mrmike Posted January 25, 2019 Author Posted January 25, 2019 Thanks everyone! Stephen, I'm glad to see that you are still around and doing well! While I am not a fan of flat color bodies, that does sound like a neat project! Git-R-Dun! I sat down at the bench a short while ago and picked up my 1mm Molotow Liquid Chrome Pen and started picking out the chrome details before I start applying decals to the dash and console later. More to come...
mrmike Posted January 26, 2019 Author Posted January 26, 2019 Now this is the way a Hurst Pistol-Grip Shifter is suppose to be painted! You always leave a chrome strip up the back of the shift handle and a chrome top. I've detailed the steering wheel. I should have put a dot of flat black in the spokes which I did after I noticed my flub up. And, the rear taillights are done! More to come...
tbill Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 Looking good! Built one of these not too long ago, nice kit.
espo Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 I like the shifter detailing. An idea on the steering wheel hole details. I have used different diameter drills and opened the hole and it should not effect the chrome trim you have on it now.
mrmike Posted January 27, 2019 Author Posted January 27, 2019 Thanks David! The idea here was to chrome what is known as a "horn ring". This sits on top of the three spokes of the steering wheel. The three spokes on the steering wheel itself are solid with no holes whatsoever. If this was an aftermarket steering wheel, I would drill the holes. This is a stock steering wheel.
adamelvis Posted January 30, 2019 Posted January 30, 2019 Those wheels will compliment your Charger nicely !! TCB, Adam
mrmike Posted January 31, 2019 Author Posted January 31, 2019 Thank you Adam! Been working on the Hemi. I need to find a Hemi wiring diagram and I can finish wiring the engine. I'm not 100% happy with the plumbing of the carbs and I may remove the forward pipe and rearch it. A quick mockup to see how the Charger is progressing. More to come...
mrmike Posted February 5, 2019 Author Posted February 5, 2019 I've got a "Play Date" tomorrow. I'll finish the Hemi and start foiling.
mrmike Posted February 7, 2019 Author Posted February 7, 2019 I've been working on the '70 Charger R/T. I got the body foiled with the toughest part being the rear window. I finished wiring the Hemi. Now to work on the air cleaner. More to come...
mrmike Posted February 12, 2019 Author Posted February 12, 2019 With the paintbooth up and running this morning, I clearcoated the Charger. More to come...
David G. Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 Excellent work so far. looking forward to seeing more. David G.
mrmike Posted February 13, 2019 Author Posted February 13, 2019 Thank you David! There will be more to come!
John Pol Posted February 13, 2019 Posted February 13, 2019 On 24/01/2019 at 3:45 PM, mrmike said: I painted the interior this afternoon with Dupli-Color Light Blue Metallic and tossed everything into the dehydrator for a few hours. Then, I painted the body, hood, and front valance panel with Testors Star Spangled Blue Lacquer. More to come... what temp do you set yours at?
mrmike Posted February 13, 2019 Author Posted February 13, 2019 I set my dehydrator at 105 degrees for at least 4 hours. More depending on which paint I use.
mrmike Posted February 20, 2019 Author Posted February 20, 2019 Back on the Charger! I finished the interior and chassis and got them assembled. I love this color! The wheels seem a little larger than I had expected, but I can live with it. I hope to finish the Charger today. More to come...
adamelvis Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 I like the blue spark plugs that match the blue body.
mrmike Posted February 21, 2019 Author Posted February 21, 2019 Thanks Adam! Just need to add decals, door handles and take some pictures. Stay tuned!
mrmike Posted February 21, 2019 Author Posted February 21, 2019 Thank you David! My '70 Charger R/T is completed and posted in "Under Glass". I would like to thank all those who have taken the time to view and to comment on my WIP.
espo Posted February 22, 2019 Posted February 22, 2019 I like the deep blue color and the wheels look good also.
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