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Post by lowlife on Mar 27, 2017 13:15:51 GMT -7
Bit of a mix up this, as I bought these a few days ago.....  The truck, once I mocked it up, is orrible ! I just don't like the shape of it... The Charger on the other hand makes up for it, really crisp details, its like a Tamiya. So I figured id use the Charger, and add the trucks wheels, and apologies to all you Mopar guys, but the Ford trucks got a cool supercharged 5.4L that's going in too ! Going to get a stripped out interior, rear wing and diffuser, possibly a front splitter, all the usual pro touring stuff... But its a bugger to lower, but its going to be LOooOW ! Problem is you build the engine, interior, then add these to the chassis. Then add these to the body, then the suspension is Last !! So its hard to mock up suspension until half's the kits built ! Anyway, I've already cut the inner wings out, and I think I can get it to sit like this ! !  |
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Post by lowlife on Mar 27, 2017 13:24:12 GMT -7
Started on the interior, as I need this together to work out the ride height ! Nice crisp door details.... pity I cut them up ! The handles, pocket, and armrest etc were cut off, the panel smoothed, then chrome covered plastic panels fitted. They looked a bit plain, so I added a bead roll using a pin ! Dash is next then a full roll cage ! Before....  After....  |
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Post by stitchdup on Mar 27, 2017 13:26:20 GMT -7
Looking forward to this, I'm not an engine snob so it's all good with me, lol
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Post by mustang1989 on Mar 27, 2017 14:14:20 GMT -7
Man would'ja just loogathat! A cool a$$ Dodge Charger with some cool SVT wheels, slammed down on the ground and a......  .......a 5.4 L Ford!!!! ?? Now we're gonna have ta talk about dat buster! 
Well.....................I guess we can let it slide this time................
Cool build Martin.  |
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Post by lowlife on Mar 27, 2017 14:57:44 GMT -7
What have I started ! 4fvgdaq_th
Thanks guys just don't tell DeeCee, maybe he won't notice eh ?? wiping%20brow_zpsgqh5sg63
I'm sure he will be fine about it.... dope-slap_zps6h5ivvpw
Glad he's the other side of the world.... phew-smiley-emoticon
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Post by Big D on Mar 27, 2017 15:14:49 GMT -7
Looks really good!!
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Post by DeeCee on Mar 27, 2017 15:37:51 GMT -7
What have I started ! 4fvgdaq_th Thanks guys just don't tell DeeCee, maybe he won't notice eh ?? wiping%20brow_zpsgqh5sg63 I'm sure he will be fine about it.... dope-slap_zps6h5ivvpw Glad he's the other side of the world.... phew-smiley-emoticon My ears were burning this morning... now I know why.. 
Here is an option. which might make it easier for you, if you fit a F..FF..FFFF..FF other engine in it, you will need to probably change engine mounts and sump, exhaust etc, why not fit the Mopar engine and graft the supercharger on to the top of it, it will be way easier, and you will be able to sleep at night. 
What I have done on these kits before, when you remove the inner engine bay fender, just move it inboard about 3-5mm, and put it back, it will look factory, but not..
Either way you go with it, I am pretty sure it will look awesome.... IT'S A MOPAR !!
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Post by mustang1989 on Mar 28, 2017 8:11:01 GMT -7
Here is an option. which might make it easier for you, if you fit a F..FF..FFFF..FF other engine in it,
e5037457_zpsameexuws e5037457_zpsameexuws e5037457_zpsameexuws e5037457_zpsameexuws e5037457_zpsameexuws Man you aint right Dale. Whew! That was a good one. |
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Post by lowlife on Mar 28, 2017 9:41:33 GMT -7
Hmmmm, actually I've got a spare 1300 flat four out of that old VW.... . two-thumbs-up-smiley-emoticon
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Post by stitchdup on Mar 28, 2017 10:19:53 GMT -7
Rover v8? I know where to find them in 1/24 if you don't mind them being metal, lol
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Post by Jay's Mini Scale on Mar 28, 2017 10:54:23 GMT -7
Yes let see the 4 banger in it it will be different
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Post by DeeCee on Mar 28, 2017 13:10:44 GMT -7
Troy trepanier did a hot 4 in a 69 Cuda, google 'BLOWFISH", nothing slow about that one..
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Post by mustang1989 on Mar 28, 2017 13:44:20 GMT -7
Troy trepanier did a hot 4 in a 69 Cuda, google 'BLOWFISH", nothing slow about that one.. Didn't I see a thread over at MCM where a guy put a 4 banger in a 1970 Cuda? THAT model turned out totally awesome.
I'll google that BLOWFISH Cuda for sure. That sounds cool.
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Post by stitchdup on Mar 28, 2017 13:46:38 GMT -7
Troy trepanier did a hot 4 in a 69 Cuda, google 'BLOWFISH", nothing slow about that one.. Didn't I see a thread over at MCM where a guy put a 4 banger in a 1970 Cuda? THAT model turned out totally awesome.
I'll google that BLOWFISH Cuda for sure. That sounds cool.
I think it was a user called impalow, the guy that just did the art deco model a |
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Post by mustang1989 on Mar 28, 2017 14:27:33 GMT -7
Didn't I see a thread over at MCM where a guy put a 4 banger in a 1970 Cuda? THAT model turned out totally awesome.
I'll google that BLOWFISH Cuda for sure. That sounds cool.
I think it was a user called impalow, the guy that just did the art deco model a That was him alright. That guy is good at modeling! |
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Post by lowlife on Mar 28, 2017 15:14:50 GMT -7
Impalow ? Oh you mean Eric, yes I taught him everything y'know....  |
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Post by stitchdup on Mar 28, 2017 15:22:27 GMT -7
Impalow ? Oh you mean Eric, yes I taught him everything y'know.... Looking forward to ya filling the tips section then, innocent face, lol |
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Post by mustang1989 on Mar 28, 2017 19:42:17 GMT -7
Impalow ? Oh you mean Eric, yes I taught him everything y'know.... Wooops! Maybe I didn't mean that how it looked. Sorry Martin, didn't mean anything against you or anyone else here. Yikes! |
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Post by lowlife on Mar 28, 2017 23:03:54 GMT -7
Haha don't worry Joe, no problem ! Been following Impalows builds for a while, I love the stuff he creates. All the very latest 3D printing, vacuum forming, and shadow cutters etc, its like watching the future of model building, he also has a wild imagination !
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Post by lowlife on Apr 12, 2017 2:50:52 GMT -7
Sorry no updates on this for a while....I've had a problem !! icon_bored_zpscodtnzo5
This charger body really curves inwards down both sides, correct for a charger I guess, but I've built a roll cage loop and can't fit the interior into the body without snapping the cage. I've popped the dashboard out too its a real squeeze ! Sounds easy to fit but its driving me nuts !
Might have a rethink and come up with an idea that doesn't use a cage.... gaah
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2017 22:43:41 GMT -7
might rework the cage a tad and lower it some could work or go to revell chevelle prostreet and steal the roll bars
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2017 22:44:13 GMT -7
or find a general lee kit for it
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Post by vcv8273 on Apr 12, 2017 23:18:39 GMT -7
This is going to be a cool build lowlife. Just a suggestion if you cut the roll cage loop in the center and remove a bit from each side then bend it in slightly to give you that curve and re glue should do the trick. Had the same problem on one I have going on at the moment. Also removed the inner guards and replaced them with ones from the amt super bee pro street kit which gave me a lot more room for a decent set of headers. Hope this might help you out. Cheers
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Post by stitchdup on Apr 13, 2017 9:46:14 GMT -7
I have an old general lee parts kit I've stolen lots of parts from, if there's a cage in it you can have it if it helps
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?? Now we're gonna have ta talk about dat buster! 
