1971 Plymouth GTX in code FC7 In-Violet Metallic

[tim boyd]

As most of you know, about 20 years or so ago Revell did a pretty thorough and competent update of their old 1971 Plymouth Satellite kit dating back to the mid 1980's.  They added some details to the kit and revamped the body into the top-range GTX series.  Revell has  just reissued that kit with a tie-in to the Fast and Furious movie franchise.

Here's my own build of the GTX kit not too long after it came out. The paint is actual FC7 from an aerosol can from MCW Automotive Finishes. (BTW, checked a few months back and the new owners of MCW were still offering some of their most popular automotive paint colors in aerosol cans, for those who don't want to fool around with airbrushes.)  The paint was applied with a factory-correct single-stage approach (i.e., no clearcoat).  

The build was box stock, except for substituting the standard non-air grabber hood from the original Satellite kit. The tires were from the old ARII B. F. Goodrich Radial T/A parts pack. And yes, looks like I need to get out a toothbrush and remove the was residue from the door openings....oh well!  Always something, right?

While I realize that some won't agree, I think this kit does an outstanding job of capturing the appearance and proportions of the real car.  And while the kit has a somewhat simplified chassis and engine compartment (at least in the context of the those fully detailed areas common to kits tooled in the last 20+ years or so), I recall the kit as being an every enjoyable breeze to assemble. So for those of you who are interested and don't already have this kit in your stash, I definitely recommend checking out the new reissue. from Revell.

Thanks for looking....TIM

 

Edited November 5, 2020 by tim boyd

[Tom99]

Excellent!!

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[drodg]

Looks good and correct to me.  Does the original kit or Keith Mark's make the pin stripe decals for the side?  I had a FC7 71 Roadrunner for a short time back 15 years ago.  Beautiful car with white stripes and white interior but it was kind of a rough car to drive.  More creeks and rattles than any other mopar muscle car I have owned must of been an early production.   Love the body of the 71-72 GTX Roadrunners.  Looks great Tim 

[crazyjim]

Outstanding build.

[thatz4u]

Really nice, color fits the car...??

[TransAmMike]

Looks pretty darn nice to me (as are all your models) Tim.?

[cobraman]

Fantastic !  I love it.

[Geno]

You rocked it Tim, it looks great in that Mopar classic color.?

[Classicgas]

Very well done sir.

[tim boyd]

  On 11/5/2020 at 2:47 PM, drodg said:

Looks good and correct to me.  Does the original kit or Keith Mark's make the pin stripe decals for the side?  I had a FC7 71 Roadrunner for a short time back 15 years ago.  Beautiful car with white stripes and white interior but it was kind of a rough car to drive.  More creeks and rattles than any other mopar muscle car I have owned must of been an early production.   Love the body of the 71-72 GTX Roadrunners.  Looks great Tim 

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David....I can't recall for sure.  This model was part of a comparo feature in an annual model car mag back in the day; if I get a chance to look it up I'll report back, as I'm sure I must have mentioned it in the article....TIM 

[michelle]

nice  work  they  have receently reissued this kit as a 2 in one  kit  under the fast and furious    logo  i  know next year i plan to get a couple   so i can make a couple of factory stock  versions  

 

Edited November 6, 2020 by michelle

[charger74]

It looks really good 

[doorsovdoon]

Looks really nice! I've always liked the GTX and the Satellites, sounds like a band from the 50's, xD

[Modlbldr]

Beautiful build of a nice kit. Love the color choice. I'm currently working on a customized version of the GTX.

Later-

[drodg]

  On 11/5/2020 at 11:38 PM, tim boyd said:

David....I can't recall for sure.  This model was part of a comparo feature in an annual model car mag back in the day; if I get a chance to look it up I'll report back, as I'm sure I must have mentioned it in the article....TIM 

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Thanks Tim

 

[tim boyd]

  On 11/6/2020 at 2:25 PM, drodg said:

Thanks Tim

 

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David...the article I referenced was in the "Car Modeler 2000 Annual" magazine.  It says that the hood stripes were from the Monogram Satellite kit, while noting that they are not entirely correct as the body color should show between the black lines.  It also notes that the near-vertical panels of the raised center section have to be painted black by the builder before applying the engine size callouts. 

Hope that helps, and thanks for the question....TIM   

[tim boyd]

Thanks everyone for all the positive comments.  Much appreciated....TIM 

Edited November 6, 2020 by tim boyd

[drodg]

  On 11/6/2020 at 3:11 PM, tim boyd said:

David...the article I referenced was in the "Car Modeler 2000 Annual" magazine.  It says that the hood stripes were from the Monogram Satellite kit, while noting that they are not entirely correct as the body color should show between the black lines.  It also notes that the near-vertical panels of the raised center section have to be painted black by the builder before applying the engine size callouts. 

Hope that helps, and thanks for the question....TIM   

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Thanks Tim.   

[ewetwo]

Excellent.

[PappyD340]

Awesome build!

[Hmann68]

Super nice! I too like this kit, the body dimensions seem spot on, as you said ?

[moparfarmer]

Very nice work on the Satellite/GTX..Is a nice kit but found gluing the front and rear bumpers and rear pan were tough..I molded the front pan on mine and scribed mounting(original) lines on it..Nice kit and will be doing another in either Light Winchester Grey or Tawney Gold..I don't use air gun so have to have paint made at auto paint supplier..(big can worth $27.00, is lots to put out for one model)  can't find copies of color from Duplicolor Perfect Match(my go to for auto colors) being in Canada they won't allow aerosols or paint to be shipped across border..Here is a picture of my GTX..Not wanting to crash thread though..

Edited November 8, 2020 by moparfarmer

[slusher]

Absolutely beautiful!

[Mattilacken]

Verry good looking!