Richard Petty’s 73 Charger and transporter

[Mopar - D]

I’m building Richard Petty’s race car truck and trailer with the 73 Charger. I have a WIP for the truck and trailer so far and now I’m starting on the Charger. Here’s the link to my truck and trailer build. This is my first NASCAR build and first Salvinos JR kit. I’ve started painting all the parts based on what the instructions show. So here’s what I have done so far  

  

[Steamboat]

Way cool! I've always wanted to do the race car hauler, but the LN 1000 cab is so hard to find.  I'll be watching this one!

[Mopar - D]

Thanks Bill , I get my Dodge LS1000’s cabs from AITM https://aitruckmodels.com/product/dodge-ls-1000/ over the years I’ve built 5 of them 1 day cab and 4 sleepers. I prefer the Frightliner COE as my donor for the frame and engine. 

[Mopar - D]

Little more progress on the sub assemblies and finished the engine. I’ve also got the body ready for more paint when it arrives. 
 

[slusher]

Real nice progress Dan .  Awesome engine detail..

[Toys4Don2]

Looking good so far!

[Mopar - D]

On 6/23/2021 at 11:09 PM, slusher said:

Real nice progress Dan .  Awesome engine detail..

Thanks Carl 

6 hours ago, Toys4Don2 said:

Looking good so far!

Thanks Don

I should have my paint on Wednesday so I can move on with my build. 

[Mopar - D]

My paint came yesterday so I’ve been able to make some progress on the chassis today. 
 

 

[slusher]

Paint looks great…

[Captain Spaulding]

The Charger is looking great in that Petty Blue.

[David G.]

Nice chassis detailing, paint looks great too.

David G.

[drodg]

So curious what blue are you using for Petty Blue?  Looks great btw.

[Mopar - D]

On 6/30/2021 at 12:05 AM, slusher said:

Paint looks great…

Thanks Carl

On 6/30/2021 at 4:54 AM, Captain Spaulding said:

The Charger is looking great in that Petty Blue.

Thanks Jason

On 6/30/2021 at 5:33 AM, David G. said:

Nice chassis detailing, paint looks great too.

David G.

Thanks David 

21 hours ago, drodg said:

So curious what blue are you using for Petty Blue?  Looks great btw.

I started with MCW Petty blue for the first coat and switched to Scale Finishes Petty blue for the second coat. They both spray good but Scale Finishes is a better value. 

[Mopar - D]

I’m finished with the Charger now and this completes my Richard Petty race car hauler project. 

[sflam123]

Great job on this whole package!!  It turned out well!!

[Pete68]

Fantastic build and stop on very convincing look. I’ve always wanted to build this rig. 

[drodg]

On 7/3/2021 at 8:55 AM, Mopar - D said:

Thanks Carl

Thanks Jason

Thanks David 

I started with MCW Petty blue for the first coat and switched to Scale Finishes Petty blue for the second coat. They both spray good but Scale Finishes is a better value. 

Thank you

[bluestringer]

Real nice. I've got to do a NASCAR build again soon. Use to do a lot of them back in the day. 

[Mopar - D]

Thanks James