Captain Spaulding Posted June 6, 2021 Posted June 6, 2021 (edited) Looking through my kits today and decided on my next build. Revell-Monogram's 1969 Dodge Charger pro modeler that I recently purchased online. Built one of these before over 20 years ago now, hoping this one comes out much better than that one. First time sanding off the vinyl roof on a model too, so wish me luck. Edited June 6, 2021 by Captain Spaulding
Captain Spaulding Posted June 6, 2021 Author Posted June 6, 2021 (edited) Got some painting done today, assembled some of the motor and painted the rims. Gonna pick off the lines with a silver sharpie, should look better than the chrome. Edited June 6, 2021 by Captain Spaulding
Ceaser_Salad Posted June 6, 2021 Posted June 6, 2021 What is the difference between a "pro modeller" and a non pro modeller? Are they different moulds?
Captain Spaulding Posted June 6, 2021 Author Posted June 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Ceaser_Salad said: What is the difference between a "pro modeller" and a non pro modeller? Are they different moulds? This one has a few more parts and a choice between a 440 or a 426 Hemi for the motor.
Captain Spaulding Posted June 7, 2021 Author Posted June 7, 2021 54 minutes ago, slusher said: Does this kit have the vinyl roof pattern? Yeah it does pal, I plan on sanding it off.
Mopar - D Posted June 7, 2021 Posted June 7, 2021 Looking forward to seeing your build. Have you decided on colors yet?
Captain Spaulding Posted June 7, 2021 Author Posted June 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Mopar - D said: Looking forward to seeing your build. Have you decided on colors yet? I'm thinking orange body with a tan interior. Always wanted to build a nice General Lee replica, this kit is way better than the actual release. Have all the stuff in my parts to build one.
mrmike Posted June 7, 2021 Posted June 7, 2021 I don't know if you know this, but the first issues of that ProModeler kit had the shallow roof line, one of which I got. Revell had notice this and stopped production to re-engineer the body to the correct roof height. Check your roof height before you proceed any further.
Captain Spaulding Posted June 7, 2021 Author Posted June 7, 2021 2 hours ago, mrmike said: I don't know if you know this, but the first issues of that ProModeler kit had the shallow roof line, one of which I got. Revell had notice this and stopped production to re-engineer the body to the correct roof height. Check your roof height before you proceed any further. I didn't know that, my roof line appears to be correct. Thanks for the heads up.
FLHCAHZ Posted June 7, 2021 Posted June 7, 2021 Looking forward to you updates on this. One of my favorite cars.
Captain Spaulding Posted June 8, 2021 Author Posted June 8, 2021 2 hours ago, FLHCAHZ said: Looking forward to you updates on this. One of my favorite cars. Might be a few days till the next update, won't have much time this week to get anything done it on. 2 hours ago, Zippi said: Engine and wheels are looking good. Thanks pal.
slusher Posted June 8, 2021 Posted June 8, 2021 20 hours ago, Captain Spaulding said: Yeah it does pal, I plan on sanding it off. you could use a 68 Charger body and you wouldn’t have to sand. I believe everything works on both…
Captain Spaulding Posted June 8, 2021 Author Posted June 8, 2021 7 hours ago, slusher said: you could use a 68 Charger body and you wouldn’t have to sand. I believe everything works on both… I was looking for one of those but haven't found any within a decent price range up here. Got the 69 online for a steal, been watching videos and seems like it should be simple enough to do.
slusher Posted June 8, 2021 Posted June 8, 2021 You can by a kit for what some of what the part guys ask.
Captain Spaulding Posted June 10, 2021 Author Posted June 10, 2021 Finally got a little more done on the Charger, silver sharpie on the rims. Looks way better than the chrome did.
TransAmMike Posted June 11, 2021 Posted June 11, 2021 I know this will be a nice one Jason. Looking forward!!
Captain Spaulding Posted June 11, 2021 Author Posted June 11, 2021 2 hours ago, FLHCAHZ said: Definitely more realistic I thought so too, way better than the chrome in the kit 1 hour ago, TransAmMike said: I know this will be a nice one Jason. Looking forward!! Thanks bud, really hoping for no issues with this one.
Captain Spaulding Posted June 11, 2021 Author Posted June 11, 2021 Got the 440 assembled today except for the manifolds will install those after the motor and exhaust are attached to the chassis. Was debating on using the 426 Hemi but think the 440 will look much better under the hood.
Painted Black Posted June 11, 2021 Posted June 11, 2021 That is a really clean build on that engine, nice and shiney
slusher Posted June 12, 2021 Posted June 12, 2021 Very clean and nice painted engine, Jason. I like mine that way..
Captain Spaulding Posted June 12, 2021 Author Posted June 12, 2021 11 hours ago, Painted Black said: That is a really clean build on that engine, nice and shiney Thank you. 8 hours ago, FLHCAHZ said: Coming long nicely! Engine looks great Thanks bud. 6 hours ago, slusher said: Very clean and nice painted engine, Jason. I like mine that way.. Thanks pal, was debating doing a little weathering on this build but decided to keep it clean.
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