'68 Hemi Dart WIP

Tucohoward

Member since
December 2009
From: Laurel, MD

'68 Hemi Dart WIP

Posted by Tucohoward on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 7:53 AM

Trying my hand at car modelling. I usually build planes but I have always liked Hemi Darts. The Revell kit is nice but leaves out a lot of details specific to the Hemi cars. I've done a fair amount of research to get it closer but I'm sure I've missed some things. Also things like gloss paint and foiling are new to me. I started last year and then stopped building for 7 months. Back at it now and hope to be able to pull it together.

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SuppressionFire

Member since
September 2007
From: Truro Nova Scotia, Canada

Posted by SuppressionFire on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 8:13 AM

Looks great!

The graphic down the side, is this a decal or something you scratch built?

Could you post some close-ups of the engine details? Us Mopar fans will appreciate the tutorial.

Thanks in advance!

Jason

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Tucohoward

Member since
December 2009
From: Laurel, MD

Posted by Tucohoward on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 10:49 AM

The graphics are decal from Slixx for Larry Griffith's car. The engine details are made from photo-etch, plastic rod and strip,copper wire and jewelry wire.

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Hokey

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February 2011

Posted by Hokey on Friday, April 13, 2012 1:45 PM

Great to see this car again! I worked with Lee Smith, Larry's nemesis at the local drag strip! His Road Runner and Barracuda always seemed to edge him at the finish.

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Tucohoward

Member since
December 2009
From: Laurel, MD

Posted by Tucohoward on Friday, April 13, 2012 8:37 PM

That must have been great. I hope to do Larry's car justice.

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Saturday, April 14, 2012 2:44 PM

Nice work, great detailing-looking forward to seeing more pics.

I have this kit in the stash along with the *** Landy decals to go on it....once I get the nerve to get started....

Bob

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Griffin

Member since
January 2009
From: Edmonton, Alberta

Posted by Griffin on Saturday, April 14, 2012 4:29 PM

Great build Tucohoward! Yes

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Tucohoward

Member since
December 2009
From: Laurel, MD

Posted by Tucohoward on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 8:17 PM

Finished the left engine compartment wiring harness. Took a while and I'm glad to be moving on. I guess the next step is finishing the body. Windows, sunvisors, domelight, etc.

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Tucohoward

Member since
December 2009
From: Laurel, MD

Posted by Tucohoward on Sunday, April 22, 2012 7:49 PM

Very little action on this board, but that's ok. I post to keep myself motivated to get things done. Clear parts installed and foiling done.

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TheWildChild

Member since
December 2010
From: T-34 Hunting

Posted by TheWildChild on Sunday, April 22, 2012 9:08 PM

oh man that looks GORGEOUS! ive always been a Mopar fan (my grandfather is furious lol) and it's nice to see something more than a mustang, camaro, or corvette built. this is the "special Edition" kit right? has both the stock and race options? if so, i highly recommend getting the 1968 Dodge Charger kit as well.....turns into a nice build, even if you dont add much more than plug wires. Great detailing by the way! nice to see a true superdetail job on a car:)

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SuppressionFire

Member since
September 2007
From: Truro Nova Scotia, Canada

Posted by SuppressionFire on Monday, April 23, 2012 10:37 AM

Was this build on the cover of a previous Auto modeler magazine?

Received a E-mail for a free issue and noticed the cover of a issue looks a lot like you car.

All good as its inspirational to follow along with a excellent build! Cool

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Tucohoward

Member since
December 2009
From: Laurel, MD

Posted by Tucohoward on Monday, April 23, 2012 1:50 PM

Yes, it is the combo kit. Very nice kit. I'm not sure if I will do more cars, but I have enjoyed this one and have 3 more Dart kits and a few other Mopars. Lots of planes in the stash and I'm getting behind on my build for the Bf109 group build. Thanks for even thinking it could be on a magazine!

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