JollySipper Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 Thought I would give you guys a quick look at my current project. The mock-up pic is before color sanding and clear, the pic on the cup is how the clear looks. I figured while I wait for the engine donor kit for this project, I could go ahead and get some color on so it could cure for a while.... Comments are always welcome!
JollySipper Posted October 8, 2014 Author Posted October 8, 2014 Thanks, fellas!! The color is Duplicolor Cordova Brown, 2 coats of color, then wet sanded, then 2 coats of clear.......
freakshow12 Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) What color stripes? Edited October 8, 2014 by freakshow12
freakshow12 Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 I love the Cordova brown. I have used it myself. Brown is the new black! Now if you went brushed lip and bronze wheels it would really pop
carcrazy19 Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Looking good so far. I have the same kit and want to do it pro touring as well. Can't wait to see more.
JollySipper Posted October 9, 2014 Author Posted October 9, 2014 What color stripes? Thanks for showing an interest, fellas! As for stripes, the kit only comes with black stripes so it would have to be those, if I do decide on using them..... What do you guys think about interior colors?
rsxse240 Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Black and tan, black, tan and cream, brown and dark tan, white with black trim or white with brown. I'm sure there are a lot of other colors that go well with brown, but those are the ones that appeal to me.
JollySipper Posted October 10, 2014 Author Posted October 10, 2014 Those interior combos sound pretty good, Ken.... I think I've decided on a brown dash, tan seats and panels, and some cream flocking for the floors..... I found out today that the 71 GTX has bucket seats with the same pleat pattern as the rear seat of the Charger, so I will be using those!
fantacmet Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 I've thought about doing this with the 71 I have sitting here, body is already painted up. I will probably do it if I can find all the engine parts for the Lindberg ChargerCopcar. So I can get more modern engine in it, to go with the pro touring theme.
JollySipper Posted October 12, 2014 Author Posted October 12, 2014 Sounds like a cool plan, friend! I plan on using a Revell '09 Challenger for an engine donor, since it's 1/25 like the '71..... I'm detailing some small stuff right now, will have more pics as the build progresses!!
JollySipper Posted October 13, 2014 Author Posted October 13, 2014 Got some things detailed while I'm waiting for my engine donor to arrive! Also got the rear track where it should be, that took filing down the hubs that glue to the inside of the rim. I think it will look pretty nasty, especially with the width of the rear tires!
426-Hemi Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 What fer power plant you have in mind for this one? The body looks GREAT. a different color, but looks GREAT on that ole '71 Charger!
JollySipper Posted October 15, 2014 Author Posted October 15, 2014 Here it is with the engine mocked in place! I didn't want to use this engine because it's 1/24, but it ended up fitting pretty good. It has holes in the intake for a heat shield, which I will need to fill. Engine is from the Testors Charger Daytona.......
426-Hemi Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Here it is with the engine mocked in place! I didn't want to use this engine because it's 1/24, but it ended up fitting pretty good. It has holes in the intake for a heat shield, which I will need to fill. Engine is from the Testors Charger Daytona....... One of the new Charger Daytona's I suspect, with that intake! Thats a New 6.1 Hemi as it looks....Which is why I say its not a '71 engine type, the 426 Hemi from the '60's and '70's is what you'd need to keep it period correct..... NOT that it looks bad mind you, just saying wrong era "Hemi" if you were trying to keep the period of the car correct, BUT, the new upgrade, would be a NICE change in an old car! This same engine, could be any one of the "new" Hemi's, 5.7 L (345C.I.D.), 6.1 L (370 C.I.D), or 6.4 L 392 C.I.D. EXCEPT the new "Hellcat" Hemi, its a 6.2, that was a sleeved 392, thats also supercharged.....Completely different beast! And Beast, it is! 900 Gross Horsepower, SAE rated 707 HP, to the road.....
Guest Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 I really like the concept on this TJ! The modern Hemi is the perfect choice! I think the rear wheels would look better with some sleeves to give them a deeper look than the fronts. I gotta agree with Fred too on the gold spokes and brushed lip. They would go perfect with the color. Keep it going! You're on to a cool model!
johnbuzzed Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Here it is with the engine mocked in place! I didn't want to use this engine because it's 1/24, but it ended up fitting pretty good. It has holes in the intake for a heat shield, which I will need to fill. Engine is from the Testors Charger Daytona....... The Revell 2009 Challenger kit is 1/25 scale and has a nice Hemi.
JollySipper Posted October 15, 2014 Author Posted October 15, 2014 Thanks for the interest in my project, guys! A Revell '09 Challenger will be donating some parts, but the engine in that kit is not sized well for what I wanted to do.......
426-Hemi Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 So TJ, your not going to use the Modern Era Hemi then?
JollySipper Posted October 15, 2014 Author Posted October 15, 2014 So TJ, your not going to use the Modern Era Hemi then? I am, just not the one from the Revell kit....... I'll be using the one in the mock-up, it's from a Testors kit..
freakshow12 Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 One of the new Charger Daytona's I suspect, with that intake! Thats a New 6.1 Hemi as it looks....Which is why I say its not a '71 engine type, the 426 Hemi from the '60's and '70's is what you'd need to keep it period correct..... NOT that it looks bad mind you, just saying wrong era "Hemi" if you were trying to keep the period of the car correct, BUT, the new upgrade, would be a NICE change in an old car! This same engine, could be any one of the "new" Hemi's, 5.7 L (345C.I.D.), 6.1 L (370 C.I.D), or 6.4 L 392 C.I.D. EXCEPT the new "Hellcat" Hemi, its a 6.2, that was a sleeved 392, thats also supercharged.....Completely different beast! And Beast, it is! 900 Gross Horsepower, SAE rated 707 HP, to the road..... Lol @ your last sentence. It's 707 at the crank and low to mid 600s at the tire depending where you read. Just setting it straight. No offence intended. I believe he chose the new hemi to go with the pro touring theme. Makes a good combo. My friend is doing a 1:1 69 dart with a kenne bell blown 6.1 and a 6 speed
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