1968 Roadrunner WIP Updated Pictures 8/20

[drodg]

I am in the process of working on my 1968 Roadrunner.  I am using MCW paints with the color being the 1968 Avocado Green.  It is going well and I am trying to build a fairly simple kit by not wiring the engine etc.  Some changes I am making are to add rocker moldings and using Keith Mark's decals for the rear tailight panel and lenses.  

Spending time now buffing and polishing the paint.  Thanks for looking

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Edited August 20, 2015 by drodg

[John Clutch]

Looks great !

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks Great!!!!!!

[72 Charger]

Looks great I like the colour . I think I would of removed the mould seams at the C pillar though .

[drodg]

Yes and thought the same thing last night.  

Looks great I like the colour . I think I would of removed the mould seams at the C pillar though .

[slusher]

Awesome looking work so far..

[dragzz]

looking good so far

[drodg]

The color has turned out looking great as  I am copying a 1:1 car I found on the internet.  I had put the kit down for a few months after finishing the interior etc and I picked up again this week and plan on finishing it.  I somehow overlooked that c pillar seem mold line and I should have used a little putty and sanded it.  Oh well.  The kit looks right to me except the one area that is a challenge is the grill.  I have been working on the headlights to make them look more correct etc.  Keith Mark's decals help that horrible tail light situation also.   Anyhow thanks everyone and I will keep posting after I get the body polished out and probably shoot another coat of clear on it.  Have a good day.

[07Richard]

Models do not have to be perfect. If you had fun and enjoyed the process, then all is good. Your Roadrunner looks great.

Edited August 6, 2015 by 07Richard
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[drodg]

Thanks

 

That c pillar line was probably overlooked by me because of all of the 1:1 Chrysler muscle cars I have had with tons of body and paint imperfections!   LOL!

[Speedfreak]

I'll be following along as this ('68) is one of my favorite cars of all time. I still remember the first time I saw one on the street as a kid. The Roadrunners were game changers. 

[mikemopar70]

This will be a really nice Muscle-car, great color choice for this 1968, keept it going!!

[drodg]

Thanks everyone.  I have had a busy week this week but I should be able to get some work done on it tomorrow.  Have a good weekend.

[b-body fan]

This is the first kit I built when I got back into this after 30 years. I built mine of a good friend of mine's 1:1. Had a blast. One of my favorite cars. Yours looks similar. We modeled the same interior color option. My friends car has a darker green exterior.Yours looks very nice. Keep up the good work.

[om617]

Good start and nice color. These cars also look great in solid colors.

[drodg]

Got the paint  buffed this afternoon and need to shoot some more clear on it but I would like the humidity to drop a tad before I do it. 

[Speedfreak]

David, did the humidity drop?

[PeeBee]

That's funny, I have an AMT '68 Roadrunner on the bench painted '68 Avacado Green, from Scalefinishes.  Do you mind if I use your interior for reference?

PB.

[drodg]

I have polished out the paint and it is looking good.  I am finishing up the chassis this week.  PeeBee you can certainly use my interior as reference.    I will try to post this week a few more shots now that the paint is polished and the chassis is close to being finished.   Thanks

[D1SKNT]

looks really clean! nice work
im doing the same kit atm. ive flared my wheel arches but after i'd done it i didnt thing i  had done anything at all till seeing your body. 

 

[drodg]

Here are some updated photos.  I am still working on getting the orange peel out of the body but it looks pretty good at this point.  The chassis is coming along and I should be able to finish the chassis  this week and start the bare metal foil etc.  

 

Edited August 20, 2015 by drodg

[b-body fan]

Looking good!!! 

[Speedfreak]

That chassis looks pretty good David, are you using polishing clothes on the body?

[slusher]

Chassis is really looking good...

[drodg]

I am using the Micro Mesh sand paper series on the body.   Starting with 3200 and ending up with 12000 grade.   I will finish up with some more polishing compound and wax.