09 CHALLENGER " WIDEBODY "

Hello all, first i must congratulate AMT on the most pathetic rendition of a model kit! Firstly NO ENGINE, then NO ENGINE BAY!!!!!
If not for this short coming, i might not have set myself the task that i have.
Firstly , my inspiration, Fast 5 challenger!

The pathetic starting point,


Time to start cutting!

Bit of filling with plastic then putty.


getting there.


Lots more to do, add the pumped lower panel and build an engine bay next.
Stay tuned,

The inspiration is nice, lets see if you can pull off the conversion.

That look's like fun good going so far

Nice work,I'm watching

Nice work - you've got my attention.

I wonder if AMT is bringing back the concept of "Promo Models". Much cheaper to produce when there's no detail under the bonnet.

Wow , you don't do things by halves now do you . Will be watching this one closely

Yes Tezza, these were designed as a Promo - the first run of them were pre-painted and sold via Dealers (already rare I think).....if anyone wants a detailed version then the Revell kit is for them.


........I like your choice of wheels, but narrowing the fronts and a custom sleeve for the rears would look nicer.

Your right Paul, those look AWSOME! I am using Pegasus Vantage with the centre reversed for the rear, where would i get a set of sleeves like that?

The 23" sleeves are form Pegasus also, I just machined the back the accept the center from the Vantage rim.

Paul wrote:The 23" sleeves are form Pegasus also, I just machined the back the accept the center from the Vantage rim.

Cool, thanks Paul, will see what i can do with these so i can use the outer lip to match the fronts. Thanks for every-one elses comments, it now becomes a challenge to
do this thing right!

A kerbside kit is better than no kit and I heard that AMT were to be producing a full detail one at some point.

A bit of an update on the rear end. Cut some plastic for the lower pumped bit of the guards.


A bit of sanding to blend them in, lose the edges.


next job is engine bay, i'll start that now.

That looks tough, what a cool project! Rate you're going though, it'll be over quick

Nice body work looks alot better this way.

Working on the engine, pair of turbo's made from solder, sorted the wheels, milled out a lip on the inside with the dremel so i could put the centre in from the back ( thanx for the idea Paul) machined lip looks alot better. . Made a fire wall and radiator panel aswell. will find a suitable radiator and intercooler yet.





keep you posted!

The wheels looks loads better now mate!

Thanks Paul, been building for over 20 years, and still apreciate advice, coz NOBODY knows everything,

Looking great Dale, agree with Paul on the wheels too, that looks heaps better.

Nice work mate

nice, very very nice eagerly awaiting more

Incredible work DeeCee.

AJ

sorted the engine out, made an intake, wired alternator and fitted a/c pump, has been plumbed but you cant see the a/c lines. Made an intercooler which will feed into the inlet when complete.


keep you posted,

Last update before being finished. Needed a bonnet scoop but nothing to tall or bulky.
Found an appropriate donor.




And straight out of the spray booth an hour ago. Not really set on the colour, but i'll see when its polished. It is actually a candy red ( looks pink in the pictures).


thanks for the interest, will post up in showroom in a couple of days time.

Looking sweet Dale

Yeah looking good.