jonwinn Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 The Roadrunner is pretty much done so I am getting ready for another Mopar muscle car. I just ordered the Revell 1/24 Dom's '71 GTX and will do it similar to my buddy's '72 Roasdrunner, red with a black half vinyl top. I had a '73 Roadrunner , gold with white stripes. I was quite familiar with Satellites as 2 years earlier my mother won a '71 Cuda with a "six pack". Seeing as though she had 6 kids she decided to opt out of the Cuda and took a '71 Satellite wagon as fair trade. It was a Close Up tooth paste contest. Never used the stuff myself, LOL!. I plan on using the kits 440 but with the 4 bbl. and not the 6 pack. The kit was originally the old Monogram '71 Satellite retooled in the 80s as a '71 GTX. Here's the Mopars in my life. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 The kit arrived today. I need to wash the plastic then de-chrome the air cleaner, alternator and carburetor. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 Parts are washed and chrome is stripped. The chrome parts took about 10 minutes to clean back to bare plastic. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 I forgot to de-chrome the valve covers, just did them. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 The block and transmission are assembled, the block has been painted orange. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 The engine is shaping up. I have a lot of the block details painted and have the distributor and 4 barrel carburetor added. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 The engine is done. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 I just sprayed the chassis the red body color, Tamiya TS-49 bright red. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 More chassis work, painted gas tank and some work on front suspension. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 I assembled the wheels and tires then mounted the engine and front wheels to the chassis. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Those torsion bars were long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 The rear suspension, wheels and drive shaft are on. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 Some interior work. The T handle shifter and steering wheel need to be done before I glue everything in permanent. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 Interior finished. On to paint 1/2 vinyl top. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 Vinyl top painted and headliner for interior painted black as well. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 NIce work Jon! I'm watching. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 Thanks, I should be back at this as soon as the 49 "shoebox" is done. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 I just took it out of the booth, nice and shiny and red. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 The masks are removed. I like the contrast between the vinyl roof and red body. My buddy I grew up with had a '72 Roadrunner, red with a black vinyl top, almost deja vous seeing this! jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Looks sharp! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Schweet ..! Really nice paint work Jon! Love those Roadrunners ! "Beep Beep!" -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 (edited) I have added all the parts to the engine compartment,then put the hood on. Next up is painting the body trim. jon Edited October 25, 2021 by jonwinn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 Some trim work done. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Nice! Paint or foil? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 I totally ruined my beautiful '69 sublime green Charger trying to foil it. It looked like a foil wrapped ham sandwich when done! I swore I would never again attempt foil, some guys have that knack, I DO NOT! It's paint Dutch. Windows in and started decals, then I'll glosscote and assemble body to chassis. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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