Jason, Thank you very much! I appreciate your kind words. I have more Dukes of Hazard builds coming up soon. My next build will be Boss Hogg’s 1971 Caddilac convertible. Thanks for watching. Have a blessed day! Steven 😀👍🏻
It’s a pretty good kit. Not perfect, but with a little perseverance it can turn out nice. I had to source the American Vector rims for the kit to make it look like the General Lee. I hope my video helps you with your build. Thanks for watching my video and sharing your thoughts. Have a blessed day! Steven 😀👍🏻
@@scalemodelcarchief I don’t exactly have this kit that you’re using, I have the official one (I don’t know where I got it, I just have it). But I do like how you managed to take an unofficial set and make it so similar to that of the real thing!
@@FrostbearPlushies I used the Country Charger kit. It a reissue of the General Lee minus all of the items that make it the General Lee. I’m currently building Boss Hogg’s Cadillac convertible. If you are a fan of the show; I have videos of Daisy’s Jeep and Cooter’s tow truck. I appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos. Have a blessed day! Steven 😀👍🏻
Hit a Sunday model and toy show a couple weeks ago and went a little nuts in picking up the R2 1/350 Enterprise,K7 space station, sealed Knight Rider kit and a vintage General Lee kit. Got the General unsealed for 15 bucks and sadly get the feeling it came in to my possession as a result of one of our brethren passing on as to my surprise the kit was already started with an aftermarket resin Charger body ( easily worth more than the 15 I paid) but just from the detail work on the kit with such details as individual plug wires and such makes me think that was a passion project that wouldn't just stop where it did unless something happened.
Gary, that sounds like a pretty nice collection of kits you picked up. $15 is a really good price on any kit, let alone a Dukes of Hazard General Lee. Thanks for sharing and watching my video. Have a safe and blessed weekend.
The ‘68 is my favorite. I love the taillights! Thank you for watching. I will have another Dukes of Hazard build coming up soon; Boss Hogg’s Cadillac. So make sure you stay tuned! Have a safe and blessed day! 😀👍🏻
Nice build! I got 2 of those same kits to build The General Lee. The 1st one came with the actual VECTOR wheels that The General Lee has but the 2nd kit did not. I had to return it and bought the 3rd kit which had the same wheels. I have no idea why the company did that... Either way, I built 2 so far! Decals off ebay, easy peasy!
I thought about returning my kit when I saw it didn’t include the Vector wheels. It was less of a hassle picking up some 3D printed Vector wheels off of eBay at the same time I ordered the battle flag/General Lee decals. I’m pleased with the way the kit went together. It’s not a perfect kit, but it is good. Thanks for stopping by my channel. Have a safe and blessed day!
The Country Charger kit did not have the correct wheels or decals. I sourced both on eBay. I used Krylon Pumpkin Orange gloss spray paint. I purchased it at Hobby Lobby. Here is a link: www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Craft-Paint-Stencils/Spray-Paint/Krylon-ColorMaxx-Glossy-Spray-Paint-&-Primer/p/81046596 Thanks for watching! Have a blessed day! Steven
@@scalemodelcarchiefCan I also ask where you got the wheels from? I was able to tell the wheels that come with the kit are correct, but I horribly failed to detail the wheels that came with it, and it was just a massive mess 😥
@@radmanny Here is the link to the wheels I purchased. In scale they would be 17” rims a little larger than the original wheels. I like their look and size. They were a little bit more than I wanted to pay but well worth it. I hope this helps! Have a blessed day! Steven www.ebay.com/itm/325245798869?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=VFPC8PxcSpO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=0P-Tc21-SMy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@@scalemodelcarchief Alright, thanks a lot. If I plan to make an 2nd attempt of a General Lee model, then I might get these. I'll try to remove as much paint as possible with isopropyl alcohol
Thank you Esteban! I ordered them off of eBay. They scale out to 17” wheels and tires. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video. I will be doing a three build series after the beginning on the new year. I will be building Daisy Duke’s Jeep, Roscoe’s patrol car, and Cooter’s tow truck.
Pa Carguy, I used Krylon Color Maxx Pumpkin Orange gloss spray paint. I picked it up at my local Hobby Lobby. Thanks for asking and watching my video. Happy modeling!
Thanks for watching Chris. The roll bar was distorted on the sprue. I tried straightening it, but I made it even worse. In the end, I decided not to use it.
I picked up both the wheels and decals on eBay. I’ve put the links below to each. I hope this helps! www.ebay.com/itm/325245798869?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=VFPC8PxcSpO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=0P-Tc21-SMy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY www.ebay.com/itm/233499167689?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ewxa2AtzSy2&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=0P-Tc21-SMy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Just picked up my kit and despite the box and the instructions showing that it has the Vector wheels, it doesn't. The wheels that Stephen used are a bit big, although they do look quite good. They should really be 14 or 15 inch, not 17 inch.
Thank you for stopping by and watching my video. I am currently working on Boss Hogg’s Cadillac. I have a couple of other Dukes of Hazard model kit builds videos on my channel. Have a blessed day! Steven 😀👍🏻
Thanks. The kit had the roll bar but it was distorted on the sprue. I tried straightening it by heating with a hair dryer, I made it even worse. So I left it off of my build.
@@TI4438 Thanks so much for sharing that information. I tried straightening mine but I made it worse. I feel better knowing it wouldn’t have been useless anyway.
@@TI4438 While I grew up on MPC, their kits were difficult to build when new. I built the original one from 1979. Add in the fact that this kit is almost 45 years.
No sir. I ordered the wheels/tires and decals off of eBay. Here is a link to the wheels on eBay: www.ebay.com/itm/325245798869 Decals Link: www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwiuua-znub7AhUOusgKHXsUCo8YABAKGgJxdQ&ae=2&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESa-D2LP9zC0M90wQTF8yMpqbxH8q9L36znidmlSQYmgiZDFJC_5ekfIGxl7AdRJM45Hg29zaMIpYKxDM58AFwr0YNzFTB4Teh2B2DdofvZUbHBt_BI_Pz9X0hR8PoF__H2huwa1N7TrZmPsNA&sig=AOD64_3dDNx2LNhbzYbFobd5ovgZAVEr1A&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwicrqSznub7AhUDD1kFHaAJBxIQwg8oAHoECAQQCw&adurl=
Pretty sloppy build honestly. Orange peel paint, streaks on the dash, sloppy paint job on the rear valance, orange shows through much of the chrome trim, and lotsa flash that wasn't removed. Disappointing to be honest
Thank you for your honest critique. I do agree with your assessment. Most if not all of my model builds, have issues. I build for relaxation and my skills are far short of other model builders. Again, thank you for your honesty. I appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos and share your thoughts. Have a blessed day. Steven 👍🏻
The UA-cam community awaits your next model build video with great anticipation. We can't wait to criticise every little detail. Who cares if it's not an award-winning model? @scalemodelcarchief built it for himself, not the rest of us. I've built plenty of models that started out really nice then turned to shit before I finished them and they ended up in thousands of pieces and full of air rifle pellets. Some of the ones I completed are not great either, but I move on and make the next one and learn from it. Sometimes you spend so long trying to get crappy parts to fit together that you give up on trying to achieve perfection and just get it done. Some of us just like to watch these videos to find out the pitfalls with a certain kit. I'm intending to make this same kit soon, and I know it will have many issues thanks to videos like this one, but I want to build a General Lee and this one has some of the features to do it, rather than having to scratch-build a bunch of parts.
While I do agree that the MPC kit has some flaws, I don’t feel it’s junk. The flaws can be worked around and the kit can be purchased at a decent price. It all depends on the builders perspective. I am pleased overall with the MPC kit and how it turned out. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts. Steven
Thank you for taking the time to watch and respond to my video. I appreciate the criticism. I understand that my model kit building skills are not as good as other builders. In the end, I am happy with the results. Have a blessed day! Steven 😀👍🏻
Great build! What a beauty!!!
Jason, Thank you very much! I appreciate your kind words. I have more Dukes of Hazard builds coming up soon. My next build will be Boss Hogg’s 1971 Caddilac convertible. Thanks for watching. Have a blessed day! Steven 😀👍🏻
That looks pretty good! Nice details on the interior, in particular.
Thank you so much for the kind words and watching!
Loved this show! Great job on this build my friend!
Todd, I appreciate you taking time to watch my videos. Thanks so much! Steven
I have the same Scale model kit vehicle just like that 👍
I’m currently building this old kit, and I have no idea what I’m doing.
So I need all the help I can get
It’s a pretty good kit. Not perfect, but with a little perseverance it can turn out nice. I had to source the American Vector rims for the kit to make it look like the General Lee. I hope my video helps you with your build. Thanks for watching my video and sharing your thoughts. Have a blessed day! Steven 😀👍🏻
@@scalemodelcarchief I don’t exactly have this kit that you’re using, I have the official one (I don’t know where I got it, I just have it).
But I do like how you managed to take an unofficial set and make it so similar to that of the real thing!
@@scalemodelcarchief you are good at this
@@FrostbearPlushies thanks for your kindness! I really appreciate it.
@@FrostbearPlushies I used the Country Charger kit. It a reissue of the General Lee minus all of the items that make it the General Lee. I’m currently building Boss Hogg’s Cadillac convertible. If you are a fan of the show; I have videos of Daisy’s Jeep and Cooter’s tow truck. I appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos. Have a blessed day! Steven 😀👍🏻
Great build! Looks like you captured The General Lee. Thanks for the video 😎👍
Thank you Mike! I appreciate your kind words! I just subscribed to your channel. Have a blessed day! Steven 👍🏻
Hit a Sunday model and toy show a couple weeks ago and went a little nuts in picking up the R2 1/350 Enterprise,K7 space station, sealed Knight Rider kit and a vintage General Lee kit. Got the General unsealed for 15 bucks and sadly get the feeling it came in to my possession as a result of one of our brethren passing on as to my surprise the kit was already started with an aftermarket resin Charger body ( easily worth more than the 15 I paid) but just from the detail work on the kit with such details as individual plug wires and such makes me think that was a passion project that wouldn't just stop where it did unless something happened.
Gary, that sounds like a pretty nice collection of kits you picked up. $15 is a really good price on any kit, let alone a Dukes of Hazard General Lee. Thanks for sharing and watching my video. Have a safe and blessed weekend.
Awesome i used the revell 1968 charger for my general lee
The ‘68 is my favorite. I love the taillights! Thank you for watching. I will have another Dukes of Hazard build coming up soon; Boss Hogg’s Cadillac. So make sure you stay tuned! Have a safe and blessed day! 😀👍🏻
Nice build!
I got 2 of those same kits to build The General Lee. The 1st one came with the actual VECTOR wheels that The General Lee has but the 2nd kit did not. I had to return it and bought the 3rd kit which had the same wheels. I have no idea why the company did that... Either way, I built 2 so far! Decals off ebay, easy peasy!
I thought about returning my kit when I saw it didn’t include the Vector wheels. It was less of a hassle picking up some 3D printed Vector wheels off of eBay at the same time I ordered the battle flag/General Lee decals. I’m pleased with the way the kit went together. It’s not a perfect kit, but it is good. Thanks for stopping by my channel. Have a safe and blessed day!
Lovely job on the genral lee there mate,I have been wanting to build one of these kits, but having trouble finding one for sale in the uk
Thank you so much! I’m glad that you enjoyed my build. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Have a blessed day! Steven
That looks amazing! I got this same kit on Saturday, so I can use this video as a guide. May I also asked what orange spray paint you used?
The Country Charger kit did not have the correct wheels or decals. I sourced both on eBay. I used Krylon Pumpkin Orange gloss spray paint. I purchased it at Hobby Lobby. Here is a link:
www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Craft-Paint-Stencils/Spray-Paint/Krylon-ColorMaxx-Glossy-Spray-Paint-&-Primer/p/81046596
Thanks for watching! Have a blessed day! Steven
@@scalemodelcarchiefCan I also ask where you got the wheels from? I was able to tell the wheels that come with the kit are correct, but I horribly failed to detail the wheels that came with it, and it was just a massive mess 😥
@@radmanny Here is the link to the wheels I purchased. In scale they would be 17” rims a little larger than the original wheels. I like their look and size. They were a little bit more than I wanted to pay but well worth it. I hope this helps! Have a blessed day! Steven
www.ebay.com/itm/325245798869?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=VFPC8PxcSpO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=0P-Tc21-SMy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@@scalemodelcarchief Alright, thanks a lot. If I plan to make an 2nd attempt of a General Lee model, then I might get these. I'll try to remove as much paint as possible with isopropyl alcohol
@@radmanny I’ve had to strip paint and had great success with mean green. Let the parts soak overnight night and then scrub with an old toothbrush.
Like the tires
Thank you Esteban! I ordered them off of eBay. They scale out to 17” wheels and tires. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video. I will be doing a three build series after the beginning on the new year. I will be building Daisy Duke’s Jeep, Roscoe’s patrol car, and Cooter’s tow truck.
First comment-I love what you did with that car.
Thank you so much! I am glad that you enjoyed the conversion of this kit. It was a fun build.
What kind of paint did you use
Pa Carguy, I used Krylon Color Maxx Pumpkin Orange gloss spray paint. I picked it up at my local Hobby Lobby. Thanks for asking and watching my video. Happy modeling!
@@scalemodelcarchief I used that same stuff on a bike frame back in the day. It worked great!
Turned out nice good job just subbedu
Jay, Thank you for the kind words! I’m heading over to your channel now to check out some of your build videos!
Not really. Very sloppy if you look close
Nice Representation but you forgot the most important deail the roll bar
Thanks for watching Chris. The roll bar was distorted on the sprue. I tried straightening it, but I made it even worse. In the end, I decided not to use it.
hello where did you get the General Lee wheels and decal from ...it did not come with the wheels and decal ...thanks
I picked up both the wheels and decals on eBay. I’ve put the links below to each. I hope this helps!
www.ebay.com/itm/325245798869?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=VFPC8PxcSpO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=0P-Tc21-SMy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
www.ebay.com/itm/233499167689?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ewxa2AtzSy2&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=0P-Tc21-SMy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
The MPC kit does come with the Vector wheels as well as another style.
Just picked up my kit and despite the box and the instructions showing that it has the Vector wheels, it doesn't. The wheels that Stephen used are a bit big, although they do look quite good. They should really be 14 or 15 inch, not 17 inch.
What primer did you use to cover that god awful black plastic?
I used a gray rattle can primer. I believe it was Rustoleum.
Was the push bar in the kit
Yes it was. Thanks for watching!!👍🏻
Welcomr to Hazzard County.
Thank you for stopping by and watching my video. I am currently working on Boss Hogg’s Cadillac. I have a couple of other Dukes of Hazard model kit builds videos on my channel. Have a blessed day! Steven 😀👍🏻
Nice but u forget the roll over bat inside
Thanks. The kit had the roll bar but it was distorted on the sprue. I tried straightening it by heating with a hair dryer, I made it even worse. So I left it off of my build.
@@scalemodelcarchief it wouldn't fit anyway. Sticks out the windows when installed!
@@TI4438 Thanks so much for sharing that information. I tried straightening mine but I made it worse. I feel better knowing it wouldn’t have been useless anyway.
@@scalemodelcarchief you got it done. I found out the hard way that this is the worst Charger kit on the market.
@@TI4438 While I grew up on MPC, their kits were difficult to build when new. I built the original one from 1979. Add in the fact that this kit is almost 45 years.
Always a great look. you made look to easy.
Thank you so much! It’s a pretty straightforward build, some small kit issues but nothing too bad. Thanks for watching my video! 👍🏻😀
I have a question we’re all the parts you showed in the kit
No sir. I ordered the wheels/tires and decals off of eBay. Here is a link to the wheels on eBay:
www.ebay.com/itm/325245798869
Decals Link:
www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwiuua-znub7AhUOusgKHXsUCo8YABAKGgJxdQ&ae=2&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESa-D2LP9zC0M90wQTF8yMpqbxH8q9L36znidmlSQYmgiZDFJC_5ekfIGxl7AdRJM45Hg29zaMIpYKxDM58AFwr0YNzFTB4Teh2B2DdofvZUbHBt_BI_Pz9X0hR8PoF__H2huwa1N7TrZmPsNA&sig=AOD64_3dDNx2LNhbzYbFobd5ovgZAVEr1A&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwicrqSznub7AhUDD1kFHaAJBxIQwg8oAHoECAQQCw&adurl=
Nice,your rims look taller than the original.good job though.
David thanks for the compliment. The rims scale out to 17’s, the kit rims no longer match the General Lee. I had to get after market resin rims.
@@scalemodelcarchief sharp build
Pretty sloppy build honestly. Orange peel paint, streaks on the dash, sloppy paint job on the rear valance, orange shows through much of the chrome trim, and lotsa flash that wasn't removed. Disappointing to be honest
Thank you for your honest critique. I do agree with your assessment. Most if not all of my model builds, have issues. I build for relaxation and my skills are far short of other model builders. Again, thank you for your honesty. I appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos and share your thoughts. Have a blessed day. Steven 👍🏻
The UA-cam community awaits your next model build video with great anticipation. We can't wait to criticise every little detail. Who cares if it's not an award-winning model? @scalemodelcarchief built it for himself, not the rest of us. I've built plenty of models that started out really nice then turned to shit before I finished them and they ended up in thousands of pieces and full of air rifle pellets. Some of the ones I completed are not great either, but I move on and make the next one and learn from it. Sometimes you spend so long trying to get crappy parts to fit together that you give up on trying to achieve perfection and just get it done. Some of us just like to watch these videos to find out the pitfalls with a certain kit. I'm intending to make this same kit soon, and I know it will have many issues thanks to videos like this one, but I want to build a General Lee and this one has some of the features to do it, rather than having to scratch-build a bunch of parts.
Revell 69 charger 100% better detailed kit for General lee. Throw mpc kit away it's junk.
While I do agree that the MPC kit has some flaws, I don’t feel it’s junk. The flaws can be worked around and the kit can be purchased at a decent price. It all depends on the builders perspective. I am pleased overall with the MPC kit and how it turned out. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts. Steven
On crappy job
Thank you for taking the time to watch and respond to my video. I appreciate the criticism. I understand that my model kit building skills are not as good as other builders. In the end, I am happy with the results. Have a blessed day! Steven 😀👍🏻
Where do you get the decals ?
I picked them up on eBay. The Seller was SCREDLINES. I hope that helps.
Thanks