Skid's
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT

5 posters

Go down

1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT Empty 1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT

Post by RetiredMike Sun 01 Nov 2015, 3:01 pm

Here is an AMT Dodge Charger that was looking pretty good until final assembly.  This has the interior built up on the chassis which I never liked.  The body had to be stretched open to allow the assembly in.  In doing so, the door cards popped loose, the side mirror went flying off , and finally I wasn't able to attain the stance I had in mockup.  Something was holding it back inside and that sort of assembly made it difficult to troubleshoot.  Clamping it down in front only snapped off the frame extensions.  So, here it is - detailing is nice in the kit and maybe others will have better luck than I did.

1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT Charge33

The front end sits a little high.
1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT Charge34

The hood doesn't close completely because of the A/C line passing over the radiator wall.  And the front spoiler is wider than the valence it is attached to.
1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT Charge35

1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT Charge36

1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT Charge37

1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT Charge38

1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT Charge39

That A/C line coming over the radiator wall hits the hood and lifts it up.
1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT Charge40

1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT Charge43

1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT Charge42

Anyway, it's finished and up on the shelf now.
Thanks for looking,
Mike
RetiredMike
RetiredMike
Advanced Member
Advanced Member

Posts : 3525
Join date : 2013-04-27
Age : 73
Location : Valparaiso, Indiana

Back to top Go down

1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT Empty Re: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT

Post by harron68 Sun 01 Nov 2015, 3:44 pm

Good body color, super engine pics.  Test fitting early in the going and sometimes checking builds at these e-clubs and you tube can save a lot of headaches.  I feel you did very well.

harron68
Advanced Member
Advanced Member

Posts : 3615
Join date : 2013-02-28
Age : 73
Location : MIDWEST

Back to top Go down

1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT Empty Re: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT

Post by Skid Sun 01 Nov 2015, 3:54 pm

that was looking pretty good until final assembly wrote:

Whatya mean? it looks darn good to me Mike and still makes a great looking shelf model.


_________________
Al.

Constructive criticism is always welcome.

Success always demands a greater effort.” Winston Churchill

"Success is failure turned inside out"  Unknown
Skid
Skid
Admin

Posts : 7126
Join date : 2013-02-15
Age : 75
Location : Newcastle. Good Old Blighty.

https://skidsplace.forumotion.com

Back to top Go down

1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT Empty Re: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT

Post by Guest Sun 01 Nov 2015, 4:46 pm

I think it rocks, Right color, right engine. Looks like a fine example of a muscle car.

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT Empty Re: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT

Post by Johnag Sun 01 Nov 2015, 5:27 pm

Hi Mike,

Love this and LOVE the colour, top marks Sir...

Andy...

_________________
Andy...

Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain...
Johnag
Johnag
Moderator
Moderator

Posts : 1576
Join date : 2013-10-12
Age : 58
Location : North Wales, U.K...

http://www.veterans-uk.info/

Back to top Go down

1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT Empty Re: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT

Post by midnightprowler Sun 01 Nov 2015, 6:17 pm

Looks pretty nice to me as well. I always wait till last to add things like mirrors, etc.
midnightprowler
midnightprowler
Intermediate Member
Intermediate Member

Posts : 830
Join date : 2015-10-02
Age : 63
Location : East Bethel, MN

Back to top Go down

1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT Empty Re: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T - AMT

Post by Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Back to top


 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum