1/16 Scale Richard Petty 1973 Dodge Charger
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Got started on the model last night and worked on it off and on all day today. Progress so far:
Engine cage is assembled, just need to paint it Petty Blue
Those chrome parts came in two parts that needed to be glued together
The front end, as you can see, has a lot of small fiddly parts. So far there is a lot of clean up needed on the parts but the fitment is actually very good.
Engine cage is assembled, just need to paint it Petty Blue
Those chrome parts came in two parts that needed to be glued together
The front end, as you can see, has a lot of small fiddly parts. So far there is a lot of clean up needed on the parts but the fitment is actually very good.
Got some more done this week, finally remembered to post pics
Here is the driver's seat, I do have the gaps filled at the back.
The gaps on this piece were huge, even after trimming and sanding for a better fit. I had to use putty all the way around the seam.
The driver's seat completed, just need some paint on it.
The engine is mostly complete. the fitment for these parts are pretty good. I only had to trim and sand lightly to get a good fit.
And the transmission and starter assembled last night. a little sanding they will be ready.
Here is the driver's seat, I do have the gaps filled at the back.
The gaps on this piece were huge, even after trimming and sanding for a better fit. I had to use putty all the way around the seam.
The driver's seat completed, just need some paint on it.
The engine is mostly complete. the fitment for these parts are pretty good. I only had to trim and sand lightly to get a good fit.
And the transmission and starter assembled last night. a little sanding they will be ready.
airdave
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I may not be a fan of the Dodge Charger, but this model is awesome.
I am watching with much interest!
To see a real car used in racing as opposed to the custom built "not-so-stock" cars of today.
What a rush.
I mean, this thing has the same standard frame with torsion bar suspension that every road car had!
I can't tell you how many of these I repaired back in the day.
Once the floor pan got rusty, the tension on that torsion bar rod, was enough to rip a giant hole in the floor!!
But the big advantage was, this is the only factory designed adjustable ride height suspension!
I'm sure that was a bonus for a race car (being able to raise or lower the front end).
I am watching with much interest!
To see a real car used in racing as opposed to the custom built "not-so-stock" cars of today.
What a rush.
I mean, this thing has the same standard frame with torsion bar suspension that every road car had!
I can't tell you how many of these I repaired back in the day.
Once the floor pan got rusty, the tension on that torsion bar rod, was enough to rip a giant hole in the floor!!
But the big advantage was, this is the only factory designed adjustable ride height suspension!
I'm sure that was a bonus for a race car (being able to raise or lower the front end).
