1969 Dodge Charger Daytona

[mrmike]

If you can get a finish like that out of a can, why even bother with decanting? Your paint looks fantastic as is.

Thanks Harry! Sometimes I seem to get a better finish from a rattlecan than from an airbrush. I have said this before and I continue to say that painting, be it with an airbrush or spray can, is a hit or miss deal with me. I continue to experiment with techniques and practice on occasion before I actually paint a body. If my experiment doesn't work, I go back to the basics. I am really happy with the finish on my Daytona and the fact that there is no clear gloss on it!

[Smart-Resins]

Nice build so far. Jody

[mrmike]

Thank you Jody!

Christmas is rapidly approaching and time at the bench has been in short supply here. I was able to start detailing the dash.

The interior side panels are awaiting assembly with the interior floor, dash, and firewall.

The headliner has been painted.

More to come.....

[vizio93]

Nice job on the interior man !!! It looks really good

[CustomFerrari]

great looking so far welcome to the community

[kyledr330]

Great job with this one so far. I really like the paint color.

[mrmike]

Thanks guys! I have finished and installed the interior, windows, and chassis. Now it's on to final assembly and detailing!

More to come.....

[charlie8575]

Very nice.

Charlie Larkin

[mrmike]

that's looking pretty nice! i know there is a tail stripe coming along with a color matched spoiler, but i wonder how nice it would look without it and the spoiler done in blue.

Dave

I was thinking the same thing myself! Kinda dark and sinister looking.

[Harry P.]

Looks very good so far...

but then again, you are "Mr. Mopar"...

[mrmike]

Thanks Harry, but isn't there a member here by that name? And, I do know of one other person to whom that title may apply.

Up on 4 wheels! I did a mock up this morning to check the stance and it's perfect! I used the stock car spindles instead of the factory stock spindles which set the rack just where I wanted it.

I might finish my Daytona today, but there is still a lot of work left to do.

More to come.....

Edited December 27, 2009 by mrmike

[Jon Cole]

Mike, the Daytona is lookin' great! Hope we see it on the tables at the next Classic Plastic show!

[george 53]

WoW Mike, I've NEVER seen a Daytona WITHOUT the wing!!! Jeeeze, THAT don't look bad AT ALL!!! Sure does look alot more sneekier if I do say so myself!!! I LIKE it! Maybe I'll just borrow that idea an build me one!!!

[mrmike]

Thanks Jon and George! I've been sitting at the bench looking at my Daytona and without the wing, it looks pretty good! But, it's just not a Daytona without one, so I'll be installing that soon.

[Jared Roach]

Wow, I've been watching this hole build up from start and this is lookin good! I really like the recall mags on, makes it stand out from all the othe daytona's out there. Good work and can't wait to see it with the wing!

[mrmike]

Thanks Jared! I'm glad you've been watching!

DISASTER!!!!! My 10 year old decals broke apart after dipping them in water.

I could order a set from Keith Marks, but then the Daytona would be sitting on the bench for a couple of weeks longer than what I wanted. My solution is to mask, sand, and paint the stripe on.

More to come.....

[Nick Winter]

Thanks Harry, but isn't there a member here by that name? And, I do know of one other person to whom that title may apply.

Up on 4 wheels! I did a mock up this morning to check the stance and it's perfect! I used the stock car spindles instead of the factory stock spindles which set the rack just where I wanted it.

I might finish my Daytona today, but there is still a lot of work left to do.

More to come.....

Mike get that Wing on there it looks like a charger with a nose cone, I love Mopars, I got one of these kits around here somewhere...........

[MrObsessive]

I had the same thing happen when I built my Daytona years ago. I dipped the decals in water, and they crumbled up like super stale bread! I ordered a new set from Revell, but caution dictated that I cover the decals first with Microscale Decal Film.

Worked like a charm! I told Revell about the problem with their flimsy decals, but apparently I'm hearing stories that not much has changed.

[mrmike]

Bill, this is the first time I ever had a problem with Revell decals and I think the problem is due to the age of the decals. If I knew this was going to happen I would have tried coating them with some Microsol Liquid Decal Film. Oh well, life goes on!

[vizio93]

Painting that stripe on it is gonna look good man, can't wait to see it on that beautiful blue paint job

[Mr. Moparman]

Great Daytona! The paint looks wicked!! I have been wanting a Daytona for a long time and right now I am watching one on Ebay.

[mrmike]

Thanks Brandon! Good luck on your search for a Charger Daytona kit!

[ROY AVERY]

WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THIS BUILD?

[mrmike]

It was completed on January 10, 2010 and posted in "Under Glass".

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