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Any more pics of the finished Dodge Fever?

The reason why this topic resurfaced was that someone asked a question about a particular clearcoat I used. I just simply mentioned what I used.

Saw this on the Auto World site. The Dick Landy 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T 1/64 scale diecast. Limited production of 3,504. Some orders will get a red Coronet chase car. "PRE-ORDER" Auto World 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T (Dick Landy) (AW Exclusi | Auto World Store

I don't use any of those pictured. The one I use is the brand Duplicolor, but it's engine enamel clear. Works very well. Flows out nicely and does not cause yellowing on white paint. Here is a link for that. Can be bought at O'reillys Auto Parts. Advance sells it too. https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/engine-enamel-with-ceramic/dupli-color-12-ounce-clear-spray-paint/dplg/de1636?q=engine+enamel.+clear

Does not melt plastic. That's the only clear I use for my model car projects.

Outstanding. Where did you purchase the decals? Also, the Hemi Honker logo on the side; is that all part of a long white decal on the sides or is Hemi Honker logo a separate decal and the white is just painted? I've seen numerous back in the day pics of this car. I noticed Faubel used red, black or white rear steel wheels. Is this just a case as to using whatever rear wheels he had available?

I read a member's post talking about a 69 Coronet, but I have not found any sources of the info to confirm. The Feverbee was the 68 Coronet drag car. But that isn't coming out. The Super Hemi is the 69 Coronet drag car. Same kit as the 68 Feverbee but with a 69 Coronet body. I hope the MPC 69 Coronet R/T comes out as well as the 68 Coronet Feverbee and the 69 Coronet Super Hemi some day.

On 7/27/2025 at 12:43 PM, garagepunk66 said: Round 2's upcoming 69 Coronet kit is further proof that the formula works. Where did you see or read that the 69 Coronet was coming out? Can you put a link to the source?

You would have to modify the front K frame as the swaybar goes through the middle of the k-frame and the swaybar is smaller in width. The 70 b-dies have this k-frame design. I'm right now using the parts from the 71 Charger to do this modification. Will look alot more accurate than what is provided in 70 Charger kit.

The 70 Charger kit is nice. Only issue I have is with how the front wheels are put on and not able to pose the front wheels, right or left. You have to use the little steel pins. Had Revell did a little better with the front suspension like on the 68 and 69 Charger kits where you had the more detailed king pins and poseable front wheels would have made it better kit.

Isn't Okey Spaulding currently doing parts for some of the Johan kits ?

My reissue list would be: AMT 67 Galaxie hardtop, MPC 1968 Dodge Coronet Feverbee, MPC 69 Dodge Coronet Superhemi, MPC 75 Firebird

It's possible that what the Walmart employee heard may have been heresay based on second or 3rd hand information as to Walmart forcing kits to be produced in China. Maybe someone from Round 2 who has been there for a long time can substantiate this?

I remember when we owned a 79 Pontiac Grand Prix; the tires on that were BF Goodrich Lifesaver XLM's size P205-75 R 14. This Grand Prix had a 301 v8 under the hood. That's probably the size tire that was used on the G-body cars through the 80's .

Looks good. You used the Revell/Monogram 69 Superbee chassis? Who did you get the body from?

Just saw this video on youtube. This one collector has a very impressive model car and kit collection with also original store displays, even gas powered planes and cars.

Hopefully one of those projects being worked on is an all new 67 Ford Galaxie kit.

Was the red on the sides of the body a decal you used or painted?

Shouldnt be difficult, Revell 68 Landy Charger has the slicks and front skinny tires, Cragers, headers that can be used on the MPC 68 Coronet except the decals are incorrect. Alot of the racing parts are found as well in the Coronet kit.

Since Round 2 has released the MPC 68 Coronet R/T kit, what are the chances of them doing a Dick Landy version?

I went as well. Good swap meet. Lot of good deals on built ups and sealed kits.

Thanks for posting the pic of the polar expedition version. Yes. I remember that box art now. I noticed the info stating it's a 1967 issue. Looks like this Lancia diecast was available for a number of years. I got mine around 75 or 76.

Has anyone read anywhere about Round 2 announcing the release of the Un Real Edsel kit sometime in 2025?

Here is HPI Guy's build video on the upcoming Olds Cutlass F-85 Streaker AWB car.

Here is a diecast Fulvia I got many years ago while I was vacationing in Italy. Here are some pics of it. The hood does open showing the engine. Also, the trunk opens too. Will add those pics later today. The car came painted with snow depicting running a rally through the Arctic.