Model Car Replicas

[69bronzeT5]

I've decided to offer up my services. I build model cars in my spare time. I've built around 20 and I've been building for around 10 years. I've won a few awards at shows that I've attended in the last year. Just recently, I've decided to start building model car replicas for people.


I do mainly Mopar models but I am willing to do other muscle car models too. I'm not too firmilar with the newer cars. All models are plastic and either 1/24 or 1/25. I include the following things when I build models:

-Carpeting
-Athentic looking chrome trim (not silver paint)
-Detailed interiors
-Detailed chassis'
-Detailed engine compartments (battery detailing, firewall detailing, ignition wires)
-Custom licence plates to match your car

That's just to name a few things. I do mainly stock looking models because I'm not too skilled with custom cars.

Prices on models vary. I've consulted a few people regarding a price I should charge and most people said I should charge $15 an hour. I think that is too much so I do it for $10 an hour. I get a lot done in an hour. Supply cost, kit cost and display case cost are extra. I insist people do the display case charge because I've seen too many built models get wrecked in the mail. Display cases really help get it there safe. They cost around $9 but are completley worth it. Model kits cost around $20. You can either supply a model kit or you could send $20 CAD so I can purchase the kit. It's entirely up to you. I'm in BC, Canada so please keep that in mind when it comes to funds. I only do money order because I don't have a pay pal set up.


I'm pretty busy right now. I currently have 5 model builds going for people so if you'd like me to build you a model replica of your car, please let me know either on this thread or via PM. It shouldn't be too long, I'll start building new orders once I get a few of the current builds around 50% done. All funds from building the models go to restoring my Charger and getting a few parts for the Duster. I'm including some pictures of some of my personal builds.



Thanks,
Cody

[Slantback_66]

If mine was finished, I'd hire you to do it. Maybe in a year. Sorry.

John

[69bronzeT5]

If mine was finished, I'd hire you to do it. Maybe in a year. Sorry.

John

No probs. I've been building for 10 years so I'll be building in a year still However, models give you a good idea of how your car will look finished

[Foreman72]

thats a wicked cool idea man

[69bronzeT5]

Thanks! I'm hoping to get some cash for my 1:1 cars, it sure would help

[MoparManJim]

The builds are not bad, bud. You do some very good work on yours. When you have time, check some of mine out     

[69charger2002]

that is a great idea. i would do it in a heartbeat, but with 7 chargers, and looks like $50-75 a piece when finished or more with shipping, i'd go broke!
trav

[69bronzeT5]

that is a great idea. i would do it in a heartbeat, but with 7 chargers, and looks like $50-75 a piece when finished or more with shipping, i'd go broke!
trav

Pick your favorite then

[MoparManJim]

that is a great idea. i would do it in a heartbeat, but with 7 chargers, and looks like $50-75 a piece when finished or more with shipping, i'd go broke!
trav

Pick your favorite then

Hey, thats my modo bud  , get your own  . 

Cod, you know anytime you need advice, you can always ask me.

[69bronzeT5]

Cod, you know anytime you need advice, you can always ask me.

Will do! Thanks

[rav440]

CODY , how long does it take to build a model ? $10.00 an hr. isnt bad but if it takes 100 hours to build a model then thats alot of $$$$ 

i have a model of my runner and you do really nice work . 

[MoparManJim]

CODY , how long does it take to build a model ? $10.00 an hr. isnt bad but if it takes 100 hours to build a model then thats alot of $$$$ 

i have a model of my runner and you do really nice work . 

I'm not sure about him, but he has seen my work so he can relate here for a second. For me it takes at times 2 months (I do detailing and pluming) to do a build. What cod doesn't do and I do is I put working a-arms on my cars and if they have a solid steering (stright ahead) I mod them to make them turn left and right. Now this work alone takes afew days to do so. If someone is haveing me make them one, I try to keep them updated all the time, and photos going to them of the build and always asking them questions as it's there car in the end when it's finish. 

Cody afew tiomes have watch me on a forum build afew models and he even got ahold of me to find afew tips out for on his builds which I help him out with. It's nice seeing a young guy wanting to learn this stuff so he can do it as while on his stuff. 

Cod, keep up the good work bud. 

[69bronzeT5]

If someone is haveing me make them one, I try to keep them updated all the time, and photos going to them of the build and always asking them questions as it's there car in the end when it's finish. 

TUFCAT know's how that is. I just sent some pictures of his model I'm building to him.


Rav, I'll send you a PM.

[The70RT]

Too bad there isn't any recent 70 models 

[69bronzeT5]

Too bad there isn't any recent 70 models 

Just the crappy AMT Fast & The Furious '70. Companies do make '70 resin bodies though.

[MoparManJim]

Too bad there isn't any recent 70 models 

Just the crappy AMT Fast & The Furious '70. Companies do make '70 resin bodies though.

I'm working on the front parts for the 69 revell to convert to the 1970 version the out side over. I will also be working on the tail area after I get the from parts done. 

[69bronzeT5]

[69bronzeT5]

I think that is too much so I do it for $10 an hour.

Keep in mind the hourly rate can be negotiated.

[69bronzeT5]

Here's a list of Charger kits that have been made.

-1967 Charger
-1968 Charger R/T
-1969 Charger R/T
-1969 Charger 500
-1969 Charger Daytona
-1971 Charger R/T

I think a '73-'74 kit has been made too.

[KS71owner]

Nice work!

I've been thinking about doing something similar with my military kits I've been building lately. A buddy of mine showed me a couple of ebay links with guys who build armor kits and sell them for serious $$$. I love building cars too but I'm too attached to them to sell most of the time. I just let them get stolen from competitions....

[C_stripes]

Cody,
FYI. JoHan did make a 70 Charger kit.
MPC made 72-73-74 chargers
If you watch ebay, you will see.

[69bronzeT5]

I just let them get stolen from competitions....

People have stolen them from shows!

[71Charger JT]

how much to make a model of my car? Will you be able to replicate the rims also?

[69bronzeT5]

how much to make a model of my car? Will you be able to replicate the rims also?

I'll send you a PM.

[KS71owner]

I just let them get stolen from competitions....

People have stolen them from shows!

Sadly, yes. I entered a '71 Duster 340 I built over a period of about 4 months into a local show here in Wichita. To this day I still think it was one of my best efforts. B5 blue, fully plumbed and wired, Bare Metal trim, seatbelts, carpeting and the works. The show was a3-day event in a big convention hall. Since I was babysitting my Charger at the car show in another wing of the building I couldn't keep my eye on it all day. I went back on the last day after judging to pick up my stuff and the model was gone. I was told I "should have kept a better eye on it." I told them I had higher priorities like making sure my REAL car wasn't damaged by showgoers.

I haven't been participated in that show since, either in the model category or with my car. This is also the same show that MOVED MY CAR without my permission after I left for the night. That was the real dealbreaker for me. I would have left the moment I saw what they did if my car wasn't blocked in by that point.

The show was Starbird, BTW.