'70 Plymouth Duster street/strip replica from the '80ies

[Reuhkapelti2]

This is again another replica of a street/strip car from Finland driven decades ago by Mr. Parnila.

I got some fine photos of the original owner of the car, so I'll try to copy the main details as they were.

I'll put one of those pics here.

I don't have any pics of the engine bay though, so there is room for imagination. 

Also I didn't want to buy a new Duster kit, as I had a very rough Dodge Dart Sport body in my stash. 

I need to convert it to look like Duster, as the wheel openings are different. I don't even have the front grille, bumper, hood, etc. Scratch building rules!

Edited March 5, 2023 by Reuhkapelti2

[Slotto]

That's a pretty decent looking scratch built grille. Good job

[Dann Tier]

Alot of work, but its off to a great start!

[Reuhkapelti2]

Thanks,

Today I painted the body, but it's too orange. My lighter yellow can has lost the pressure, so I need a new can that will be a bit lighter yellow than this. But otherwise the body looks good enough for this project. 

 

[Reuhkapelti2]

Ok then I stripped the paint on the body off. It never dried all the way, too heavy coats too soon I think. And it was too dark yellow, so no harm done.

I let model to sit down for a while, and focus on doing all the decals for it. 

Most of them are done, some of them are waiting to get some decal film on top. 

 

[Reuhkapelti2]

New paint job with a brighter yellow.

[Reuhkapelti2]

The drinkers side got some decals and black paint.

[Mattilacken]

Looks Good mate! 

Edited April 2, 2023 by Mattilacken