Dodge Charger "General Lee"

The Modeler

08-27-2009, 01:34 PM

Hi!
I made the General Lee, of the tv movie "The Dukes of Hazzard"

http://i31.tinypic.com/5b4f9g.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/2dqshuw.jpg
Open the two little enter air of the hood

http://i32.tinypic.com/2nsmamo.jpg
Paint in orange
http://i25.tinypic.com/ng8rhd.jpg
And put the decals:

http://i32.tinypic.com/2rx9myf.jpg

http://i25.tinypic.com/8wgt1f.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/24lu3gi.jpg

Saludos!

rsxse240

08-27-2009, 02:50 PM

If I am not mistaken (this happens a lot, mind you), those "holes" are actually supposed to be turn signal indicators. My friend at work has a Chrysler 300 of that vintage with indicators on the fenders and I've seen those indicators as a trend on a lot of Dodge/AMC/Chrysler cars of that era.

Your paint looks great and the decal application as well. I can't wait to see what you accomplish with this horrible model! (sorry, I've built a few of these and know what a crappy model it is with it's inaccuracies and design flaws)

alviga69

08-27-2009, 06:19 PM

Excelente Trabajo!!!
me gusto mucho, ese mismo lo tengo en Stand By

I liked a lot :wink:

Cheers
Aldo Villegas G
Cd de Mexico

The Modeler

08-28-2009, 04:54 AM

If I am not mistaken (this happens a lot, mind you), those "holes" are actually supposed to be turn signal indicators. My friend at work has a Chrysler 300 of that vintage with indicators on the fenders and I've seen those indicators as a trend on a lot of Dodge/AMC/Chrysler cars of that era.

Your paint looks great and the decal application as well. I can't wait to see what you accomplish with this horrible model! (sorry, I've built a few of these and know what a crappy model it is with it's inaccuracies and design flaws)

Sorry, but I Don't understand. The turn signal indicators in the middle of the hood?
Thanks for reply, and yes, this monogram model it's a real shit

Excelente Trabajo!!!
me gusto mucho, ese mismo lo tengo en Stand By

I liked a lot :wink:

Cheers
Aldo Villegas G
Cd de Mexico

Pues a retomarlo, que es un modelo que luce genial en cualquier virina

The Modeler

08-31-2009, 05:09 PM

http://i31.tinypic.com/2eoy9n8.jpg

Open the wheels:

http://i30.tinypic.com/2zf96xy.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/20i71gw.jpg

http://i32.tinypic.com/259vamq.jpg

This is a real 426 HEMI:
http://i26.tinypic.com/1zl7o85.jpg

The block engine it's orange:

http://i30.tinypic.com/24wfwqg.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/el33w6.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/2gsogmw.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/14lpqa1.jpg

Saludos!

rsxse240

08-31-2009, 06:15 PM

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n4/rsxse240/model%20stuff/Chargerhood.jpg

This is the best I could find. These are the signals you thought are vents.

http://www.chargerspecialties.com/6869turnsigas.jpg

The Modeler

09-01-2009, 04:13 PM

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n4/rsxse240/model%20stuff/Chargerhood.jpg

This is the best I could find. These are the signals you thought are vents.

http://www.chargerspecialties.com/6869turnsigas.jpg

Thanks!!
Never I see the signals in the Hood, it's very rare

Continue

Open the cover valve:

http://i28.tinypic.com/rr6qki.jpg

Pulished:

http://i30.tinypic.com/3354hgj.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/35lra51.jpg

http://i29.tinypic.com/2r4396q.jpg

A new Pin's hood:

http://i32.tinypic.com/29y1ky0.jpg

Saludos!

The Modeler

09-02-2009, 12:19 PM

Put the fuel cap:

http://i29.tinypic.com/f5asle.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/2q83d03.jpg

http://i32.tinypic.com/33ndyms.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/s5zb6c.jpg

Paint the tail in black:

http://i28.tinypic.com/wqwtqo.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/2ekosb9.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/2054etz.jpg

And put the rear bumper, the lights, and paint to chrome:

http://i27.tinypic.com/9lg5k7.jpg

In front, put the defender:

http://i26.tinypic.com/6ss0u8.jpg

http://i25.tinypic.com/33lmoo0.jpg

Saludos

bigbertha

09-04-2009, 05:59 AM

Looking good so far. Paint is really shiny. I made one of these without the decals. I know the problems with the kit, the rear window is for the Charger 500 not the regular Charger that the Dukes of Hazzard used but you can get a reasonable result as the shape is generally good. My brother Viccario put a thread on for mine for me before I got on the web. The link follows:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=607968&highlight=Dodge+Charger

The Modeler

09-04-2009, 08:37 AM

rsxse240

09-04-2009, 10:17 PM

Coming along nicely! It is hard to believe this is the AMT kit!

The Modeler

09-05-2009, 07:07 AM

rsxse240

09-05-2009, 11:15 AM

That's Luke, should have painted his hair black. lol

bigbertha

09-05-2009, 12:52 PM

Looks like Luke's also wearing disco hot pants (maybe he borrowed them from Daisy?!)

Seriously though, good result on what i know is a tough kit to make look good.

brady_381need72c10

09-06-2009, 03:41 PM

actually believe it or not as far as i know there is no accurate kit out there!
cause the real general lee is suppose to be a race car as in... doors welded shut, no door handle, 426 hemi, driver seat only ... no passanger seats!!!, etc...
i also posted a link here at af under the dodge charger section more about the car!!!
ill get a link up later for you guys of a thing i found on the internet years ago about the general lee!

The Modeler

09-07-2009, 07:26 AM

The last pics

Thanks rsxse240 for the turn hood information:

http://i32.tinypic.com/20jstpj.jpg

Paint the lateral position lights:

http://i26.tinypic.com/5jwtn9.jpg

And rear put a new antenna:

http://i29.tinypic.com/2r4uf0w.jpg

And finish:

http://i30.tinypic.com/2i92nah.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/2aam5xk.jpg

http://i25.tinypic.com/2i101vb.jpg

Thanks all for watching and for the comments!

alviga69

09-07-2009, 01:26 PM

Muy bonito modelo
felicidades

rsxse240

09-07-2009, 11:43 PM

Indeed, one of my new favorites!

Very well done. It takes some real talent to make this car look good, and you have done so.

The Modeler

11-24-2009, 02:37 PM

Very quickly; it's for the Friday in the morning:

http://i45.tinypic.com/2i7l99w.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/2daawpj.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/11i1kxt.jpg

General Lee's Fly:
http://i49.tinypic.com/2j605yp.jpg

Saludos!

da_ashman

11-24-2009, 05:49 PM

Looks awesome, great work!!

The Modeler

11-26-2009, 04:26 PM

Put Aquaplast, for simulate the wheels on the way:

http://i50.tinypic.com/am9sty.jpg

Put th general suport:

http://i50.tinypic.com/2s1xaoz.jpg

Have a hole in the chassis:

http://i50.tinypic.com/i3w9op.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/2s80knb.jpg

Paint the grass, the land, put the rocks, plants, ...

http://i48.tinypic.com/14v0ndk.jpg

the water:

http://i50.tinypic.com/2ikdwed.jpg

put the car:

http://i48.tinypic.com/242u26g.jpg

and the general fly (ever wheel touch the land)

http://i48.tinypic.com/fjfe4l.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/mljddl.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/eq8rw7.jpg

Saludos!

Twowheelsrule

11-27-2009, 07:34 PM

Cool build! I grew up on the Dukes and still like watching old episodes.
Mark

tuned.by.twenty

11-27-2009, 10:26 PM

Very cool! Now you just need a speaker to sound the horn.

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