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Re: Meriden, CT PD 1985 Dodge Diplomat - 1/43 First Response Replicas

2021-03-14T12:15:57

Great job Mike, and nice story about how a friend was able to help you with the door shield.

And I to remember those blue MPD mopars running the street!

Statistics: Posted by Brian49 — Sun Mar 14, 2021 12:15 pm

Re: Meriden, CT PD 1985 Dodge Diplomat - 1/43 First Response Replicas

2021-03-13T14:47:42

Thanks all - appreciate it!

Statistics: Posted by M1968Q — Sat Mar 13, 2021 2:47 pm

Re: Meriden, CT PD 1985 Dodge Diplomat - 1/43 First Response Replicas

2021-03-11T02:10:09

I really like this. As was mentioned. Something about the simplicity of the design does send a message with the door shield. I also really like blue police cars.

I might have to steal this look for a generic model.

Statistics: Posted by Sirentoys — Thu Mar 11, 2021 2:10 am

Re: Meriden, CT PD 1985 Dodge Diplomat - 1/43 First Response Replicas

2021-03-10T23:58:34

Good build! That came out nice.

Statistics: Posted by Frozenfew — Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:58 pm

Re: Meriden, CT PD 1985 Dodge Diplomat - 1/43 First Response Replicas

2021-03-09T00:20:55

Nice job Mike

Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Tue Mar 09, 2021 12:20 am

Re: Meriden, CT PD 1985 Dodge Diplomat - 1/43 First Response Replicas

2021-03-08T00:21:19

That is really outstanding work! Very sharp looking cruiser.

Statistics: Posted by firebuff123 — Mon Mar 08, 2021 12:21 am

Re: Meriden, CT PD 1985 Dodge Diplomat - 1/43 First Response Replicas

2021-03-07T23:09:28

There is just something about a Patrol car with a big badge on the door and nothing else that just looks so fantastic.

Great work!

Statistics: Posted by CCFR-45 — Sun Mar 07, 2021 11:09 pm

Re: Meriden, CT PD 1985 Dodge Diplomat - 1/43 First Response Replicas

2021-03-07T19:37:48

Beautiful.

Statistics: Posted by swatlapd — Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:37 pm

Meriden, CT PD 1985 Dodge Diplomat - 1/43 First Response Replicas

2021-03-07T19:32:14

This is one that I have had painted for a long time, but just couldn't get it across the finish line as I lacked a clear photo of the door emblem to be able to have decals made. A friend of mine from middle school who is retired MPD just happens to have one of the actual door decals, and once it was smoothed out I was able to send a photo of it and of an actual MPD cruiser off to Cardinal Police Diecast to finally get the decals made. They turned out great, so without further adieu, I give you a 1/43rd scale 1985 Dodge Diplomat of the Meriden, CT Police Department, painted in authentic Chrysler EC-7 "Twilight Blue Pearl Metallic clearcoat." During the 80s, Meriden alternated yearly purchases between Diplomats and Plymouth Gran Furys, with some years being this lighter blue and others being a darker navy blue. Lightbars also varied between the Whelen 9000 used on this model and the early Whelen Edge as shown in one of the photos below of the real car. A special shout out to Zoli Honeczy for creating the "55-ME" license plates for me.

Statistics: Posted by M1968Q — Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:32 pm