Drake69 Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 Okay. I need some assistance from the "chopped" gurus here. I'm using the repopped MPC Dukes of Hazzard General Lee kit so if it gets torn up I won't care. Not sure where the top came from (was given to me by a club member), looks like one of those "Bad News" funny car tops....
Drake69 Posted August 19, 2011 Author Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) Last two pics... I can see that aside from cutting the car's roof top, I'll also have to cut away everything to the tip of the trunk, but the width of the station wagon top in the back is perfect. This may be the determining factor in how much of the front part of the top gets cut, although it will probably sit more flush when I chop it. I'm keeping the entire "bubble" top and will be smoking the glass for tinting, so I know I can't hack into the support part of the top too much. I figure I'll probably have to hack the a-pillars in front a litle bit, but it all depends on how the top sits on the body after it's chopped. Am I heading in the right direction with this, or is there a better way to accomplish what I'm doing? Edited August 19, 2011 by Drake69
moparfarmer Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 Looks like you've got your work cut out for yourself. If you work slowly and methodically you will do fine. Haven't seen any, or much of your stuff, but if you want to take that on your probably well versed about your modelling. Your right on your statement though. If it doesn't work you haven't really lost much being a Dukes car to start with. If all turns out sweet, then you can find a Revell Charger for the rest of the job. Good luck and lets see some progress pictures..............
Lunajammer Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 Looks to me like it should work pretty slick with some careful eyeballing. The AMT '65 Lincoln custom roof compliments the lines pretty good. That'll look cool.
Drake69 Posted August 19, 2011 Author Posted August 19, 2011 Okay... we'll call it a Charger wagon... No worries.. it takes quite a bit to offend me.
slantasaurus Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 It looks like this could make a really cool wagon. If I was doing this swap I would measure about 1/4"-3/8" behind the windshield opening and cut the roofof the Charger, that way it will keep the A pillars structurally sound and you'll still be able to use the kit windshield. Then you can shorten the wagon's roof to match up with the Charger's roof and add some Evergreen underneith to strengthen the seam.
Drake69 Posted August 19, 2011 Author Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) Okay. Before I get any further with this build I will also need a good recommendation on putty that will help make this as seamless as possible. I have Milliput and Squadron putty but from what everyone's told me they are prone to shrinkage. I need a sandable, paintable, pliable, strong hardening, non-shrinking bonding putty that is relatively inexpensive, and where to pick it up. Thoughts? Edited August 19, 2011 by Drake69
Keef Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) Okay. Before I get any further with this build I will also need a good recommendation on putty that will help make this as seamless as possible. I have Milliput and Squadron putty but from what everyone's told me they are prone to shrinkage. I need a sandable, paintable, pliable, strong hardening, non-shrinking bonding putty that is relatively inexpensive, and where to pick it up. Thoughts? i use this product from Bondo,Professional Glazing and Spot Putty part# 801, its a 2 part putty that doesnt shrink, crack, and is very good with any type of paints. its available at most any auto parts store, but make sure to get the one with the tube of putty AND tube of hardener in the package Edited August 19, 2011 by Keef
Dr. Cranky Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 Interesting, I like to see more of this one . . . .
Scale-Master Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 I made a '69 Magnum Concept a few years ago using the Revell Charger as the base (both '68 and '69 parts) and the roof, rear interior and glass from the Revell Chevelle Wagon. I made the window frames for the rear from brass to help mate the two main parts together and cut the glass to fit. Lots of cutting and sanding... I tried to keep as much Charger feel to the over all look. I also used CA (instead of putty) for almost all the modifications for added strength, and to this day it has not shrunk or shown any cut lines.
LAone Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 i like the concept. i say just go for it. that magnum is pretty sick too.
Mr. Moparman Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 Go for it! Scale-Master, that is freakin' sweet! I want one, I want one!
horsepower Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 On your putty question, use a two part polyester type putty, like Eurosoft finish glaze, or "Icing" (this is available in smaller amounts, check with your local bodyshop supplier) or just to rough in the body work, just use plain old "Bondo" body filler, you can get this in a quart size at your local Walmart for a very reasonable price. None of these will shrink with age, and you can primer over them & use the other putties that were mentioned, do not confuse the two part (filler & hardener) Bondo with the lacquer based spot putty that are both available at Walmart.
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