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If Dodge seemed to have taken a pause in the past couple of years while the old muscle-car rivalry between the Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro reached new heights, it's making up for lost time with a quickness. Hot on revealing the 707-hp Dodge Challenger Hellcat for 2015, Dodge came forth today with an official proclamation: The Challenger Hellcat is the fastest factory muscle car to ever sprint a quarter-mile. Put that in your tires and smoke it. Dodge says under the auspices of the National Hot Rod Association, it timed the Challenger Hellcat at 11.2 seconds and 125 mph down the strip on stock tires — faster than any production Mustang or Camaro, excluding those purpose-built for drag racing. When Dodge swapped the stock Pirellis for drag slicks, the Hellcat made it 10.8 seconds at 126 mph. The closet competitor to the Hellcat would be a 2013 Shelby GT500 with 662 hp, which lags about 0.3 seconds behind on stock tires. You can watch the video below to see Dodge's versions of events and a run versus a 1971 Challenger for comparison. The rest of Detroit won't let itself see only the Hellcat's tail lights for long. Reveal: 2015 Challenger SRT "Hellcat" http://youtu.be/iYol7m3WjGQ Tech Review: 2015 Challenger SRT “Hellcat” http://youtu.be/Rh-z-0aeEhg

I agree...but that's awesome. I would buy at least two.

Ture...true...true.

Daddyfink with all due respect; if you recall the in 1969 the nose and wing were all about aerodynamics not looks. Both the Superbird and the Charger Daytona looks didn't come from Chrysler's design studios but were born in 1969 Stock Car race team shops. Styling as not the intent for either of the aforemention cars...it was about winning races in the 1969 NASCAR season. Please review video clip from American Muscle Car http://youtu.be/FcPmHV1akp8 for a history flashback. P.S. Here is a clip of the 2010 Challenger "Daytona": http://youtu.be/YkmFu7GXVXY

A friend sent me this to me so I thought I would share with the MCM family...I`m sure the MOPAR folks will enjoy the pixs as well as the video clip. The car is Highsmith’s modern-day nod to the original Plymouth Road Runner Superbird,this 2008 Challenger body wears a custom Superbird kit, reminiscent of the pointed snout and tall rear wing of Mopar’s original bird. All totaled, these enhancements will catapult Challenger "Superbird" all the way up to 200 miles per hour. It`s has bored out 408 mill with KB 4.2 Supercharger with 17 lbs of boost, NAG 1 transmission and runs 1000 plus h.p. at 194mph. Enjoy! http://youtu.be/97X4oF_c2As An an interesting kink to the story, the car was stolen in San Bernardino, California earlier this year. Local police found the car days later in a bust that recovered at least six other vehicles as well. It was in pieces, but fortunately everything was undamaged and Highsmith hopes to get it rebuilt soon.

A friend sent me this to me so I thought I would share with the MCM family...I`m sure the MOPAR folks will enjoy the pixs as well as the video clip. It`s has bored out 408 mill with KB 4.2 Supercharger with 17 lbs of boost, NAG 1 transmission and runs 1000 plus h.p. at 194mph. Enjoy! http://youtu.be/97X4oF_c2As

If I`m correct AF/X N Scale resin is out of business...are there any other options out there for getting a correct '70 grill?

Let see if I'm undersatndig this correctly. As far as "outward cosmetic appeareance" is concerned to convert the `71 Duster kit to a '70 Duster I would need to scrounge up a correct '70 non-shark tooth front grill. Remove the peak on the rear trunk decklid and hood. Additinally, ,the interior door panel patterns were different between the '70 and '71 Duster but th seat style and upholstery pattern were the same.

Thanks for the detailed cosmetic differences list. From the photos I have located it appears that the taillights and body side markers are the same on both the `70 and '71 models. The difference between the two model years are the front grills. I'm I off base? '70 Duster 71 Duster

There has been a lot of buzz about the reissue of the MPC '71 Duster. All this buzz has began to make me wonder if any of the resin makes cast the first year Duster...1970. Or are there conversion parts to turn the 1971 Duster into a 1970. My first cusion had a 1970 Duster 340 and I have have an intrest in replicating that specific model year of the car.

Differences between the 1967 and 1968 Camaros The 1967 model had the same body lines as the 1968 model. However, there were a few design changes in 1968. The vent windows were eliminated. To replace that airflow, below-dash air vents (Astro-Ventilation) were added to the interior. Sidemarker lights were added to the front fenders and ther rear quarters, a mandate for all 1968 vehicles by the NTSA. There were several other 1968 model changes, but here are some of the more apparent changes: Engine size emblems were moved to the front of the fenders. The tail lights and the standard (non-RS) grille were restyled. The door mirrors were changed from circular to rectangular in shape. Additional padding was added to the dash, A-pillars, and the armrests. Much of the bright interior trim was changed to a brushed finish to reduce driver glare. The console, if ordered, was a new totally restyled model. The standard short rear-bumper guards that were used in both '67 and '69 were not used in 1968. They were canceled immediately prior to start of 1968 production. (And though they can be installed on the bumper of a '68, they are not correct.) A woodgrain (simulated walnut) dash center panel molding was a new finish. As far as the Ralley Sport option was concerned the difference between the 67 and 68 Camaro were: The Rally Sport (RS) option was an appearance package that included hideaway headlights, backup lights under the rear bumper, and special exterior trim. It was available in combination with any other option, including Z28 or SS (thus referred to as a RS/Z28 or a RS/SS) or L6 engines. I would truly perefe to see the RS (Rally Sport) model issued by Revell because the SS (Super Sport) i has been done over and over. If you wish to researh the differences between the two model years checkout the below link: http://www.camaros.org/model.shtml#RS

LO...you od have point..even Gas Monkey would have fixed the body rust and gave it a coat of paint.

Thanks for typo correction Gaear Grimsrud.

Talk about odd One Off`s how about this one. Now to have a 1963 Dodge Dart would be rare enough; it was a one-year body style. But this particular '63 Dart 330 wagon was so special, it took four men to own it. Newton Hall spoke on behalf of the quartet (including Joe Welk, Tim Ryan, and Tim Binder) telling the story of this one-of-a-kind eight-door Dart. As Hall tells it, the car was built for Pope John XXIII's visit to Chicago. On its second use, the custom window on the door just behind the driver cracked in the shape of the Rosary. Since His Holiness died shortly after this car was built, he would have no further use of this car and so it was commandeered to haul nuns around Kentucky for a number of years. The 1963 Dodge Dart 330 Owned by Newton Hall, Joe Welk, Tim Ryan, and Tim Binder One would think that such a rare car should be in a museum, but that's not for this "Nunrunner." Instead of four rows of bench seats, the first three rows have been removed and replaced with bucket seats, reducing the vehicle's passenger capacity from 12 habited ladies of the Lord to the four owners and their significant others with, perhaps, room for one more. The Dart's original engine has been replaced by an 8.0L V10 from a 1996 Dodge Ram Truck mated to a Viper 6-speed manual transmission. Keeping the power to the ground at the rear is the Dart's solid axle and leaf springs but a modern Corvette suspension and brakes are put into service in the front. As scary as the beast may be to look at, the team from Wicked Rides Inc. reports that it's actually a trouble-free driver thanks to the modern V10 engine yanked from a Dodge Ram and T56 six-speed manual transmission from a Viper it was blessed with when converted into The Nunrunner – reliable enough, in fact, to have taken part in the last Hot Rod Power Tour with nary a breakdown. It was on e-bay aution back in September 2011.

Ditto...welcome to the forum Martin!!

Last last year I was someone was casting the vintage `65-`73 American Racing Torq Thrust wheels in 1/12 as well as 1/25 scale on E-bay. By the time I spotted the aution the bidding was closed. Does any know who was casting these wheels in 1/12 scale and how to get in contact with them? I truly have an intrest in the 1/12 scale American Racing Torq Thrust wheels if they are still available.

Well it was a bit challenging to understand the instructions that RB Productions suppiled on how to assemble the scribe. In-fact I broke the first scrib blade but, fourtunatly RB Productions supplies three in the pack. However, as luck would have it I inadvertently stumbled upon two reviews of the tool on You Tube. The second You Tube review included the reviewer assemblying the scriber. It was his first time assemblying the scirbe as well; and he also fumbled with assembly as well. So, I didnt feel like a total cluts after seeing that. However, eventually he got it assembled and watching that second clip provided some very helpful guideance. Now, once I got the scriber assembled I tried it on a scrap body. I have to report that I was VERY impressed with how it shaved an ultra fine line of plastic from the panel line. It didnt widen the panel line at all, it just made a nice super thin furrow. Like all scriber's it took a bite of pratice but in short order I was humming righ along. IMHO I would highly recommend giving the RB Productions scrib tool a whirl. Many thanks to Miatatom for the recommendation. P.S. I am going to attempt to attach 2 video tutorial reviews of the RB Productions scrib I found on You Tube. These will help shed some light on this neat tool as well as provide a side by side comparison of RB Productions scrib tool with the Tamaiya scribe tool. Genessis Models website: RB Productions & Tamaiya scrib tool comparsion http://youtu.be/QX1yl2R-bQI HQ Bunker: Assembly of RB Productions Scrib http://youtu.be/TAOjhGp82KA

Got a call from my LHS CRM Hobby (St Louis Mo.) that the RB Productions Scribe-R was in..many thanks to the propritor Chris M. I`ll get it assembled this evening and give her a try. P.S. Stevens International Hobby is another U.S. source for the scrib tool as well.

The '67 and '68 share the same sheet metal, if memory servers me correctly, The '67 didn't have side maker lights.The '68 was the first year to have body side marker lights per federal law. The '68 didn't have the vent windows on the driver/passenger doors.

Scott Aho I would love to see Revell issue a newly tooled `Gen 1 1967-1968 "Rally Sport" Camaro. Why the "RS" you ask; because the "SS" has been done over and over and over. Lets some something fresh and different..a Rally Sport kit . Reissuing the approximately twenty year old old kit with it`s one piece chassis plate and tubed interior is not going to garner any major sale$ for the manufacture nor interest from the hobby community. It`s time this car be rendered in a manner that is on the level of Revell`s nicely excused `69 Z/28 RS Camaro kit. Bringing this early Gen 1 subject into this century with a highly detailed chassis, interior and fresh body is LONG over due. When you consider some of the great kits released in recent years; like Revell`s `70 Cuda, `69 Camaro or AMT`s `64 Impala and then factor in the cost of purchasing a kit is around $25.00 let`s get real folks it`s time for a face-lift for this venerable subject matter. In fact why not a Rally Sport (RS) kit with an Super Sport (SS) build option; a 2-n-1. The body and interior are the same. I do believe the visual difference between the two variants are the front/rear valance and grill. (those that are more savvy please correct me if I`m off base).

Dr Glueblob: I discovered that my LHS had a UMM scribe in stock, so I for the lack of being able to acquire anything else immediately I decided to buy it.. Boy was I surprised by how nicely it worked! With a little practice I was able to negotiate tight curves quite successfully; unlike using the back of an X-Acto number 11 blade. The UMM scribe cleanly removes a very fine hair of plastic every time you make a pass. With some practice it does an excellent job of deepening the panel lines. It is far more controllable than the back of a X-Acto blade. Thanks for recommendation! For those that are using the tool for the first time take the suggestion that my LHS owner gave me "Practice on a junk body to get the feel of the UMM scribe before you take on good body." Miatatom: I have placed an order for the RB Productions Scribe-R aka Rabu Scribe-R; which is the photo-etched scribing tool you suggested. Fortunately, I was able to locates a U.S.distributor for the item. It is currently on back-order. However, I will let everyone know what my experience with it was like once it arrives.

Miatatom Where did you buy your Rabu Scribe-R from?

After primer coats, several passes of color and several passes of clear coat I find I start to lose some of the definition on the bodies panel lines. I also noticed the venting some bodies have in the cowl start to get lost also. My intent is to actually remove a fine hair of plastic and deepen the panel line definition only. I do not wish to open the panel up. I know that some of you use the true backwards X-Acto blade or dentist pick. However, I`m also aware that there several manufacturers marketing 'panel scribes". Do any of you use one of them and if so what are the pros and cons of the available manufactured panel scribes out there?

Just wondering what is being used by you good folks to scribe car body panel line. I don't want to open door or trunks, I just trying to deepen them so I wont lose the detail when laying down several passes of body color.

Outstanding!