70 Challenger

[aksarben]

Hello everyone, I'd like to share my latest build and about a year long project, just worked on here and there between other builds.

Revell kit

Bumpers narrowed

scratch built front and rear spoilers

grill opened

wheels are the optional set from the Revell 2009 Challenger kit, painted with MM titanium, modified to fit Pegasus 22" sleeves

aluminum lug nuts punched out from pop can

hubs shaped from sections of solder

rear tires from the Wagon Rod

seats from Tamiya skyline

engine from the 2009 Challenger also, solder headers, pulleys shaped from solder

ProTech braided lines throughout

inner fenders are cut from Dr Pepper cans

frame sections and air suspension from the Wagon Rod kit

shocks are aluminum tubing

fuel cell is Dr Pepper as well

more photos here http://www.ravenart-...1970_challenger

questions, comments, criticisms are most welcome

Steve

[aksarben]

more pics..

[aksarben]

[george 53]

OWWWWW, That's just TOO tuff!!!! The Color's not too shaby either! It came out VERY nice an you can be PROUD of that rascal!!!! VERY nice!

[PeterC(MrMondeo)]

Man, that is just AWESOME , i love it, oh to have that sitting on my shelf lol, no realy that is a great finish as far as im concerned , wicked

[Keef]

*picks jaw up off floor*

thats absolutely stunning!!!!

[Daniel Peterson]

I'm stumped. I tried to find something I didn't like about it and I came up with a great big nothing.

Zip.

Nada.

Nuttin'.

You're just going to have to try harder.

[PeterC(MrMondeo)]

is the prop shaft scratch built ? if so how/what did you do it ?

cheers

[Dr. Cranky]

That is such a beautiful model. Great job . . . it's absolutely wonderful with all the amazing details you've added. Excellent.

[scubadiver411]

THAT IS ONE B E A U T I F U L LOOKIN CAR YOU GOT THERE !! I LOVE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE TO THIS THING !! THAT CAR IS SOOOOO HOT !! I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO SAY, BUT, WOW !! GREAT JOB !!

[iBorg]

The first photo doesn't do this model justice. I love the texture detail in the fenderwells. Great detail! The doors look like doors and not slabs of plastic. Great job.

[richcrabman]

THAT IS ONE B E A U T I F U L LOOKIN CAR YOU GOT THERE !! I LOVE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE TO THIS THING !! THAT CAR IS SOOOOO HOT !! I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO SAY, BUT, WOW !! GREAT JOB !!

what he said!!!!.........what did you use for the ally plating in the engine bay?

rich

[John Pol]

Wow really nice job you did you did this model justice for sure. I was wondering what did you use to hold the lines to the chassic. Also did you scratchbuild the electric fuel pump if so what you use to make it.

John Pol

Edited September 8, 2011 by John Pol

[crazyjim]

And this is 1/25th scale? Holy moly. I can't believe the details! Marvelous!

[Kit Basher]

Really, really fantastic. I like the way you updated all the mechanicals. Beautiful build. I want a 1:1 in my garage!

[Scalper]

Nice Build . That is one sweet Challenger. Like the extra detail.

[cherokeered]

.......I am speechless!!! How did you or where did you get the gauges? Great Job once again!

[Ryan S.]

This is just spectacular. I can echo all that has been said. You should be extremely proud of this build!

[71datsun1200]

That's thing is

Edited September 21, 2011 by Harry P.
swearing

[Prostreet]

Very nice work. Lots of details.

[funhouse1]

Oooh nice!

[zelkam]

Great job . . . details you've added. Very Nice

[h3ae86]

That's beautiful. I love the '70 challenger.

[Matt P]

This is awesome! Great concept and great execution.

[Sport Suburban]

What did Dr Pepper do to you!! That build is just awesome. I love it.