Jim B’s Charger R/T

[tbill]

Jim B just finished this build, but is having issues starting new topics, so stay tuned while he replies to this and adds his pics/description.

[Jim B]

Well, that didn't work.

Edited September 17, 2019 by Jim B

[Jim B]

[Jim B]

Ok, I guess we do this the long way.

[Jim B]

So one of my favorite shows growing up was The Dukes of Hazzard, and I knew that I eventually wanted to build a replica of the "General Lee". I originally purchased the MPC The Dukes of Hazzard "General Lee" Dodge Charger kit, but it lacked detail, and I eventually converted the Revell 1969 Dodge Charger RT into the "General Lee". It's not perfect, but since they used about 300 cars during the production of the show, I figure it must be close to one of them! The engine, frame, suspension, & interior come from the Revell 1969 Charger RT kit; the body is from the Revell 1968 Charger RT kit; the decals, wheels, and push bar are from the MPC "General Lee" kit; B/F Goodrich tires are from a fellow modeler; CB radio from the parts box; CB antenna was scratch built; and the Hazzard County plates are from the Internet.

[crowe-t]

Excellent job Jim!

What paint/color did you use on the body?

[Jim B]

Thanks, Michael.  The paint is Testors Spray Enamel Gloss Competition Orange (P/N 1628).  The engine is Testors Model Master Lacquer System Hemi Orange (P/N 28107).

Edited September 17, 2019 by Jim B

[Classicgas]

Very nice!

[Jim B]

Thanks, Lee.

[ewetwo]

Nice detailing Jim

 

[Jim B]

Thanks, David.

[TooOld]

Paint and detailing look spot on !  I don't know much about these cars but I bet you're right about it matching at least one of them . 

[Jim B]

Thanks, Bob.

[Hmann68]

Very nice! What looks nicer than a well built General Lee model? Only one thing I can think of......?

[Jim B]

Couldn't agree more!

[slusher]

Sharp.and clean General !!!

[Jim B]

Thanks, Carl.