Chaparral 2d

[yellowsportwagon]

Has anyone built this kit? Before spending a lot in one is it any good?

[Gramps46]

Tim,

Which Chaparral 2D kit are you asking about?  The Monogram is the most common and is pretty simple to build.

[yellowsportwagon]

50 minutes ago, Gramps46 said:

Tim,

Which Chaparral 2D kit are you asking about?  The Monogram is the most common and is pretty simple to build.

No the Fugimi or Modelers one I like the air snorkel and rear spoiler better.

[aurfalien]

I've built both the Monogram and Fujimi kits, they are simple (slot kit-ish) and turn out cool.  Either will give you quick satisfaction 

However I preferred the Monogram body shape.

I'd suggest picking up a set of aftermarket tires/wheels for either kit from here;

https://www.modelbuilderswh.com/collections/wheels-tires/products/chapparel-wheels-and-tires-1-24th-scale

The decal sheets will probably be wasted however I don't have a source for em. 

These kits offer a lot in terms of adding detail etc...  all up to your desire and imagination.

Here's one of mine, sadly it burned in a fire;

https://imgbox.com/g/KBaYB2Kn0i

Edited November 8, 2020 by aurfalien

[The Junkman]

And here's a source for some alternative decals

https://www.starfighter-decals.com/2406-texas-roadrunners-2d-66amp67-sebring24062666767.html

[935k3]

I built the Moddlers kit. It had metal parts for the mirrors,  gas caps, taillights and headlights. They polished up well and needed no paint.

 

[yellowsportwagon]

No

10 hours ago, 935k3 said:

I built the Moddlers kit. It had metal parts for the mirrors,  gas caps, taillights and headlights. They polished up well and needed no paint.

 

Now I see what I forgot to do to mine Darken the panel lines.