W-409 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Thank you all for the nice words! Walt Francis, that Hemi Dart looks amazing, I love it in primer. This will be red, but that would be other choice for the color as well. I must continue this one with chassis and interior work soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 Not a big update, but I did some test fitting on this. Body, chassis and engine are fitting nicely together. Now I think, I'm going to add dipstick to that engine, maybe some other things too... But now Hemi Dart is moved to the garage, and it's waiting for builder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy5963 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 very nice, enjoy the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) Thanks, Paul! Yesterday painted this one, but I'm not so happy about the end result. Needs to sand a bit of it, and then new coat of paint. Hope it looks good after that. Edited September 26, 2011 by W-409 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 What a really great job on that engine, keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks, Nick! I posted wrong picture there, but now I fixed it, needs to think, how I couldn't realize that I posted picture from '57 Bel Air's hood here..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStockAndy Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 You know what's weird? I randomly came across this topic last night and it hadn't been updated since April. Nice Dart ya got going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 About time you got some paint on this one Niko :D Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 nice build...Engine looks really good Niko... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Thanks, Andy,Randy and Tyrone! It was about time, yes, that's true. Maybe next week I paint some more, but now needs to wait until the paint is completely dry, then I can start sanding. And that's really weird, that Andy goes across this topic, and then bit later there comes an update after long break. Maybe I could continue the chassis while the body is drying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoparManiac318 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Great build Niko can't wait to see it completed. Excellent work so far! Great build Niko can't wait to see it completed. Excellent work so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Thanks, David! Next week I maybe have enough time to sand it, and then new coat of paint. Chassis needs to be done too, but right now I'm bit busy with the '57 Chevrolet. Maybe next week I can get this build on the bench again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57peppershaker Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) Fantastic engine & gearbox detailing, looks like you could display that on a stand, on it own. Looks a great build Niko. I'll have to check out your 57 Chevy. The primer car looks great too, love the tyre marks. I nearly bought 1 of these kits, but ended up with a Charger instead. Once I get paid again, I'm going for the Hemi Dart. Edited September 29, 2011 by 57peppershaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 Thanks, Steve! This kit is really worth buying, great quality and great subject. I'm not sure yet, but that gearbox maybe needs something, maybe I do something for it, but maybe not.... Let's see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 After some minor body work and sprayed new coat of primer for the body. Today I managed to paint it red. It's not excellent, but I guess it'll look good when decaled, cleared and polished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Daddy Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 looks good this is a great kit, i've got one on the go right now painted dupliclor cardinal red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 paint looks good Niko... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 More incentive.... And some more.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnout Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Looking real good Niko! I'll be watching with interest as I'm currently building this same kit. I also think it's a great kit. I was going to try to replicate the Mickey Weise Dart but have since decided to do a "phantom" racer. If you haven't already seen this, check out the link below for LOTS of photos of Mickey's Dart. It makes for great reference material. KB http://www.onlineautoconnection.com/1968%20Dodge%20Dart%20Mickey%20Weise%20Hemi%20New.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) Burnout, thanks for the link. probably the best reference guide out there. I'm building a Joe Ralph Thompson version, red w/ black steel wheels. The 1st time they ran it was at Stuttgart Dragway in Arkansas. They were having a co-driver day, you had to have someone riding with you. I was 13 and 90 lbs. They wanted to tie me to the seat, but they could'nt catch me! I spent the day in Fuzz Sander's Fairlane stocker and most of the ride home throwing up my hot dogs! I think they put the dart in modified production that day cause no one knew how to classify it! Edited June 11, 2012 by signguy2108 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Thanks for the comments, guys! And thanks for the pics too, they are really useful since I lost all of my reference material when my old computer died. Every reference picture from this and other builds too, are lost. I decided to spray some clear for the body today. After that I can see how it looks and if it's great, I'll add decals but if not, then I don't. The result isn't perfect after paint, so let's see what one clear coat can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnout Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Burnout, thanks for the link. probably the best reference guide out there. I'm building a Joe Ralph Thompson version, red w/ black steel wheels. The 1st time they ran it was at Stuttgart Dragway in Arkansas. They were having a co-driver day, you had to have someone riding with you. I was 13 and 90 lbs. They wanted to tie me to the seat, but they could'nt catch me! I spent the day in Fuzz Sander's Fairlane stocker and most of the ride home throwing up my hot dogs! I think they put the dart in modified production that day cause no one knew how to classify it! That's a great story Larry! Those were the days - that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I'm currently "parting" a Hemi Dart kit out for use on other builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted June 16, 2012 Author Share Posted June 16, 2012 I got the body cleared. So far it looks pretty good and ready for decals and another coat of clear. But let's see again in the morning, when the paint is completely dry. I will post pictures when it's decaled and next clearcoat has been sprayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Buck Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 She's coming along Really Nice, Niko! Can't wait to see it sitting on all fours with that color on the body. I think it's gonna look really cool. I have one of these started that I really should get back on... I still remember seeing the picture of it in white about a year or so before it was released and wanting it SO badly! Just a mean lookin' vehicle and a great kit. I really like the slicks that come with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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