Revell 1967 through 1970 Dodge Charger Kit comparison
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2021
- Here is a look at many of the Revell / Monogram Charger kits. From the 67 to the 1970. The 67's share the same tooling from the 67 GTX, 67 Coronet R/T, 67 Charger. The tooling is very similar to the 68 and 69 Chargers and Daytona. The newest 1970 Chargers are all new tooling but very similar in design and exaction. That is why I included them in this comparison.
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lol. I think this is the first time I have to watch this is sections. I tend to stop and take notes so an hour long video means a lot of notes. lol
I love this by the way. Awesome job.
Thank you! It took me awhile to do this and also had to do it in sections. I knew it would be a long video. Plus I want to show my MPC Charger Annuals and compare them to a more recent MPC kit. I figured that should be a separate video. I spent a few hours going over the Revell kits and buying a few missing examples for this video even though I didn't really need them.
Excellent work putting this together Raoul, really enjoyed it thanks.
I've built several of these kits over the years.
And still have more of most of them in the stash.
Thank you! They are great kits and I need to stop buying extras.
Very well done reviews. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
My pleasure!
Thanks Raoul for posting this ... extremely interesting and a great reference for many of us. You have an awesome channel.
I appreciate that!
Like the details on these kits. Thanks for the information.
Glad you like them!
This was an Awesome, Very comprehensive insight to these kits!!! Great video!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Stiming problem,took a day to watch your video. So much information I’ll have to watch it again. Thank you.
I think it was a you tube issue. I can now watch it on my phone as well.
My friend,your the best,I just love the way you explain everything,it’s a pleasure
Thank you so much 😀
I have about 15 Charger kits and (to my shame) have built only two ... it's the metric ton of research and the kit traps! Great info in your vid - enjoyed. (I still say a charger should have two wing mirrors)
I can relate. Problem is I can buy them faster than I can build them. I have a ton of unbuilt Corvettes but I have built about 20 of them. I have Impalas from 58-70 and only built the 60. Lots of exotics, Porsches, Ferrari, and Lamborghinis very few built.
Great definitive video on the Chargers.
Glad you liked it!
Long video but didnt feel like it. Very informitive well worth the watch. One of these days Ill build the kits I have of these. LOL
Yes it's long. I tried to make it shorter and went fast over the items that were the same.
Nice comparison and review of all the charger kits.
Thanks! 👍
Interesting information. Thanks for the information.
Any time!
I had forgotten about the Pro Modeler and the chopped roof issue and I happened to have had one of those issues on my shelf. This video had inspired me to pull out one or more variants from my collection to follow along with your chat. I was very surprised to find that my '69 Pro Modler kit was in fact the "chop top" version. I have multiples of the '69 Charger including spare bodies that I had bought for other projects like a Landy Charger that had come with a smashed roof. So if I build the Pro Modeler kit it may not be a vinyl top car. Thanks for the great videos, I am as stated before a dyed-in-the-wool Mopar fanatic. I have found that almost all of your info is correct, but when you have slipped up you have corrected yourself quite well. My Mopar cap is off to you sir! Sorry for the late reply on this one.
Sincerely, Thank you! Sometimes it is hard to keep the facts strait and other times I am just tired and slip up. I am human after all but love the Mopars! You know I have a 71 Fury Wagon right! Well 2 actually but the other is a parts car.
@@TheMuscleCarModeler One of the best cars I have ever owned was a '69 Satellite wagon. It started out as a plane 318 powered yellow wagon but over time I found the parts to make it into a Sport Satellite wagon. I found the grill and hood in a wrecking yard then the buckets and console from a friend that just happened to be the right colors
I even found the dash speakers and the bar-style speedometer with the tic-toc-tach. Again a sad ending to this one too my ex got it in the divorce.
It was well worth the length of the video, to get the low down on all the versions and changes to these kits and what one needs to build an accurate as possible model. Great Video!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video!
Will be getting the '68 and '69 Chargers as they're my favourites, already have the '67....
Thank you! You won’t be disappointed!
nice kits and comparisons,great video
Thanks 👍
Absolutely awesome! As always your research and knowledge of these cars and kits is amazing and I appreciate the time and effort you've put into showing the variations between these cool kits, definitely helps to make a pretty accurate version. Thanks again and look forward to the next video👍
Much appreciated!
Cool. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
After watching the whole video (finally) what I do with old decals is shoot a light coat of clear on them to help from cracking/separating.
Also, I just scored a Dick Landy kit. Extremely cheap. Won an auction and i was the only one who bid so got it dirt cheap. Let's just say I paid the same amount to ship it as what it cost me. lol
Nice score!
@@TheMuscleCarModeler. Added to my growing list of Charger kits.
Great video once again. The '68 kit box with the bright yellow Promodeler logo and the small "Revell-Monogram" text is the one with the corrected body. There were also problems with the decals that were fixed with the second release (the stripes had incorrect colored R/T's instead of the correct R/T's cut out of the stripe. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! Did not know about the decal issue. I never held one of those kits in my hands.
My favorite serries of kits.
Cool! They are great kits!
Very informative video brother!
Appreciate it!
@@TheMuscleCarModeler your welcome Raoul and I just bought a collection of 13 Johan kits still Factory Sealed and they are all dodge and Chrysler cars and I'll do a video probably Monday night I hope? Lol
I'll watch for it!
Thanks for this vid. It was informative for a couple of projects I wanted to do. Wanted to switch the bodies of the '69 and '70, but that's impossible 'cuz of the front sides are different. I wanted to do a base level '70 out of a mix of the F&F and R/T ones, but 'cuz of the grill, it can't really be made unless someone make a grill without the R/T on it.
Model Car Garage has a Photo Etch set in it with a grill that I believe does not have an emblem on it. They are separate and I believe also have the 500 emblems and plain Charger ones.
Good comparison video. I recently built the Bullitt '68 Charger but I had to use the Revell Dodge Dart wheels. They're close but not the same. I don't know why they don't do the stock wheel trims cos the Bullitt Charger is an extremely popular build.
Same here but it can easily be built now!
I am building the same model came pretty clean 👌👍👍,by the way nice builds
Cool, thanks!
Wow you should write a book with your knowledge on conversions and info on these revell kits . Do it like the model muscle car book with a lot of pictures
Thanks!
The 1967 Dodge Charger kit is an origional MPC KIT from 1967 ! Also almost all of those kits are Origional Issue MPC kits from the late 1960"s and 70's I now I was a Model car builer back then !
I have the MPC 67 Charger and many MPC Charger Annuals to restore. This video is only the Revell versions.
Great Great video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍
Thanks!!
Good research documentary
Thank you!
The Lindburgh 67 Olds 442 W3O I did a little over a month ago had the same flip box top as the Landy 68 Charger...
I have that kit as well. These boxes are very flimsy.
Are the hoods the same on the 68 69 and 70 . I was wondering because I want to build a stock 1970 but could only find the need for speed edition with the engine blower and open hood
Keep looking for the 70 Stock RT kit. That is the pink car on the box. The 70 hood is unique.
I have the 67 Charger and I agree, the 67 GTX on which it was based was one of my all time favorite kits, and you won't be disappointed with the Charger. The 69 Charger is another one I've built, but for whatever reason the hood on mine doesn't close with the air cleaner in place. I plan to revisit it shortly to see if there's something I missed.
I built the 67 GTX long ago. It came out Ok and I rebuilt it many years later. I still have it and a few more unbuilt. One will be a 67 GTX convertible someday.
@@TheMuscleCarModeler Nice! Saw a build of the battered one from the Chris Farley movie "Tommy Boy" some years ago; be great to see one in better shape. That was a rare model in real life too, wasn't it?
Yes, Very rare. 680 convertibles total, 17 Hemi convertibles (10 auto, 7 manual). None of the 4 used for Tommy Boy were real GTXs. They were Satellite’s.
Rummer has it the rear spoiler on the '67 was a dealer installed item and was called a "NASCAR" addition. I can't confirm though.
I read that too. It was an over the parts counter part and not factory installed. A dealer could install it.
I was so ticked at Round 2 for releasing The Fast & Furious Charger using the MPC 69 Country Charger kit, Revell at least got it right even if Round 2 did include the proper 70 Bumper/Grill parts. You actually have to sand the grill sides and paint them body color for the model to look like a 70 as they used all the crap 69 parts and it looks way off. If you like Dom's 70 Charger get the Revell version and put a screen painted black in the grill, rather than deal with the AMT version which is a reboxed 69 and just horrid. Still think the AMT 69 charger is the worst kit ever put out by any brand lol. Great video as always!
That AMT 70 F&F kit was real bad but came out long before Revell got the license. It was actually the first to get the corrected 69 body that was not the Charger 500 body. Before it all AMT 69 Chargers had the flush rear window! Even the Dukes kits. After it all the AMT 69 Chargers had that better body but still the 70 hood!
@@TheMuscleCarModeler YEp, Round 2 really needs to just make an entire new mold for the 69 and 70 charger. I had to buy both of these F&F kits 1 revell and 1 amt to get all the correct parts for a decent build. Even had to get aftermarket wheels and Tires but it'll come out great in the end. So far that was the only Round 2 kit I was severely disappointed in but they did include the correct movie grill/nose piece where the Revell kit was just basic RT.
Dammit, Raoul, a pox on your oily hide! This is exactly the reason why I can never get anything built. I start something, and then along you come with these videos, and I start getting inspired to build something that I see in them. Great comparo. If I’ve got it right, I can use the ‘68 Landy car and a ‘69 Charger kit and get a stock ‘68? I just went through my stash, and I don’t have the brown ‘68 2 in 1 kit. Looking forward to your next vid.
Thanks! Yes you can combine the 68 Landy with a 69 Charger to get a stock 69. That is what I did to build a stock 68. That was before the all in one 68 kit came out. Before that Landy kit, The only 68 was a MPC 68 Annual (expensive) or a resin copy. Modelhaus offered a 68 and a 70! I have both in resin plus actual MPC annual rebuilders.
Great video. Now I have to decide if I want to find a 69 kit. It would definitely simplify modeling one of those "special movie cars". I have the Mustang Kit on the shelf along with one of the 68 Chargers. I wonder if Revell has plans to re-pop 69 kit any time soon? I don't recall seeing one at any of my normal haunts or shows.
Go for it. If you don’t have a 69 kit you need one! It has been awhile since it has been released but used to be everywhere.
@@TheMuscleCarModelerThanks for sharing the history of the kit's. I now have two 69's on the way. One to trade bodies for a 68 Bullitt Charger and I will use the exchanged 68 body for a Gen Lee. The other 69 will be built as is out of the box. For some reason white interior and roof is calling to me. Heck, maybe I will do a triple build... 👀
I have tried a couple devices, I am in the US, it just shows “No Stream”
Sorry. Don't know why it won't stream.
Hey Raoul, do you know much about the AMT or the MPC 69 Dodge Daytona models? I usually lean toward the Revell kits because they're exceptional models. Actually I've never built an MPC model before and only a handful of AMT models. Any help is appreciated. BTW, absolutely very helpful ALL your videos, have learned so much. Richie
Thank you!. What is it you want to know, and did you buy one yet? I have had a few. A 90's issue with the orange and black stripe box art and a 2000's issue green and white stripe box art. And a 2011 issue red and black stripe box art. I have seen pics of the original 70's issues. Those were made from the 70 Charger tool and still have the 70 Charger RT door scoop!
Also since you haven't built any MPC kits and know Revell kits. I hate to say this but don't start with that MPC 69 Daytona. Find the Revell 69 Daytona, especially if you want to build a stock one. If you are planning a race car that may be different.
@@TheMuscleCarModeler Hey Raoul, Lol, I didn't know to click the "bell" in the RH corner to see messages. I'm just getting back to you on a few messages. I watched your video on the comparison of the Daytonas. I found the 1998 Revell Pro Modeler on eBay the other day. It actually will be delivered today. I'm not much of an MPC fan and not too big on the AMT. I really enjoy Revell models and Monogram as well. I appreciate your expertise and comparison videos, very informative.
I always wondered why the 70 charger chassis and suspension parts are different from the 68-69 charger, i bought a case of the 69 charger when it came out I think it was 1997, didn't realize until a few years later that they fixed the body on it so I had a case of 12 chargers that had the chopped roof I still have em lol but I got 12 of the correct bodies to go with them now but, I opened a few of them to steal parts to do the dick Landy charger like you did. I have so many 67-70 chargers because for years the only chargers that were around was the dukes kit with the 500 body and that black MPC 67 charger unless you spring for a MPC 69 charger from 1969. I was lucky enough that my uncle gave his MPC 69 charger in the early 90s, I went charger happy when they first came out with all of these, I even built a 500 out of the daytona kit with you did. Lol
I was happy when these came out. I had a few of the common MPC Chargers and I now have a few of the MPC annuals. I also have Modelhaus repops of the 68 and 70 Chargers. Those were the only 68's and 70's till the Landy Charger showed up.
Does the 68 stock 2n1 seem to small could you recommend a better tire . Thank great vid as always
The tires do look a little small to me as well. I have not found anything that fills the wheel wells better. Also when you look at restored cars the tires are a bit small as well.
@@TheMuscleCarModeler are the header pipes on the 68 charger race engine Mopar or would be correct to use them on Chevy bb or SB engines or ford's.? They look really nice and was wondering.
Another great video, with awesome info!
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Thank you! I have not seen your resin bumper/ grill. Please post a link or what is in the description? Searching Resin Charger didn't work.
My replies keep getting removed 🤦🏻♂️
Is there a way to contact you with the info?
raoulcoulombe@gmail.com
Do you think the headers on the 68 would match on Gm 350 396 or 427 engines or would it be incorrect. And the rear axle on the 68 is it a dana 60? and would it be the same as you would find on the revell chevelle cars or is it completely different just wondering 🤔
The headers would not be correct. You might be able to get them to pass on a GM 350 as the ports are in similar locations. 396/427 have completely different spacing of exhaust ports. Same for the Dana 60. It has a different look than the GM 12 bolt that would be in most SS Chevelle's. Chevelle's also have coil springs in the back and four arms for rear suspension. Mopar's have leaf springs, so that is a big difference as well.
@@TheMuscleCarModeler thx I was thinking of cutting the center out of the 68 charger rear axle and putting it in the chevelle rear axle with the suspension. I was wondering if it was correct look. I even was considering using the rear axle from the revell 66 malibu with the chrome plate .for the next model show
The one from the Malibu would be better.
@@TheMuscleCarModeler thx I just want my car to look different then everyone else's
Yeah I was going though some of my old kits and came upon a amt 66 nova kit rear axle. Do you remember if sae had a article on rear axles in different kits . 🤔
My brother had a 69 rt automatic and it had the dana
Very cool. Plus rare for a Dana behind and automatic but I understand that did happen under certain options, Drag pack maybe?
I think the video got removed I can’t seem to watch it
It is live, I can see how many are watching it. For some reason some are having issues. I can watch it on my TV, on my computer. My phone wont let me steam it directly from You Tube. But I can watch it on my phone on the facebook link!
Making that famous vinyl top charger, are you gonna use 6 hubcaps?
I bought 8! Bought a set of 4 and had them chromed. Then forgot I had them and bought 4 more!
That should do it. Pretty sure the bullet car only threw off 6 during the chase lol. I bought a daytona to build a joe dirt model. Im not sure its even good enough for that. It was the post office one "odd collection" in the metal tin. The lunch box was the best part of the whole kit. Its all tweeked and warped. Should have bought revell in the 1st place.
Thanks! Yes, The Revell kit is lightyears ahead of the MPC/AMT offering but that one dates back to the original annuals even though the Daytona modified kit release is from the early 80's I believe.
Video doesn’t load
Don't know what to say. Probably your device. My computer plays it and so does my TV. My phone however doesn't let it stream.
@@TheMuscleCarModeler ya it worked my computer but not my phone
I don’t know why that is.
Hello, check out mad dog merv on you tube....he might be interested...
What would he be interested in? I talk with him on occasion.
@@TheMuscleCarModeler buying and or giving a shout out for you