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Post by topside on Apr 20, 2021 10:34:02 GMT -5
Basically the 1st RR build I did, started decades ago, left unfinished, and dragged back out for a test of will  . Certainly not perfect or exemplary, but an educational exercise for me. Stretched rear wheel openings, partially fabbed rollbar, subframe ties, and a few whimsical touches here and there.
Downbars for the rollbar pushed the too-wide seats too close together. "Plymouth" lettering from Keith Marks isn't actually correct (rest of his stuff is amazing). The 4-link seems to push the rear wheels rearward vs stock, and the grille/latch support panel, upper yoke & many other details are lacking from AMT, but I left that stuff as it was already painted & assembled a few lifetimes ago.
Observations & lessons are being applied in parallel on a '69 that's seeing more effort.
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Post by Jcon on Apr 20, 2021 11:53:27 GMT -5
Beautiful build!!!
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Post by tubbs on Apr 20, 2021 18:33:25 GMT -5
Despite all that, looks good from here. Like the blue and am a real sucker for centerlines.
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Post by topside on Apr 20, 2021 21:09:25 GMT -5
Thanks, guys - Q1 Electric Blue is a favorite of mine; I've had 2 RRs that color so far, a Hemi & a 383, so it's "a thing". Some day I should do a proper rendition of the Hemi car, if I can find the correct poverty caps in scale.
Got a couple others I want to do first, after I finish the Q5 '69.
I'll post some photos of that one in process when I get some time.
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Post by Mr. E on Apr 21, 2021 1:57:56 GMT -5
It looks really good to me Topside. I love B7 Blue myself. I have had a few Mopars in that color. I have decided to go back to basics again in my building and it seems to be working I am even running paint through my airbrush again.
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Post by tubbs on Apr 21, 2021 9:11:34 GMT -5
Thanks, guys - Q1 Electric Blue is a favorite of mine; I've had 2 RRs that color so far, a Hemi & a 383, so it's "a thing". Some day I should do a proper rendition of the Hemi car, if I can find the correct poverty caps in scale. Got a couple others I want to do first, after I finish the Q5 '69. I'll post some photos of that one in process when I get some time. here you go, best in the business!! www.fireballmodels.info/go to the product list, the number is FMR-085.he has them for 1/24 as well as 1/25. |
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Post by topside on Apr 21, 2021 10:38:03 GMT -5
FMR-085 is '69-up, already checked. The '67-'68 style is very different. Attachments:
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Post by Mr. E on Apr 21, 2021 18:27:24 GMT -5
I know these are exact, but the caps in the '68 Charger are pretty close to those. I am using a set on one of my current projects, and they look really nice.
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Post by Mr. E on Apr 21, 2021 18:28:48 GMT -5
Oh, and Tubs is right those Fireball parts are top-of-the-line bar-none.
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Post by tubbs on Apr 22, 2021 6:13:37 GMT -5
FMR-085 is '69-up, already checked. The '67-'68 style is very different. dooooh.... i knew that. someone has them, they are also in the 60-whatever Johan plymouth police car. very nice. they are on this, not a very good picture.  |
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