aksarben Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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george 53 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterC(MrMondeo) Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 *picks jaw up off floor* thats absolutely stunning!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Peterson Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterC(MrMondeo) Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 is the prop shaft scratch built ? if so how/what did you do it ? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 That is such a beautiful model. Great job . . . it's absolutely wonderful with all the amazing details you've added. Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubadiver411 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 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 !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcrabman Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 And this is 1/25th scale? Holy moly. I can't believe the details! Marvelous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Basher Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Really, really fantastic. I like the way you updated all the mechanicals. Beautiful build. I want a 1:1 in my garage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Nice Build . That is one sweet Challenger. Like the extra detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherokeered Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 .......I am speechless!!! How did you or where did you get the gauges? Great Job once again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S. Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 This is just spectacular. I can echo all that has been said. You should be extremely proud of this build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71datsun1200 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) That's thing is Edited September 21, 2011 by Harry P. swearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Very nice work. Lots of details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funhouse1 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Oooh nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zelkam Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Great job . . . details you've added. Very Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h3ae86 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 That's beautiful. I love the '70 challenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 This is awesome! Great concept and great execution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Suburban Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 What did Dr Pepper do to you!! That build is just awesome. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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