfect load for that rig. David G.

Thank you for your kind comment David. In addition to the stock version decals, Revell also provided decals for a racing version that included racing stripes, numbers and sponsor call-outs. Most kind of them. Thank you again for your kind words, It's nice having one's efforts recognized in such a way. Thank you Tom, I appreciate it. David G.

What a cool idea! Excellent work, it looks great! David G.

Fantastic looking cars! I love the plane too, it reminds me of the one from Raiders of the Lost Ark. A good turnout for the year. David G.

Lucky find! There aren't very many of those left, in either full size or 1:25. Excellent work on this classic American muscle car. David G.

Wow! ? That's got some serious Zoom! It looks like it should be an exhibition for the Sunday drag races. David G.

Thank you Mario. Yes, they are two very unique parts of automotive history and I'm glad to have one in my collection. Thank you Keith. Thank you very much Mathias. Thanks John. The roof is just DupliColor Universal Flat Black. It seems to have the perfect sheen for vinyl tops. Thank you Guido. I remember seeing Petty's car driving in the races on TV when I was a youngster. That was probably my first exposure to these iconic cars. They were a beautiful shade of blue. Thanks again to those who took the time to share their thought with me. David G.

A fabulous build, beautiful paint and color, excellent photography! Well done! David G.

Looks great! David G.

Congratulations! ? I was always afraid that this would be one of those overly ambitious projects that fades unfinished into obscurity. It must be a great feeling for you to have completed this glorious build. I look forward to seeing the final photos. David G.

Wow! There are some really cool R&R projects here! I'm envious. David G.

Cool! It's very "Mad Max". David G.

Dang Joe, that looks like a real motor! Exceptional work! David G.

Thank you for your kind comment Chaz, I appreciate it. David G.

Hello Everybody! I wrapped this one up over the weekend so this will probably be the last update in the WIP section. I felt the need to whip up some license plates and an international country code decal for the rear window. A couple of vanity plates for Arizona 1969. It was the closest I could get to the state and date that I could make using the Acme License Maker web page. I'll see you all in the Under Glass section once I get the chance to get some photos. Thanks again, David G.

Thanks Danno. As you could see, it's been a challenge but I'm pleased with the way it's turning out. Indeed it is amazing what one can find. Getting to see so many wonderful and beautifully built model cars in one place is also quite a treat. Thanks also for the work that you and the rest of the Cactus Car Modelers of Phoenix to bring the whole event together. I look forward to it every year. -D- Thank you Joe, I appreciate that. David G.

Thank you Bruce. I envy you the opportunity to see not just one but two of these cars in person. I don't recall that I've ever seen even one up close. What tremendous foresight and good fortune your friend had. I do recall the Chryslers of that era being some of the biggest cars on the road. I have a memory of standing next to a gray '73 Chrysler Imperial, much like this one, thinking, "Ghad, this thing looks like a steel ingot!" The kind that steel mills ship to rolling plants. Thanks again for the kind comment. -D- Thank you for your comment TJ. I've read a couple of different stories regarding the wing. In addition to the version you mentioned there was one that I read saying that the wing had to be high in order to provide effective downforce. This was due to the need to clear a vacuum bubble and near the rear of the vehicle. Similar to what would be created behind the cab of a pickup truck at freeway speeds. This one makes sense to me given the size and shape of the car. It would be cool to put one of these and its stock version to a modern wind tunnel test to see what's what. Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it. -D- Thank you kindly Keith. -D- Thank you David. Partial credit should go to Revell for their design and manufacturing. I think we've all experienced working with decals that for all intents and purposes should fit but for some reason just... don't. I appreciate your comment David, thanks again. -D- Thank you so much Jeremy. -D- Thanks Terry, I'm glad you like it. It must have been great to see one of these in person, it's a shame that you didn't have the chance for a ride. Also, thank you for your service Terry. -D- Thanks Lee. -D- Thank you Garry, I appreciate that. Your avatar suggests that you may be a Mopar fan. -D- Thank you for your kind words David. -D- Thank you Craig. -D- Thanks Larry. -D- Thank you for your kind comment Eric. -D- Thanks Chris, I appreciate that. -D-

Thank you Steve. It's pretty much done now. I think I want to whip up some license plates for it, then wrap it up. David G.

Thank you Joe. It's done now, For the sake of convenience, I've provided a link above. David G.

Hello Everybody! This one is finished and the final photos can be found in the Under Glass section, here is a link. Thanks to all of you who supported me with your comments and contributions. David G.

Hello Everybody! This is my finished build of Revell's kit of 1970 Plymouth Superbird. A distinctive and memorable car due to its extended streamlined nose cap and a rear spoiler that, being taller than the roof of the car is literally "over the top". Additionally, the bold decals and bright color schemes of Chrysler's High Impact Paint or "HIP Colors" as Chrysler referred to them, worked together to create a striking visual impression that undoubtedly drew attention wherever one of these cars showed up. This was a fun kit to build. The casting quality, fit and assembly of the parts was good, on par with the usual level of quality expected from Revell kits. I did encounter one problem which I'll address next but otherwise, it was a satisfactory build. The one standout difficulty I did have was a warp in the hood. I spent probably three or four build sessions using hot water to try to straighten it. But combination of the warp affecting several planes of the hood and the plastic's inherent shape memory, prevented me from getting it straightened out. Aside from that one issue, I'm quite satisfied with the overall build experience. One of the features provided in this kit are decals for the side marker lights. The decals represent the surrounding metal trim and the recessed lenses. It is a little bit of a challenge to get them to settle properly into the recessions for the lenses but once in place they look much better than if I had painted them in silver, amber and red. The "Roadrunner" badge came from the kit decals and the other two, a cartoon Roadrunner and dealership badge are from @Superbird McMonte. a member of our Model Cars Magazine discussion board. Revell also provided decals for the locks on the trunk and doors but I decided that dotting them with a silver Sharpie would be the easier way to go. The "Plymouth" script on the back was also colored with a silver Sharpie instead of using the kit-supplied decals. The engine and surrounding bay are on the simple side but still nicely represented. With some detail painting and a couple of decals provided in the kit, the under-hood area shapes up quite nicely. The front end is one of the stand-out features of this car, the standard bumper and grill being replaced by the streamlined sheet metal nose cap and bold decals. The two large black decals are provided in the kit, the cartoon Roadrunner I bought as part of a set from Slot Car Fever by Cheyna on Etsy. The nose cone fits quite nicely but the warp in the hood makes it look otherwise. Here's a shot of the famous rear wing spoiler. The "Plymouth" decals are provided in the kit. The Roadrunner cartoon decal is a two-part decal consisting of a white base decal and a colored overlay. It's included in the set I bought from Slot Car Fever by Cheyna on Etsy. Another shot of that famous nose cone. I wanted to show off the driving lights here. The lenses are cast in clear styrene and there is a cavity behind their location. But strangely, the directions in the kit call for them to be painted flat black and installed that way. Most of the Superbirds I saw during my research had driving lights in this location. The Revell designers were probably aware of this feature and decided to extend the option to builders wishing to take advantage of it. I decided to take advantage of opportunity. I dry-brushed the grid on the front of the lenses and painted the borders with flat black. I then painted the cavity behind the lenses with Molotow chrome ink, installed the lenses and ta-da! Driving lights! It looks like they should check the camber before the next track day. All of the images I found in my research showed the frame and sheet metal of the car's underside painted the same color as the body. It made my job a little easier. Nice looking chassis detail too. That's another one for the display case. On to the next build! As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to offer comments, critiques and criticisms. David G.

The exhaust system came out great, I love the repurposing of the mufflers. They work so well it looks like they came in the kit, Great looking color. David G.

Nice progress on this. Great idea for a load! David G.

I don't think I've seen anyone build this version of the Futura. It looks great! Nice Batmobile too. David G.