added: March 17, 2022

Dodge Challenger (1:10 Scale) by Kyosho

This is my original 2018 Dodge Challenger SXT after the "Design by MEER" has been applied.

2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat  (1:10 Scale)
I wanted to have a large scale model of my "custom made" Challenger. Well, 1:18 scale was too small, so I used a 1:10 scale Kyosho RC (electric) model. It is not exactly identical to my 1:1 Challenger. The front end and the hood are different, but all in all it does fulfill my needs. Too bad, but this model is not available in white color, but "plum crazy" purple only. So, it was the time to do a lot of masking, spray paint white, much more masking and spray paint gold. Even this model is not superdetailed, but the over all impression is satisfactory and I am pleased with the result.
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300 - The side strip is simplified with only one (lower) white stripe and non on the upper side, as I did not have the proper (narrow) size masking tape. Well, sometimes we have to live with compromises !!
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302 - On this model, the lower front grill was just a decal and could not be used. Therefore, I have to find some kind of grill which I can cut to size and paint in gold color and glue it at the end.
303 - The hood is completely different and so, I just created a possible design with the golden areas.
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Below are some photos of the real (1:1) Challenger
designers signature (on golden stripe), design by meer logo and iNDi Graphics logo
from above we can see the hood with the golden stripes
if we open the hood, the enigne cover was also painted in gold
of course, even on the motor cover we show: design by meer
Factory Interior was all black. As I do not like the black interior, I am trying to find a solution for a beige interior. Katzkin Leather could deliver seat covers and more in beige color.
custom made left door - 223	custom made right door - 224
detail left door - 225	detail right door - 226
of course the designer's logo is a must - 251	of course the designer's logo is a must - 252
too bad, the dash board is still black - 247	even the designer's signiture is visible - 248

The time has come to get a differnt view of my Challenger
I wanted to get a different view from my car and therefore, I made another shooting from above. Well, to be honest, car freaks are never getting enough because it is a lot of fun.
the design of the hood looks great - 278	the trunck is clean (no stripes) - 279
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front end, rear end and below was done with air brush painting - 291
last picture from above - 292
finally, we are back on street level - 293
the view is different on street level - 294
now we are on eye level with the headlights - 295
and on eye level with the taillights - 296
this is the final picture of this set - 297
Did anyone note: There is no more black outside except the tires !!

After all, my special designed Challenger is finished and ready for the road.
To do all modifications it took all in all 6 months. But it was worth to wait because the result is outstanding.

Thank you for browsing this Challenger photo page. Of course, I am aware, not everybody likes this design. But for me, it is my personal customizing project I was always dreaming of. My inspiration to do this project was the one and only Chip Foose. I was able to meet Chip in person at his Huntington Beach "Foose Design" shop and during the 2015 SEMA show in Las Vegas: https://www.trainmaster.ch/XC-49-12.htm Werner Meer - August 30, 2020
https://www.chipfoose.com/
Impostor (Ridler Award Winner 2015) design by Chip Foose - 2439	Chip Foose and Werner Meer at 2015 SEMA - 1896

The final frame - How to create a modern Hot Rod

Free hand painted drawing of my Challenger from a 16 years old youngster. The artist "JV" (John Vincent) is the nephew of my wife Melinda and living in Zamboanga City, Philippines.

New Vehicle as delivered from the factory (untouched) with design ideas:  new vehicle
Here we are going to show (step by step) how a new vehicle will be customized to get a "one of a kind" look:  the making of

A special car needs a special touch to become an one-of-a-kind vehicle

Special design with car wrapping by iNDi Graphics, Winterthur: www.indi-graphics.ch

powder coating in gold of the wheels by Panthera Shop - Felgenprofi, 8181 Höri: www.felgenprofi.ch

For new leather interior we took Katzkin, USA:  https://katzkin.com/

Hof Sattlerei, Switzerland was mounting the Katzkin Leather and even more: https://hof-sattlerei.ch/

Vehicle was purchased at PRO CARS AG, Zofingen  -  www.procars.ch

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overall copyright by Werner Meer, Switzerland 2022