om617 Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 This is the snap kit from Polar Lights. I wish i could say it was just to snap it together,but it`s far from the truth,if i`m not just really out of luck as for what fitment concern. Anyway,i put on some foil,not so easy with the sloppy original painted moldings. I changed the interior color from tan to red,and the engine color from blue to black. Did an attempt at giving the engine and surroundings little bit of detail as wires,heater hoses,coil wire,battery wire,and some decals. The hood is not put 100% in place,such an hazzle to get it off later on. I wanted to try blackwash on the grill in front of the windsheild,but the one i used on the grill i did not dare to try because it`s made of clear and black paint lol. Some pictures.
Harry P. Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 What's happening there with the DODGE lettering on the front of the hood? It looks like the bottom half of the letters is missing...
om617 Posted July 28, 2014 Author Posted July 28, 2014 What's happening there with the DODGE lettering on the front of the hood? It looks like the bottom half of the letters is missing... Half of the lettering is on the molding itself. My option was to respray the hood (i dont have the color or color code) or compromise by doing this. The hood is also some mm to long,this or the front fenders are some mm to short. The original painted molding are not very nicely done.
Harry P. Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Half of the lettering is on the molding itself. It shouldn't be. They messed up the kit:
Maxicoop Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 that's a very clean build you should be proud .......I really like the color !!!!
om617 Posted July 28, 2014 Author Posted July 28, 2014 Indeed they did. As you can see on the original car the letters are much closer to the edge of the hood. I looked thru tons of pics for referance,just to check if i had somthing wrong with my eyes,but this bummer i will credit the person who did the lettering.
Harry P. Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Well, that isn't your fault. Otherwise the model looks great. I really like the interior/exterior colors.
John Pol Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Real nice job those wheel wells must of been fun to bare metal foil
Harry P. Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Nice. Why the yellow headlights? Just a guess... fog lights?
Bob Ellis Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 I think it looks good. Somebody did a single headlight drag grille for that car. Cant remember who.
om617 Posted July 28, 2014 Author Posted July 28, 2014 Thanks Andy,Ron,John and Harry. Lee,after looking around on pics it seem there was plenty of colors (not factory i assume) that have been used. They are meant to look like foglights as mentioned. It looks kinda cool imo,but taste is subjective. I noticed now i have the wrong color on the turn signal/park lights,they should be Amber. Here is one inspiration source.
Speedfreak Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 Looks great Tommy, I think the yellow head lights give it a nice touch.
peekay Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 Not the easiest kit to work with but yours looks great.
james460 Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 Maybe with Mobius doing the 65 Plymouth they'll see fit to do a 65 Dodge.
1 bad55 stan Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 You do some nice work Tommy and this is another top build my friend!
gtx6970 Posted August 3, 2014 Posted August 3, 2014 I like it......A lot. I think this kit is a lot better than it gets credit for. This just goes to show how well it can be made to look with just the slightest bit of work . Well done
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now