I'm pretty new to the whole model car scene. I bought this model about three years ago and never really made any progress with it. On one of my breaks from school I was determined to finish building this model, the Cuda being my first model that I had ever been serious about building the "right way". Up until building this car I had no previous experience in the matter. Everything was either hand painted or sprayed with a rattle can on my porch and hung to dry in the bathroom. After accidentally melting the front suspension (don't ask) and subsequently picking up a spare model, I finished the car as I started college this year. I am very satisfied with the result and i give credit to this model for getting me hooked on the hobby. Comments/criticism is welcome.