MPC's 1/16 'General Lee', made as a stock car racer (cos I'm not a Dukes of Hazard fan and I didn't like the expanse of orange!). Decals from the spares box, Christine because that's my wife's name and she likes this car! |Paint is a Ford rattle can. I bought this kit on sale, and I wouldn't make another! Location points are vague, moulding is 'flash city' - some places more waste than part; and the bonnet (hood) won't close unless you leave off the carb and air intake!!
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DaveCox
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, August 04, 2013 - 02:46 AM UTC
c5flies
California, United States
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Posted: Sunday, August 04, 2013 - 03:33 AM UTC
Wow, great job Dave. Looks like you got through the kit flaws masterfully, my favorite of yours to date
DaveCox
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, August 04, 2013 - 03:39 AM UTC
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Wow, great job Dave. Looks like you got through the kit flaws masterfully, my favorite of yours to date
Thanks James.
I guess I make a bit too much of the flaws in these old kits - some of the moulds are probably 20 years plus, so I shouldn't expect Tamegawa quality. It can get frustrating though - then I remember why I'm a modeller and just do 'em for fun, and if it ain't perfect then so long as I'm happy..........
Posted: Sunday, August 04, 2013 - 05:40 AM UTC
Great build!! Eventhough it is a great build still like your Red Mustang the best... I won't say that you are a master (oops)
17741907
Istanbul, Turkey / Türkçe
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Posted: Sunday, August 04, 2013 - 10:43 AM UTC
Looks great Dave...Well done my friend...
Hwa-Rang
Kobenhavn, Denmark
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Posted: Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 10:18 PM UTC
Awesome build Dave.
Posted: Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 11:37 PM UTC
Dave superb work buddy, you if you had not mentioned the flaws the kit has we would all be rushing out to buy it, to make one the same. Oh well will have to find something else to build now Good job tho mate.
Pete
Pete
DaveCox
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Posted: Monday, August 12, 2013 - 12:03 AM UTC
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if you had not mentioned the flaws the kit has we would all be rushing out to buy it, to make one the same. Pete
pete
The flaws are down to the age of the moulds, and at the end of the day we're modellers and we can deal with them. This kit and others of the same age give you a large-scale car for small-scale money; so get one and enjoy it like I did!