sflam123 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 This model started as the Polar Lights "Big John" kit. I filled all the panel lines on the truck, hood and doors. After filling and sanding, I primered the body and then gave it a base coat of Testor's chrome. I then applied 3 coats of Boyd's True Blue, wet sanded it after it dried and applied two coats of Testor's Transparent Blue. Slixx decals finished off the body. I'm happy with the color as it compares well with the pictures I've been able to find on the Internet. The rest of the model is finished box stock with detail painting. Hope you like it and thanks for looking! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Mike Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Steve, That paint job is AWESOME. Love the subject. Great build. Mike Mopar To Ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in Berwyn Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Sweet!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Very nice and it looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterj1 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 One of my favorite cars. Those wheels just scream NITRO to me - I still think FED, those old funny cars, and outlaw fuel altereds made up the best line up of all time. PS Gotta give NHRA it's props, though...anyone who saw Anton Brown's crash this weekend would have been amazed he walked away from that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 It turned out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Sweet, I have the decals to do this car as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 One of the first models I built was the MPC issue of the 70-71 Candies and Hughes Cuda. I absolutely love this build! It brings back a lot of memories. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnout Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Nice build of some great subject matter. Paint job looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sflam123 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Thanks for the kind comments guys. Coming from this group it means a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 great looking Cuda, all ways loved this F/C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Awsume paint and great looking build.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Excellent build Steve. If I get my hands on another Big John Cuda, I'd like to build it as this car as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Nice Cuda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Very Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Looks great all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Boy Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Nice job, Steve! Paint turned out great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Excellent build Steve. If I get my hands on another Big John Cuda, I'd like to build it as this car as well. This kit is being reissued by Round 2 with the decals for this car. Nice build as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 This kit is being reissued by Round 2 with the decals for this car. Nice build as well. Thanks for the heads-up, I was unaware of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sflam123 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Thanks for the heads-up 1320wayne. Somehow, it figures after I cobble'd this one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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