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Post by modelcarjr on Oct 22, 2023 18:39:49 GMT -5
I'm starting this one, or at least painting the body. I saw this kit at HL during there recent 40% off sale and thought I should build a new one for a change. I glued on the antenna and ground effects on the sides. I'll white glue the front and rear fascia for painting while the rear spoiler and hood will be painted separately. I'm not sure on color yet but I have a can of Candy Lime Green that II think would look good on this one. I think I have seen one in a similar color but that might have been Sublime Green. Its in primer now so I may start painting tomorrow, if it doesn't rain. Let me know what you think! Thanks for looking! 😎
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 22, 2023 18:59:21 GMT -5
I'm ALL in on this one!!!
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Post by ak on Oct 22, 2023 19:20:32 GMT -5
I’ve been looking at this kit. I’ll definitely be watch with interest!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 22, 2023 19:25:01 GMT -5
I’ve been looking at this kit. I’ll definitely be watch with interest! Lemme know when you get a thread on it Alan.
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Post by keavdog on Oct 22, 2023 19:32:51 GMT -5
Very cool. I had an 09 Charger that I built up to 760 RWHP. Monster.
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Post by handiabled on Oct 23, 2023 1:28:18 GMT -5
Anything Mopar I'm in! Bookmarked!
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Post by tcoat on Oct 23, 2023 9:23:51 GMT -5
These cars are built just down the highway from me so over the years I have seen thousands on the transports headed to the US. Don't see a whole pile of the green ones but they do exist. The Candy Lime Green will be close if put over a darker primer. May be a bit light over white but would still look great. Over white.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 23, 2023 16:33:32 GMT -5
Very cool. I’m also not much into the newer stuff but I have been interested in these new tools AMT kits. Looking forward to watching you build this one. I think green would be cool.
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Post by modelcarjr on Oct 23, 2023 17:24:10 GMT -5
Thanks, All! Tcoat, that's a nice looking truck! So I painted it today with Tamiya Candy Lime Green over a Gold base for a warm, inviting color, as they say. I really like the finish and it almost looks like a Day-Glo color in the light. Two coats of color and I haven't added a clear coat yet. I am going to let it gas out for a couple days and then may try to rub out carefully with some Scratch-X and Wax and after painting the black side window surrounds, I may use some Pledge Revive It which replaced Future. I haven't had good luck with my clear lately and maybe I just got a bad can. In any event, I think this paint just needs a little gloss. Thanks for looking! 😎
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Post by handiabled on Oct 24, 2023 2:19:28 GMT -5
I love the color choice! This looks great even without any clear on it
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Post by modelcarjr on Oct 24, 2023 18:44:28 GMT -5
Thanks, handiabled! I appreciate your comment! I painted the black on the window sides and engine interior surfaces and then tried some Pledge clear acrylic on the hood and rear spoiler. After it had dried for about an hour I didn't like the finish as it appeared grainy, which probably indicates that the painted surface is not as smooth as I thought. So I removed the clear acrylic with some Windex and set about to clear coat with a new can of Krylon Clear Lacquer. Two coats of clear and it looks a bit dull probably due to the 50% humidity today but its suppose to rain for the next two days so I wanted to get it done now. I wait another day and then rub it out as I normally do, knowing that the paint is well protected now and it should rub out with minimal work using cloths and Scratch-X. I think the clear also brought out the color more. Thanks for looking! 😎
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Post by keavdog on Oct 24, 2023 19:10:27 GMT -5
These cars are built just down the highway from me so over the years I have seen thousands on the transports headed to the US Brampton? That's where Mopars are born Great color on this one!
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Post by tcoat on Oct 24, 2023 19:45:00 GMT -5
These cars are built just down the highway from me so over the years I have seen thousands on the transports headed to the US Brampton? That's where Mopars are born Great color on this one! Yep. It is about an hour down the highway. They will only be made there for a short time now though since the plant is going to be retooled to build EVs.
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Post by ak on Oct 24, 2023 22:05:53 GMT -5
Paint looks Great!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 25, 2023 0:28:51 GMT -5
Excellent color on this one. It’s going to really pop on this car. Looking forward to the next update.
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 25, 2023 7:59:45 GMT -5
Really love the color!
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Post by modelcarjr on Oct 29, 2023 18:33:06 GMT -5
Thanks, All! I appreciate your comments! I've been working on painting all the many parts in this kit, at least getting the base color on each piece as its suppose to be rainy and cold all this week. Now I have three kits completely painted and in various stages of production. Should keep me busy through at least Thanksgiving. Here's the basic set-up for the interior, painted Krylon Satin Black and Khaki. I painted the doors Khaki and then taped the scallops off and painted again with Satin Black. So far, I like the looks of it. Thanks for looking! 😎
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Post by buddho on Oct 29, 2023 19:38:06 GMT -5
Love the color and interior!
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Post by sharp on Oct 29, 2023 21:56:22 GMT -5
Love that body color! Great choice for the interior colors also!
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Post by handiabled on Oct 30, 2023 1:22:34 GMT -5
The tan you chose looks at home in the interior of this!
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Post by tcoat on Oct 30, 2023 6:08:13 GMT -5
Fun fact #382 - This weekend I saw no less than 5 Chargers in this colour driving around. Not sure if there are always so many and I just now noticed because of this thread or it was a fluke but my wife thought I lost my mind when I kept bursting out in laughter for no apparent reason.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 30, 2023 6:22:29 GMT -5
Fun fact #382 - This weekend I saw no less than 5 Chargers in this colour driving around. Not sure if there are always so many and I just now noticed because of this thread or it was a fluke but my wife thought I lost my mind when I kept bursting out in laughter for no apparent reason. My wife often (always?) thinks that I've lost my mind. Lol. Definitely because of this thread though, guarantee it. Also, that interior looks lovely modelcarjr. The tan and black will look great with that green. Going to be a nice looking build.
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Post by dupes on Oct 30, 2023 7:41:26 GMT -5
That green looks great...excellent combo with the black and tan interior.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 30, 2023 9:42:58 GMT -5
wow!! I had me some catching up to do on this build JR. The color was good to start with and I have to agree that the clear brought it out just a tad bit better. With the clear on this, it should buff out very well for you. The interior..... ....THAT....looks like a tough one to paint and detail. That looks immaculate brother.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 30, 2023 9:44:10 GMT -5
Fun fact #382 - This weekend I saw no less than 5 Chargers in this colour driving around. Not sure if there are always so many and I just now noticed because of this thread or it was a fluke but my wife thought I lost my mind when I kept bursting out in laughter for no apparent reason. That happens to be quite alot as well Tony. And yeah.....I get the "look" from my wife as well. lol
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Post by modelcarjr on Nov 4, 2023 10:32:52 GMT -5
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 4, 2023 10:38:27 GMT -5
That paint and gloss shine looks PERFECT!! You really do make this look too easy JR.
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Nov 4, 2023 10:45:50 GMT -5
That's a pretty wild color, awesome!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Nov 4, 2023 13:35:53 GMT -5
Body looks great!! Really nice work. This one is going to let you know it’s there when it’s done.
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Post by modelcarjr on Nov 5, 2023 18:50:51 GMT -5
Thanks, Joe, Steve and Kyle! I appreciate your comments! I got the interior together today. The kit decals are not very good. The color doesn't register very well. There should be the two red stripes on the end of the Dodge lettering on the steering wheel but you can't see it. I might try to pick in some red paint. I think there is a speedometer and tach in the drivers display but you can't see them very well. I didn't even try to use the decal for the control panel as I knew it wouldn't sit down on the buttons and dials. So I cut up the extra screen display and used the colored part of the decal for the buttons on the control panel. The interior went together pretty well with Chrome pen for door handles and such. Thanks for looking! Sorry that my close-ups just don't work out very well. 😎
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