1976 Dodge Dart Sport 3n1 Hang Ten w/ Figure 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build Review MPC925

[@JohnW1711stock]

Lots of 70-76, Challengers, Dusters, Demons/ Darts, and Cudas, running in NHRA Stock, and Super Stock, Eliminators. The fastest car show on earth! Neat kit.

[@AngelosWorkbench]

I love your build philosophy. Build for you build it how you want it it’s your model. I do it the same way. Keep up the great work and being so inspirational. Thank you!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

[@dougmulle2627]

Chris, i loved the story that went along with this! It made this one come alive. If you started driving in the 80s, you knew someone who had a car like this

[@clifftrimble2616]

Awesome build my friend!! 1976 !!! grad from High School and started my 24 year career in the USAF...!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Cliff!

[@greywolfoutdoorshomestead9962]

When I was a kid around 10 or 11yrs old I saw and fell in love with the duster.i love how it looks fast standing still.and the dart is just like it.

[@c.d.scalemodels9198]

Afternoon Chris, I love the 70' chinese mustard yellow color. Just like the refrigerator colors when I was a kid.......to cool a color.

[@hpiguy]

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[@mattmccain8492]

Yep! Very true. My folks had one in that yellow color back then. If it wasn't yellow..it was that pea green color.

[@smokescreen38mostlycarvide56]

As a guy who owns a ‘73, that’s one heck of a nice build. You know your cars! 😎

[@hpiguy]

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[@Jay-en3mu]

Another awesome build! After watching your videos I find myself at modelroundup buying a new model because I end up getting inspired by your builds, thanks for the awesome videos!

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it and support the hobby! Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice comment! Much appreciated, model on!

[@clifftrimble2616]

Nice build!! Ah 1976!!! Year I graduated from High School (Hartford, Wis) and spent then next 24 years in the USAF.. Again an AWESOME build my friend!!

[@hpiguy]

Very cool!

[@1zedlepplin]

This build screams 70's grass roots drag racing! You've captured it perfectly!

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@Outpost_76]

I love watching all your builds, makes me want to get busy on all the kits I've picked up over the years.

[@hpiguy]

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[@mattmccain8492]

Same here..problem is.. Which one to build..

[@eclipsehorse8693]

'...I love the smell of Testor's enamels in the morning...' mmm what great memories! Long before I began using acrylic craft paints, I had a couple Testors paint carousels filled with little bottle paints, two bottles of brush cleaner and 'all the fixins'- good times... I can't count how many planes, cars and ships those saw me thru. Glad to see someone still uses at least a little enamel for old times sake! :)

[@hpiguy]

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[@curtisorth5152]

You are a teacher, the skills I learn here I can apply to alot of other projects, so cool!!!

[@hpiguy]

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[@noirnegro7659]

Always enjoy watching your builds. Simple and sweet.

[@hpiguy]

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[@abledrummer]

Very Nice. I just got the 1975 Dodge Dart Sport 3-1 "Rebel Rouser" kit. Can't wait to start now...

[@davidpayne4315]

I did that 1 last year great kit you'll enjoy building it

[@maryfiltz800]

Another nice car - thanks for the back story - it is always fun to hear.

[@hpiguy]

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[@RJDCR]

thats kool , My friend and me found a deserted 74 Duster , same color gold...out on a Ranch....Brought it home , built an awesome 11's drag car....super fun ...Rock onnn Chris , hope yer well today Robert

[@RJDCR]

....lol , you shoulda seen me as crew chief @ the track , w/ a 5 lb sledge....beatin' in the rear wheel wells , after they smoked from rubbing 1st time down the track....it was hilarious , but we got 'er back together , by the next round , and went on to qualify.......fun stuff , good memories,,,thanx again

[@hpiguy]

Cool man!

[@greywolfoutdoorshomestead9962]

I did this kit a few years ago for a buddy who is in a wheel chair.i did the sitting dude and I cant remember where I got it but I found a wheel chair and put the sitting dude in it.he loved it.

[@davidking8968]

Hi,really cool glad they included the 340 such a fun engine in reel life i had a 340 magnum 73 charger rallye i had a ball in that car.thanks chris for sharing a fun mopar.and cool options.thanks

[@hpiguy]

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[@jjojo2004]

Keep them funky 70’s model cars coming!! YEAHHHH!! 👍👍👍🚙🚙

[@hpiguy]

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[@johnhetrick9422]

Cool kit I’m thinking of picking it up .Thanks for all the builds you do it’s really inspiring

[@hpiguy]

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[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

💘 the way you painted the wheels on this to create a more realistic look...

[@jamesbutler5995]

You have a lot of my favorite builds in your stash but this one quickly moved to the top it really looks great Chris!!!

[@hpiguy]

Cool!

[@ronroberts2453]

Very cool Chris, I love this build!! I'm going to order mine as soon as I finish this comment! ! Keep up the great presentations!

[@hpiguy]

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[@jamman6]

A solid, clean and robust build. Thank you, Chris!

[@hpiguy]

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[@mattmccain8492]

I've got the earlier " rebel rouser" version of this kit..only bought it on clearance at hobby lobby just for the two figures..the driver works great in other cars too..just dug this kit back out..contemplating building it straight out the box ..just cause of this build video here..like I need start another..but I do enjoy watching these..love your paint techniques ..especially the black primer on everything..gonna have to try that method for a different approach ..I've always used grey primer..love your back story approach as well. I used to do that too on every build when I was younger..still kinda do..but not much as most of all my builds have been parts box gluebomb rebuilds.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelreece458]

Perfect for simply polishing the plastic and building it promo style.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@jeffyoung2890]

I really like these old 70's cars. Classic cars period, were just so epic! Your videos are awesome Chris. I especially like the car one's, but they're all VERY entertaining. Looking forward to the next video, and this was inspiring. Everytime you do a car, I want to do my version afterwards. That's pretty cool that it happens the way? See man, you do good things! Thanks dude, see you in the next video. Oh yeah, hope you stay safe & healthy...

[@hpiguy]

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[@stevevoelker6834]

I remember building this one back in the day, too. I found a can of Mopar tawny gold spray paint at the auto parts store and painted it in that with the rallye wheels like you used. Good times in the malaise era! :-)

[@robwalker5030]

I haven't built many cars, in fact, I've only built one since I got back into modeling (more armour and aircraft than anything) . But I do like the old iconic muscle cars and this one is a great example. Nice build, well done 👍🏻

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

💘 the added weathering and patina too!!

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Another BEAUTIFUL build!!.. All ready for the next trip down the quarter mile!!.. Keep up the great work Bud!!

[@josepenate7367]

Fantastic build,brother.

[@hpiguy]

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[@TheDgrinch69]

So cool! Reminds me of the good ole days!

[@hpiguy]

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[@paulupson2899]

Looks great Chris, I just got one last week and look forward to building the kit. I’m going to use your techniques for my build. Stay safe and as always thanks for a fun build

[@hpiguy]

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[@raphaelhernandez4088]

Wow very cool being a mopar great but when I saw the old Gratiot auto supply decals I was sold. Grew up in detroit and bought things from there thanks for the memories.

[@hpiguy]

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[@phillipholt6005]

All kidding aside I use to use spare parts to build my own car. Veryyyy Interesting! Now you can buy kits for that purpose. Go Figure!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@phillipholt6005]

Your welcome. It was enjoyable

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Very Cool 1976 Dodge Dart !!!!!!!!!! MOPAR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hpiguy]

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[@TowMansBuilds]

Nice job. Like how that black wash came out.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching and taking part in the fun!

[@bobham1061]

WOW, kool car kit. My neighbor back in 74 had a 1972 Dodge Demon 340 that I helped him drag race in the stock classes. That winter we modified it to run Super Stock classes. I'm going to buy this and make a copy of that car. The smell of Testors enamel paint in my youth, oh yeah! Now if they could do the glue ... yikes :( Thanks for the video!

[@hpiguy]

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[@johnclemans7802]

👍 Nice job! Need to add one of these to my collection.

[@EricSheppard-g4u]

Another beautiful kit Chris I like 👍

[@robmcmuffin8453]

Awesome build man! I'm definitely going to get this kit and maybe rat-rod it. Thanks for sharing!

[@hpiguy]

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[@carlslusher9605]

Real nice work, Chris!!

[@garyparker2969]

Again Love Your Twist on it Chris, God Bless All.

[@hpiguy]

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[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

💘 that drag hood scoop too!!

[@Red-rl1xx]

Turned out nice! I bought that same model recently. Haven't built it yet.

[@johnwilliams7102]

Cool inclusion of the figures

[@UncleScorch]

Great kit and build! Big thanks for the continued uploads, I really look forward to them, especially in light of current days.

[@hpiguy]

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[@charlesmcclure5994]

Love that kit, just one more to get, great build as always Chris 👍👍

[@hpiguy]

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[@Merylstreep1949]

Another kick ass build, love your version and I plan to do a similar one with the amt version I have from 2009. A nice surprise after a HORRID DAY....THANK YOU😸😸🐈🤜🤛🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@hpiguy]

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[@jamiesale9460]

great effect of the light red coat over the black primer. I'll master that technique yet. And why the silver marker on the chrome rather than a molotow pen? (After all I bought 3 of them after certain other of your videos)

[@hpiguy]

Personal choice. I use molotow sometimes when I can wait for it to dry and sharpie for others when I need it dry instantly.

[@tylerlonsdale9460]

That is a great technique that works very good when you get the hang of it. I just painted up a Hemi with a black undercoat and it looks sweeeeet. Saved me a lot of blackwash time, too. Another simple trick I never would've thought to try if not for this channel.

[@jamiesale9460]

@@tylerlonsdale9460 I have a 55 Chevy to do next with a six cylinder - it will be my first attempt to detail and engine. I will use this technique on it. Thanks for your note

[@ianmunslow5675]

Really nice build Chris

[@hpiguy]

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[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

A lot of 😎 parts with this kit.. Looks like you can build it either showroom stock or as a drag car...

[@domodude120]

Sweet! Nice job Chris amazing detail

[@hpiguy]

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[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

💘 those stock Goodyear tires...

[@TheDartCave]

I always wanted to mix this thing with the amt duster

[@maverick3576]

Some rubber on the rear lower 1/4 panel after doing a burnout would look great

[@JimFlanagan4206]

Cool kit! Those honeycomb wheels look like they came off a mid 70s Trans Am.

[@hpiguy]

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[@bigneasy2106]

Pretty cool they provide the decals for the Hang 10 and Spirt of 76 edition Darts

[@hpiguy]

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[@charlesfielding3536]

What is the Bluegrass song and group (& album) that begins at 11:40. Love it ! Not only did I get this model, but I'm going to order that album so I can play it while I'm building my model ! Thanks, Chris !!

[@hpiguy]

Random tracks from YT free music library. You can download it free there. Thanks!

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

😎 extra carburetor you put on the rear seat!!

[@montesampson8149]

Gunna have to get that one, sick

[@hpiguy]

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[@jeremystrickland7826]

Nice build Chris i got this kit haven't built it yet

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@chassegallerie2910]

This kit is good. It could be even greater if AMT was to mod some parts, like modding the grill as to put transparent headlights and other things. Really good build as always. I do have a question for you. I bought a paint pen for my lettering. The paint dry correctly. However, the pen has a tendency of getting a HUGE drop of white paint on its tip which end up making huge blotches and making me have to remove the paint. Do you have any tips so this doesn't happen?

[@hpiguy]

Wipe it off constantly, that's the only way.

[@chassegallerie2910]

@@hpiguy Thanks.

[@od1452]

Thanks for another build.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel!

[@1928ModelA1931]

I think I’d go with the Spirit of ‘76 theme a Google search shows these as fairly rare limited editions that are kind of rare today. Looks like all of the decals are there.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@doublenickelbob]

Thanks for this cheering up vid. Being quarantined I'm going nuts staying home

[@hpiguy]

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[@wraith20072007]

Beautiful job.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@curtisorth5152]

I love kits that have figures, that's so awesomly awesome sauce!!!

[@smokewagon2625]

Another great build bub!

[@hpiguy]

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[@miiqqula8639]

Must buy kit if this come to finland. Close to my first car. 93 my dad bought me 74 dart. Slant six. Love that car. After two years i sell it, and bought 77 Aspen with 273.

[@hpiguy]

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[@jonserkspawn7776]

I built this kit last time they rereleased it. Didn't have the 2nd engine. The drag decals were the Rebel Rouser

[@hpiguy]

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[@lukasgarage956]

Coolest 76 Dart around

[@hpiguy]

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[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

😎 pit crew that comes with this kit too!!

[@charlespalavros6952]

Looks awesome like what you did with it in 1986 i had a 73 dart sport 340 4spd fact. Sunroof

[@hpiguy]

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[@johngrubb1590]

I know i'm showing my ignorance but i know nothing about the dart i'm a brit but looks cool.👌👍

[@johngrubb1590]

@@C.Brown5150 Same to you as well .

[@05gtdriver]

@@C.Brown5150 That would be Plymouth Duster produced from 1970-76. The Dodge Dart Sport(the name of the fastback coupe), originated as the Dodge Demon in 1971, but the Christian opposition in the deep south part of the U.S. objected to the name, so Chrysler(the parent company to Dodge & Plymouth), changed the name to Dart Sport for the 1973 model until 1976 when the Dodge Dart & Plymouth Valiant lines were discontinued.

[@garyparker2969]

05gtdriver, thanks for Sharing the Interesting Trivia Sir, God Bless All.

[@hpiguy]

It was sort of the last gasp for muscle cars, if you can call it that. Not a bad car if you got an optioned out one but most were plain jane grocery machines that rusted into pieces. Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice comment! Much appreciated, model on!

[@justinmyslive4108]

You have some good back stories for your builds. You read my mind at the very end when you mentioned building a sleeper. It would also look good build as O' Banyon's dart in Dazed and Confused

[@hpiguy]

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[@seamybmw]

AWESOME WORK BUDDY LOVE THE COLOUR AND STYLE NICE DETAILS 👍👍

[@hpiguy]

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[@davidpayne4315]

I did the 75 MPC kit last year

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

💘 that Race Hemi engine!

[@curtisharrison5809]

Question. Being a new subscriber i must say your videos are rather full of tips n tricks. Ive learned alot watching your videos and attempt them with whatever model car i get next. My question tho, have you ever built army vehicles, M124A1 M-ATV - Ryefield #5032 - 1/35th, or the Firetruck that just came out. I kno they would take alot of time but id like to see your take on either one of those. Like i said, i love the videos, and watching the paint. Love the tunes u play. Just askin a random ??

[@hpiguy]

I've talked with those companies and they don't have much interest in sending stuff for review but if they ever do I'll tackle it! Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice comment! Much appreciated, model on!

[@michaelbarady6636]

Love your modeling skills and tutorials. my question is where do display all the models you build. you must have a garage as big as Jay Leno.

[@hpiguy]

Most get stored safely.

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

SOOO KOOOOLLLLL, as always . Mike Espo..

[@hpiguy]

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[@RichieCat4223]

You use Testors Gloss coat for a vinyl look. What about Pledge floor coat ? Thanks.

[@hpiguy]

Yes, I've shown using that as well.

[@fordflatbedwindsor290]

hello another sharp build on the dart i think it'd be nice if amt or mpc would make a dart swinger i know they make racecar versions but i have never seen a regular road car version of the squre body swinger these were dart sport duster rear , swinger front anyway i have a question i was hoping you might be the man to ask i have a old 911 dodge van kit i got it used its painted like eggshell white but they put the decals on it fake windows and such do you know of anyway to get them off without sacrifice paint and if i wanted to remove paint and all back to plastic would the castrol purple take everything off i've only used it for dechroming but i know alot of people say it removes paint also but do you know if the decals being there would effect removing the paint if i go that way the paint looks good if i could just get the decals off lol any input would be greatly appreciated thank you ps classic plastic suggested awhile back soaking it in just plain warm water awhile but that was no luck they are on there lol

[@greggmundkowsky5798]

Great looking build

[@hpiguy]

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[@Alecs_automotive_adventures]

I bought the previous release of this kit a few years ago, the 76 dodge dart sport, and I remember being kind of disappointed with the quality. The body never sat right and the plastic felt rather flimsy. Would you say this kit is worth another shot? I would love to have a Spirit of '76 Dart on my shelf, but I don't know if I can justify spending $30 on a kit I don't remember being all that great.

[@garyparker2969]

If you Have Hobby lobby in Your Area They Have a 40%Off Coupon Online You Can Use.

[@hpiguy]

I had no issues with the kit, you can see the parts in the video and what can be done, seems fine to me if we understand that old MPC kits are going to be simplistic.

[@juancastillo59]

Great video and building👍👍👍

[@hpiguy]

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[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

I've got both a 1/24 and 1/64 Die Cast model of the 71 Duster 340 which was basically the same body as this Dart Sport kit...

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

I also have a 1/64 71 Dart Swinger in Die Cast which was more of a coupe body where this(and the 2 die cast Duster 340s I have) is more of a fastback body...

[@bigneasy2106]

Wow! I remember STP Son of A Gun 😂

[@hpiguy]

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[@mikeyfourbarrel8473]

Too cool. Nice car, nice build 👍🏼

[@hpiguy]

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[@MrModelworx]

Loving this one mate ! Excellent

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Gary!

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Looks awesome Chris

[@hpiguy]

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[@McKissackMusicMakers]

A black Sharpie works well for gauges and such

[@mariomeza3408]

Very Groovy! 🏆

[@hpiguy]

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[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Thanks for keeping the videos flowing during trying times...

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Thomas!

[@GeneralHobbies]

awesome car... great kit

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@askoseppanen3779]

Cool a-body mopar, with mighty HEMI!! That thing got a hemi? Sweet

[@hpiguy]

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[@nick84able]

Never tried using rustolium paint till today. Got paint not going on as smooth as the testors paint. Whats your trick to getting it to look good?