'69 HEMI Charger S/E

[Mr. Moparman]

Here I go again with another Charger. I was browsing around and found this picture and had to build it.

So yeah another Charger is loose here at MCM!

[DRG]

There are some cars that are simply classic and there can never be to many of them built.

[Mr. Moparman]

In order to build this Charger I had to aquire a 426 HEMI and parts, a resin auto transmission, and wheels from the '68 Dart GTS.

The paint will be Testor's One Coat Lacquer Fiery Orange.

Edited October 31, 2010 by Master Modeller

[ian ashton]

Good start! MAD makes very nice stuff!

[dwc43]

There are some cars that are simply classic and there can never be to many of them built.

Amen to that brother .... lol

[dwc43]

Question. See that oval chrome air cleaner in your pic? What kit did that come from? I need one of those real bad. I need one to do my VP II car and I can't find one.

[Mr. Moparman]

Revell '67 Charger

[Tumbler75]

This is gonna be a sweet li'l ride. Can never get enough of a good Mopar. Hehe The colour is going to be very fitting bein' a HEMI powered Monster. Keep us posted. I'm watchin'.

[dwc43]

Revell '67 Charger

Thanks.

[mrmike]

Interesting project Brandon! Sounds strangely familiar... http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=33866&st=0&p=343242&fromsearch=1&#entry343242

[Mr. Moparman]

Today I finished up the engine.

Enjoy!

[rustybill1960]

:lol:

NICE!!!

more please

Later

Russ

[ian ashton]

Looks very nice, but I must ask - why are the plug wires so long?

[Mr. Moparman]

I don't really know they looked fine to me. This is my first time wiring a engine so there might be some imperfections.

[sak]

For next time, there is a easy way to fix those wires, drill holes in the middle of the boots on the valve covers. I think a size 77 is what I use. So already have the holes , I assume so drill deeper right thru the head and into the block if you have to. Then just push or pull the wires to get them into position. Should not even need to use glue. Might not be too late to do this with your engine.

Jeff

Edited November 2, 2010 by sak

[mrmike]

Brandon, if it's not too late, trim the wires slightly longer than the length needed to reach the plug hole (about 1/2 inch) and insert them into the hole. You shouldn't need any adhesive for the wires.

[Mr. Moparman]

For next time, there is a easy way to fix those wires, drill holes in the middle of the boots on the valve covers. I think a size 77 is what I use. So already have the holes , I assume so drill deeper right thru the head and into the block if you have to. Then just push or pull the wires to get them into position. Should not even need to use glue. Might not be too late to do this with your engine.

Jeff

Brandon, if it's not too late, trim the wires slightly longer than the length needed to reach the plug hole (about 1/2 inch) and insert them into the hole. You shouldn't need any adhesive for the wires.

Thanks but it is to late. I will remember to do this on my next "special" build.

[Mr. Moparman]

Paint was flying today! I managed to get the body painted up and detailed.

Work on the inteirior has begun.

The console has been detailed. Since this car is an automatic it needs a automatic console. Missing Link resin had one at one time but the mold died for those so will just modify this one. The gear shifter spot for the standard was filled in with evergreen and putty.

The dash has been detailed.

The side panels are ready to meet the inteirior tub.

Enjoy!

[charlie8575]

Very nice so far. What did you use for the interior paint? That looks very good for a lot of the tan/saddle interiors used by various manufacturers in that period.

Charlie Larkin

[Mr. Moparman]

Very nice so far. What did you use for the interior paint? That looks very good for a lot of the tan/saddle interiors used by various manufacturers in that period.

Charlie Larkin

Military Brown

[John Pol]

nIce build so far love the color of it real nice.That air breather you can also get out of the 67 GTX kit to from revell.

John Pol

[BigGary]

Hemi Charger, a great car. A word about the Hemi wires. Look at some good reference sources like Allpar and look at pics of street Hemis. You see that street Hemi wires have an L shaped wire boot so the wires never come straight out. Save that for next project.

Gary

[Mr. Moparman]

nIce build so far love the color of it real nice.That air breather you can also get out of the 67 GTX kit to from revell.

John Pol

Hemi Charger, a great car. A word about the Hemi wires. Look at some good reference sources like Allpar and look at pics of street Hemis. You see that street Hemi wires have an L shaped wire boot so the wires never come straight out. Save that for next project.

Gary

Thanks guys!

[Greg Myers]

MORE HEMI PIC'S HERE

[mrmike]

Paint was flying today! I managed to get the body painted up and detailed.

Brandon, I realize that you are a young person here and I think you once said that you wanted to hear any and all criticism and I do apologize if I am wrong and I am only saying this to give you encouragement, not to knock you down. I see some sloppy detailing on the chrome trim and probably done with either a not too steady hand or you where rushing to get the job done. Slow down and take your time with this. A slow and steady hand will produce better results and in the long run, a better looking model. Can you go back and fix any of this? Maybe if you had masked off the roof with masking or scotch tape to do the trim, a better job would have been the result. Have you ever tried Bare Metal Foil? Maybe this is something you can try in the future.

I know you are trying to make your version of the '69 Charger S/E that I built and I feel like I should try to help you along if you want my assistance. As I said before, I am not trying to knock you down, but I am trying to encourage you to try and do a better job on your Charger. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.