MPC '68 Dodge Coronet convertible

[Merkur XR4Ti]

I have started on the new '68 Coronet kit. I'm very impressed with the engineering put into the assembly of the kit so far. I'd love to see more of these style of kits come out.

Just some early progress here. Everything will be box stock, I don't have time to add lots of detail parts or kitbash. I like the challenge of making something look good right out of the box.

Engine is together, painted Chrysler engine turquoise (don't know if that's entirely accurate, but I like the way it looks). I messed up painting the body so no pics of that yet, it will be a Seafoam Turquoise Metallic (a '69 color but I like it on this). Black and white interior with turquoise surrounds.

[espo]

Like the interior and the white color would be a big advantage in a 1:1 car as well.  Clean looking engine. 

[Slotto]

Really nice interior. Cant wait to see the body

[Merkur XR4Ti]

Chassis is done. The instructions aren’t clear on this; make sure to install the exhausts before the rear suspension. I did not, and had to do some careful manipulation to get them in.

[Merkur XR4Ti]

I did a quick mock-up to check progress, she sits a little high in the front but I suspect that can easily be adjusted in final assembly. 

[drodg]

Looking really good.  

[customline]

2 hours ago, Merkur XR4Ti said:

I did a quick mock-up to check progress, she sits a little high in the front but I suspect that can easily be adjusted in final assembly. 

Just adjust the torsion bars down a little ☺️. Seriously, this thing is super cool. Love the color and great work on the white interior, the only color if you like to drive with the top down (why would you not?). The Magnum 500s are difficult to make look as good as yours.  The tail pipe thing ? I've done that on a few builds (intentionally and unintentionally). Amazing how much those things will take without breaking.  I'm following!

[Merkur XR4Ti]

This one is compete and in the Under Glass section.