1968 Coronet model kit

[Mike Szadaj]

I would imagine this has already been discussed, but I did a search without finding anything previously discussing it. At Michael’s arts and crafts today I found this model car kit. I have been hoping for one to come on the market. There has been a convertible out for some time, but of course my car is a hardtop.

 

[SteveSS]

Cool!

 

[Dave6T4]

It is available at hobby shops, now. I have one, but have not yet built it. It is a straight re-release of the 1968 kit. I built the convertible kit, using the more detailed chassis from newer 1970 Super Bee kit. Do a Google search for for one, and you should be able to find a hobby shop that will ship to you.

 

[DeltaV]

Or order this one if your local stores don't have any in stock.

MPC 1968 Dodge Coronet Hardtop w/Trailer 1:25 Scale Model Kit | Auto World Store

 

[gtx6970]

Both the hardtop and the vert are both all over ebay.

I have both a vert and hardtop on the bench


The vert im using most of a Revell 1968 Charger to update the Coronet

 

[Mike Szadaj]

Santa brought me one of the hard top kits for Christmas. I wanted to paint it similar to my car, but it was almost impossible to find spray paint in a bronze color close to my car. I went to the automotive paint shop near my house. They will put any color into a spray can. I came prepared with a paint chip guide for 1968 Mopar cars. Since I personally picked the color for my car (it was originally black) I knew that in 1968 the Dodge color called bronze metallic was paint code M. Also, I used authentic Mopar approved engine paint, and also the original interior paint that Dodge used in 1968, Landau Black, that I had on the paint shelf from previous projects. I am not the most meticulous model car kit builder, but I am satisfied with how it looks.

 

[gtx6970]

Very nice
Great color

 

[YY1]

Hold on a cotton picker.....

BLACK engine compartment?

 

[drodg58]

Santa brought me one of the hard top kits for Christmas. I wanted to paint it similar to my car, but it was almost impossible to find spray paint in a bronze color close to my car. I went to the automotive paint shop near my house. They will put any color into a spray can. I came prepared with a paint chip guide for 1968 Mopar cars. Since I personally picked the color for my car (it was originally black) I knew that in 1968 the Dodge color called bronze metallic was paint code M. Also, I used authentic Mopar approved engine paint, and also the original interior paint that Dodge used in 1968, Landau Black, that I had on the paint shelf from previous projects. I am not the most meticulous model car kit builder, but I am satisfied with how it looks.

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Very nice build. Btw Scale Finishes and MCW paints both make model kit paint that you can pick out exact year and color. They have enamel and lacquer base coat. Great job again

 

[Dave6T4]

Hold on a cotton picker.....

BLACK engine compartment?

Uh oh!