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Post by modelcarjr on Feb 29, 2024 23:29:35 GMT -5
I built this one a about 2 years ago in Sublime Green, I was disappointed that I didn't get the rear wheels forward in the right position and I haven't fixed it. So instead, I am going to build another one. This time I am going to get the rear wheels right. I also bought some paint from MCW and I am going to paint this one in Lemon Twist with a black vinyl top and black interior. I usually don't go with a black and yellow combination but it feels right for this one. I have started by getting the wheels in the right postion and I have also applied 2" tape to the top so that I can paint the vinyl roof. Its suppose to be raining right now and in the morning so I don't know when I'll get it painted but I am hoping for good weather over the weekend. Thanks for looking! 😎
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Post by handiabled on Mar 1, 2024 4:29:27 GMT -5
A Cuda? Heck yeah I'm following this one! I like the sound of your paint scheme
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Post by kyledehart5 on Mar 1, 2024 8:34:07 GMT -5
Jumping in to watch!
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Post by modelcarjr on Mar 1, 2024 20:29:44 GMT -5
I just noticed the year was wrong in the title. I hit the 9 instead of the zero. So it is corrected now! I got about 2/3rds done on the painting of the body. Luckily, the weatherman was wrong! No rain and humidity got down to 50% so I went for it on the black portions of this build. I slept on it last night and thought this morning I should tape it off so I could paint all the black at one time, the front, top, underside of the top and the rear taillight panel. So that is what I did. Then, I painted everything with a black primer. Once dry, I painted flat black on the hood area, rear panel, hood, and rear spoiler. I painted the top with Satin Black. Then I added a light coat of DullCote to the front fender area, hood, rear spoiler and rear panel to protect the finish from fingerprints and other building smudges. After the paint had dried for a few hours, I taped off the black with some help from index card and primered the areas that will be painted yellow tomorrow. I pulled the tape on the top along the B pillar so as not to prevent tape from sticking to painted tape and cause a tear or pull off paint. Tomorrow I will retape the top and paint 2 coats of Lemon Twist with an air brush and then 2 coats of clear. Thanks for looking! 😎
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Post by kyledehart5 on Mar 1, 2024 23:09:13 GMT -5
A lovely beginning!
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Post by handiabled on Mar 2, 2024 3:34:39 GMT -5
The vinyl roof looks wonderful! The yellow and flat black on the hood and tail assembly are going compliment each other wonderfully
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Post by modelcarjr on Mar 2, 2024 19:15:27 GMT -5
Thanks, Kyle and Handlabeled! I appreciate your comments! Finished all the painting today! Airbrush worked like a charm and the body and other parts turned out well. Only a couple of very small touch-ups to do under the hood, on the right side and around the taillight panel. I think some of it can be carefully rubbed out. So tomorrow, I'll rub it out and start getting some foil on it. Almost done! Thanks for looking! 😎 Kinda looks like a banana doesn't it!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Mar 2, 2024 19:39:55 GMT -5
Good color combo for this. It’s going to look really nice.
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Post by handiabled on Mar 3, 2024 7:32:20 GMT -5
Oh yeah this color combo rocks! Look forward to seeing the chrome on
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Post by modelcarjr on Mar 3, 2024 18:03:14 GMT -5
Thanks, Kyle and Handlabled! I appreciate your comments! Finished rubbing the body out and foiled it. I normally don't add decals until the end but I added the 'Cuda decal on the taillight panel just for fun. Paint looks pretty good so its on to the engine and interior! Thanks for looking! 😎
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Post by kyledehart5 on Mar 3, 2024 20:00:49 GMT -5
Oh yeah. That looks great all slicked up and chromed.
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Post by 70 STING on Mar 3, 2024 20:31:52 GMT -5
Looking good. Vinyl roof and foil are on point.
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Post by modelcarjr on Mar 5, 2024 8:05:52 GMT -5
Thanks, Kyle and Sting! I appreciate your comments! I added plug wires and a fuel line for the three carbs under the big hat. So I intend on leaving the air cleaner loose so I can display the engine with the air cleaner on the fender with the hood up. I still have to paint the filter element and add the six pack decal. Thanks for looking! 😎
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Post by tcoat on Mar 5, 2024 9:30:02 GMT -5
Nothing wrong with the front wheels it just looks like most cars where they use the word "fitment"!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Mar 5, 2024 12:47:00 GMT -5
Nice looking powerplant you have there.
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Post by Medicman71 on Mar 5, 2024 13:01:59 GMT -5
It's looking great!
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Post by handiabled on Mar 6, 2024 3:01:09 GMT -5
The engine looks wonderful! I really like the look of wheel well chrome on E-body Mopars
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 6, 2024 6:28:22 GMT -5
The addition of a vinyl top on these cars just adds another layer of fullness to these cars and you've pulled that effect off brilliantly JR. Funny thing about wheel/ tire position relative to wheel opening not only on these kits but a vast amount of others out there as well. The AMT 1967 Mustang and 1970 Corvette kits come to mind first and then I saw what you were talking about with your last build of this car. Good correctional steps to position the wheel/ tire where it's supposed to be. Additionally, I don't see many yellow Cudas so it's cool to see something other than Plum Crazy Purple or Lime Green on these cars. Not that PCP or LG isn't appealing but yellow is more out of the ordinary. Good work on this so far buddy.
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Post by modelcarjr on Mar 6, 2024 20:20:46 GMT -5
Thanks, All! I appreciate your comments! I finished the interior today and the decals for the woodgrain dash panel, the console and the gauge decals all went on fine. I painted the wood on the steering wheel and shifter using Testors Leather. The seat belts were black decals which you couldn't see so I painted over them with some matte steel since I don't have a good gray. They only look shiny in the photos. Chrome pen on the door handles and window cranks. I didn't add chrome trim to the steering wheel because I can't get it small enough to look good. Moving on to the windows and wheels. Thanks for looking! 😎
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Post by TJ on Mar 6, 2024 20:32:57 GMT -5
As the former owner of a Cuda I approve of this build. The earlier build is really good too
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Post by kyledehart5 on Mar 6, 2024 20:56:22 GMT -5
Beautiful interior work. Great progress.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 6, 2024 21:44:03 GMT -5
That interior is looking great so far bud. This is merely a suggestion but have you ever tried dry brushing a small amount of ground up black pastel onto wooden surfaces like the steering wheel? Here's an example on my 67 Mustang....
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Post by handiabled on Mar 7, 2024 2:19:08 GMT -5
As the former owner of a Cuda I approve of this build. The earlier build is really good too Great interior work! As a current Cuda owner I approve as well!
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Post by modelcarjr on Mar 7, 2024 8:34:12 GMT -5
Thanks, TJ, Kyle, Joe, and Handlabeled. I appreciate your comments! Joe, I haven't used any pastel, but I have used a thinned blackwash on the wood to take away that glossy painted look. So I have done that now and I think it looks better. Thanks for the suggestion!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 7, 2024 8:45:47 GMT -5
Thanks, TJ, Kyle, Joe, and Handlabeled. I appreciate your comments! Joe, I haven't used any pastel, but I have used a thinned blackwash on the wood to take away that glossy painted look. So I have done that now and I think it looks better. Thanks for the suggestion! That looks pretty dang spiffy with that thinned blackwash JR!!!
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Post by modelcarjr on Mar 7, 2024 19:53:26 GMT -5
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Post by kyledehart5 on Mar 7, 2024 20:58:10 GMT -5
Great work!! Looks like you’ve absolutely nailed the wheel placement and this color combo looks so good.
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 7, 2024 21:14:29 GMT -5
Really looking good!!! It is almost ready for me to take it out for a date with my wife soon...
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Post by handiabled on Mar 8, 2024 10:17:17 GMT -5
Looks great sitting on rallye rims!
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Post by modelcarjr on Mar 8, 2024 22:53:10 GMT -5
Thanks, Kyle, Andy, and Handlabeled! I appreciate your comments! This one is done and posted in the completed section. Thanks to everyone who looked and commented!
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