goofy62
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Post by goofy62 on Jan 11, 2024 13:10:23 GMT -5
This original MPC kit was finished just prior to Round-2's announcement that they would be re-issuing both the convertible and hard top versions of this kit.
Of course, my version has had a bunch of parts swapping and modifications, including a highly modified/scratch built interior designed for a hard top.
As you know, most of these old kits had convertible interior tubs, featuring the convertible top wells in the rear seating area, so I completely re-worked the interior by either modifying parts from the Revell 1968 Dodge Charger kit, or scratch building them.
The bucket seats were from the original MPC kit, with the seat belts removed, and the rear seat was widened.
The floor pan, rear package shelf, dash and dash pad are modified from the charger.
The door panels, "buddy seat", steering wheel, steering column, and under dash 8-track tape player were almost, or entirely scratch made.
A portion of the interior parts were used as masters to be recreated in resin by Ed Fluck Jr. of "Drag City Casting", and was offered to the public.
The rest of the model benefited greatly from parts taken from the Revell '68 Charger, as well as various other kits.
Hope you enjoy it.
Steve
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 11, 2024 14:00:43 GMT -5
I was actually looking forward to seeing this one because I've got pictures on my phone of it Steve. Such a great example of excellent modeling as well as fantastic photography. This one and the W-30 definitely get my vote brother.
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goofy62
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Post by goofy62 on Jan 11, 2024 14:07:58 GMT -5
I was actually looking forward to seeing this one because I've got pictures on my phone of it Steve. Such a great example of excellent modeling as well as fantastic photography. This one and the W-30 definitely get my vote brother.
Thank you!
I'll post up some shots of the '68 442 this afternoon if you'd like.
Steve
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Post by brandonk on Jan 11, 2024 14:52:58 GMT -5
Great work on another one. Detailed to the nines. Very nice.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jan 11, 2024 17:58:30 GMT -5
Another beautiful build with gorgeous details. I love the color and the steelies and hubcaps too. Great work.
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Post by keavdog on Jan 11, 2024 19:55:25 GMT -5
Wow - one of the best car builds I've seen. Fantastic. Not to mention I love the car. The engine bay is so busy, extremely well done. And do you do a wash between the brightwork and body? Like the chrome lips around the fenders? So much depth there. Just wow....
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goofy62
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Post by goofy62 on Jan 11, 2024 22:32:53 GMT -5
Wow - one of the best car builds I've seen. Fantastic. Not to mention I love the car. The engine bay is so busy, extremely well done. And do you do a wash between the brightwork and body? Like the chrome lips around the fenders? So much depth there. Just wow....
No, no wash on the body.
I usually just do some extra scribing around the trim for a little more depth.
Steve
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 11, 2024 22:55:01 GMT -5
Wow - one of the best car builds I've seen. Fantastic. Not to mention I love the car. The engine bay is so busy, extremely well done. And do you do a wash between the brightwork and body? Like the chrome lips around the fenders? So much depth there. Just wow.... No, no wash on the body.
I usually just do some extra scribing around the trim for a little more depth.
Steve
Now that's something that I haven't tried as of yet but you can bet your bottom dollar that I'll be doing just that on my next automotive build. Thank you for the tip Steve. |
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Post by handiabled on Jan 12, 2024 3:19:44 GMT -5
I love everything about this! How did you do the texture for the vinyl roof? The texture on it and it looks wonderful
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goofy62
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Post by goofy62 on Jan 12, 2024 23:37:31 GMT -5
I love everything about this! How did you do the texture for the vinyl roof? The texture on it and it looks wonderful
I do the texture by simply spraying a light mist coat from a couple of feet away.
In the case of a black vinyl top, I use Duplicolor black sandable primer.
Steve
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Post by lucas454 on Jan 13, 2024 2:55:37 GMT -5
Looks amazing
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Post by handiabled on Jan 13, 2024 4:51:19 GMT -5
I love everything about this! How did you do the texture for the vinyl roof? The texture on it and it looks wonderful
I do the texture by simply spraying a light mist coat from a couple of feet away.
In the case of a black vinyl top, I use Duplicolor black sandable primer.
Steve
Thanks for the info! Decanted and airbrushed or straight from the rattle can? |
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goofy62
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Post by goofy62 on Jan 13, 2024 12:41:00 GMT -5
I do the texture by simply spraying a light mist coat from a couple of feet away.
In the case of a black vinyl top, I use Duplicolor black sandable primer.
Steve
Thanks for the info! Decanted and airbrushed or straight from the rattle can?
Straight from the can.
Steve
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goofy62
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Post by goofy62 on Jan 18, 2024 12:51:48 GMT -5
Thank you for all of your kind responses folks!
I appreciate it!
Steve
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Post by mrversatile on Jan 19, 2024 9:13:10 GMT -5
Brilliant, and I love the color BTW.
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Post by lyle on Jan 19, 2024 9:55:37 GMT -5
Great looking build. Those were certainly a classic.
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