Easy Distraction,,,,,Revell 1968 Charger RT

[gtx6970]

Well,this one is about to come to a close.

Its now sitting on its own wheels to see if I like the stance or not . I may go witha bigger rear tire ( doubtful the real car will ride on 14" redlines )

I have a few details to address and touchup. I need to add the exterior mirror and wiper blades. And I think I am going to add more black to the grille to darken it a touch more and paint the inner fenders black

( I dont like the grey showing ) plus touch up a couple small nicks in the finish and wax it.

I am meeting the owner of the 1/1 car in about 2 weeks and will present it to him then.

Comments - suggestions welcome .

[om617]

With the touch-up you mention it`s going to be perfect. I bet the guy will be thrilled to see it.

[Scalper]

Looking really nice.. Interior is amazing.

[Monty]

Well,this one is about to come to a close.

Its now sitting on its own wheels to see if I like the stance or not . I may go witha bigger rear tire ( doubtful the real car will ride on 14" redlines )

I have a few details to address and touchup. I need to add the exterior mirror and wiper blades. And I think I am going to add more black to the grille to darken it a touch more and paint the inner fenders black

( I dont like the grey showing ) plus touch up a couple small nicks in the finish and wax it.

I am meeting the owner of the 1/1 car in about 2 weeks and will present it to him then.

Comments - suggestions welcome .

Bill, you've done some very nice work here, and the last minute details you're planning will certainly enhance the work you've already done, but I have one suggestion that should make a big difference in the accuracy of your model's appearance: You need to cut the white stripes where they cross the trunk seams.

Given that the decals are already in place, I'd advise asking the board for the best way to do this. It'll probably involve the use of Micro-Sol/Micro-Set to get the stripes down into the seams before making your cuts.

I can't wait to see this when you're finished!

[Guest]

Bill, you've done some very nice work here, and the last minute details you're planning will certainly enhance the work you've already done, but I have one suggestion that should make a big difference in the accuracy of your model's appearance: You need to cut the white stripes where they cross the trunk seams.

Given that the decals are already in place, I'd advise asking the board for the best way to do this. It'll probably involve the use of Micro-Sol/Micro-Set to get the stripes down into the seams before making your cuts.

I can't wait to see this when you're finished!

That's a good point. I would like to say that the way this should be done is to use a BRAND NEW #11 blade. Carefully slice the decal along the panel line. I like to use a very shallow angle to the model to be sure that I don't tear it. Once it's cut apply micro sol. That should do it!

[GeeBee]

Looking great, I'm sure he'll be over the moon with it .....

[gtx6970]

I'll try the trick on the rear trunk decal. I did put some microsol on it , but it didnt pull down as snug as I would have liked. So I'll cut it and try again.

But I keep thinking it needs bigger rear tires . So once the actual car is done this summer, and he decides on tires,,, I'll change them out. As well as copies of the license plates once the car is registered and up and running.

Funny part is , I hadnt really planned to replicate the 1/1 car. This one just came about when I had paint in the gun spraying the inside of the doors blue. When I spotted the kit on the shelf and a light bulb went off.................... So out came the airbrush and away we went .

[mustang1989]

Between all the Chargers and Darts being built around here it'll drive a sane man crazy! Went to Michaels today and got both of these!!!! Like I needed another kit! LOL

[tbill]

looks terrific, I'd hate to give that away, lol.