BMX Addicts Posted April 18, 2013 Posted April 18, 2013 Project number 5... Just finished with a 1982 Renault 5 Turbo and thanks to a fellow member (You know who you are), decided to build the Revell Special Edition 68' Dodge Charger R/T; this kit is way above my skill level, but I'm willing to give it my best shot. Curiously, I was not able to find a single photo of the car as shown in the Hemified version (Not a complete model, not a real car... Nothing!!!)... So I would like to make it just like it But, since I usually buy two kits (In case I ruin something), would like to paint the second body in full black (This also to be used as a race version). This kit is massive, well, for my newbie skills at least, and is probably the toughest I have yet to deal with, so please hang tight. Thank you for reading.
o-man Posted April 18, 2013 Posted April 18, 2013 Dude! Give yourself credit! Your models look great and I don't see why this wont be a success.
TheRX7Project Posted April 18, 2013 Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) Good luck on the build. Holy cow that's an arsenal of Tamiya sprays! Edited April 18, 2013 by TheRX7Project
BMX Addicts Posted April 18, 2013 Author Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) Dude! Give yourself credit! Your models look great and I don't see why this wont be a success. Thank you for the props Oscar, I'm really hyped about this one. Good luck on the build. Holy cow that's an arsenal of Tamiya sprays! Thank you James. That is a lot of spray right?, the thing is I'm really bad with the brushes and just getting a hold of the airbrush (Basically just use it for clear coats to be safe), but I have gotten kinda good with the spray cans, so pretty much spray paint for "everything"!!! (Waste of paint? maybe, but the stuff comes out really neat and clean). On a separate note, the kit says remove the body emblems and the fender lights... been starring at them for some time trying to figure out if I should attempt a clean cut, or if just sand them out Edited April 18, 2013 by BMX Addicts
BMX Addicts Posted April 18, 2013 Author Posted April 18, 2013 Surprisingly very minor sanding was required on the body and the chassi... Primed and behind the glass
Shelby 427 1965 Posted April 18, 2013 Posted April 18, 2013 As said.. I'll be watching this very muchly
BMX Addicts Posted April 18, 2013 Author Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) As said.. I'll be watching this very muchly Funny you just said that... I was reading your "on the workbench" thread right now Edited April 18, 2013 by BMX Addicts
BMX Addicts Posted April 18, 2013 Author Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) I know it looks a bit soft but I wanted to keep it mellow so that the other parts pop out a little better... This was tough but I'm really happy how it came out Edited April 18, 2013 by BMX Addicts
CrazyGirl Posted April 18, 2013 Posted April 18, 2013 good looking auto , and good job on masking the chassis !!
BMX Addicts Posted April 18, 2013 Author Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) Thanks Anne " " Edited April 18, 2013 by BMX Addicts
John Pol Posted April 18, 2013 Posted April 18, 2013 I know it looks a bit soft but I wanted to keep it mellow so that the other parts pop out a little better... This was tough but I'm really happy how it came out Looking good so far one alittle advise remove the name off the gas tank. Anything looks real good keep up the good work. John Pol
BMX Addicts Posted April 18, 2013 Author Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) "Remove the name off the gas tank". Thanks John Pol, I'm not sure I understand what do you meant by that?, the tank is a one piece to the frame EDIT: Ahhhh!!!... "The Name"!!!... I read Frame IOI Edited April 18, 2013 by BMX Addicts
BMX Addicts Posted April 19, 2013 Author Posted April 19, 2013 Sorry about the picture quality... Night light
BMX Addicts Posted April 19, 2013 Author Posted April 19, 2013 Ruined the front grille on the first attempt... Had to open the second kit These bumpers would have to do... Just don't know how to work the logos
hjracing Posted April 19, 2013 Posted April 19, 2013 As a Mopar fan, I can tell you that this car comes really nice! I liked!
BMX Addicts Posted April 19, 2013 Author Posted April 19, 2013 As a Mopar fan, I can tell you that this car comes really nice! I liked! Thanks José, I'm really liking it!!!
JasonC Posted April 19, 2013 Posted April 19, 2013 I was eyeballing this kit at Walmart lastnight. But left it on the shelf, i have many kits to finish already lol. You're doing nice work. keep it up!
BMX Addicts Posted April 19, 2013 Author Posted April 19, 2013 (edited) Thanks Jason I began toying with the engine this morning... These are not Mopar / Chrysler factory colors, but I really like metallic finishes Edited April 19, 2013 by BMX Addicts
BMX Addicts Posted April 19, 2013 Author Posted April 19, 2013 Thanks Richard, It was "down to the wire" today
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