Mopars project

[ataschner]

Hi fellas!

The Brazilian "Small Dreams" Forum (www.small-dreams.com/Forum) was running an e-group with the SHOW CAR subject

So, I decided to enter with this "double Mopar" project. The intention is reproduce this shot:


But first, let´s begin with the “lower” one.

It will be a Dodge Dakota with the front clip from a Dodge magnum… so, I called it “Dagnum” (exactly like 1:1 real pickup project showed in all magazines few years ago)


The “material”…





The paint schema will follow the paint schema from Slixx´s decals sheet of 2007 Gary Selcizi Oakley 4X Champion Charger Funny Car Decal

[ataschner]

First step: change the front and align the hood







Then, little work on the interior (tunnel) , putty in all holes (shaved style), new floor, new rear inner fenders, primer to see what still needs more attention and a little modification on the wheels. (sorry for the bad quality pics)

[ataschner]

More putty in the rear lights (it will be like the Caddy´s Fleetwoody… vertical) and rear door. More engine test and new firewall







A pause for the cause: my prince, my life, my everything: his first steps into the modeling!
A little extra help for Daddy!

Is he awesome or what??

[ataschner]

So, the next step was little registered by photos, but in terms of project´s forward… was huge:

THE STRUCTURE!!
Drew the chassis in paper and did some fit tests. Then, went to the plastic and cut it all!!!



To certified that all pieces will fit right, I glued this main peace with white glue (this is responsible for join rear and front parts) It´s hard to view, but it is there rsrsrsr


And I just put others pieces together until the chassis design get done







Here, the next steps:

Green and red: suspension arms
Black: air bags
Brown: support bar (to fix the shock absorbers)
Yellow: shock absorbers
Orange: gas tank
Blue: air compression
Pink: air tank (this will be the only unit that will be positioned above the bed. All other will be under the bed…)

I hope you guys enjoy it and all comments and suggestions are welcome!

[ataschner]

Well, more photos of the chassis



Did the opening in the floor to receive exhaust components and for the suports of the chassi (in red)


And the first test fit of the engine and chassi (niiiiiiiiiiiceeeeeeeeeeee geometry hum???)

[ataschner]

New rear lights space and new "bed" beeing preparaded...










... and the new parts for rear suspension




In order to start the front suspension, it is needed to know exactly where the engine must be fixed

[ataschner]

This is the goal!!!


FRONT SUSPENSION:
the parts (thanks Boss for the resin A-arms)


A-arms sectioned and drilled



Well, this is the result after 3 hours of cutting, filling, sanding, testing, etc etc.




I have started to think in the color....... in order to match the sheet decal graphics, I shall use any color with beige, brown or even gold tone. And searching in my stock, I have found these:



Still need to decide. Almost all colors could match, but 4 of them are closer (red circle)

Well, besides the color, I figured out that the hood edge is not matching with grille shell.

So, I put some putty and also have started to make the hood ledge



Now, just wait all get dry and start to sanding...


This is an effort to bring more realism to the hood: the internal structure...





more to come...

[luchoteam]

Jeeesus! crazy work here!!

I like the proyect...im suscribed to see how it ends!

Keep that great work man!!

[Tompidom]

Wow this is insane!

[hildengarde]

Wow, unbelievable !

[Wishmaster]

Great work so far! And that last pic.. Need More Clamps

[Enzoenvy1]

Bravo for originality!!!! I clap my hands for this build - great idea.

[rollin80s]

wow, awesome scratch building. great to see the younger gen taking interest in the hobby. gotta keep it alive!

[rsxse240]

Very nice! I didn't even know the Durango was available in plastic.

The chassis work is amazing. You and Boss must hang out together or something. haha

[Wishieftrottle]

Awesome, man, awesome !!!!

I am definitelly subcribed !!!!