Claude Thibodeau Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Hi! The big 68 Charger is seen once in a while in Pro-Touring guise, so, to make it more unique, why not move an SRT late Hemi in the back, throw in IRS and twin turbos, scissor dors, an opening roof/hatch? Based on Revell's 68 R/T, with 06 Dodge Magnum Hemi, and AMT's Jag XK 220 transaxle, IRS, floor pan, and a host of scratchbuilt systems, hinges, cabin, etc. (too many to mention).Finished in Tamya's Silver leaf (VERY hard to shoot to my satisfaction...) with TS-13 clear, fully polished. Rolling stock from my parts box (Corvette?). Hours of fun with styrene! Enjoy. CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Wow ! That is wild ! Very creative and well done. Very cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Outstanding design and the mechanicals all look very realistic. I don't recall the proper term for the under body in the rear but I think of it as a tunnel and that is also well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 42 minutes ago, cobraman said: Wow ! That is wild ! Very creative and well done. Very cool ! Thank you Ray! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 32 minutes ago, espo said: Outstanding design and the mechanicals all look very realistic. I don't recall the proper term for the under body in the rear but I think of it as a tunnel and that is also well done. Hi David! Thank you. I know those are part of the "ground effect" they use on F1 cars, but neither do I know the exact term for it. But at least, this Chrager will put it to good use, I hope... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 47 minutes ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Thank you. I know those are part of the "ground effect" they use on F1 cars, but neither do I know the exact term for it. Yes, they are called "tunnels", although F1 cars these days are only allowed to use rear diffusers. https://www.symscape.com/blog/secrets_of_diffusers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_effect_(cars) Great work, Claude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlife ! ! Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Wow I'm Loving this build Claude ! The roof design is genius, and the rear end treatment really suits the build. I'm also impressed the way you built the floor, and diffusers ! Wild Charger, wish I'd built this one myself ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Nice simple model, Claude. Beautiful execution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Outstanding Claude, beautiful and innovative??. I would like to say tho, not too sure I'd want to drive it in "anger" (LOL) with the fuel cell in front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Wow! Outstanding concept and execution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 2 hours ago, RancheroSteve said: Yes, they are called "tunnels", although F1 cars these days are only allowed to use rear diffusers. https://www.symscape.com/blog/secrets_of_diffusers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_effect_(cars) Great work, Claude! Hi Steve! Thank you for the comment, and the insight. CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Lowlife ! ! said: Wow I'm Loving this build Claude ! The roof design is genius, and the rear end treatment really suits the build. I'm also impressed the way you built the floor, and diffusers ! Wild Charger, wish I'd built this one myself ! Thank you Martin! The front section of the floor, the Charger part, needed much surgery to "flow" with the theme. I'm happy with the final look of it. CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Erik Smith said: Nice simple model, Claude. Beautiful execution. Hi Erik! Thanks. Whenever possible, indeed, I try to "keep it simple". CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, TransAmMike said: Outstanding Claude, beautiful and innovative??. I would like to say tho, not too sure I'd want to drive it in "anger" (LOL) with the fuel cell in front. Hi Mike! Well, those cells are supposed to be puncture free, so have a go at it! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Dragonhawk1066 said: Wow! Outstanding concept and execution! Thank you Craig. Much appreciated. CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spaulding Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Very creative work, unbelievable job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Mike! Well, those cells are supposed to be puncture free, so have a go at it! CT OK, Claude, I'll be there in a bit, warm her up for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Captain Spaulding said: Very creative work, unbelievable job. Hi Jason. Thanks. It was indeed a long job. But it is finally on four wheels... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 cool custom charger great job on alll the mods and scratch building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Fantastic Charger! Well thought out. Of all the great mods you performed, I have to say my favorite is the engine compartment hatch. Very impressive!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Impressed with the concept, and execution. I know you spent a few hours. The door operates like the Koenigsegg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Always a pleasure to see one of your builds "Under Glass", this one's amazing! Some very inventive thinking, very well executed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 10 hours ago, michelle said: cool custom charger great job on alll the mods and scratch building Hi Michelle! Thank you. I know your car building is slowed by the winter weather, but keep at it! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 9 hours ago, Bucky said: Fantastic Charger! Well thought out. Of all the great mods you performed, I have to say my favorite is the engine compartment hatch. Very impressive!! Hi Keith! Thanks. Actually, i agonized a long time over the best location for the cut lines, because the roof of the 68 Charger is so nice... I left the B-pillar as a whole, 'cause any cut-line trough it would have looked weird, viewed from the side in particular... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 WOW, that is so freakin cool, well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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