Shelbytona Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) I've been working on this model for about a month (A lot of hours!) and i finally got it finished up tonight... i was gonna wait until the weekend to post up pics in this section, but the pics i got will do for now.. By the time i get home from work, its dark so i'll get better pics on saturday outside. I built this model after one of my Dads Friends cars.. The reference pic i had of the car was from the mid seventies, so i built it to look like the pic. I have all the build progress in the "on the workbench" section. I scratch build the shackle extensions, used the driving lights from a shelby charger model kit, front rims are from ebay, rear wheels are from rosco's cop car kit and the front tires are from the 69 GTX kit. Here is the 1:1 car. And here is the model.. Edited January 25, 2012 by Shelbytona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) Edited January 25, 2012 by Shelbytona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Very nice Charger build. I like that paintjob very much, wheel and tire combo is also looking like typical 70's styled. But that's not a bad thing! Engine detailing is very clean and realistic. I was really enjoying that WIP topic too, keep these builds coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 OK, That's NICE!!!!!! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 2 thumbs WAY UP!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Wow! Your Charger looks great! Great detailwork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Thanks guys for all the compliments! it was a fun build and i've got another one of my dad's friends cars to do... 70's style of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haubenschild Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Amazing! , I wasnt into those types of cars before but after watching this build i REALLY like them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparmadman829 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 awsome awsome awsome gotta dig mine out now finally see a style I like awsome job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonioseven Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 This has to be one of the best builds of a Charger that I've ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Thanks guys for all the compliments!!! I'll get the outdoor pics of the car this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnS Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 That is a sweet build man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Excellent looking Charger!! I'd drive that any day.. Great looking build.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Thanks guys! I've got the 68 firebird 400 on the workbench now! Its gonna look similar with the shackles and 70's style! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 very nice cant wait to see the rest of your dads photoalbum come to life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Svendsen Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Nicely done. I like the period touches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 AS the former owner of a 69 Charger R/T 4spd, I can tell you you did a KILLER job on this biuild! The Engine compartment is especially well done, as is the rest of the car. Beautiful job. :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks for the compliments!! i got some outdoor pics today... my camera really sucks! it was hard taking them without being blurry.. it's time for a new camera! Anyways here's a few more pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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slusher Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 really sharp build and very unique..Slusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baloney Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 totally awsome! i love it on every angle. excellent work. congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraith Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 (edited) This is one of the nicest built Chargers I have seen! And to do it from those old photos is amazing! I have a 68 Roadrunner I am converting to look like a 68 GTX my dad had, and all I have to go by is 2 crummy pics like the ones you have. Most of my build will be done from memory. Hope mine turns out as half as nice as yours! Edited January 30, 2012 by wraith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCat Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Very cool looking Charger. Love everything on this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris4q Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 that's bloody lovely mate - brilliant job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimaxion Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Super Charger build . Looks good , especially the interior . I like the Radio looking lit up (being on) . Thanx .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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