RestoModGuy Posted May 30, 2017 Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) This was my Memorial Weekend build. Nothing super detailed here as this is the recent release from MPC of the Dukes Charger. Absolutely the crummiest kit I've ever opened, nothing fit, horrible flashing, low detail, just junk as a kit goes and this kit almost made to the curb in a trash-can, but it challenged me to fix the problems and build it as a curbside show-piece instead of curbside-trash. Saturday morning did body mods, fixed all the hood fitment problems, replaced the horrible rear valance, notched exhaust ports, added some plastic and molded in a higher flip to the rear tail, added a front air-dam as the Charger in my opinion just needs something low and front to balance it. Tucked and shaved the bumpers and painted Platinum. Paint is Purple MetalCast over Bright Platinum with EFFEX pearl base and several polished clear coats sprayed Saturday afternoon. Sunday was polish and buff day then assembly on Monday. Pegasus wheels painted spokes Titanium, Clearly Scale Pro-Touring Recaro front seats, aluminum exhaust, disc-brakes and a PE gas-filler, gives this crummy Dukes MPC kit a nice curbside build now sitting on my desk. Under lights the EFFEX Pearl really shows I like the stance, used some stance-style strech front tires Thanks for looking.... Edited May 30, 2017 by RestoModGuy
chepp Posted May 30, 2017 Posted May 30, 2017 Nice save! It's rare, and good, to see a mild custom build of a late '60s car.
mike 51 Posted May 30, 2017 Posted May 30, 2017 This is the only "Duke's" Charger I've ever liked...nice save!
espo Posted May 30, 2017 Posted May 30, 2017 The paint and the color are just outstanding. Very nice Pro Touring type build.
DumpyDan Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 Holly sh*$ this turned out nice, you know I have never bought that kit just for the reasons you said that I heard from others. But if you do body work like this I will buy a kit and have you do the body work. Awesome work
E. Raza Ronny Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 ABsolutely brilliant.I wish i would finish mine. Been 4 years on at least. Hehe.
Chris1992 Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 Lovely work! The 69 Charger is a dream car of mine, and you've certainly done it justice!
Slotto Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 Wow, this turned out really nice. Great color and finish. That stance is spot on.
TooOld Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 Never been a fan of the Pro Mod style but your Charger is very impressive , and built in a weekend to boot !
PARTSMARTY Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 The paint and the color are just outstanding. Very nice Pro Touring type build. x2
Snake45 Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Whine about it all you want, but you produced an OUTSTANDING model out of the thing! Very well done and model on!
darthsideous Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 Man the color and wheels are killer! The mods you did, beautifully executed. I wish I could get this much done on a three day weekend????
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