Mr. Moparman Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRG Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 There are some cars that are simply classic and there can never be to many of them built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian ashton Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Good start! MAD makes very nice stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwc43 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 There are some cars that are simply classic and there can never be to many of them built. Amen to that brother .... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwc43 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Revell '67 Charger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbler75 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 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'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwc43 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Revell '67 Charger Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Interesting project Brandon! Sounds strangely familiar... http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=33866&st=0&p=343242&fromsearch=1&#entry343242 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 Today I finished up the engine. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 :lol: NICE!!! more please Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian ashton Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Looks very nice, but I must ask - why are the plug wires so long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 I don't really know they looked fine to me. This is my first time wiring a engine so there might be some imperfections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sak Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share Posted November 6, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGary Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 MORE HEMI PIC'S HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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