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Scale model of Als' "Dodge"
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2014 7:20 pm
by Spare Tire Dixon
So one of my Winter projects will be building a scale model of Als' "Dodge" (actually a Plymouth Duster).
I plan to build it mostly as it appears in Requiem for a Chevyweight, but will take things from other episodes as well. I may also take some liberties of my own.
I will be using this kit as my base:
I intend to post pics of my progress (or lack thereof) here.
I welcome any ideas,comments, suggestions, encouragement, discouragement,ect..
Re: Scale model of Als' "Dodge"
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 3:46 pm
by ARMAN
kewl
Re: Scale model of Als' "Dodge"
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 6:35 pm
by AlFan
Hi,
Nice project would love to see progress pictures from time to time/
Below info will surely lmown by you but thought post it.
The Illinois license plates seen on the Bundy's car were 61CMS2; 2 RPH 72 and F3B359. Al's driver's license number reads 2C1835.
A link on licence plate for scale models(1:25)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-25-scale-mode ... 2a1a1709b3
Good Luck !!!!!!
Te Classic Old 1973 Dodge Dart Sport was in my opinion meant to be Als Dodge....
Re: Scale model of Als' "Dodge"
Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 11:52 pm
by Dr. Shoe
We'll look forward to seeing that, Spare Tire.
Re: Scale model of Als' "Dodge"
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 2:10 am
by Shoe Dick
Good luck! Hope it turns out good.
Re: Scale model of Als' "Dodge"
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 7:24 am
by marriedaniac
Best of luck! AlFan has given you some great info.
Re: Scale model of Als' "Dodge"
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 5:48 pm
by Spare Tire Dixon
Thanks for the info and words of encouragement, everybody. I actually started with the license plates first, then found the car and other parts later.
There are several details that need addressed using this kit, most notably the wheels and tires. No way would the high performance 340 engine be found in "The Dodge"
When I started planning this, I knew I had to put an issue of Big 'Uns and a family portrait (and a salami) in the trunk. The kit does not feature an opening trunk, so I cut it out, I also filled in some holes where a rear spoiler would have been:
The wheels and tires are as close as I've found so far. I think they came off an old Mustang friction model.
Since "The Dodge" is notoriously slow, lacks power and has a million miles on it, it must be powered by Chryslers Slant Six engine. These engines can take years of abuse, and are famous for being indestructible. I found an engine in this kit:
Re: Scale model of Als' "Dodge"
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 6:10 pm
by Shoe Dick
Awesomely detailed with the stuff in the trunk
Could you make more of these, and sell to, well, me?
Re: Scale model of Als' "Dodge"
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2014 8:35 pm
by Al Bumby....?!?!?
Go to this site. Someone made a pretty good replica a few years back. I contacted him multiple times but he still refuses to sell.
http://www.spencer1984.com/my_models/bundydodge.php
Re: Scale model of Als' "Dodge"
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2014 12:33 pm
by marriedaniac
Do you have an 8-track?
Re: Scale model of Als' "Dodge"
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2014 1:32 pm
by Spare Tire Dixon
Shoe Dick wrote:Awesomely detailed with the stuff in the trunk
Could you make more of these, and sell to, well, me?
You might want to wait and see the finished (if it ever is) product first!
Re: Scale model of Als' "Dodge"
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2014 2:23 pm
by Spare Tire Dixon
Hat's off, the guy did a great job. I can only hope mine looks as good.
And I thought the stuff in the trunk was my idea.
The website is really good with a lot of tips. Thanks for the link.
Re: Scale model of Als' "Dodge"
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2014 1:26 am
by Dr. Shoe
Hey, that guy doesn't have a salami in there.
Re: Scale model of Als' "Dodge"
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2014 8:23 pm
by AlphonseLeBundiac
Perhaps even 2 salamies, if you get my drift ... .
Re: Scale model of Als' "Dodge"
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2014 1:51 am
by Dr. Shoe
I don't think the color is right on that guy's Dodge either.