Snake45 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Here's my Welly '70 Challenger T/A, which I bought about a year ago from Diecastmodelswholesale.com and finally got around to Snake-Fuing about a month ago. (It also comes in red.) This one is really impressive, and is probably my favorite cheap diecast of all time (so far). It's true 1/25, or at least it's smaller than the Monogram 1/24 and is virtually identical in size to the Lindberg/Palmer '74. Paint's beautiful (B5 Blue?), very shiny and no obvious flaws. The model required only the normal amount of Snake-Fu: detailing the grille, white-painting the headlight stems, sanding the tire treads, and so forth. The underhood is impressive, with a wired and plumbed 340--one of the nicest diecast engines I've ever seen (too bad the hood doesn't open enough to get a good pic of it). I did have to paint the rear panel flat black, and I put acrylic pearl white under the backup light. The wheels are magnificent. I painted the center sections Testor Steel and the rest of the wheels (except of course the chrome trim rings) got some Krylon Clear Matte, decanted and brushed on. I drilled out the chromed exhaust tips. I can't say enough good things about this model. It deserves to sit on the shelf with my better 1/25 models, and not just be relegated to my "Diecast Ghetto" as some are. I REALLY like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Very nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 That does look good. If I didn't have that Wix R/T, this would be the one to have. And if I ever run across one cheap, may still get one. Nothing beats a good replica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Stunning Rich, fantastic job. I'm drooling lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Geno said: Stunning Rich, fantastic job. I'm drooling lol. Thanks! Now stop drooling and get yourself one! Hell, get both colors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 LOL, I gotta get on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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