mademan Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 I don't often build Mopar stuff, and Ive NEVER built stock, or close to stock; However Lately i've really been wanting to do a Factory Stock/ Dealer Delivered build. Ive always liked the oddball colors and color combinations, so F8 Dark Green ( F8 Ivy) with a matching interior seemed like a good combo. I started by removing all seams and mold lines, as well as the trademark script from the fuel tank. Ive done allot of research and read allot of material as well as talked with the Mopar guys. The body was sprayed with Scale Finishes Dodge F8 over black primer as the 1:1 would have been, and the Chassis was done in grey primer and then over-sprayed (the over-spray is a bit much but it will work). I could not find a proper green flocking or suitable embossing powder locally, however I found some scale diorama "grass" at Micheals, which worked out quite well. The interior was sprayed with the same Scale Finshed F8 but mixed with a bit of flat clear to simulate the vinyl and then the plastics on the seats, door panels, console and dash as well as the rear package tray were painted with a similar olive green. Reference pictures are quite limited for F8 cars I am finding. The engine will be done up totally stock also using Carter AFB carbs from Fireball Modelworks and a correct rounded air cleaner as the kit supplied one is too square and lacks detail. I have also ordered Fireball 15" Ralleye wheels to use with my f60-15 Poly Glas GT parts pack tires as 70 was the first year of the optional Ralleye`s and 15" tires for Hemi cars.. I will update as I have time to work on it more. Any comments and criticisms, pointers etc. are welcomed and appreciated.
Rider Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 The interior is going to rock when it comes together.
1972coronet Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 Quite nice ! I'm hoping that you're going to install the red tail stripe --- I've seen a '70 R/T with not only F8 with F8 interior , but it had the V8R stripe ! Looked great ! (This same car also had the rare 'R20' Radio Ready Package as well !)
iamsuperdan Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 I've always loved F8 as a colour. Looking forward to seeing more of this!
bill lanfear Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 Love the attention to detail! Well done so far!
mademan Posted October 11, 2018 Author Posted October 11, 2018 1 hour ago, 1972coronet said: Quite nice ! I'm hoping that you're going to install the red tail stripe --- I've seen a '70 R/T with not only F8 with F8 interior , but it had the V8R stripe ! Looked great ! (This same car also had the rare 'R20' Radio Ready Package as well !) IM really leaning towards the white tail stripe. Do you have a picture of an f8 Charger with red stripe? ive never seen it.
Superbird McMonte Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 Really cool! That kit is very high on my up next list!?
RichCostello Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 14 minutes ago, mademan said: IM really leaning towards the white tail stripe. Do you have a picture of an f8 Charger with red stripe? ive never seen it. I think the white stripe is the way to go.
High octane Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 That is lookin' great Mike as I just love dem B-body Mopars. I still haven't even opened my Revell '70 Charger kit as yet. I like your color choices also.
mademan Posted October 11, 2018 Author Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) The kit is great so far. I hadn`t even considered buying it until I saw another member here ( Freakshow12) with his at a local contest, I immediately had to have it.... and Honestly Id like to get 2-3 more as Ive got more ideas. Everything seems to fit really nicely. Edited October 11, 2018 by mademan
1972coronet Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 8 hours ago, mademan said: IM really leaning towards the white tail stripe. Do you have a picture of an f8 Charger with red stripe? ive never seen it. That was 26 years ago . I may have the photos in storage , but it'd take a very long time to track them down .
beeRS Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 Great start, Mike. I love the colour - I think it works well on the Charger. What is that in you picture above the decals? Are they resin door handles?
dino246gt Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 Beautiful color and your work on it looks so neat and clean, I love it!
espo Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 I have to agree with everyone else on the body color. This was a time when green cars were very popular. I remember seeing them with and without the tail stripes. I'd do the white if you do a stripe, but do what looks best to you. I think you nailed the interior.
mademan Posted October 12, 2018 Author Posted October 12, 2018 12 hours ago, beeRS said: Great start, Mike. I love the colour - I think it works well on the Charger. What is that in you picture above the decals? Are they resin door handles? Yes, FireballModelworks makes resin door handles, they are really nice.
Joe Handley Posted October 12, 2018 Posted October 12, 2018 This looks great, I think that's the color the '70 R/T my folks had was too......going to have to ask Dad next chance I get for when I build one to look like their's..............
mademan Posted October 16, 2018 Author Posted October 16, 2018 No major updates, I did add the white tail stripe and I am really liking it.
mademan Posted November 6, 2018 Author Posted November 6, 2018 Sorry for the delay in updates, I had been waiting on parts orders and very busy with work. Ive started detailing the interior with decals and chrome trim. My FireBall Modelworks order arrived today with my Ralley wheels and Carter AFB carbs.
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