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  1. 09-27-2009, 05:14 PM #1
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    Can't find a diecast? Build your own!

    I know that very few of us are in to building models anymore. Maybe you should give it a try. I've gotten back in to the hobby after a couple of decades layoff. Here is a recently completed '09 AMT Challenger R/T:



    The camera flash makes the paint look kind of orangey but it is actually a very good replication of Inferno Red.


    I would love to have wheels like this on my 1:1 Challenger.


    I put a dab of amber paint behind the inboard lenses to replicate the signal lamps.

    This was a very simple kit. Low parts count, no engine, but well detailed and easy to build. I bought another one yesterday so I can make a B5 car with a phantom white interior!
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  2. 09-27-2009, 08:48 PM #2
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    Why not just take apart a 1:18 and detail it?
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  3. 09-27-2009, 09:01 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by gn300 View Post
    Why not just take apart a 1:18 and detail it?
    Yeah, you could do that.
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  4. 09-27-2009, 10:42 PM #4
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    Wow, looks terrific!
    Current rides:
    2008 Challenger SRT8 #1316, Hemi Orange
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  5. 09-28-2009, 01:19 PM #5
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    I wish my garage tooked that good! Nice job.
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  6. 09-28-2009, 01:27 PM #6
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    Damn Walter, that looks sharp! Good job.

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  7. 09-28-2009, 08:51 PM #7
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    Nice, i hope my kit comes out as good, i am having a buddy mix me up some Black Crystal Pearl. I love model kits.
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  8. 09-28-2009, 08:52 PM #8
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    Can someone please tell where i can find an 08 B5 Blue Pearl Superbee Charger Diecast. Been looking for a year or so now and can't find nothing
    thanks
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  9. 10-12-2009, 02:15 AM #9
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    Try Ross, T.J. Maxx, Mervyn's, or Wal Mart... I bought a coworker a build-your-own Chally kit.
    "I haven't have the reason or opportunity to be agressively creative until now... So who's next?"

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  10. 10-12-2009, 02:20 AM #10
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    Good work... well done!

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    I have many diecast cars but I don't like how they are not easy to modified plus their is no place I found that you can put the scale model chrome wheels or a mesh grill, etc.
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  12. 10-12-2009, 04:48 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by 6bblbird View Post




    I would love to have wheels like this on my 1:1 Challenger.



    WF
    You can. Those look to be American Racing torq thrust M`s.
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  13. 10-13-2009, 01:25 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by MidnightSXT View Post
    You can. Those look to be American Racing torq thrust M`s.
    I only wish that they would make them in an 18 inch diameter. I just can't seem to save up the $$ for wheels and tires.
    The Boss 338s are o.k. but I really want the Torque Thrusts.
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  14. 10-14-2009, 10:10 PM #14
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    The classic wheels look like those
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