Bills72sj Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 This model I am very proud of. I absolutely love the Sub-Lime green paint. It says MOPAR, all the way. The rims are from the kit but I used the 5-holers, intended for the rear, on the front. I widened the rear rims by sanding out the centers of a set of ConvoPros and adding them to the original front rims to make them deep dish. I actually had to narrow the rear tires slightly to get them to fit in the quarter panels. What I like the most is I nailed the stance perfectly. The grille was meticulously hand painted and this is the second model I have ever BMF’d. I tried using the black, Hemi “billboard” decals from the kit which are correct for 1971, but I did not like them the minute they were laid. Instead I had Keith Marks make me up a set of 1/24th 1970 “hockey stick” stripes which I think looks a whole lot better. The interior was painted semi-gloss by spraying Testors Glosscoat over Testors flat black. I duplicates the texture and sheen of vinyl. When the head lights were installed, they looked like binoculars. I ended up setting back a tad to get them to look correct. If I ever win the lottery, I would buy a real one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Sweet Mopar!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Great looking model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Very nice, very tasteful! Well done and model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 That is sharp! The stance is right on the money! I'd like to see a good side photo to see the wheels and profile better. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br67 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Great job Bill - love that big rear wheel/tyre combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 You're right about the stance on this. The paint looks perfect and I also like the stripes better than the billboards. A lot of fine detailing on the body trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Nice looking Cuda! I agree on the Sub-Lime color. The stance and those wheels/tires give it that cool mean look. Great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Cool! ?? Who came out with that transporter semi?????... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Deuces said: Cool! ?? Who came out with that transporter semi?????... Yuu've never seen that before?! That's a Revell kit. First came out in the 80s, then there was a reissue (mid-2010s I think) Rumour is it's being reissued next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 I have this Cuda in the stash, and have never seen a build that has made me want to build it. Until now. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, iamsuperdan said: Yuu've never seen that before?! That's a Revell kit. First came out in the 80s, then there was a reissue (mid-2010s I think) Rumour is it's being reissued next year. Cool!... How's about the tractor????? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 7 minutes ago, Deuces said: Cool!... How's about the tractor????? ? Go check the truck under glass! Two current threads on this kit. I just finished one, and the OP just posted this one! It's an AMT kit. Kenworth T600A. Mine is the T600A Canepa, very similar to this one. EDIt: I just noticed. OP's trailer is not the one I posted. It's an older AMT kit. THe background pic in his pics IS of the one I posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 1 minute ago, iamsuperdan said: Go check the truck under glass! Two current threads on this kit. I just finished one, and the OP just posted this one! It's an AMT kit. Kenworth T600A. Mine is the T600A Canepa, very similar to this one. EDIt: I just noticed. OP's trailer is not the one I posted. It's an older AMT kit. THe background pic in his pics IS of the one I posted. Thanks!.... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifterdon Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Wow! Stunning build. Is this Monogram's Cuda Street Machine in 1/24? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmb727 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Great looking model. Yes, perfect stance and color choice. Love that transporter pic! I think I also see a GSX and either a Daytona or Superbird. Add in the Cuda and that's a lot of money riding on the back of that truck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 That’s one awesome looking Cuda! I also have always liked the hockey stick stripes on the 70 over the 71 billboards, and they look great on your 71! Great stance and a clean build ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 43 minutes ago, tmb727 said: Great looking model. Yes, perfect stance and color choice. Love that transporter pic! I think I also see a GSX and either a Daytona or Superbird. Add in the Cuda and that's a lot of money riding on the back of that truck... Above is the link to the AMT transporter rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 1 hour ago, drifterdon said: Wow! Stunning build. Is this Monogram's Cuda Street Machine in 1/24? This is the kit I built it from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifterdon Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Cool! Thanks Bill. Beautiful car. Well done sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Awesome look, very nice muscle car ! ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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