Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 (edited) I got this in the mail today from Bandit Resins. Body, interior tub, rear valance from 1969 annual and vacformed glass. It's going for a bath in Bleche White in preparation for a coat of primer. I already had the Bandit Resin six pack hood. The next time you see this one it will be painted. Marc @ MPC Motorsports Edited July 12, 2010 by Marc @ MPC Motorsports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Sweet. Looks like a nice clean resin or was there clean up involved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 Sweet. Looks like a nice clean resin or was there clean up involved? Bandit Resin is very clean. No worries here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 I shot a lite coat of Tamiya primer on the Barracuda to assist me in the body work. Also picked out some wheels and tires. All the emblems and side markers will be shaved MPC Motorsports style. Wheels are 19" Aoshima Racing Hart Type CR's with Revell tuner tires in the front. These wheels came with a dark gunmetal finish and will compliment the silver metallic finish I have planned for it. Hope you enjoy and stay tuned for more updates. Marc @ MPC Motorsports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spkgibson Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) I shot a lite coat of Tamiya primer on the Barracuda to assist me in the body work. Also picked out some wheels and tires. All the emblems and side markers will be shaved MPC Motorsports style. Wheels are 19" Aoshima Racing Hart Type CR's with Revell tuner tires in the front. These wheels came with a dark gunmetal finish and will compliment the silver metallic finish I have planned for it. Hope you enjoy and stay tuned for more updates. Marc @ MPC Motorsports That looks sweet,I have a soft spot for those 67-69 Barracuda's,I can't wait to see it in paint! Edited June 9, 2010 by spkgibson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 That looks wicked! The wheels and tires came from where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 That looks wicked! The wheels and tires came from where? The wheels and tires are from Aoshima. They sell wheel and tire sets separately. These are Racing Hart Type CR's that most likely came in one of their JDM tuner or drift car kits. Some US hobby shops sell these but they can be ordered from Hobby Link Japan or Hobby World Japan and other online hobby sources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 those Racing Hart CR's have been offered by Aoshima in at least two different colors i think. very cool wheels Dave I have another set in silver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Are the wheels the same size or do you just have smaller diameter front tires on? I have loads of Fujimi and Aoshima wheel/tire sets (just not these ) Thanks for the info, the project looks fantastic and the wheels look perfect on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 Are the wheels the same size or do you just have smaller diameter front tires on? I have loads of Fujimi and Aoshima wheel/tire sets (just not these ) Thanks for the info, the project looks fantastic and the wheels look perfect on it. Front tires are from a Revell tuner kit. I removed about a quarter of an inch of the back side of the wheels to match the width of the new tires. The Revell tires are shorter and narrower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharr7226 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Very cool idea... using the shorter side wall to reduce the radius of the wheel/tire combo. The wheels look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDog Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Here's looking @ ya !!!!! Wheels from Snap 57 Chevy. You Done Yet? Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big 'N' Grumpy Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 i like big inch wheels on mopars, those grayfaced salt flats are baadddd, i like em lots............Are you goin for pro touring??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey429 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Mark, nothing adds more to a car than the right set of shoes, and I think you nailed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 A little more progress to report. Body has been smoothed and ready for more primer. Fuel filler removed for custom part and wheels mounted on axles. Should be ready for paint this weekend. More to come... Marc @ MPC Motorsports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 The wheels look Perfect on it. I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caine440 Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 This one is looking great. Love the body and hood. Very inspiring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 I finished the bodywork during the weekend and now the Barracuda is feeling a little bit grey, Light Grey Metallic from Testors that is. Five coats of Testors Model Master Lacquer with two light coats of Tamiya TS-13 Clear for now. I'm contemplating adding the black side stripes found in the AMT '69 Barracuda kit, so I'll finish the clear later. The six pack hood is finished in Tamiya TS-6 Matt Black. Now on to the interior and powerplant while I wait to finish the paint. Marc @ MPC Motorsports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 That is looking Super Sharp. Colors looks Great against the black wheels. Super job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Rogers Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 dude i am a huge mopar fan and this cuda is killer no srry both of them are im more into the salty rims i want a pair bad keep it up guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDog Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Back @ Ya Marc! Isn't it fun !!!! KDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENNEDYJR Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 That's a great treatment for a seldom seen car. Really nice work as usual Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 Here's a sneak peek of my rear end treatment. Shaved the emblems and painted matt black. Fun is what it's all about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 OOOU, I got Kenny's 70 GTX kit, and it just FELL together, it was THAT nicely molded! This here lil Cuda just looks ta be about the same craftsmanship that i saw in the GTX! Definately gonna get me one after seein these two beautiful models! Marc, THANKS for turnin us on to this particular kit, I hadn't seen it before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 OOOU, I got Kenny's 70 GTX kit, and it just FELL together, it was THAT nicely molded! This here lil Cuda just looks ta be about the same craftsmanship that i saw in the GTX! Definately gonna get me one after seein these two beautiful models! Marc, THANKS for turnin us on to this particular kit, I hadn't seen it before! You haven't seen it before because it is a new release from Bandit Resins. It has only been available for about two weeks and I've only had mine for a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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