kelson Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Since i'm still having problems with my 69'Camaro I started a new build,i'm hoping have this kit and the Camaro done for a modelshow in Burnaby in 3 weeks.Saw I pic on Instagram and fell in love with the color instantly.Going with a white vinyl roof,undecided about the interior color,already have the keith Marks decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 I put a blackwash on the body lines and ready for primer coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Painted the body,but got a couple fuzzies in the paint,so i'll just sand them out and apply a couple more coats of color.I'm really happy with the color and I think a khaki or beige interior will look much better than the typical black interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Good colour choice! I think you're right about interior colour; beige will suit that a lot better than black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW93 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) I had a 73 340 Duster that I took delivery on 8/31/72 that was the same color. Mine had a honey gold bench seat interior, black rubber mat instead of carpet, 4 speed, dog dish caps and stripe delete. I was 19 at the time and wanted a "sleeper". Quick car, only other options were PDB (required with 340's) 3:23 Sure Grip and an AM/FM radio. Got hit head on by a drunk driver in May of '74 and it was totaled. I miss it, was my favorite of all the cars I've owned. Edited March 1, 2020 by VW93 spelling, again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I recognise that you're building my favourite model year Duster ! That MPC annual has been my White Whale since seeing one at a model contest some 32 years ago ! I had no idea that anyone made a '73 Duster -- I was shocked to see one ! I have two "glue bomb" 1973 Duster kits which I got for a song via eBay some 10 years ago . I'm waiting for my skills to "re-improve" before I tackle building them ( using the AMT 1971 340 for its superior chassis , engine compartment , 340 , etc. ) . JY9 is a beautiful colour . I used to see quite a few Dusters --and Darts , et alia-- around when I was younger . May I recommend using Hamtramck Historical as a reference : Interior https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/dealerships/1973ColorAndTrimPlymouth-07.shtml Options (engines , etc. ) https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/dealerships/1973PlymouthDealershipDataBook-05.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Love your color choice! I will be following along being a Mopar guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Looks like you're off to a great start! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I like it so far. Great color choice! I think the beige is the right choice for the interior also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Will be watching this build; looks like its off to a great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Earth tones were very popular in the 70's and this is one of the best. I never owned one but a couple of people I knew did and they all loved them. My vote, if it counts, for the interior would be a light beige as well as the Vinyl Roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave branson Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Good Luck on your build, however I love that box art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Great build and I love the color. My dad had a white 73 "Gold Duster" with a slant 6 in the mid 80's. My brother and I terrorized the roads in it for a couple of years. I liked that car. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 Thanks for the comments everyone!i painted the interior Radome Tan with a couple light coats of semi gloss clear, flocking was a peach/buff mixture.Mpc's interior is a mixed bag,apparently you couldn't get a console and a stick in a Mopar A body after 1969.I decided to go with the auto so i grinded out the molded in pedals and replaced them with the 71'duster pedals.For the dash i used Keith Marks decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 The Mpc engine is really undersized,so i took the one from the 71'Duster and added a resin auto transmission,the engine color was made from mixing chrysler blue with white paint.I still need to add more wiring though,the air cleaner is a parts box item with a Keith Marks decal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Liking it and love the more correct 340 air cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Very nice project Curtis, I really love these Duster! I also had a neighbour that had a 73 Duster painted this color with a beige interior but had a slant 6 engine and a 3 speed manual transmission. Great job so far, the decal on the dash and the air cleaner look fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Looking fantastic Curtis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Looking great, Curtis! Keep going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 Just a small update:added some more wiring to the engine,will glue the air cleaner on at final assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 11 hours ago, kelson said: Just a small update:added some more wiring to the engine,will glue the air cleaner on at final assembly. Yes, I wait to glue the air cleaner on too. Many times a hood wouldn’t close correctly because of the air cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 I agree, that's a great color. And the beige interior will compliment it very well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 Okay,i'm back at it with a small update i ended up repainting the kit and used Keith Marks decals.The side decals went down nicely but the back decals tore and kinda fell apart on me?,but i'm pretty sure i have a back up set, i also added some photo etched door locks to.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Wow....yet another Model Cars project close to my heart. As my own first new car was a 1973 Duster 340, bought off the floor at Highland Chrysler Plymouth in Grand Rapids in late December, 1972. Mine was Silver Frost metallic (a silver gray with a lot of flake) with a blake interior and stripes, no vinyl roof, and the Space Duster package. Within a few months I had added factory chrome wheel lip moldings, G70 14 RWL Goodyears in back to go with the E70's in front, cranked the t-Bars down in front, and was running 14x6/14x7 Appliance Aluminum wheels. I've had the MPC kit set set aside for what....47 years now....maybe one day I will finally get it built. Meanwhile, I did just finish another model of the new car I bought a year later, using the Duster as my trade in....a factory ordered 1974 Plymouth Road Runner E58 360 hi-po..... Good luck Curtis with yours....it's looking really good so far....TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Duster is looking fine! I had a '72 Demon in this color, with black interior. Really liked that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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