Comments: 1970 saw another redesign of the Dodge Charger which now had a new chrome loop front bumper and a fresh full width taillamp housing. R/T versions gained a simulated reverse body scoop. Hip, young colors such as Plum Crazy and Go-Mango became available and a cool pistol-grip handle now topped the available four-speed shifter. Also available was the extra cost SE version with its leather upholstery and for the first time there was an available electric sliding sunroof. Performance buffs cheered at the addition of a new engine choice, the 440 Six Pack. Slotted between the 440 Magnum and the Hemi, the 440 Six Pack traded in the 440's 4 barrel carburetor for 3 Holley two barrels, increasing the horsepower from 375 bhp to 390 bhp. The Hemi was also improved, with the addition of hydraulic lifters, instead of solid tappets. Still, rising insurance costs took their toll and only 10,337 R/Ts were sold in 1970. Of these a mere 116 were 440 Six Packs and only 42 were Hemis.

Production: 10,337
Engines: 318 V8 230bhp. 383 V8 335bhp. 426 V8 Hemi 425bhp@5000rpm, 490lb-ft@4000rpm. 440 V8 375bhp@4600rpm, 480lb-ft@3200rpm. 440 Six Pack V8 390bhp@4700rpm, 490lb-ft@3200rpm
Performance: 426 Hemi V8 425: 0-60 in 5.5 sec, 1/4 mile in 13.9 sec @ 105mph."

Thanks to http://www.musclecarclub.com for the background information.

This kit is the 1969 version of the Charger and in particular the Charger R/T version with the 425 hp 426 cubic inch (7 liter) hemi. The packaging is excellent with most sprues being one to a bag, this being quite important with the chrome bits to prevent scratches. A number of the pieces on the 'standard' sprues are pre-painted which will definitely help to speed up the assembly of the kit. This isn't shown in the parts layout as I scanned this from the side of the box, but here are a couple of close-ups to show a few examples. One is the grille where you can see that they've blacked out the majority of the grille and added the red paint to the 'R/T' logo. The other is the engine block where the block is painted red (as are many of the other engine block parts) and the transmission is in an aluminum finish. It would be up to the modeler to decide on how to treat those areas of the pre-painted or chrome parts that are attached to the sprues.

The kit comes with a pre-painted metal body that has been superbly painted. Also included are vinyl tires that have also been pre-painted with the appropriate red lines around them. One thing I should say as a bit of tongue in cheek warning is that once you start to take the parts out of the box, you should begin building as there is no way you'll get everything properly back in place!

While I'm sure that the finished model will look super with no touch-up at all, there are many of us who would prefer to get as clean a join as possible. In this light, the construction of the kit will have to be adjusted. A number of parts are actually screwed together instead of glued (as you can see by the hole drilled in the side of the engine block image). However, for the most part, glue will be needed in assembly.

This is not a curb-side but a kit with opening doors, hood, and trunk. There are panels for the insides of the doors and a trunk compartment is included. In addition, the front wheels are designed to turn.

Instructions are quite complete, providing  information on what parts are to be cemented, screwed, or left as is. Painting information is also supplied throughout the construction sequence, with basically silver, black and red being the colors used on this kit. There are also annotations on what parts of the kit are to be dry-brushed or to have washes applied. The instructions provide short introductions to these detailing methods; a most helpful addition to the overall building process. There are decals for the license plates and dash instruments. Also included is a photo etched 'Charger' name plate to go on the sides of the 'vinyl' roof section, but this is an optional piece. The glue recommended is "Testors cement for metal and wood models". I can only assume this to be some sort of super glue or perhaps a contact cement. I've not used this before. Many of us will use standard styrene cement for the plastic bits, removing the plating where needed, and super glue for those bits that attach to metal.

I have to say that this looks to be one very impressive car kit. It isn't exactly a slammer as there are a lot of parts involved, but it does take care of a lot of the painting that one normally does. For those of us who generally shy away from car models and for those who want a very nice quality display model without much of the usual work involved in a standard car kit, this one should fill the bill quite nicely.