Hillman Avenger WIP

Zee wrote:

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That grill is very like the Avenger GLS one which I was planning to make. There's pix online of the Brazilian ones with the big square lights too so they should both be covered.
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The big square front lights you saw (used a couple years later), in fact I don't like. I think that the front view stay very unproportional and difficult to like. This one that I posted is my favorite and was the first one to be used in this car.

The earlier Avengers were better looking cars but they were raced here with the later big lights too so they're staying

Here's a pic of the rear Chrysler Avenger lights. Still needs a bit more adjustment to the texture but not bad so far.

Needs a big  bore exhaust looking well good tho

It's coming together really well, Mel, I can tell, it's beginning to jel, swell!!

Zee wrote:

The earlier Avengers were better looking cars but they were raced here with the later big lights too so they're staying

Here's a pic of the rear Chrysler Avenger lights. Still needs a bit more adjustment to the texture but not bad so far.

As I said before, and as we all can see, it's almost done. Zee can't believe in himself capacities.
He's a wizard, and we all know that. Be cool, guys, fast as a flash, we'll have this beauty in our beloved GTL, for sure!!

I think the car (roof) is too high and the wheels too small

It look about right to me Chris, but hard to judge with screenshots.

NEChris wrote:

I think the car (roof) is too high and the wheels too small

When Freeracer dropped the mesh on a side on pic of a real Avenger it was pretty close tbh. A lot depends on the angle you view it from and if there's any distortion from the GTL camera. The wheels are about right too, don't forget the Exacton rims were only 13" by 5.5j or there abouts but there will be bigger stuff available as options by the time it's released

I'm still adding details when i get chance, here's the 4 headlight Avenger Grill (minus badge)



...and the early Dodge 1800 version (minus badge and trim rings);

looking good

jeannomiller wrote:

looking good

Ditto

Here's a few pics of the Dodge 1800 version. It still needs a couple of badges sorting and the steering wheel moving to the wrong side of the car but it's nearly there;







I keep getting tempted to make a 4 door body for the Avengers as quite a few were raced and the Tiger versions are really nice too but this mod could go on forever if I keep adding more stuff to it

Ahh yes a P6 friend, very nice M8 looks great

My dear Zee, it's amazing our Dodge 1800, mate, very well done.
I'm anxious to put all those versions in my garage, and the 1800 Polara at " Turismo Classico Nacional BR". Take your time, dear Mel. Take care and be safe my friend.
Regards
Ney

Great

toto090369 wrote:

Great

+1

amazing!

freeracer wrote:

amazing!

Thanks Cris, I was able to use loads of bits from that SketchUp stuff you sent me  It was a lot more useful than it seemed at first sight.

I've removed the rear 'coke bottle' line you'd added to the body too so it more closely resembles the Dodge variant but I think you could improve that area, I'll send you the latest files when I get chance

yes mate, send it and I will try to make the line again also the missing taillights

freeracer wrote:

yes mate, send it and I will try to make the line again also the missing taillights

The line you added is perfect for the Hillman Avenger body but as you no doubt know the Dodge 1800 had different panels at the rear. I've never seen the Brazilian one for real, i just made it from photos so I figured you might be able to make it more accurate.

I'll get the latest mod sorted and send it over in the next day or two

I thought it was about time i posted an update
There's a few details still to do like the Hockeystick rear lights, Dodge rear quarters, window mapping, headlight tape, alternative wheels etc but it's mostly there now.

I've started painting at last and Cristiano has done a top job with the mapping. I did however heed the advice of GeeDee and NEChris and had a look at the profile. I've altered the rear side window as it was too pointy at the back and yesterday i reduced the depth of the rear window then lowered and reprofiled the back of the roof to suit.

The thing is: it's always gonna be a Frankenstien Chrysler 180 with Firenza wing tops, Escort windscreen and the rear screen and arches off a Holden Torana  It's not looking too bad now though;

Great

Definitely better dear Mel old chap, and a very nice skin indeed!!