Mark Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Did Petty run the later body (with those quarter window openings) with the Hemi? I was under the impression that he was transitioning away from the Hemi as early as the latter part of the '71 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 The full contents of the 2020 reissue can be viewed here: https://modelkitreviews.proboards.com/thread/1584/16-mpc-petty-1973-charger?page=1&scrollTo=1652 Did the previous 2013 reissue, kit #767, included pre-printed RWL tires like the 2020 issue does? Other than some slight printing differences on the instruction sheet and box, both issues appear to be near identical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) It would be neat if someone offered a correct/alternate body and coordinating parts, but after 40+ years, I don't see that happening, though RMR seems to be creating at least one all-new 1/16 items, so maybe? Edited February 21, 2021 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 46 minutes ago, Casey said: The full contents of the 2020 reissue can be viewed here: https://modelkitreviews.proboards.com/thread/1584/16-mpc-petty-1973-charger?page=1&scrollTo=1652 Did the previous 2013 reissue, kit #767, included pre-printed RWL tires like the 2020 issue does? Other than some slight printing differences on the instruction sheet and box, both issues appear to be near identical. My previous issue kit does not have printed tires. The tire lettering is raised enough so as to make painting them pretty easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Mark said: My previous issue kit does not have printed tires. The tire lettering is raised enough so as to make painting them pretty easy. Agreed. The tampo printing needs to be perfectly aligned/registered for them to pass the eye test, which was not quite the case with those in my kit. 😑 Edited February 21, 2021 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Mark said: Did Petty run the later body (with those quarter window openings) with the Hemi? I was under the impression that he was transitioning away from the Hemi as early as the latter part of the '71 season. NASCAR started to phase in the 358 cui maximum rule in 1971 but the transition wasn't complete until 1974 and the larger displacement engines used before the completion were handicapped with a restrictor plate under the carburetor, so the Hemi could by the rules be used up to 1974 but not after. I have seen pictures of Petty's 1973 and 1974 cars with Hemi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUSIONBOY Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 sorry folks, but the white lettering on the 70's tires was nothing like what they have on the cars today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss2000 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Why does the dash look like a piece of plywood? Photo from Casey’s review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapSat 6 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 3 hours ago, ss2000 said: Why does the dash look like a piece of plywood? Photo from Casey’s review. I think some of the 1:1 dashes were fabricated panels with woodgrain decal (much like the vinyl on the sides of a Country Squire wagon) on them... These kits, including the Dukes Chargers, all had this woodgrain pattern on the dash. I don't think they were ever made of real wood. I think in this era, they used a stock upper dash pad and maybe the frame, and added a sheet metal panel to the front. If it were me, I would sand that down when building. The references I have show most of these dashes were finished more plainly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I have the Buddy Baker '73 Charger kit, still sealed. I wonder if anyone would know if this would be the same kit with different decals ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) 22 hours ago, espo said: I have the Buddy Baker '73 Charger kit, still sealed. I wonder if anyone would know if this would be the same kit with different decals ? Yes, pretty much. The Petty version includes a separate headrest made of the letters "RLP", so presumably that would not be used on the Buddy Baker car. Edited February 24, 2021 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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1972coronet Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I can't wait to see how @hpiguydoes this one , @Casey . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4mula1fan Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Diiging up an old thread. I have the original clear body issue. Of course Mom had to dust, and she knocked more than dust off of it. Busted the roof when it hit the floor. I rebuilt it and only the passenger side is clear now. I'll have to try and dig it out of my display case if anyone is interested in seeing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 On 2/23/2021 at 8:06 AM, espo said: I have the Buddy Baker '73 Charger kit, still sealed. I wonder if anyone would know if this would be the same kit with different decals ? You wouldn't be interested in trading the Buddy Baker decal set for the Richard Petty ones would you? I have the last issue of the Petty Charger and haven't even opened the box yet and haven't been able to find a #71car or decal set reasonable yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 8 hours ago, horsepower said: You wouldn't be interested in trading the Buddy Baker decal set for the Richard Petty ones would you? I have the last issue of the Petty Charger and haven't even opened the box yet and haven't been able to find a #71car or decal set reasonable yet. I'm not so interested in a decal swap as maybe trading this kit for something I would be more interested in building someday. What I'm thinking of doing is try and sell this at the local swap meet and show in June '22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 On 11/25/2021 at 7:16 AM, espo said: I'm not so interested in a decal swap as maybe trading this kit for something I would be more interested in building someday. What I'm thinking of doing is try and sell this at the local swap meet and show in June '22. I understand that well, hopefully they have the NNL West in February next year. It and about everything else was on hold this year and last year too. Between that and a few needed surgeries have kept me away for the past ten years so I'm really anxious to go again. We usually take a big load down to sell and my wife says we bring as much or more back home, so she doesn't see it getting any smaller. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly I do appreciate it. Del Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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