Polar Lights Buddy Baker Charger

[chris731]

Decided to start this kit, painted it today. I'm doing the red/grey scheme. Thanks for looking.

[lanesteele240]

Looks sweet

[chris731]

Thanks, once it sits for a couple days I can continue on.

[Intmd8r]

I always loved this erra of NASCAR. I can't wait to see how this one turns out!

[chris731]

I've built worse kits than this, but I know where you're coming from. Did a little more on it last night. Drilled out the exhaust pipes so they look hollow instead of solid..

Edited October 20, 2012 by chris731

[chris731]

Almost have the chasis finished on PL's Buddy Baker Charger. Just a quick shot of it. Just have the dash left to do then I can start on the body.

[chris731]

Thanks Futura, it's getting there. Got the body on last night. Next are the bumpers, detail the body, then decals. Had to spread the sides of the body out a fair amount, but once the chassis was in, it fell into place.

[chris731]

Finished it up tonight, one more off the shelf and onto a different shelf.

[Intmd8r]

That came out real nice. Good work.

[chris731]

Thanks!

[GTMust]

Disclaimer: The following IS NOT commentary on the builder or his skill set.

Good luck with this build in all sincerity. These kits are total dogs and if Playing Mantis were still around i'm sure they would all be embarrased for even being connected with these kits. It's not easy to make a silk purse out of these sows ears, so i'm honestly pulling for you! Buddy Baker is an awesome guy and one of my faves of the old timers. I'll be watching this one with interest. Rock on Chris!

Looks like you managed to make a :"silk purse", Chris. How bad was it to make?

Looks great.....!

Tony

[chris731]

Thanks! The fit is actually good, the finish is something else. Their funny car kits are much better than the stock car. But there isn't many old school style stock car kits out there. I wish AMT or Revell would dust off the molds and bring them back out for a bit. Decals I hit with Testors decal bonder to keep them from breaking apart which all PL's kits with SLIXX were noted for.

[Dave Van]

You did about as good a job considering the kit and it's issues. Here is FYI for anyone that may build one of these.

Rear Spoiler- trim it at trunk edge...these never went over the body sides like the kit.

A Pillar- trim the back side to thin the A pillar the kit's pillar is way too thick.

Rear Fender- sand the ridge down and smooth it into fender the kit is too pronounced.

Front Fender- lightly sand the top of the fender to soften the top edge.

Grille Opening- Trim the inside of the opening so the grille unit will fit into the opening in a higher position.

Just these few things will help a LOT!!! My version of the same kit......Hersall McGriff's Petty owned Charger

Edited October 24, 2012 by Dave Van

[dragcarz]

Looks Great Very nice....