'68 Dodge Hemi Dart

[Mr. Moparman]

While I am waiting for parts for my Challenger I decided to start on the Hemi Dart I got for Christmas. Me and my friend were talking the other day about Dick Landy, Sox and Martin and all the other famous drag racers. Then a idea hit us, we will build a slew of models, all drag racers. They all woud have custom decals. They would all have a story based on that car and what that car had to do with us. Here is the first car. I hav'nt pick a coloryet but it might be silver.

The Story

Brandon gets into his 1968 Hemi Dart on the morning of Saturday May 21, 2020. His buddy Will is try to explain to him what to do but Brandon is so eager to race (Did I mention it was his first race?) he is like yeah, yeah hit the gas when the light turns green. “Yep, now go get ‘em!†He leaves his mark at the starting line and makes it down the track at a blazing 5.92 seconds.

The Build

The body after opening up the back wheel wells, removing the GTS logos and removing the front marker lights.

The custom decals me and my friend made.

Enjoy!

[Rob Z]

This will be interesting to watch...

[mrmike]

I'll be watching this one Brandon! Are going to post your friends completed model? It'll be great to see the completed group of racers!

[diymirage]

looks like your off to a good start brandon

if i could give you a little money saving tip on the decals, i noticed you used the entire sheet for 4 little decals

when i print decals i always print a few tests on regular paper

once i am pleased with the test i will cut out a pece of decal sheet just a little larger then i need and tape it over the test print

that way im only using what i need and i can "stretch" a decal sheet a lot further

[Mr. Moparman]

Ok thanks!

I'll be watching this one Brandon! Are going to post your friends completed model? It'll be great to see the completed group of racers!

Yes I will Mike! Thanks!

[Mr. Moparman]

I have decided my color would be Model Master Sub-Lime Green.

The Story

When they get back to the shop they start tinkering around with a new car, a ’67 Dodge Charger R/T, that they bought for $500 dollars at the Mopar Nationals. After that they wash the Dart to get it ready for next’s week’s race.

The Build

Engine work has started. Don't even get started about the intake manifold it's not bothering me one bit.

I was thinking about fabricating a '68 Charger tailpan fit this one but I have decided aganst it.

The body got a coat of primer today.

Enjoy!

[Rob Z]

Body work looks good, only one small detail. On the lower part of the fender that's showing the little Penstar emblem is also deleted on the fiberglass front ends of these cars...