JS23U Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 (edited) I finally finished a build replicating my own 1:1 Super Bee as it would have looked when rolling off the dealer's lot in 1971. I used an MPC NASCAR body because of its doors without gills (those are R/T-only). The side markers had to be carved in as the MPC body is a 72. I 3D-designed the stock taillights and bezels and fitted them into a resin bumper loop. The hood insert is a resin part. I converted the AMT seat bench to buckets, the console and steering wheel were taken off a Monogram 71 "Satellite". Most of the rest came from the AMT "new tool" 71 Charger R/T. The parts of these two different kits fit together better than I expected. Edited June 13, 2023 by JS23U 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.A.K Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Clean build. Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 That is a stellar build, Jens. Your conversion to Super Bee is top notch. Excellent detailing, and good realism, too. The vinyl top and its attendant trim look particularly good. All round an excellent build. By the way, I'm really digging the well-used look of you 1:1, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Looks great. I forgot that kit even existed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Beautifully done Jens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Incredible build. That looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Beautiful looking model. Looks like the 1:1 will keep you busy for a while to bring it to this level. The interior looks very realistic, and I was wondering what you used for the interior inserts on the seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Looks good. Neat and clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 You nailed it perfectly. Awesome work and details. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br67 Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Great build Jens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 awesome work looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Looks great, Jens! Lots of super detailing and fabrication! It looks like an old photo of your 1:1. Do you still have it? Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS23U Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 Thanks a lot. The photo of my car was taken last year. It looks battered but actually drives well and is reliable. I had a friend design the seat pattern and then it was printed as a decal. Because of the curvature of the seats I had to cut them into separate pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicholiday Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Gorgeous build. Nice job!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Gorgeous WM23N1 ! I love how the C5XV seats/interior turned out -- nice touch. Where was your 1:1 'Bee built ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS23U Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 My interior code is C5XV. The car was built in Lynch Road / Detroit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Very nicely done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Very nice build, like the color a lot, great detailing especially the engine compartment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 It looks really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Man, that's a very realistic build for sure. You did a fantastic job. Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 That's one beautiful Charger ! Excellent job recreating your Super Bee ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorLarry Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Beautiful build. The seats are too cool! One of my high school friends was related to the Dodge dealer in town so he had nice cars. He had a Charger like that that was a brown color. It was not a Super Bee but had rally wheels and was a really nice cruiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 A beautiful build and excellent replica of an excellent auto! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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