1969 Dodge Charger R/T Inspired Build.

[Shelbytona]

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

[Shelbytona]

Edited January 25, 2012 by Shelbytona

[W-409]

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.

[Dragline]

OK, That's NICE!!!!!!

Bob

[bsoder]

2 thumbs WAY UP!!!

[Dominik]

Wow! Your Charger looks great! Great detailwork!

[Shelbytona]

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!

[Haubenschild]

Amazing! , I wasnt into those types of cars before but after watching this build i REALLY like them!

[moparmadman829]

awsome awsome awsome gotta dig mine out now finally see a style I like awsome job

[Tonioseven]

This has to be one of the best builds of a Charger that I've ever seen!

[Shelbytona]

Thanks guys for all the compliments!!! I'll get the outdoor pics of the car this weekend.

[ShawnS]

That is a sweet build man.

[RodneyBad]

Excellent looking Charger!!

I'd drive that any day..

Great looking build..

[Shelbytona]

Thanks guys! I've got the 68 firebird 400 on the workbench now! Its gonna look similar with the shackles and 70's style!

[diymirage]

very nice

cant wait to see the rest of your dads photoalbum come to life

[S. Svendsen]

Nicely done. I like the period touches.

[george 53]

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

[Shelbytona]

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!

[Shelbytona]

[slusher]

really sharp build and very unique..Slusher

[baloney]

totally awsome! i love it on every angle. excellent work.

congrats!!

[wraith]

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

[TheCat]

Very cool looking Charger. Love everything on this build.

[chris4q]

that's bloody lovely mate - brilliant job

[dimaxion]

Super Charger build . Looks good , especially the interior . I like the Radio looking lit up (being on) . Thanx ..