68 Charger

Kyle DeHart
Wasn't going to be next on the bench but a group build on Reddit was started so I decided I'd pull this out and join the fun

Jv
Like that kit plenty of options great value and a butiful car
That was one of the kits that was on special here
Day after Xmas sale
so I got a few of them in my stash

Kyle DeHart
Color chosen for the Charger

Bozzer
I have a secret passion, for the Charger. Although, the Challenger also gives me a twinge? They have to be badass, and black, though. Now I'm off down memory lane, and that's more dangerous than a Hemi on loose engine mounts! I'll see where you're going with this one 😉

Kyle DeHart
The black Charger would be one of my favorite muscle cars. Such a pretty thing. I just wanted to go wild with the color for this one

Bozzer
That's the best thing about Scalemates. We all do our own thing, nobody judges, and you give a lot of people, ideas? I've never seen a pink one, but I'll bet there's one out there, somewhere?

Bozzer
Random memory...
27 bucks for a full tank of gas, in an American fusion. Same car, UK spec, £95 for a full tank! That's about $130 these days, with the exchange rate?
I should've bought the car, instead of hiring it!

Bob Hall
👁️👍it !

Kyle DeHart
Interior complete and got a start on the chassis. Very Lightly weathered with some quick dry brushing.

Christian W
Interesting color!

Kyle DeHart
And now we have an engine and a transmission. The correct color would, no doubt have been more in the turquoise range, but since I went that color on the body I decided I'd go with the classic Chrysler engine red for the contrast.

Jv
Fantastic looking engine
Not sure if I should tell you but it looks like the timing is out a bit
Just kidding 😂

Dominik Weitzer
always one of my favorite kits. i love it!
what kind of group built is it? whats the theme?

a very unusual colorchoice! like it.

Kyle DeHart
Thanks Jv and Dominik.

The group build theme is technically American muscle cars from 68-71 but they're pretty relaxed on the rules. The color was inspired by the turquoise shades the charger was originally offered in, without being an OEM color. Something someone may have decided to paint the car themselves as their own spin on it.

Bob Hall
I like it 🤘😎🤘 I know this one is a 69, but great color choice.
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Kyle DeHart
Yeah Bob! Love it. That looks like the photos I was looking at for inspiration!!

Bob Hall
I like that the seat belts are body colors, that was a cool touch.

Kyle DeHart
I agree. That's a really unusual but cool touch on the interior.

Kyle DeHart
Well I got this one finished up and I'm happy with it. I quite enjoyed this kit. Tons of parts and options for building. Went together well. I'd like to build the Hemified paint scheme too. I think it looks pretty cool. But I am a sucker for poverty spec so here we are with steelies and hubcaps.

bossy122
The modern day General Lee!

Kyle DeHart
Ha! Updated paint scheme bossy.

bossy122
Nice and friendly like......but without going too far with an insidious rainbow ; )

Kyle DeHart
Lol! Wouldn't want to swing it too far the other direction.

Jv
Kyle you are one of my favourite builder's
In pic 17 I fund a cat hair
I have always liked that you just like building kits
Whed your new toys I have seen your builds become better
But what I like the most is you turn out builds in record time
Inspiring all here
Congratulations on your charger I think you know I think its specal butiful car to me
Hence I got a few of them in my collection
Thanks for showing the back of the car
Most don't
Just like hippy garage you build and share
On a level all can join in

Kyle DeHart
Hahahaha. Jv, I'd be surprised if you didn't find a cat hair in all of my builds! They watch my every move. Good supervisors. But messy. And thank you for all the kind words. I just love the hobby and love building all kinds of different subjects. I share them in case anyone else wants to see.

Jv
I love to see them all and love the cat hair to
Love you spirt ( as long as it's bourbon )
But nice build of one of my favourite cars
Hope you live long enough to see your inspiration
Worked on me

Dominik Weitzer
looks really good. without any "schnickschnack", simple and clean.

but 😉 i always play on the stance from the models at last. for me, it is to high on the front.

Kyle DeHart
I agree Dominik. Too high in the front. Not sure why as there isn't any obvious hang ups but also not too worried about it. But thanks you! And thanks again Jv.

Christian W
Cool. I llike the unusual color. Super details.

Kyle DeHart
Thank you Christian!