Bronzekeg Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 starting on another kit from the basement stash. I will be building the stock version of this 2 in 1 kit. colors remain undecided at this time. input and c&c are welcome and thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Its a great kit - you will enjoy building it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 This is an amazing kit no matter which way you build it. I’m sure you’ll do a fantastic job with your build. Can’t wait to see it!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I did mine in B5 and used Tim Boyd's building tips which helped the construction process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 thanks guys for the input. I have never built this kit before but judging from the instructions it appears to be a real nice kit. thinking about burnt sand with a black and white interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Nicely done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 I got a good start on the engine and started the chassis. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rightrudder Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Gotta love a Hemi! Lookin' good. What paint did you use for the carbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Good looking engine… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 hour ago, rightrudder said: Gotta love a Hemi! Lookin' good. What paint did you use for the carbs? testors gold, I use a lot of testors paints when I can and thank you Douglas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 hour ago, slusher said: Good looking engine… thanks Carl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 chassis work has been started and yes this is a great kit. I misplaced a factory wheel somehow so I might go with mags from the era. has anyone else experienced problems using lacquer paints over swirls in the plastic? the firewall had swirls from the plastic injection process that show up when using lacquer but not enamel. I may have to switch colors and use an enamel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfarmer Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 A good sanding and good primer like Duplicolor Filler primer sanded before paint would help lots..Good luck with your project.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 6 minutes ago, Bronzekeg said: chassis work has been started and yes this is a great kit. I misplaced a factory wheel somehow so I might go with mags from the era. has anyone else experienced problems using lacquer paints over swirls in the plastic? the firewall had swirls from the plastic injection process that show up when using lacquer but not enamel. I may have to switch colors and use an enamel. I have run into that swirl problem as well. It is a risk you take when skipping primer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Good job on the engine and chassis so far. I have had plenty of this trouble with lacquer paints on plastic in the past. I have no idea why this phenomena happens, and it’s even worse with metallics. As others have said, a good primer and it’s never a problem. If I’m spraying without a primer, I always choose an acrylic or enamel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Looks good so far. Lot of nice detail work going on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 thanks everyone for the input and comments! these are the wheel/tire combo I may go with. hopefully I can make them work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 I got a start on the inner fenders/ firewall/ interior assembly. black carpet and dash with white seats and door panels are the plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Coming along nicely! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I would do whatever it takes to get those wheels and tires under this. Maybe even narrow the track a little or heat and widen the wheel wells if need be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 (edited) I was able to fit the Revellogram Goodyear Blue Streak Sportscar Special tires under my '70 'Cuda T/A project. They appear to be about the same width as your tires. Don't recall having to do much if anything to make them fit. Edited January 13, 2022 by afx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 thank you all for the input and ideas. I mocked up the body/ chassis so I could rework the wheel tire combos offsets. It took several hours to get the right look and feel I was looking for. I've been working on the interior also. going after a 70's feel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 the beginnings of the interior so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 You are on a roll Ken with your Mopars. The Cuda is looking good so far nice Hemi and interior. I’ve got some extra stock wheels for this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 5 hours ago, Mopar - D said: You are on a roll Ken with your Mopars. The Cuda is looking good so far nice Hemi and interior. I’ve got some extra stock wheels for this kit. thanks Dan, congrats on the brbo win! you really went the extra mile with your build and it turned out great. I've decided to go with american racing wheels and wider tires on the back of this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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