Richard Petty 1973 Dodge Charger 426 Hemi #43 Stock Car NASCAR 1/16 Scale Model Kit Review Unboxing

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  • @1976Cordoba
    @1976Cordoba 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I never had this kit as a kid but there was a built clear one on display at a local hobby shop. I drooled over that car every time my mom took me there. Later I built both versions of the street Charger and the General Lee. It's an awesome kit for sure.

  • @phoenixharvesters1373
    @phoenixharvesters1373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am 55 now. I was 8 when I went to Kmart and bought and assembled this kit. Wow! Thanks for the memories!👍

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very cool!

  • @dustdevl3404
    @dustdevl3404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Built the K&K Insurance #71 when I was a kid. Love to do it again some time and detail it to the nines.

  • @johnhughes9019
    @johnhughes9019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had the c.1984 issue -- modified - reissue -- 'Street Machine' version of the 1/16 scale Charger some years ago . I was quite impressed with the details of the engine and transmission ; casting numbers ! Separate bellhousing ! Separate clutch !
    I am so tempted to purchase this restored version --- I just may do that .

    • @70sstreetracer
      @70sstreetracer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me mate had the Street Machine version in the mid 80s and i also had a real one blasting round my town in Essex Uk around that time- so this kit is on my wish list to make a replica.

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The old "giant" MPC Charger!!
    Gotta' love it, especially if your a NASCAR/Petty fan!! 👍👍👍
    Nice vid, nice build Chris.............. 😉 🙂 👌

  • @damiandamian2553
    @damiandamian2553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That kit is old and Cool, but how about doing your version of a build...I think most of us oldschool/old timers would appreciate it

  • @matthewsherman1450
    @matthewsherman1450 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    YES! Another reissue of a "holy grail list" kit. Those jackstands look stronger than the ones at Harbor Freight.

    • @twotone85
      @twotone85 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      A man who insults harbor freight, is no man

  • @djhamelin777
    @djhamelin777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just ordered it, looking forward to building it

  • @darrinjones2348
    @darrinjones2348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    DARRIN J. HOLLY COW WHAT A CAR

  • @dwaynewatson4279
    @dwaynewatson4279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow thats a big scale looks great great detail and awesome kit thanks for sharing Chris

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks 👍

  • @toyman81
    @toyman81 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I actually owned the clear body kit when it came out around 1973 or 74, Very cool model for a 11 year old to have then.

  • @michaelcooke2559
    @michaelcooke2559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the quick look at an amazing kit.

  • @RJDCR
    @RJDCR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yes , I want that
    Robert

  • @Jeffsmodelgarage
    @Jeffsmodelgarage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ordered mine thanks Chris.

  • @davetello3764
    @davetello3764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I actually bought this kit for my brother, but it came with a clear body. It's pretty cool. Thank you for reviewing it.

  • @Duececoupe
    @Duececoupe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    #43 and #71 are both on my Must Have list....😉😆😂

    • @Duececoupe
      @Duececoupe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What do you mean, back burner....get her built already! 😉😆😂

  • @leroykees1170
    @leroykees1170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Chris. Nice reissue, I have an older unit that is only 3 years old. Same detail but with White body and Orange strips on the decal. Trivia for This model also shares the same chassis with the Dukes of Hazard Charger. i have been working to change it back to a real car.. Nice Kit the size is fantastic.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup, hence why the Lee sits 'funny'. Still a cool big scale kit of it. :)

  • @215rwg
    @215rwg ปีที่แล้ว

    I built mine with the clear body, decals. chassis / susp molded black and functional.

  • @maryfiltz800
    @maryfiltz800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is really a very detailed kit - thanks for showing us.

  • @darylsuess8990
    @darylsuess8990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The King rules!! I ordered some stuff from Model Roundup and I see your builds are featured with the model kits for sale. Way to go Chris a great compliment to supplement the kits at Model Roundup!

  • @tonyd9541
    @tonyd9541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you build it, could you possibly detail how to mask for the 2 tone paint scheme? Thank you for the review!

  • @allanhennius54
    @allanhennius54 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Haha, Chris = the king of one liners! This episode was a good one!

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

  • @captnemomodelingzone7850
    @captnemomodelingzone7850 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great open box wow that is a big nice kit. Thank you for the information. Have a great weekend

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, you too!

  • @rayst.pierre4499
    @rayst.pierre4499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Detail!
    This model has detail!!!
    One Very Kool Kit!
    Looking forward to seeing what you do with it

  • @andrewluchsinger
    @andrewluchsinger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's big, It's bad, It's Richard "Freaken" Petty!!

  • @johnm.5848
    @johnm.5848 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've never built this kit but I'd see it on the shelves of department stores and hobby shops in my teen years when I went to them on Saturdays to hunt down my next 1/25 scale car model to build mainly from MPC of course. It was my model car maker of choice then. But I'm still glad that it's back in production.

  • @travisbrecher3677
    @travisbrecher3677 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool kit! A great setup for a NASCAR pit diorama.

  • @marksimkiw923
    @marksimkiw923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Never seen a stock car this big before

  • @johnwilliams7102
    @johnwilliams7102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At last - the Petty pinnacle!

  • @Sarah-JaneR32
    @Sarah-JaneR32 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I so would love that model kit :)

  • @thomasbrown7420
    @thomasbrown7420 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    PLEASE build this one soon!

  • @thomasmccaskill5197
    @thomasmccaskill5197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember when I was young I got that kit it looks 100 percent better than it did 40 years ago guess they retooled it

  • @Pozer714
    @Pozer714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is Hugh! Want to see it built!

  • @moparnut6286
    @moparnut6286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Please come out with the K&K version!!! great kit got to get one to keep my older issue company!

    • @moparnut6286
      @moparnut6286 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theragingdolphinsmaniac4696 thanks! maybe I can find one!

  • @aydinlight3700
    @aydinlight3700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It looks like very good kit

  • @brianczeiner5612
    @brianczeiner5612 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got one of these a few years ago. On my to do list some day.

  • @jaelinsmith5207
    @jaelinsmith5207 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to have that one for Christmas if not I'll get one one day

  • @bamabiker750
    @bamabiker750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember building this kit back in the '70's but I recall that the body was clear plastic. Could it have been made by someone other than MPC? I definitely remember those jack stands. Anyway, I'll be looking forward to your build video on this one for sure.

  • @maccustoms2295
    @maccustoms2295 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review very detailed kit hope to see a full build. Definably getting one of these. Big Petty fan here. Thanks for sharing have a great weekend Chris.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @rosseganjr9402
    @rosseganjr9402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great looking kit! unfortunately no hobby shops around my area!

  • @craigwellsjr3968
    @craigwellsjr3968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had this car when I was a kid! But, the body was clear. So, you could see all the details. I painted it mine . Then it got lose in my first move from being in the Military. From Ft Hood to Germany. Like most of my models from 32 years of service.

  • @charlesmcclure5994
    @charlesmcclure5994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a good looking kit Chris I want to say I think they release that also with the clear body so you can see all the details underneath the car body I bet you're dying for them to come out with the Petty superbird 👍👍

    • @tonyd9541
      @tonyd9541 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are correct. The original release of this back in '73 had the body molded in clear plastic. I read someplace that when round2 acquired the molds from mpc, and decided to re-release this kit a few years back, they were going to do it again in clear, but gave some explanation about not being able to get the formula correct for the clear? I think it had more to do with cost.

  • @bigcharliesmodelgarage296
    @bigcharliesmodelgarage296 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome kit. Thanks for sharing.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @charlespalavros6952
    @charlespalavros6952 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice kit .. Great Review Chris

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like it!

  • @IamGalvatron
    @IamGalvatron 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Chris, was this kit also used as the base for the 1/16th General Lee? With a 69 Charger body of course

    • @1976Cordoba
      @1976Cordoba 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      For sure.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You bet, and the 'Street Charger' kits too.

  • @keithsmodelsandrcs6593
    @keithsmodelsandrcs6593 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awsome kit, nice 👍

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks 👍

  • @ricks69z28
    @ricks69z28 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like a great kit. Rick ✌️

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah!

  • @jonathangodwin9410
    @jonathangodwin9410 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review My Friend!

  • @Merylstreep1949
    @Merylstreep1949 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hopefully they will do that blown Street Charger version next

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The General Lee body as a stockish 1969 Charger would be cool too.

  • @joshwilberger6735
    @joshwilberger6735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone notice the "[Buddy] Baker" markings on the chrome tree?

    • @michaelreece458
      @michaelreece458 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Buddy Baker kit is identical, just with different decals.

  • @legendarytater8225
    @legendarytater8225 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    bought one yesterday

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Enjoy!

  • @sylvainmichaud2262
    @sylvainmichaud2262 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I haven't noticed the real metallic mesh that is installed instead of headlamps in the grill. Is it part of the kit as it was in the original transparent kit ?
    It was my first big project.
    Lead me to the Tamiya 1/6 Harley-Davidson.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Everything in the kit is in the video, so if it's not on screen it's not in the box. :)

  • @EpicConspiracy
    @EpicConspiracy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    There’s a flea market near me where a booth has tons of those late 80s eary 90s nascar models still new sealed for 10$ each. You think those are worth building still? Stickers can’t possibly still be ok, what’s your opinion ?

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's the going rate for those kits.
      Decals can be replaced at modelroundup.com

  • @davidpayne4315
    @davidpayne4315 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    They need to make a 24th or 25th version of this kit

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Salvinos JR has a 73 and 71 in 1/25 dropping in a month or so.

  • @southern_angel
    @southern_angel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This kit is awesome will get one for sure this is when Nascar was Nascar not this clown show now

  • @r.a.monigold9789
    @r.a.monigold9789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought for sure you'd have given us a "Spoiler Alert" - but I guess it was already on the box art.

  • @jaymwales
    @jaymwales 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😎💪👍

  • @dday9257
    @dday9257 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    More Chrysler greatness.The nine thumbs down are probably GM jerks.

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have dedicated trolls who just follow my channel to complain and thumbs down. Oh well. We'll let them be miserable and the rest of us will keep having fun!

  • @openexhaustmodels5139
    @openexhaustmodels5139 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gteat stuff mate👍

    • @hpiguy
      @hpiguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the visit!

  • @chassegallerie2910
    @chassegallerie2910 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, that's too big for me, not enough place to display it without it falling into the paws of my two cats. Tho, I wish you'll show it to us once you finish it and tell us if you had any issues building it.

  • @Aaronplatt69
    @Aaronplatt69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never been this early before

  • @copsrobertsokl5127
    @copsrobertsokl5127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chris I was so disappointed when I clicked to watch the video and realized it was only a review one😭😭

  • @CallmeDaBreeze1971
    @CallmeDaBreeze1971 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't think they ran the 426 Hemi in '73.

    • @dustdevl3404
      @dustdevl3404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They did. Hemi was outlawed in the aero cars (Daytona/Superbird) in 71. Was fine in the 71 and up Charger.

  • @davidrawson7414
    @davidrawson7414 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought this kit. A lot of flash, a lot of the parts didn't fit well, and the body was three shades lighter blue then the hood.