StevenGuthmiller Posted September 23, 2016 Posted September 23, 2016 Looks great Steve!Would have looked better with a nice set of Magnum wheels though.Those "Dukes" wheels on every '69 Charger are really getting tired. Steve
Harry P. Posted September 23, 2016 Posted September 23, 2016 Nice paint, nice sharp, clean model. I'm also not a fan of those wheels, but since they're there, you might consider a black wash to bring out the molded-in details and get rid of that toylike look.
Intmd8r Posted September 23, 2016 Posted September 23, 2016 Like what everyone else said - excellent build!Not a fan myself of the "Turbine" wheels, but I have a friend who can't get enough of them. He even has a set on his 1:1 Manx Dune Buggy. To each their own...
wisco8 Posted September 23, 2016 Author Posted September 23, 2016 (edited) Looks great Steve! Would have looked better with a nice set of Magnum wheels though. Those "Dukes" wheels on every '69 Charger are really getting tired. Steve Thanks Steve, here are the wheels that will be available let me know which ones look best. Edited September 23, 2016 by wisco8
espo Posted September 23, 2016 Posted September 23, 2016 Great paint job. Looks very "deep" and smooth. Wheels are a very personal thing. I had a set of these years ago on a 1:1 Chevy van. They have a natural rough finish on most of the center as cast. Some guys would paint this area to match the body color or a contrasting color like the interior or something. The model looks great either way you want it.
wisco8 Posted September 23, 2016 Author Posted September 23, 2016 Great paint job. Looks very "deep" and smooth. Wheels are a very personal thing. I had a set of these years ago on a 1:1 Chevy van. They have a natural rough finish on most of the center as cast. Some guys would paint this area to match the body color or a contrasting color like the interior or something. The model looks great either way you want it.Thank you David, my brother is trading me some wheels for some model tanks so when they get here I will try several types and see which ones look better. Im really a complete amateur at doing model cars but hopefully I will get better at it. Best regards, Steve
charger74 Posted September 23, 2016 Posted September 23, 2016 Really nice black paint, your charger looks really good
wisco8 Posted September 23, 2016 Author Posted September 23, 2016 Really nice black paint, your charger looks really good Thank you Eric, I do have to charge those wheels I'm partial to Cragar mags, like these.
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 24, 2016 Posted September 24, 2016 Thanks Steve, here are the wheels that will be available let me know which ones look best. Ick, ick & ick! Hate 'em all! I see these guys driving around town in an old Impala with a set of those huge hoops & it just makes my stomach crawl. Who wants a low sleek '68 Impala that looks more like a monster truck. The Turbine wheels are miles above any of these! Thank you Eric, I do have to charge those wheels I'm partial to Cragar mags, like these. Now you're talking! If you don't want to go stock, a nice set of "vintage" wheels like the Cragar S/S, Keystone Classics, some "Torque Thrusts or even a set of good old magnesium slots would do the Charger justice. The other ones would just make it look like a bad cartoon. If you're in short supply, just let us know. The guys on the forum would be more than happy to supply you with a nice set of wheels. I'm sure that I have all sorts of wheels I could part with. Steve
Ron Hamilton Posted September 24, 2016 Posted September 24, 2016 I like it the way it sits, but those wheels need a little detailing.. The Cragar S/S wheels will work too. The AMT '65 Ford Galaxie, and the '65 Pontiac G/P has an excellent set of 15 x 7 Cragars, which will look great on the car with a set of AMT White Lettered Polyglas GT tires.
Mr mopar Posted September 24, 2016 Posted September 24, 2016 Nice build Steve those ex-mpc kits clean up pretty good,now for those wheels?
PARTSMARTY Posted September 24, 2016 Posted September 24, 2016 Love it-the wheels are your own personal choice !!!
wisco8 Posted September 24, 2016 Author Posted September 24, 2016 Very nice!Thank you Chris, now to get those new tires!!
wisco8 Posted September 24, 2016 Author Posted September 24, 2016 Nice paint, nice sharp, clean model. I'm also not a fan of those wheels, but since they're there, you might consider a black wash to bring out the molded-in details and get rid of that toylike look.Thank you Harry, I'm getting the new cragar mags on Monday, they are going to look cool!!
wisco8 Posted September 24, 2016 Author Posted September 24, 2016 Like what everyone else said - excellent build!Not a fan myself of the "Turbine" wheels, but I have a friend who can't get enough of them. He even has a set on his 1:1 Manx Dune Buggy. To each their own...Thank you Steve, I didn't know about all the extras that are available until last week this is going to be fun to add some cool looking tires to this one.
wisco8 Posted September 24, 2016 Author Posted September 24, 2016 Ick, ick & ick! Hate 'em all! I see these guys driving around town in an old Impala with a set of those huge hoops & it just makes my stomach crawl. Who wants a low sleek '68 Impala that looks more like a monster truck. The Turbine wheels are miles above any of these! Now you're talking! If you don't want to go stock, a nice set of "vintage" wheels like the Cragar S/S, Keystone Classics, some "Torque Thrusts or even a set of good old magnesium slots would do the Charger justice. The other ones would just make it look like a bad cartoon. If you're in short supply, just let us know. The guys on the forum would be more than happy to supply you with a nice set of wheels. I'm sure that I have all sorts of wheels I could part with. Steve Im thinking that the cragar rims will look the best but how do you pick the right size ones? Is there some measure to use?
wisco8 Posted September 24, 2016 Author Posted September 24, 2016 I like it the way it sits, but those wheels need a little detailing.. The Cragar S/S wheels will work too. The AMT '65 Ford Galaxie, and the '65 Pontiac G/P has an excellent set of 15 x 7 Cragars, which will look great on the car with a set of AMT White Lettered Polyglas GT tires.I did look those up and those are excellent, its off to the hobby store on Monday!!
wisco8 Posted September 24, 2016 Author Posted September 24, 2016 Im thinking that the cragar rims will look the best but how do you pick the right size ones? Is there some measure to use?Thank you Steve, I have a great hobby store that has all the really cool car stuff. I will be heading there on Monday. Best regards, Steve
wisco8 Posted September 24, 2016 Author Posted September 24, 2016 I like it the way it sits, but those wheels need a little detailing.. The Cragar S/S wheels will work too. The AMT '65 Ford Galaxie, and the '65 Pontiac G/P has an excellent set of 15 x 7 Cragars, which will look great on the car with a set of AMT White Lettered Polyglas GT tires.Thank you Ron, I will be off to the hobby store on Monday for new tires. Cragars for sure. Best regards, Steve
wisco8 Posted September 24, 2016 Author Posted September 24, 2016 A real knockout!! Thank you Carl, I will be putting on some cragars Monday and will re-post a few new pics. Best regards, Steve
wisco8 Posted September 24, 2016 Author Posted September 24, 2016 Nice build Steve those ex-mpc kits clean up pretty good,now for those wheels?Thank you Doug, I will be off to the hobby store on Monday for new tires and cragar rims. Steve
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