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MPC 1968 DODGE CORONET CONVERTIBLE W/TRAILER 1:25 SCALE MODEL KIT (DUE LATE FEBRUARY 2023) MPC978 978
ONE OF THE MOST REQUESTED VINTAGE KITS EVER: by modelers has been retooled from the ground up! MPC’s 1968 Dodge Coronet Convertible is a muscle car modeler’s dream come true in 1/25 scale. All-new tooling means better assembly and more fun!
VALUE PACKED CUSTOMIZING KIT: This authentic, super-detailed kit is all about options. Build it factory stock or trick it out with custom parts for show or racing. Many decal options are included as well for the finishing touch. As a special bonus, it even includes a 20-piece Haul-Away transport trailer!
QUICK SPECS: 1/25 scale, over 100 parts, and approximately 8 Inches long once assembled. Parts molded in white, clear and clear red with many chrome-plated parts. Pre-decorated vinyl tires also included. Deluxe decal sheet offers multiple graphic options. Paint and model cement are required. Skill 2 rating.
THE PERFECT PRESENT: Spread some retro joy! Maybe you have an avid modeler or automotive enthusiast in your life. This exciting kit makes an ideal gift for any occasion! Buy one for brother or dad!
The Dodge Coronet is an automobile that was marketed by Dodge in seven generations, and shared nameplates with the same bodyshell with varying levels of equipment installed. Introduced as a full-size car in 1949, it was the division's highest trim line and moved to the lowest level starting in 1955 through 1959. The name was reintroduced on intermediate-sized models from the 1965 until 1976 model years.[1] Muscle car versions were available starting in 1965 with the 383 and 426 wedge cu in (7.0 L) Chrysler RB engine, followed in 1966 by the powerful 426 cu in (7.0 L) Chrysler Hemi. Other performance models included the "Superbee", and featured, the 383 cu in (6.3 L) Magnum, among other engine options. The nameplate "coronet" is a type of crown worn by royalty.
In the 1980s, the Coronet was used on Dodge models marketed in Colombia.
The Coronet and similar Plymouth Belvedere received complete redesigns in 1968, as did the Dodge Charger, which shared the B-body platform. There was a mild facelift in 1970. Trim levels initially included the base Coronet, Coronet Deluxe, Coronet 440, Coronet 500, and Coronet R/T. The Coronet Super Bee was introduced in early 1968 as a companion to the Plymouth Road Runner. In keeping with Dodge's position as a step above Plymouth, the Super Bee shared the Charger's Rallye instrument cluster and the Coronet 440's rear finish panel.
As in 1967, the 440ci RB V8 was only available in the Coronet R/T in 1968. The 426ci Hemi V8 was supposed to be limited to the R/T and Super Bee, but two 1968 Coronet 440s are known to have been built with this engine.
The Coronet R/T 2-door hardtop and convertible continued through 1970.
The Super Bee was available as a 2-door coupe or 2-door hardtop. Chrysler displayed a convertible with Super Bee stripes at car shows in 1968, but never offered it as a production model.
The Dodge Super Bee was a limited-production muscle car from 1968 through 1971. The original Super Bee was based on the Dodge Coronet, a 2-door model, and was produced from 1968 until 1970. It was Dodge's low-priced muscle car, the equivalent to Plymouth Road Runner, and was priced at $3,027. Available with the Hemi engine, this option increased the price by 33% thus 125 models were sold with this engine option. The Super Bee included a heavy-duty suspension, an optional Mopar A-833 four-speed manual transmission, high-performance tires, and a stripe (with the bee logo) wrapped around the tail. The name "Super Bee" was derived from the "B" Body designation given Chrysler's mid-size cars which included the Coronet.

[@charlesfielding3536]

This is NOT a complaint- just a comment from a Mopar freak- the '68 Coronet R/T had 2 motors available: the 440-4bbl and the Hemi. The later released 68 Super Bee also had only 2 motors: the 383-4bbl and the Hemi. That 383 had 440 heads, and tested faster in the quarter mile than the Coronet and Charger R/T's 440. The Super Bee didn't offer a 440-4bbl . My built MPC model '68 R/T hardtop is still gathering dust on my shelf. Can't wait to build this convertible ! Your "Top Banana" yellow was the first "high impact" color available in '68 for the R/T. Great build, Chris !

[@r.a.monigold9789]

Nostalgia build - from the late 60's through the early 90's NO car - new or used - bought at a car lot, ever left that lot without paying $50 for "UNDERCOATING". It eventually became the basis of most late night TV jokes. Today - gone, but the smell of that lost $50 remains. Hand painting the undercoating on this car is a memory flogger. Beauty build. Thanks again for sharing. Great way to launch the weekend - with undercoating - but without losing $50.

[@hpiguy]

I remember my Dad's new 93 F150 underbody absolutely covered in that sticky grimy gooey black gunk when he bought it. Never slowed down the rust either. Thanks!

[@Zim85]

I love Coronets. My step dad left behind a 65, 66, and a 67 500 Convertible. Such fun rides.

[@markbehr88]

Very cool.

[@JohnW1711stock]

Rare cars even in 1/25th scale. Cool kit.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Defiantly on my "To Get" list!!!! 😊👍🙂

[@Guns_N_Gears]

I never would have guessed a Mopar Muscle car!!! Lol I'd love to do a build off. This brings out soooo much memories from my past, it's crazy. Thank you Chris, great job!!!!

[@dustdevl3404]

This would be a great kit for me to get back into it after 40+ years. Visualizing it in Turquoise or Blue with a white interior.

[@martyoberman2108]

It's 4:38amEST here in Maryland. Couldn't sleep so I'm watching your value rich video getting some valuable information. I'm currently building it in a light metallic blue with white interior and at the same time building the AMT '69 Plymouth GTX convertible kit in the same color scheme, sorta like a brother/sister combo 😅 So far the Coronet has been as pleasant and trouble-free build as the GTX. Thanks again for providing me with invaluable information and tips and especially some neat tools and tricks that I have been able to utilize to improve and enhance the quality of my builds. You're indeed a blessing to the hobby and to me. Keep rocking my friend and as you say...build for YOU!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@michaelcooke2559]

A very nice refurbished kit. Only needs a convertible top, and 2 steelies for the trailer. Wonderful build as always. Thanks for sharing.

[@thomassmolenski2600]

WOW VERY COOL

[@toddw6716]

Fabulous

[@jonflanagin6682]

Love the trailer.

[@ofcourseitsme5023]

I really enjoy your videos. I work from home and just allow the videos to play as I work. They are relaxing and well done. We acknowledge that there's a lot of effort that goes into them! Thank you for your content.

[@hpiguy]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@marc-andrepalange5794]

Nice job like always with a 440 the trailer Will bounce around 😁

[@lorenharwood5137]

Love it ! great color !

[@DavidMartin-ym2te]

One comment from viewing your vids - you have a very steady hand! Super useful with Sharpies etc. - I was never that steady when I was your age!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@charlesstarlin6354]

Awesome always cool stuff always thanks 😎

[@StratBurst92]

Superb build. At first, I thought the engine color should be orange as my real 69 Roadrunner 383 was that color but documents show that the blue color was correct for 68 Dodges. Also, word has it that there will be an issue of the Mpc 1971 Dodge Demon 340 kit soon. Cannot wait for that one, friend of mine had the real one. The Coronet R/T kit is available everywhere now.

[@rickzinck9326]

Very cool to see the 68 Coronet & the trailer back again. Thanks for the kit & build up review.

[@davesmodelcarshop..]

Very cool build sir …

[@tomlappin9657]

Great build..will buy this kit for sure !!

[@union01089]

Looks beautiful! So glad they brought the 68 back. I have to say the super bee decals look a little funny on an RT convertible and the power bulge hood would look better body color. Sun fire yellow would be a few shades lighter. All that said it still looks awesome. Thanks for posting

[@laurenciozabala4296]

Looks like Round 2 is taking a page out of the Japanese model makers. The 68 Coronet has multiple positive locating pins and holes to properly line up the cabin floor and chassis. I love this kit!

[@johngligo4049]

Very nicely done on that '68 Coronet Chris! I definitely need to grab one!

[@randytaylor1258]

Terrific build. I really like your technique for doing dashboards and instrument panels -- very effective at bringing out the detail molded in. Great colour choices and nice textures. Brilliant!

[@diecastify]

The amount of precision of your masterpiece leaves me speechless. Thanks for letting us look over your shoulder. Master of the building fr

[@hpiguy]

Wow, thank you!

[@ericlansing]

I really enjoy ur channel. Love the sneak peeks and kit reviews.

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like them!

[@markforster6457]

Looks great! My grandfather had a Coronet 440. He either hauled a fishing boat or a pop-up camper. I loved that car!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool cherished memory Mark!!

[@tommccully1991]

Thank you Kindly Chris for the Comment about canadian Friends eh

[@jasongette3392]

Great build..I'm looking forward to this kit to kit bash it with 1968 Road Runner kit for better chassis.

[@davidking3918]

Enjoyed this coronet build.good to see these back out,Thanks Chris,

[@mikerobertson2993]

One of my favorite builds that you have done. Nice colors contrast

[@uberquellen]

Chris, this is such a great build. It looks so sharp and so well done.

[@richardrodewald152]

Great car and build as always do video on the new motorcycle soon like to see

[@micheldaoust832]

That's another awesome build... Great Job !

[@billhayes7383]

Awesome looking kit. I will be pre ordering mine right away. Love the Coronets

[@nielschristianwithmller138]

Wow, amazing 🙌

[@OzScalemodeling]

Looks amazing, love the color..Cheers buddy .

[@ronroberts2453]

Wonderful build Chris, I love the color choices 👌! Mine is pre-ordered and I can't wait to get my hands on it!

[@mitch1048]

This a must have thanks as always

[@danielkemp4801]

Very nice. I like that they are coming with extra parts and more options. Great build and keep up the great work.

[@alanwbelcher]

As always, Chris, this model looks fantastic!

[@lylebriggs923]

Another great looking build the colors just sets it off I'm going to order mine now thanks for the work you do for us

[@derrellreynolds6226]

Absolutely beautiful model sirrrrrrr. Nice work. Thanks for sharing 👍.

[@spankyham9607]

Nice color choice for the body. I love yellow / black combo's for cars. That's how I did my 74 Camaro, my real life model kit 😁

[@UnsilentErkenntnis]

Excelente trabajo 💪

[@richardlee1092]

Nice looking car Chris! Thanks for the review.

[@carlkandetzki9077]

Great reviews like always

[@lucjanssens543]

Great job Chris! Can't wait to pick up a copy when in the US in a couple months.

[@travisbrecher3677]

Cool build!! This car and trailer combo is what we see roll through in October in Wisconsin. Have fun in winter.

[@craigwellsjr3968]

Very nice build. I need to get one now.

[@waynehawkins9090]

Nice looking kit! May have to get that kit!

[@jamesdaly5698]

Another great build, Chris! I've been waiting for this kit to come out for a while. I agree with you on the decals for the taillight panel. Please also ask R2 to include the Magnum air cleaner decal too. It's very prominent when you peek under the hood and is conspicuous by its absence. Hoping Keith Marks can help with this one in the meantime. Cheers.

[@cuda426hemi]

I say make the rear tail lights a separate chrome piece so for R/T and 500 we can black wash center and have the "ribs" exposed chrome along with light bezels. Give me 2 small chrome scallops for the side scallops as the 500 has, too. I used foil to make my chrome side scallops a la Coronet 500. 🚗

[@robertjdfraser1676]

Hey 👋 there Chris, you don't know me but I've watched your videos 🎥 for a long time now. I've figured out a solution to your problem with the front tire molding pins to stop 🛑 them from breaking off 📴 for now on. Take your hand drill compare it to the size of your wheel backs for the pins and a paperclip 📎 cut a piece 🧩 of the paperclip 📎 and insert it into the wheel pin for extra strength and support. Also I know you prefer doing factory models alot. Just so you know there's a guy who has a shop in Oregon state name Mark something, he's a guru with Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth vehicles even worked and recognized by the company and has been given awards by them also had his own TV show called graveyard 🪦 carz . When doing a factory grill they'd usually have it painted chrome and another silver color because they came in 2/3 pieces apart from the black that they painted so in some cases you might use too much blackwash also you were fine with the black hood because they painted the engine bay even the firewall all the same color as the car even underneath unless it was special order from the buyer would get a undercoating Mark can literally tell you everything you want to know just by looking at the numbers in the engine bay he has all the codes memorized like a friggin encyclopedia. So when in doubt watch the show for Mopar information for Mark is a Mopar legend who's even done work for celebrities he's that damn good with over 30 years he's very well deserved for his work and awards. Please 🙏 try to put on the dashboard decals it just makes the model look poor job incomplete. Thank 🙏 you for your time and keep having fun. Sincerely, Robert JD Fraser a fellow modeler but now with diecast

[@maryfiltz800]

Great looking car - and love the little trailer.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@petervitti9]

Great job! Just wished they had a convertible top. I built a 1970 bonneville convertible. Used a 65 impala top on it. White on white. Looks so cool.

[@kennyspaulding796]

This has been on my list since I seen the release. Same for the '68 GTO.

[@davidpayne4315]

Beautiful work as usual Chris you've got a real talent KUTGW

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jamesburchell6947]

Very nice job. Great design, however Dodge never offered a Super Bee in a convertible. I also have problems with yellow paint!

[@acrowe2512]

440 ... man what an engine that must have been. I think the biggest engine I've ever had was the 308 V8 in my 1999 Dodge Ram 4x2. Loved the sound of it. Nothing to what this must have sounded like. Very nice kit and the trailer is a nice touch. Gives you options as to another model to showcase in the trailer perhaps, like a motorcycle or lawn tractor, rocket launcher etc...

[@GOTHROCK62]

Nice kit that hasn't been available for years wish they'd do the 68 Coronet R/T hardtop.

[@MikeJBlues]

Cool re release, wonder why they put superbee stripes in when it's an RT .

[@andrew-kearney9398]

In late 68 the engines were Chrysler red/ orange. My uncle purchased a leftover Dodge wagon in 12-69.

[@jamessawyer8889]

I'm planning to order 2 of them, maybe 3, 1 would love to build custom, the other would be painted red to look like Miss Hathaway's Coronet, but as the R/T, not the 500

[@PlastykLunatykKreations]

First I want to thank round 2 for doing these kits. I know this is advertised as a completely new tool. It seems that theres a lot old MPC tooling in common. Is this a modified tool? I noticed a lot of new tooled parts though.

[@49BigPoppa]

Engine is EV2 Hemi Orange, Corporate Blue or Turquoise

[@andrew-kearney9398]

I hope they come out with the hardtop.

[@markthompson7261]

do you hinge the hood to open.

[@SolamenteVees]

What color did you end up using for Chrysler Engine Blue? The Model Master paint is virtually impossible to find in 2023.

[@robertmungo5428]

What does hpi mean?loving it all the trailer is killer love the molotov chrome it's brilliant compared to the silver sharpie!

[@hpiguy]

hpiguys Workshop is 'Happy Guys Workshop'

[@alconk7129]

So cool and great job! The super glue that you use does it ever craze over? Didn’t you say it’s from Dollar General? Also what ever happened to your new paint booth?

[@hpiguy]

It's from Dollar Tree. It only crazes if you use too much. The new booth is fine, in storage until my old booth gets too beat up or the fan stops like I talked about in that video.

[@andrewsandoz8005]

Still don't understand why you insist on using rattle cans? Otherwise enjoy watching your channel. Great skills, thx for sharing!

[@hpiguy]

Why worry? Thanks for watching!

[@richardhoutman5261]

I wish round two would include a top when they make a convertible.

[@guidorea8347]

I would have left the engine orange.... But, that's just me...🙂

[@65marlin327]

I SEEM to be in a chat with you as I'm watching this video. If not, OOPS!

[@hpiguy]

That would for sure be a scammer, I don't have much time to 'chat' with folks and I don't use YT chats, etc. Thanks!

[@65marlin327]

So I discovered a little too late. He didn't get any money, but it came close. Thank you for shutting down the comments when you did. Hopefully you can reinstate them soon. LOVE your videos!

[@codys4491]

Chris, just curious if you've had any issues with the panel line accent stuff(used on this build in the wiper /cowl area) effecting paint? Beautiful build!

[@hpiguy]

I use markers for the door and trunk seams these days. I use the panel line wash on flat small surfaces like the vents. Use it very sparingly as it will remove paint if spilled.

[@codys4491]

@@hpiguy thanks for the quick reply, I've been using it without any issues but can see how it could be bad with excess!

[@ouestudent2013]

Getting into model building more now than ever I see a lot of air brush painting I see you do the spray paint I’m not to bad air brushing but damn near every time I spray paint it always cracks zany suggestions am I doing something wrong I get the same paint brands as you just never fails so I tend to air brush more but stock of paint is getting low

[@hpiguy]

It simply takes practice to spray paint without issues. I still have mistakes and need to strip things but I just find spray painting to be faster and easier since I'm not going for perfect show finishes and exact factory colors. I do quick, fun, easy reviews that anyone can follow in their own hobby. :)

[@ouestudent2013]

@@hpiguy yeah same here I’m not going for show quality I’m just enjoying my hobby I can live with it cracking the interior tub and what not but not the body parts lol any tips with it like farther back when I’m spraying the car or something I don’t have a booth I live in Florida so I paint outside for time being booth will be here next week

[@billybleedscrimsonblood9478]

Awesome car! What kind of glue did you use to install the seats? I noticed you didn't have to scrape the paint off at the contact points before gluing.

[@hpiguy]

I use cheap super glue, always works fine for me.

[@billybleedscrimsonblood9478]

@@hpiguy thanks

[@legendarytater8225]

i have a question, would purple power or simple green be better to remove tamiya spray paint?

[@codys4491]

Personally can't say for the Tamiya paint, but simple green, and purple power weren't nearly as effective as the super clean brand.

[@hpiguy]

Tamiya spray always seems to be very hard to remove, I use Super Clean and let it soak for a day or the QCS paint remover I reviewed which works really fast.

[@Merylstreep1949]

I sadly sold a mint in box original of this back in 2011 like a big idiot

[@NewbombTurk.]

Looks great, but I would have kept the "Bee" stripes off, as Super Bee's weren't badged with the R/T markings (and vice versa).

[@jamesdaly5698]

Exactly, Newbomb! This car is a R/T, NOT a Super Bee. They should have included the R/T stripes. The Bee has a slightly different taillight panel as well. It's stuff like this that makes me crazy... Well, I guess it's time to spike the punch!! LOL

[@NewbombTurk.]

@@jamesdaly5698 It's so strange, since the box art shows the R/T stripe...lol.

[@jamesdaly5698]

@@NewbombTurk. you're right. Didn't notice that the box art had the correct R/T stripes. That makes it even more maddening! I have an old set of Fred Cady decals that has the correct stripes. Time to dig them out.....

[@scottsheward4740]

The kit looks great! I’m keeping fingers crossed for a hardtop option, and if I’m really dreaming, maybe some ability to build it as either a ‘68 OR a ‘69 with the Ram Charger hood scoops. As a kid I had no choice, but now it always makes me cringe watching anyone blast parts with a spray bomb, but you always manage to make your paint jobs turn out looking good despite my own personal misgivings. Nice build!

[@carlsailer6948]

The reps from round 2 were at a show unveiling the Convertible kit and stated a hardtop version is in the works for 2024. I personally cannot wait to get my hands on the one i pre-ordered. I had purchased a resin body hardtop to bash with a 68 RoadRunner chassis. Now this is out..i may plan something different for tge resin body now that the styrene version is available again. I wasnt about to pay ebay prices for an original kit. I just hope round 2 has some plans on rebooting the 72 Demon kit. They would really make a lot of us "kids" happy! Model looks great HPI guy. And thank you for your review!

[@scottsheward4740]

@@carlsailer6948 “…hardtop version is in the works for 2024.” That’s great news! Now for the other half of my wish - parts for a ‘69 build. My uncle bought a 440 powered R/T of that model year and those two big scoops, to a young boy of 4 or 5, seemed so very cool. Still do, actually. I s’pose they’d be easy enough to scratch out, as well as the matching air cleaner. I just wonder if the front and rear facias from that Monogram ‘69 Super Bee convertible in my stash will fit. Hmmm. Only one way to find out, I suppose. As for the Demon, it’s very cool as well, and there are a few places online selling that kit for reasonable ($42-ish) prices.