'68 MPC Dodge Coronet roof up Convertible

[Mr mopar]

This is now available  from 3D Scale Parts 

1:25 68’ Dodge Coronet Convertible Top only. Car not included. | 3DScaleParts

I just bought one !

 

[1972coronet]

Looks nice ! Keep us posted on its fit ; I'd like one so that I can build an up-top SS/EA version (tops have to be up, along with windows).

[Zoom Zoom]

That rear window shape for this uptop is all kinds of wrong. Just take a look at photos of the real thing. The kit's own tulip panel is wrong, shaped to fit a coupe's compound rear window contour and not the convertible's. AMT masks it somewhat by including a top boot that covers the shape. This uptop just amplifies the shape issue. Good luck making any kind of sheet plastic fit that opening. 

To make a correct convertible uptop is going to take effort from someone, because it requires an all-new shape of the tulip panel between the decklid and the edge of the body where the convertible top resides. Maybe someone could fix the issue and resin cast a corrected body and offer a properly fitting uptop. A correct 3D file could be created so the uptop shape is proper and would have to include a 3D printed replacement tulip panel. 

I'll just wait for a coupe version of this kit. I understand why AMT cloned the original as-is, flaws and all. 

 

Edited April 15, 2023 by Zoom Zoom
added photo

[Mr mopar]

4 hours ago, Zoom Zoom said:

That rear window shape for this uptop is all kinds of wrong. Just take a look at photos of the real thing. The kit's own tulip panel is wrong, shaped to fit a coupe's compound rear window contour and not the convertible's. AMT masks it somewhat by including a top boot that covers the shape. This uptop just amplifies the shape issue. Good luck making any kind of sheet plastic fit that opening. 

To make a correct convertible uptop is going to take effort from someone, because it requires an all-new shape of the tulip panel between the decklid and the edge of the body where the convertible top resides. Maybe someone could fix the issue and resin cast a corrected body and offer a properly fitting uptop. A correct 3D file could be created so the uptop shape is proper and would have to include a 3D printed replacement tulip panel. 

I'll just wait for a coupe version of this kit. I understand why AMT cloned the original as-is, flaws and all. 

 

This is an easy fix ,what makes this easy is the roof is inside the body not outside ,sure it will need some work  ,I'm up for that !

[Luc Janssens]

22 hours ago, Zoom Zoom said:

That rear window shape for this uptop is all kinds of wrong. Just take a look at photos of the real thing. The kit's own tulip panel is wrong, shaped to fit a coupe's compound rear window contour and not the convertible's. AMT masks it somewhat by including a top boot that covers the shape. This uptop just amplifies the shape issue. Good luck making any kind of sheet plastic fit that opening. 

To make a correct convertible uptop is going to take effort from someone, because it requires an all-new shape of the tulip panel between the decklid and the edge of the body where the convertible top resides. Maybe someone could fix the issue and resin cast a corrected body and offer a properly fitting uptop. A correct 3D file could be created so the uptop shape is proper and would have to include a 3D printed replacement tulip panel. 

I'll just wait for a coupe version of this kit. I understand why AMT cloned the original as-is, flaws and all. 

 

Bob, is it only the tulip panel, or does decklid also differ in shape?

[wrenchr]

I'm no 3D print expert but that price seems on the high side. 

[Zoom Zoom]

2 hours ago, Luc Janssens said:

Bob, is it only the tulip panel, or does decklid also differ in shape?

It looks like decklid was shared with the coupe as it has the concave shape seen on the HT. I haven't seen a Coronet CV up close lately but if/when I do I'll check it out; Google is good for overall shots but not aimed at detail-oriented modelers LOL. I'm just anxiously awaiting a HT variant of this kit which I have to think is coming at some point. 

[zaina]

7 hours ago, wrenchr said:

I'm no 3D print expert but that price seems on the high side. 

It’s a little on the high side. I print models as a side business and I would probably sell these for $10 plus shipping. But if you are the only one in the game and the quality is up there I guess $25 isn’t terrible. 

[mikemodeler]

2 hours ago, zaina said:

It’s a little on the high side. I print models as a side business and I would probably sell these for $10 plus shipping. But if you are the only one in the game and the quality is up there I guess $25 isn’t terrible. 

But the problem is that the uptop is misshapen (see ZoomZoom's comments above) so even if it was free, it still isn't a bargain. In addition to the rear of the piece being wrong, it appears the front doesn't meet up with the top of the windshield.

[Carmak]

Below is a picture of my 68 Coronet 500 convertible. Sorry about the turbine bronze cop wheels, it's a temporary thing  

The 68-70 Mopar B-body convertibles share the windshield and top design with the 66-67 B-body convertibles. The 2 and 4 door body styles received a redesign the lowered the height of the windshield and side glass. This windshield height difference is very obvious if a convertible is parked next to a 2dr or 4dr.

The lines of the side glass are nearly straight lines across the top with a sharp angle on the qtr window, completely different than a 2dr (don't be distracted by the slight arc of the top material, it is original and has a little shrink)

Edited April 22, 2023 by Carmak

[GMP440]

On 4/16/2023 at 6:37 AM, Luc Janssens said:

Bob, is it only the tulip panel, or does decklid also differ in shape?

  The deck lid is the same on all models of the 68 Coronet; whether its convertible, hardtop or sedan.

Edited March 1, 2024 by GMP440