1971 Dodge Demon 340

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1971 Dodge Demon 340 Apr 28, 2024 15:05:37 GMT -7

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I have been chasing this model kit since my birthday in February! And since I needed to buy some paint at Hobby Emporium, they had three of these on the shelf and I grabbed one. The MPC small block 340 does look like it is a tad small compared to an AMT 340 small block (I have two). I plan on building this Demon 340 with the hood scoops, Cragar SS mags, no rear spoiler and stock decals. I can understand why some are using the AMT '71 Duster 340 as a donor kit or replacing the small block 340 engine.

"The name's Spenser, with an 'S', like the poet."
Robert Urich Spenser For Hire 1985

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1971 Dodge Demon 340 Apr 29, 2024 11:08:01 GMT -7

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I started on the Demon 340 by assembling and painting the engine. I cued up my Mopar painting guide and it said blue. The instructions said orange and I Googled what color it should be and it depends on when the engine was built. As you can see, I painted the engine orange. I spent some time dry fitting various parts and pieces and studying the instructions and now I am ready to go and assemble this kit.

"The name's Spenser, with an 'S', like the poet."
Robert Urich Spenser For Hire 1985

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1971 Dodge Demon 340 Apr 30, 2024 8:24:49 GMT -7

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Been working on the Demon 340. I got the engine assembled and it is waiting for plug wires and some plumbing. I replaced the distributor since I ruined the kit distributor trying to drill it out for plug wires. The rear end assembly has been paint detailed including Alclad II Chrome paint for the exhaust tips. I wrapped the pipes with tape and lightly sprayed the exhaust tips and they came out excellent! I started on the chassis and I mocked up the rear end assembly on the chassis.

"The name's Spenser, with an 'S', like the poet."
Robert Urich Spenser For Hire 1985

mrmike Fully Devoted Member Classic Plastic Model Club member Posts: 2,638	1971 Dodge Demon 340 May 1, 2024 13:48:21 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mrmike on May 1, 2024 13:48:21 GMT -7 I fired up the paintbooth and the paint was flying today! I painted the body and hood, the chassis, the interior and some random parts with my spray cans.
	"The name's Spenser, with an 'S', like the poet." Robert Urich Spenser For Hire 1985

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1971 Dodge Demon 340 May 2, 2024 9:57:30 GMT -7

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One thing missing from this and many other kits is the ignition coil. I went and made one for this kit since this is not one in the kit. I used a piece of sprue painted black and wrapped a piece of Bare Metal Foil around it. I drilled a hole in the middle of the sprue for a length of ignition wire and glued it in place on the engine manifold.

"The name's Spenser, with an 'S', like the poet."
Robert Urich Spenser For Hire 1985

mrmike Fully Devoted Member Classic Plastic Model Club member Posts: 2,638	1971 Dodge Demon 340 May 3, 2024 7:36:49 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mrmike on May 3, 2024 7:36:49 GMT -7 The chassis is almost complete. I usually forget to paint the side view mirrors, but not this time. I forgot the rear bulkhead, core support and the front valance. Bummer! Out comes the paint and primer.
	"The name's Spenser, with an 'S', like the poet." Robert Urich Spenser For Hire 1985

Deano Fully Devoted Member Posts: 2,383	1971 Dodge Demon 340 May 5, 2024 0:42:50 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deano on May 5, 2024 0:42:50 GMT -7 Another build coming along nicely.

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1971 Dodge Demon 340 May 5, 2024 14:33:40 GMT -7

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Thanks Deano!

I painted my missing parts and I decal the dash, but the decal didn't settle into the dash like I hope it would. The speedo and gauges were too tall and I used a lot of setting solution just to get the decal were it is. I have seen pics of one, but I have never actually seen a manual shifter with a console on an A body car.

"The name's Spenser, with an 'S', like the poet."
Robert Urich Spenser For Hire 1985

Deano Fully Devoted Member Posts: 2,383	1971 Dodge Demon 340 May 6, 2024 0:48:28 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deano on May 6, 2024 0:48:28 GMT -7 I don't know if it's too late but I think I'd cut the decals, especially where it climbs up onto the bezels, brand new blade.

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1971 Dodge Demon 340 May 6, 2024 11:44:48 GMT -7

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I used a lot of setting solution and a bit of pushing with my tweezers and they came out good. If I had to do it all again, I would use the individual decals for the gauges and paint the wood grain and when that is dry, apply the decals.

I have finished the chassis and the interior. I should have painted the wood grain on the dash and then used the individual decals in place of the entire decal strip. The body is next!

"The name's Spenser, with an 'S', like the poet."
Robert Urich Spenser For Hire 1985

Deano Fully Devoted Member Posts: 2,383	1971 Dodge Demon 340 May 7, 2024 23:51:39 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deano on May 7, 2024 23:51:39 GMT -7 Nice save on the decals Mike, tub looks good!

mrmike Fully Devoted Member Classic Plastic Model Club member Posts: 2,638	1971 Dodge Demon 340 May 9, 2024 8:55:31 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mrmike on May 9, 2024 8:55:31 GMT -7 Thanks Deano!
	"The name's Spenser, with an 'S', like the poet." Robert Urich Spenser For Hire 1985

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