MPC Charger 500

[restoman]

This will be largely box stock with a few added details like plug wires, rad hose, etc.

I seriously debated swapping in a better chassis, along with the proper rear end, proper intake and air breather, etc., but the misshapen door & hood scallops and the work to make them look better meant just too much work when there are much better Charger kits out there.

I am going to pull the air cleaner and wrap it in foil, though...

So, it got sprayed with nail polish and automotive clear. I added some redlines and a set of recall wheels, and it will carry a black 500 tailstripe.

Comments always welcome.

[Stingray wes]

Paint looks slick! Love the wheels and tires. Great work!

[kelson]

Love the recall wheels,if i had the skill i would do this build combining the Revell 69'charger and Revell 69' Daytona.

[espo]

Great looking engine details, like that color. 

[doorsovdoon]

Looking good, I'm liking the engine detailing. I love these old MPC Charger builds.?

[AMT68]

Color and clear look beautiful. Super work on the engine compartment detailing on Gareth's favorite kit.

Edited January 20, 2023 by AMT68

[doorsovdoon]

13 minutes ago, AMT68 said:

Color and clear look beautiful. Super work on the engine compartment detailing on Gareth's favorite kit.

Yay, recognition!?. I haven't done the 500 version yet but is high on my to do list.

[AMT68]

3 minutes ago, doorsovdoon said:

I haven't done the 500 version yet but is high on my to do list.

Oh, you're right I wasn't thinking. This is a different version than the one you've successfully completed multiple times. 

[doorsovdoon]

2 minutes ago, AMT68 said:

Oh, you're right I wasn't thinking. This is a different version than the one you've successfully completed multiple times. 

Yea, the 500 doesn't pop up often in the UK. It's more or less the same kit though.?

[restoman]

Slow going...but it's at the final assembly stage.

The kit tail stripe wouldn't cooperate, so I went with a white stripe I found in the decal bin.

I like it better than the black one.

Comments always welcome.

[69_500]

Sweet looking build. It nearly matches my 500.  I have tried for years to build exact replicas of my cars, but my painting skills are not near as good as you posted. 

[Tuffy's Garage]

Great looking build what are the wheels from

[Dennis M]

Looking good'' that model looks real.

[Sledsel]

On 1/19/2023 at 8:46 PM, doorsovdoon said:

Looking good, I'm liking the engine detailing. I love these old MPC Charger builds.?

Agreed, I enjoy these myself. This one's looking great.