Dodge Magnum

Nice! having a lether is the coolest thing!!

Great wotk as always

Very nice, Boss! I can't wait to see more. I don't even care about the finished product, it is just so enjoyable seeing your progress threads!

Thanks guys!

Interior done (I hope, LOL!).

I didn't pay attention in my references and I did some mods to fit belts.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_84.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_85.jpg

And done.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_86.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_87.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_88.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_89.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_90.jpg

I hope you like it and thanks to see.

Cesar

Thanks for a plenty posts!! LOL!! I can't reply all of you guys!!LOL!!

BTW... Body is almost done. I painted trims with matt black and inside with interior color.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_91.jpg

What do you think?

Cesar

I think that you should polish the paint because it doesnt shine at all


:lol:


Great work man!....what paint did you used?

I hadn't even realized you made another update! I can't believe I missed it.

Interior looks great! This thing is going to look so good when it's done.

Thank you guys!

luchoteam I'm using all PPG... Colors are poliester base, clear coat is D800. http://www.refinishsystems.com/product/182-103/PPG-Deltron-D800-Clear-Coat-5L
The finish it's for lifetime.

Thanks

Cesar

I agree completely with all the comments, a very nice work in process Cesar - a show winner for certain.

All of your mods are terrific - I have an '06 Magnum R/T AWD (Hemi) and wish mine looked as good at 1:1 scale. But especially your suspension work - it is totally awesome. Now to come up with a creative way to show off the underside while on display - you must show your work there!

Continue showing your progress! Please! And thanks!

WOW impresive work I love it but for being a quick build you sure are putting ALOT of detail into it lol

Thank you Charles, I have no pretention to show a winner in Brazilian contests... for personal reasons... But I'm trying my skills to know my limit... All it's possible, I can, anyone can, everybody can! Thanks for really great words!! I'm really apreciated!

Thanks mopar man, but on the way I changed my mind and I think was possible go to a better car... But for sure was to be a quick build... I'll do a quick build in the next one. Promisse! LOL!

Cesar

I finished some parts

My friend Drago asked to me "why didn't you gave a special attention to diff? It's a showcar..." I'm think about it and I re-worked diff...

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_92.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_93.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_94.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_95.jpg

And reference used to machined sleeve.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/ref_01.jpg

Overhead detail.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_96.jpg

And reference pic.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/ref_02.jpg

Wheels done, bolts are painted with aluminum and thinned black washed. Lips are machined and polished like as chrome plated

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_97.jpg

I hope you like it... Comments and criticism are always welcome.

Thanks to see.

Cesar

I hope you like it... Comments and criticism are always welcome.

Thanks to see.

Cesar

That's just an little understatement huh,

I'm still looking for my jaw on THE floor.
Jour skills are not from this planet..

No criticism here, only props.

Very B E A utiful build like always.


Paul.

Thank you Cesar for your nice comments. I don't understand your reluctancy to enter your Magnum in a model show - it easily qualifies. I find we are our own worst critics.

I don't like working with modeler's body putty. It is too soft and very porous, it really sucks up the paint. I use automotive "spot glaze". It is lacquer based and dries quickly and to a higher hardness with less porosity. I also put a coat of cyanoacrylate (Crazy Glue) over the putty. It dries hard and non-porous, more like the plastic itself.

Thanks for your continuing your W-I-P. All of us enjoy seeing your Magnum come to life!

Best regards, Charles "Lester" (aka: The Grey Wolf)

Hi,

I don´t detail the chassis of my models very much, but the colour of the diff looks realy fantastic. What silver colour did you use?

Hi Misha,

I'm not the builder, so I can't be 100% sure, but the color looks very similar to Tamiya's Light Gunmetal. Hope this helps - Best regards, Lester (aka: The Grey Wolf)

I cannot understand how I missed this thread. This is really impressive work. I wish I could ever achieve this kind of body finish...

Thank you Paul!! Kinda words!!

Charles I always went to contests. I do have a best revell (choosen between boats, choppers, planes, etc) and a best car with the same model on 2 different contests...

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/70%20Cuda/cuda_np_23.jpg

I do have a theme award with a Mini Cooper and another theme award with a Supra. And several medals with several contests and cars.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/mini/mini_44.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/bomex%20supra/bomex_06.jpg

But now is different... I'll go to model contests like as always, I do have a lot of friends which I only see in contests... Magnum when it done will compete without pretentions...So, if it win or not I don't care anymore... As I said, I'm trying my limit... doesn't matter contest results... Now I'm building without stress, just for my glass display!

Micha thanks mate. I'd used automotive Crystal Antimon Gray from 722 Mclaren.... PPG Code is mer701, with flat clear coated.

Thanks Dominique! It's possible... I posted some polishing videos on youtube and they had a nice thread here http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1064969 . Check it out... If you have any question, feel free to ask!

Thanks for words!

Cesar

Great progress Cesar.. very nice detailing as always .. i must agree with someone who said that this is far from a fast build ;) ..

Show us more!!

Some updated!



http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_98.jpg


http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_99.jpg


http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_100.jpg


http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_101.jpg


http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_102.jpg


http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_103.jpg


Thanks!! All feedback are welcome!


Cesar

Nice color scheme on that chasis!

Windows drama!!!

Excess cut off for belt attachment

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_104.jpg

Dry sand with 1200, 2000 e pad nº 5

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_105.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_106.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_107.jpg

I did a mistake in the paint job and strip out paint with degraser (my bigger mistake also)

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_108.jpg

And my Mopar mate, friend and bro Cliffo send me a smoked window set... Actually, he stoled that set from this Magnum...

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb130/01hemi/ffbb7b00.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb130/01hemi/8ac6a246.jpg

3 weeks later windows arrived in my workbench... but only now I'm encouraged to make then.

And I did it again and done!!

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_109.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_110.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_111.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_112.jpg

I owe this update to my great friend Cliffo!! That's the best thing which happens in this car!! Thank you bro!!


Cesar

Beautiful work!!

Great windows!

Thank you guys!! Cliff was my Magnum savior!!

The key of the moment it's "final assembly". Rear end it's almost done...

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_113.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_114.jpg

Fell free to leave a feedback or critics

Cesar

Front bumper already done. Mesh are Aoshima's leftovers and Sakatsu 2.5 mm projector lens.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_115.jpg

What you think?

Cesar

Stunning detail, Love the sound system! Cant wait to see it all come together!

Great progress!

What polishing "cream" did you use for the windows? They look perfect clear

Thanks guys!

Micha I do use 3M compound polishing premium.

Cesar

Updated!

Front suspension almost done.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_116.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_117.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_118.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_119.jpg

Engine compartment almost done also. All as possible was plumbed and wired... Wire was revested with Kyosho 0,7mm tape to looks like a real car.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_120.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_121.jpg

Hemi in place... All of sensors was wired like as throttle sensors, air flow sensor, vaccum hose etc....

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_122.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_123.jpg

Now need some cleaning in there because it's a "showcar"... So it'll looks like as new!!

Thanks to see!! All feedback are welcome!

Cesar

Updating!

Last engine pic outside of the body.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_124.jpg

I did wheels logo with 5 min epoxi glue.

Before

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_125.jpg

After

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_126.jpg

I'm closing the car... Most difficult part, especially in the Magnum... The things doesn't fit like on pre-assembly did.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_128.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_127.jpg

And no courage no put chassi in the body... Needs a lot of patience and time... Will be in another day!

By the way, I need to thank my great mate Cliffo again for windows. Without them my model didn't came to this.

Thank you my Mopar bro!!!

Feel free to post!

Cheers!

Cesar

incredible :eek:

really impressive work :biggrin:

Great work!!

New updates... Next 20th will be one year aniversary build... Too slow... But I was too busy last year and thanks all to see and patience.

Frame is body now but I have some work to do yet. Then I only have this weekend to do it and no more build again for a while :(

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_129.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_130.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_131.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_132.jpg

Thanks for looking.

Cheers

Cesar

Wow, the wiring of the engine looks great !!

:1: Excellent detailing :thumbsup:
the model in general worses the time spent, very nice !

Unfortunately my build doesn't running in the expected speed. Was too much hard to assembly and align tail gate with body/lens/glass

1st I glued glass in place with tail gate closed and aligned.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_133.jpg

So, tail gate has own life and want to be opened in down position. Then I glued some wires to push it down and keep it closed.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_134.jpg

I found a better adjustment for inner panel in place with tail gate opened. Then put epoxi glue, then I closed tail gate then used some tape to keep all close and aligned.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_135.jpg

Tail gate didn't keep closed yet. So, I found a latch in inner panel and it was far to the body. I used 0,5mm styrene and ok!! Tail gate works now!!

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_136.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_137.jpg

I'm really tired, because I did all pre-assembly before paint job and all was fixed... But in final assembly are too much hard to put all together than pre-assembly.

I must confessed also. Isn't distraction/hobby... I did this in the same time was spent in 350Z polishing job and was very fun build.

Thanks to see.

Cesar

Great jod with this model... really amazing work.... keep the great work up i learned a few things buy reading and looking at your post .... i haven't posted in a long time. but this thread really just woke me up and said wow to it

Great work!!

All of this looks great.
Your attention to detail is excellent.
Nothing short if what I would expect from you.
I really like the fluid in the reservoir trick under the hood!!!!!
Nice!
...and so a build takes a year. SO WHAT!
Keep it up!
Andy

Merry Xmas Fellas!

After 11 months without put a finger in this build, yesterday I decided finish it.

I re-polished machined lips and painted scratchbuild intake tube and element.

Still need mirrors, wings, put brake lines in calipers, some detail and touch up before finishing.

I hope you like it and feel free to critics and comments.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_138.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_139.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_140.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_141.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_142.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_143.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_144.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_145.jpg

niceeee!

Last update before finished. Modified wing it's in place and now it only have 4 pieces to done.

No more updates, so any critics and comments are welcome! Thanks to see!

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_146.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_147.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_148.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/bossolani/Magnum/magnum_149.jpg

You're missing the rear windshield wiper :P