1972coronet

Looks like you are having fun with your build , Felipe ! I have always liked the Brasilian Dart models , especially the 1973 model . I really like the gold-coloured engines (silver-coloured some years ?) .

Coronet Super Bee versus Charger Super Bee (1971 only ) . But , your point is taken . ____________________________________________________________________________ Since this thread has taken a far-turn : - I , too , despise the fast food "up-sale" . Typically , the inquiry as to whether or not I want fries / drink / enema / cake is asked before one finishes their order . Stop.It. - Being asked , "Is that my price ?" when someone's buying an auto part . NO ! That price is for someone else ! Also : "Is that the best you can do [price wise] ? I remember when coolant was $2 / gallon !" Well , I remember when gas cost less than one dollar / gallon ; yet , I never ask the "attendant" if they can "work with me" on the price of gas . Funny how that works , huh ?!? There are many , many more irritating things which people say or do , but I'd be here all night if I wanted to mention all of them !! Ask me again why I've got a Solipistic / nihilistic attitude !

I have a real problem with the misuse of the term 'Rat Rod' . Many of those alleged Rats running around were purposely built to look ratty ; all of the patina that was deliberately added ; the satin black paint ( a vain attempt at replicating black primer ); and the 350 engine. The most irritating term on my list is "Posi" when referring to locking-type differential , on vehicles other than Chevrolets ! Each manufacture had its own term ; Chrysler had Sure Grip ; AMC had Twin Grip ; and so-forth . To a lesser extent , the calling of Wheel Covers as Hub Caps bothers me . A wheel cover is just that : it covers the entire wheel ; and a hub cap is just that : it covers only the hub .

K1 Brazil , are you planning to build this as a United States model or as a Brasilian model ?

Here's a little inspiration for a drag version of this pending kit : an early 70's SS/DA Hemi 'Cuda :

I can attest to the quality of Missing Link Resins parts ; they're beautiful !! I bought a set of their 1969-1974 Dodge hub caps , and to say that I'm impressed would be the understatement of the decade !! Not only is everything about these intricate hubcaps 100% perfect , Kevin is also a superb seller ; just a cool dude to deal with . His customer service goes above the call of duty !! Highly recommended

That's quite the nifty little rocket you've got there ! Now , if only Peugeot were to re-enter the U.S. market ... Their new(est) crop of vehicles would provide stiff competition !

Isn't Lindberg the last standing kit manufacture whose facilities are still in the U.S. ?? If so , I would hate to see them fail , based upon their U.S. manufacturing alone ! I must admit that it's been ___ years since I've bought one of their kits ; not out of any prejudice , just out of accessibility . I've been eyeing the Little Red Wagon and the 1967 Olds 442 as well as the 1966 Chevelle , and have also considered their "A38" Chargers ; I've just not committed myself *yet* . In spite of my opening statement : Perhaps Round2 or Moebius (sp?) will buy the old tooling from Lindberg and keep that torch burning ...

The official paint code from Chrysler is TB3 . Ask your paint guy for 1972 Basin Street Blue (Plymouth) / Super Blue (Dodge).

That's one clean '73 Coronet ( top photo ) . I like its late-1972-issue license plates ! The '72 Satellite is nice looking , too . I would also like to see someone produce a '71-'74 Satellite ( or even a Coronet ) transkit !! Not only were many of these used police , but also as taxis .

Two words regarding California-spec police cars in the 70's : 1.) Jerry 2.) Brown 'Nuff said ...

It's all about the scorched paint on the left (passenger side) shear panel (inner fenderwell) of the big block A bodies !

Starting with the 1971 models , Plymouth (and their Dodge brethern) B-Bodies shared very little between 2 door and 4 door models ; practically *none* of the sheetmetal interchanges . I've considered making a "4 door 1971 Charger" by bashing the AMT '71 Charger's fascia and rear clip with the 1977/1978 Monaco , but haven't done it yet . Interiors were radically different between 1971-1974 and 1975-1978 models .

Thanks , guys ! I'm aware of the snipers ... ha ha ha ... but am not concerned about their presence . I figure if the kit's meant to be mine , it'll happen for me ; and if someone out bids me , then oh well . It's good to know that the '71 Charger chassis fits well within the Road Runner's body . I'm not sure what I'll do about the interior , as the Charger's uhholstery pattern is different , door panels' details and all .

I've always liked the look of the Stout . It looks like a Studebaker , a classic design in and of its self . The LUV ( Light Utility Vehicle ) is one of my faves from my childhood ; lots of them around in the 70's / early 80's . There was more than one in town with a Buick 215 V8 under its bonnet ; Buick V6 swaps were common as well . RelaxedNoma : Monogram also had a fleetside LUV in its lineup : the Tom Daniel Mojave Mule . It's moulded in yellow , has a Chevy 327 , is 4-wheel-drive , etc. , etc. They show-up on eBay from time-to-time and are usually reasonably priced .

I tossed my hat into the bidding ring on this item : http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-PLYMOUTH-ROADRUNNER-RESIN-CAST-MODEL-/271110160994? It's the same kit inwhich I inquired about , about a month ago ; I didn't bid on it at that time . I'll bash this baby with the recently re-released AMT '71 Charger , plus some customised changes ( Six Barrel induction , etc. ). Wish me some good luck on my bidding !

Man oh man , that's sweet ! Great job on that trim . I'll bet that you were still doing it in your sleep last night ! Any plans to open its bonnet and add an engine ?

Nice work !! That intake looks great !!! How are the headers ; underchassis or fenderwell ? Ever thought about making a casting of the belt and pulleys arrangement from the Street Machine version of the same AMT '71 Duster ??? If you ever do , mark me down on your list , for a few sets of 'em !

Incompatible materials ? Insufficent dry time of the Glaze ? Maybe there's a chemical reaction (in this case , oxidation ) ? How long are you allowing the glaze to setup before you start working with it ? Also , wet sanding is to be used *only* after primer coats are built-up over the filler / glaze . Primer absorbs moisture , as do fillers (plastic and polyesters) . It may be something as simple as allowing the H2O sufficent vapourisation before primering / painting . Best of luck !

Shoot an email to Round2 to let them know ( I understand that one of their top guys is also a member of this forum , or is at least in contact with some members here ) . Perhaps it's a production-run problem ? Maybe a climate-of-storage problem (i.e. , high humidity , too dry , etc. , etc. ) ? Either way , I'd let Round2 know about this , even if it's not any fault of theirs . I've never experienced the printing wearing off the tyres .

Thanks for sharing that video , Hector ! The results are even more impressive in person ; I wish that I could post pics of the parts I had painted on my '75 E-100 "Phantom" Van . I have recognised the best results when using Tamiya X-1 Black as the base coat .

On 3rd Decembre 2012 , the constellation is due to align with the Giza Pyramids . This is alleged to happen only every 2,500 years (rounded up) . "Space is the Place" , Sun Ra

That is one super nice Motion Phase III Chevelle you have built there , Marcus !! Marty Schorr and Joel Rosen would be proud ! That red-on-red colour scheme is perfect !

I am not certain , Hector . I would imagine that the Chrome Spray that you have found is the very same that I am referring to in this thread : CS-101 . I have not seen the other colour you are referring to --the Stainless Steel --but it seems like it is worth looking in to !

I can't remember where I got my first kit , but I *can* tell you that it was a snap-together : the Monogram 1970-1972 Duster Funny Car . Probably around '74 , when I was 4 years old . I most-likely got it at the supermarket (either Market Basket or Alpha Beta) on a Saturday . First glue-together was a hand-me-down from someone . Pretty certain it was called "Dapper Dan" , and I seem to recall it being a 20's or 30's Ford custom , 24th scale . This was around '75 or '76 . Most of the kits I got were from Alpha Beta ( @ $3.25 ... expensive for the time ) , Sears , Hinshaw's (local high-end department store) , Market Basket , or WoolCo ( west coast Woolworth's) . I never even knew about hobby-specific stores until the 80's !! I almost fell-over when I learned of Hobby City in Anaheim ( Beach Blvd @ Ball Rd ) in 1985 , and was in heaven when I went there in late '85 . I can't believe how much these kits are going for now , the new releases : almost $30 out the door !! I remember when $30 would've bought two kits and a buttload of supplies !!! I almost dies when I saw my first $9.00 kit , and had to be revived when I saw them going for $12.00 !! " I was so much older then , I'm younger than that now ... "