Boss JD Hogg Posted February 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) 22 hours ago, RogerDuke said: Looks like those four pretty car strippers are driving around in their Jeeps and are at it again. Are they still running that new auto parts store in town? Edited February 25, 2016 by Boss JD Hogg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roth Potter Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) Lol, Roger. Is it just me or is the hood a bit too short? These are my scale models, compare it to the AutoWorld one at the bottom. Edited February 24, 2016 by Roth Potter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss JD Hogg Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) 17 hours ago, Roth Potter said: Lol, Roger. Is it just me or is the hood a bit too short? These are my scale models, compare it to the AutoWorld one at the bottom. The Autoworld one is a very nice model. You're asking about your 2 models above? I've matched up the MPC Charger with a Revell 69 Charger and they are the same length. Both are accurately scaled. Edited February 25, 2016 by Boss JD Hogg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roth Potter Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 I meant the AutoWorld one. I know the Ertl isn't fully correct. I thought you might not know which one the autoworld one is. I copied the picture from a review post I made some years ago now. Something seems off but i'm not sure if it's your model or mine, anyway. Your MPC ones is definitely better then my Revell one even so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss JD Hogg Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Roth Potter said: I meant the AutoWorld one. I know the Ertl isn't fully correct. I thought you might not know which one the autoworld one is. I copied the picture from a review post I made some years ago now. Something seems off but i'm not sure if it's your model or mine, anyway. Your MPC ones is definitely better then my Revell one even so far. Thanks for the compliment! The front end of the ERTL one is too short. Th Autoworld one seems to be accurately sized. I looked at pictures of Chargers and compared the MPC to a Revell Charger and they are mostly the same size. The Revell Charger is an incredible kit and is much nicer than the MPC. However the Revell's front end is a bit larger and more boxy than it should be and the rear bumper is larger. The front end and rear bumper of the MPC is more accurate. I decided to modify the MPC Charger with Revell parts too see what I can make of it. I'm using the Revell suspension and exhaust which is making it nicer and I re-shaped the rear window which was too small and not shaped right. Edited February 25, 2016 by Boss JD Hogg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss JD Hogg Posted April 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 (edited) It's been a while since my last update. Here are a few pictures. I applied Bare Metal Foil to the molding around the windows and the tail lights and installed the CB radio under the dash board. IMG_7322 Small by Michael Scarola, on Flickr IMG_7325 Small by Michael Scarola, on Flickr IMG_7326 Small by Michael Scarola, on Flickr IMG_7336 Small by Michael Scarola, on Flickr IMG_7446 Small by Michael Scarola, on Flickr IMG_7465 Small by Michael Scarola, on Flickr IMG_7470 Small by Michael Scarola, on Flickr Edited July 27, 2017 by Boss JD Hogg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roth Potter Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 (edited) Another one having problems with the photo's on the new forum. Awesome job on the charger, I could have sworn that interior shot is from a real life Cabrio. Edited April 13, 2016 by Roth Potter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss JD Hogg Posted April 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) Thanks Roth! I'm having problems posting pictures but at least the links are working. I sent Meadowmufn a PM asking about the pictures. *EDIT* - Images fixed in the above post. Edited April 14, 2016 by Boss JD Hogg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss JD Hogg Posted April 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 (edited) The interior is finally mounted onto the chassis and the front suspension is mounted. Still a few small parts to add though. I installed the distributor on the engine with the ignition wires. IMG_7481 Small by Michael Scarola, on Flickr IMG_7485 Small by Michael Scarola, on Flickr IMG_7489 Small by Michael Scarola, on Flickr Edited July 27, 2017 by Boss JD Hogg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roth Potter Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Very nice! Did those wires come with the kit or are they made something else? (Real wires?)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss JD Hogg Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) Thanks Roth! A company called Mad Modeling makes the pre-wired distributors. They are made out of resin. The wires are already attached to the distributor cap. There something like 30 guage electrical wires. The distributor kit comes with a larger diameter black wire that has to be cut into small pieces to make the 'boots' that go on the ends of the yellow wires. It all goes together with super glue. Edited April 30, 2016 by Boss JD Hogg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roth Potter Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Oh, nice! I already expected them to be real wires, looks exactly the same colours as real ones. Now I look at it again, I think I know why my Revell leans to the left. Just wondering, you weren't planning on doing anything like adding lights to it I suspect? I work with a system nowadays that makes car models for h0 train track drivable which add lights to them and such too, so I had to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss JD Hogg Posted May 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 No I'm not adding lights. The problem with adding lights to a 1/25 scale kit like the one I'm building is where to put the battery. If it's in the trunk then some kind of trap door needs to be added often taken away from the realism. The other place to put the battery is under the hood and then that eliminates the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roth Potter Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Your worrying about where to put the battery in a 1/25 scale model? There's loads of space I'd imagine. I have to build them in 1/87 scale models. Didn't mean as big as Triple A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss JD Hogg Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 I know there's room but most of it's taken up with the details that make it look real like the motor. I wasn't planning on putting lights in this anyway so that was never a consideration. I'm just having fun with this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roth Potter Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss JD Hogg Posted May 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Here's a couple of pictures with the engine in. The radiator hoses still need to be added. IMG_7532 Small by Michael Scarola, on Flickr IMG_7533 Small by Michael Scarola, on Flickr Edited July 27, 2017 by Boss JD Hogg Roth Potter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerDuke Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Fantastic detailing! I sure miss the old cars. I can tell you what every single part is and does under the General's hood but I'm as lost as a baby in the forest with these new cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss JD Hogg Posted May 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) Thanks Roger! Here's a quick picture with the tires and wheels on. I have to spray some clear on the wheels and a few other small details and I'm done. IMG_7535 Small by Michael Scarola, on Flickr Edited July 27, 2017 by Boss JD Hogg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss JD Hogg Posted May 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 (edited) The General Lee is all finished! I took some quick pictures but the lighting inside isn't so good today. I'll try to take some better pictures soon. BTW the CB antenna is held on with a magnet so I'll be able to remove it for some pictures. IMG_7572 Small by Michael Scarola, on Flickr IMG_7574 Small by Michael Scarola, on Flickr IMG_7577 Small by Michael Scarola, on Flickr IMG_7579 Small by Michael Scarola, on Flickr IMG_7581 Small by Michael Scarola, on Flickr IMG_7582 Small by Michael Scarola, on Flickr IMG_7586 Small by Michael Scarola, on Flickr Edited July 27, 2017 by Boss JD Hogg Spike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roth Potter Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Awesome, just awesome man! There's no self build General Lee which is this detailed! Boss JD Hogg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss JD Hogg Posted May 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Roth - Thanks for the nice compliment! I had fun working on this one. I'll try and get some better pictures soon. Roth Potter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HossC Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 I've enjoyed following this build, so I'm almost sad it's finished . What a great job you've done! Boss JD Hogg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss JD Hogg Posted May 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Thanks Hoss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Exceptional work It would look at home in Mark B's Cooter's Garage Diorama Skipper Duke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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