Lindberg 1/24 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee
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Introduction
The 2007 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee revived a familiar name for muscle
car fans. It features components and engineering from Chrysler Group’s
Street and Racing Technology (SRT). The SRT-engineered 6.1 litre Hemi
V-8 produces 425 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. The Super Bee
is capable of 0-60 times in the low 5 second range, 0-100-0 in under 17
seconds, and 60-0 mph braking in approximately 110 feet, impressive figures
for a large sedan
The Kit
The first thing that one notices is the side opening box, something
I associate with Italeri or Revell of Germany aircraft or armor models.
The box is quite large, and it needs to be, since it contains 195 parts,
24 of which are not used. There are seven sprues of parts, two of which
are clear. There is a single sprue of chrome parts. The decals are bagged
separately with the four vinyl tires. This bag and the chrome and clear
sprues are carried in a cardboard holder for additional protection. This
is a nice touch, and the overall impression is that much care was taken
in the presentation and packaging of this kit. The instructions are well
laid out, have photos of the individual parts sprues, and feature a logical
build sequence. The assembly drawings are very well executed, adding to
my initial positive impression of this kit.
The body is crisply molded, and there are very small sink marks above
the front fenders. The detail of the doors is well done. The chassis is
well depicted. The chrome looks good, and so do the clear parts. Their
layout on the sprues will enable these items to be easily removed from
the sprues without damage. The engine, drivetrain, and interior components
are somewhat complex in assembly. Lindberg has gone to some effort to
separate individual components for greater detail. They are to be commended
for this, because although detail in areas such as the fanbelts and hoses
is soft, most of the molding is very crisp indeed. Well done, Lindberg!
Conclusion
I think that this is a very well executed kit, and it will reward patient
assembly and detail painting. The drivertrain, engine and interior have
enough detail to satisfy most builders, and those who like to add detail
to their models have a good starting point with this kit. This kit is
highly recommended, and our thanks go to Lindberg for providing the review
sample.
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