An under-rated long-roof: Magnum!

[customline]

24 minutes ago, ModelcarJR said:

Looking good, Jim! Nice work! ??

Thanks, John.

[espo]

Amazing how the look of this build changed with your front end and trim changes. 

[LennyB]

15 hours ago, customline said:

No interior yet, folks, but the exterior is mostly done now. I just need to clean up some minor details like the rear wiper and such. Thanks for stopping by.  ?

I guess it's a bit tough to do the interior as there isn't a way inside without those door handles. ?

[Kenmojr]

On 8/28/2023 at 7:49 PM, mchook said:

I always wanted to get one of these kits to build one like I saw at a local show years ago. Maybe one day.

Wow, that's quite rad.

[Kenmojr]

This must be one of the most under rated kits. Looks very cool...

[customline]

2 hours ago, LennyB said:

I guess it's a bit tough to do the interior as there isn't a way inside without those door handles. ?

Oh yes there is, smarty-pants! You can climb in through the hatch or you can leave the moon roof open ?. So there!

Or just use the remote ?

Edited March 24, 2024 by customline
I forgot something

[LennyB]

37 minutes ago, customline said:

Oh yes there is, smarty-pants! You can climb in through the hatch or you can leave the moon roof open ?. So there!

Or just use the remote ?

Must be tough to change the battery in that remote, it has to be teenie weenie.?

[customline]

15 minutes ago, LennyB said:

Must be tough to change the battery in that remote, it has to be teenie weenie.?

It requires a whole lot of magnification. And tweezers.. 

Hey, I was just thinking about what you're doing with the Plymouth and Dodge chassis/ body swapping attic junk, etc.. and it got me thinking about a swap I will be doing (if I live long enough.)  I have the Dirty Donny Super Bee that I want to build as a stock street car, not a tubbed-out pro-streeter. I used the tubbed chassis for a stock car, using the Round 2 '64 Dodge body with the expectation of using that ('64 Dodge) chassis under the '70 Coronet body. It looks pretty darn close to a drop-in but, as we all know, the best laid plans...well, anyway, whattaya think? You probably have all that stuff in your attic ?.

[LennyB]

1 hour ago, customline said:

It requires a whole lot of magnification. And tweezers.. 

Hey, I was just thinking about what you're doing with the Plymouth and Dodge chassis/ body swapping attic junk, etc.. and it got me thinking about a swap I will be doing (if I live long enough.)  I have the Dirty Donny Super Bee that I want to build as a stock street car, not a tubbed-out pro-streeter. I used the tubbed chassis for a stock car, using the Round 2 '64 Dodge body with the expectation of using that ('64 Dodge) chassis under the '70 Coronet body. It looks pretty darn close to a drop-in but, as we all know, the best laid plans...well, anyway, whattaya think? You probably have all that stuff in your attic ?.

You know MPC has a street version of the 1970 Coronet right?  https://www.amazon.com/MPC-1970-Dodge-Coronet-Super/dp/B0BP8W9SJR/ref=asc_df_B0BP8W9SJR/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=652445030335&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17483353030844574448&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004281&hvtargid=pla-2062110276399&psc=1&mcid=795e63ebbcc236f4a83c5d14e13bca0e

 

But if you really want to work with what you have I will take a look in the attic

[customline]

1 hour ago, LennyB said:

You know MPC has a street version of the 1970 Coronet right?  https://www.amazon.com/MPC-1970-Dodge-Coronet-Super/dp/B0BP8W9SJR/ref=asc_df_B0BP8W9SJR/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=652445030335&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17483353030844574448&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004281&hvtargid=pla-2062110276399&psc=1&mcid=795e63ebbcc236f4a83c5d14e13bca0e

 

But if you really want to work with what you have I will take a look in the attic

Nope, don't waste your time, Len, it's not that important. I was just wondering maybe you'd run into something like this.  I think I can make it work if I ever get around to it. Thanks for the link. ?

[customline]

Maggie is finished. ?..... I gave it a sort of generic interior scheme, not stock - it is a custom / phantom after all.  Final assembly of this kit is nothing short of amazing. The interior is assembled into a complete module and it goes together with very positive locating of the individual components. It is then installed onto the chassis and the body comes down easily over it all. This is a very well-designed kit and the perfect kit for an OOB build. Just pay attention to the details and you can win that class with ease. It comes with great decals that let go of the paper quickly and give nice detail to the engine and dash. I can't think of a single "con" about this kit. You don't need to glue the moon roof glass because it snaps in!(but I did use a bit of 5 minute epoxy, just in case). A word about the windshield - I installed it with 5ME at the top and after it was fairly solid spread a very small amount at the bottom to tighten up the slight gap but you may not experience that, it could have been just the way I did things. The main thing with this kit is how you detail it. I took some short cuts because winning contests is not what interests me. The OOB build is excellent so you can concentrate on the detailing of this dynamite subject. Everything fits and there is very little flash. It's a dream to build.

Nice decals for the dash. There are some for the steering wheel but I didn't use them. Also, I lost the shifter so I gaffed one ?.

There are decals that are intended for the headrests but I used them elsewhere ?

[LennyB]

Looks like Maggi is read for a road test. Hopefully that HEMI doesn't blow the moldings right off.?

 

Looks really great Jim and it must be nice to have a kit you don't have to fight with.?

 

 

[customline]

7 minutes ago, LennyB said:

Looks like Maggi is read for a road test. Hopefully that HEMI doesn't blow the moldings right off.?

 

Looks really great Jim and it must be nice to have a kit you don't have to fight with.?

 

 

Yup, for sure, Len.  We'll, it is a modern tool so there's that. But I think the form factor of the 1:1 more or less enables the way they designed the kit, but it was probably the product of human aided by computer too. What matters is its a great subject with a long roof and a lot of nice details and for what it's worth, I highly recommend it. ?

[NOBLNG]

Great work on this one Jim!? All those custom touches really give it a unique look…and a good one.?

[customline]

Thanks, Greg. It was a fun build. I just might look for another one for a real OOB. I kinda like the police versions posted by "Danno" on page 1. They are spectacular ?! 

Edit: it would be awesome if Revell did a police version, huh?

Edited April 3, 2024 by customline

[Chuckyg1]

Looks wonderful Jim, Maggi looks ready to rock. I built this kit years ago and have to agree with the ease of assembly.