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(@john-quilter)
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Long ago I built this Dodge Luxury Liner sedan and the convertible coupe from some very old issue resin kits.  (maybe Jerry Rettig?)  Now recently I turned up in my stash another convertible so got around to making that one into a coupe.  The roof came off a displaced, but saved, IXO Hindustan Ambassador with modifications and it fit pretty well.   Base plate had to be created from scratch.  Some of the parts are ex Solido also in my stash.

1940 Dodge coupe const
1940 Dodge const #3
1940 Dodge X3 #1
1940 Dodge X3 #2
1940 Dodge X3 #3

 

 

 


John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA


   
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David Knight
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John, those are beautiful cars! What kind of paint do you use on resin?


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John Merritt
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They all look good, but I really like the Luxury Liner Sedan. I saw my 1st one of these a few years ago-I was amazed as how big it was.


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Very spacious inside, especially in back seat but not really a large car at only 203 inches long on a 119 wheelbase and approximately 3000 pounds. 


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David H
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Thanks for your good post, John.  I appreciate your sharing of both your treasures and your talents.  Please do this again and again.

            David H



   
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(@john-quilter)
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@david-knight  Resin will take just about any type paint.  The important thing is to clean it very well with lacquer thinner first to prevent fish eyes caused by mold release.   I use a model paint primer but color coats can be rattle can paint.  I like Krylon and have even learned how to mix these and spray with a Prevo sprayer, a sort of poor man's airbrush.  If looking for a metallic color, an auto touch up paint from an auto supply store.  Watch these for excessive graininess however. 


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John Merritt
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@john-quilter

I am guessing it was the other cars around it that made it look bigger-but also I'm thinking that I had an idea of what an early 40s Dodge looked like and was surprised to see one this size.

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1940 DODGE LUXURY LINER DELUXE SDN 02

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1941 Dodge Lxry Liner Sdn 04

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Great builds John Q. I have always thought the 41 Dodges and Plymouths were good looking cars



   
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