6bblbird Posted October 29, 2023 Posted October 29, 2023 IF I could somehow go back to September of 1967 and order a brand new car, this would be it! A simple yet powerful musclecar. I've built a few of these Revell Chargers over the years and they always seemed to go together well. This one tried my patience at times but was still a very nice kit. Upon final assembly, I found that the radiator support was too wide and caused problems with the lower valence, grille and hood fitment. It did not seem to be a problem until I Installed the chassis pan for the final time. I dealt with it the best that I could. Google photos were very helpful with interior detailing. IMG_E9186.m4v I took this photo just before I went to NAPA to pick up the - battery cable. IMG_E9187.m4v IMG_E9180.m4v IMG_E9181.m4v You can see that the hood and grille don't fit particularly well. That was most likely due to the radiator support being too wide. I don't know if anyone else is having problems with BMF lately but I found that it did not stick very well and that even with a brand new blade, it was hard to cut as easily as I remember. Maybe the X-Acto blades are not as sharp as the used to be? 6
karbuildr Posted October 29, 2023 Posted October 29, 2023 Despite the fit issues, your Charger came out very nice. I like the body color and the bright interior color, very nice contrast. The steelies and caps along with the Bumblebee stripe are a nice touch.
happy grumpy Posted October 29, 2023 Posted October 29, 2023 great job on the Charger. To me the 68 charger is best looking charger. The revell kits are very nicely detailed and your version looks really cool. the color fits it perfectly and the steel wheels make it the perfect muscle car.
Maindrian Pace Posted October 29, 2023 Posted October 29, 2023 BMF is fussy. When it gets more than a few years old, it's best to toss it and get a new sheet from a seller who sells fresh current date sheets. Before application, I make a 50/50 mix of water and denatured alcohol and wipe it to the trim to be foiled with a Q-tip. Let it dry, and foil away. After that, I touch the ends of the foil with clear enamel paint to lock it in and prevent it from coming away at the ends due to handling. 1
6bblbird Posted October 30, 2023 Author Posted October 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Maindrian Pace said: BMF is fussy. When it gets more than a few years old, it's best to toss it and get a new sheet from a seller who sells fresh current date sheets. Before application, I make a 50/50 mix of water and denatured alcohol and wipe it to the trim to be foiled with a Q-tip. Let it dry, and foil away. After that, I touch the ends of the foil with clear enamel paint to lock it in and prevent it from coming away at the ends due to handling. Good tip on the alcohol. That would ensure that my finger prints are removed. Thanks!
espo Posted October 30, 2023 Posted October 30, 2023 Great looking paint finish and color. The red interior looks good. Nice engine detailing. Like Mike's suggestion for applying the foil. This will also help remove any polishing and wax compounds left around the chrome trim. For checking the Hood and Radiatore contact, if you have any children's Play Dough you can put a thin line of it along the top of the Radiator and that should give you an idea of what or where they are making contact. As for you question about ordering a new car circa Sept. 1967. Having been there and done that I hope you check with your Auto Insurance agent before you order a new Charger. Your insurance payment my match your car payment.
6bblbird Posted October 30, 2023 Author Posted October 30, 2023 5 hours ago, espo said: Great looking paint finish and color. The red interior looks good. Nice engine detailing. Like Mike's suggestion for applying the foil. This will also help remove any polishing and wax compounds left around the chrome trim. For checking the Hood and Radiatore contact, if you have any children's Play Dough you can put a thin line of it along the top of the Radiator and that should give you an idea of what or where they are making contact. As for you question about ordering a new car circa Sept. 1967. Having been there and done that I hope you check with your Auto Insurance agent before you order a new Charger. Your insurance payment my match your car payment. Thanks! Good tip on checking clearance. What bugged me about this build was that I had the body on and off the chassis a number of times ( without the radiator support piece). All I would have had to do was trim a little off both sides. I started driving in 1971. There was NO WAY I would be able to afford insurance on a new muscle car back then. Pretty sure that I was on my Dad's insurance policy back then so my '68 road runner didn't cost all that much. 1
Flatout Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 Nice work Walter…I would have killed to have a Charger like that when I was a kid! The Grey with Red stripes and interior looks awesome.
ewetwo Posted November 2, 2023 Posted November 2, 2023 Looks great. Now that's what a real Charger looks like. Not the 4 door sedans they sell now days.
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