Intmd8r Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 (edited) I've had this kit for a while, but decided to start it this past week while waiting for paint to dry and parts to arrive for some of my other builds. I put off this buld because of my disapintment with the quality of the kit. It's from the Arii Owners Club series and it's intended to be a motorized toy (motor sold separately). Unfortunately for me, I didn't know this until after I had ordered the kit from Japan. While the body details were OK, and the interior lacking, the chassis and engine were as inacurate as you could possibly get. Even though the doors and hood open, I glued them shut because of this This build was inteded to recreate my Dad's old '74 Challenger. I don't have a reference pic to post, so you'll have to trust me on the accuracy. Extra's: -Felt was used for the headliner and carpeting -PE Wiper blades were added -Paint is Duplicolor Chrysler Forest Green. It went on perfectly! One of the best rattle can paint jobs I've ever done. -I ussed Future polish after some light wet sanding and buffing. -The tires are left over from my 'Cuda build (http://www.modelcars...showtopic=56449), and the wheels are from Scenes Unlimited > top notch quality! Edited July 3, 2012 by Intmd8r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Very nice work and a nice color...Slusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Nice job on a dog of a kit. I love these builds that represent a real car in someone's life. Those are always special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 great job, i have this kit and know how much work it takes to make it look good and you did it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Looks like you made a silk purse from a sow's ear! Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caine440 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 (edited) That is one tough kit to make look good, You did a nice job with it. Edited July 19, 2012 by caine440 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Thanks for all of the positive feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LURCH426 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Nice build.Your dad has good taste in rides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 Nice build.Your dad has good taste in rides Thanks! I'll let him know you said so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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