First Gear 1969 Dodge Charger R/T

[randyc]

Found this one in eBay last week.  No matter how I searched, could not find another example.  Seller had ONE photo.  It was reasonably priced.

I know color is mostly wrong.  I suppose a guy could have custom ordered it at the end of 69?

I haven't compared it to the 1/24 Testers kit body I have, but it is definitely 1/25 or maybe a tad smaller.  Something seems odd about the back part of side profile as well.  

It needs some detailing and something got lost in the translation about the rear.  The taillight panel should have Ben flat black and valance body color.  I hope testors sublime will match.  Unless I decide to repaint whole thing to a more proper color.  

Suggestions?  What should we do with it?

Edited July 12, 2020 by randyc

[Snake45]

Very cool! I'd have bought that if I'd run across it in my travels. 

No, that green wouldn't have been available until '70 model year. 

[Gramps46]

The Charger looks pretty darn nice to me.  I am no expert on MOPARs but thought the tail might be dropping a tad but checked images on Google and decided I was wrong.

[Snake45]

3 hours ago, Gramps46 said:

The Charger looks pretty darn nice to me.  I am no expert on MOPARs but thought the tail might be dropping a tad but checked images on Google and decided I was wrong.

I see what you mean. The hindquarters do look just a bit droopy, now that you mention it.  

[randyc]

Yeah I can't exactly figure it out.  The valances seem a little shallow or something.  And the rear may droop just a tad?  IDK.  If it stays this color, it will get a set of mags.  I found a set of keys classics in my stash. 

Just sitting here looking at it on the coffee table, it might be the c pillars are too thick too.  It's not bad, but it is a bit off somewhere.  Needs some interior detailing.  We'll get there. 

[jokar124]

IMO, I would say the body is pretty good overall in most respects. The one glaring inaccuracy to me is the shape of the door "scoop" indentations. They should be parallel to each other directly above and below the HEMI emblem, following the horizontal body crease, not splayed at odd angles to it. They might be a little too deep as well.

Edited July 14, 2020 by jokar124

[Sam I Am]

Here is a 69 in bright green poly. Call it good enough? ?

[randyc]

Looks good!  Maybe...

[slusher]

Very nice Randy!