Impalow Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) Finally some studio shots... thanks for looking! Here is a quick rundown: 3d printed Neon SRT4/ PT Cruiser Engine - the block, head, cam cover, intake plenum and oil pan were 3D printed the rest was scratch-built or machined (only kit parts are alternator, and throttlebody) Full independent suspension from the C5R Kit adapted to the fit tub'ed and massaged cuda chassis plate. Machined shocks and struts. Wheels are Aoshima Work Emotion 18's with custom machined lips. Tires are from the tamiya Porsche 959. Lips painted with tamiya clear blue. Scratchbuilt roll cage and tube front frame section Smoothed interior tub, reworked dash for Digi-Dash and brake and clutch fluid reservoirs. Resivoirs turned from acrylic rod and filled with tinted future. Clearly Scale ACR seats. Flared fenders from Aoshima hakosuka works kit, molded in, scratchbuilt spoiler, and front air dam. Fully bellypan and diffuser covered in scale motorsports 1/24th scale twill carbon fiber and Alclad polished aluminum Paint is tamiya neutral gray followed by a white pearl mid-coat and then urethane clear. Accents are GunMetal non-buffing metalizer. For any detailed questions the build log is here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/105248-turbo-4cyl-cuda-done-321/?page=1 Edited July 7, 2017 by Impalow fixed broken image links... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Wow! That is some very impressive work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Fantastic buddy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Oh ya baby, that is one sweet ride. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Neat, I like that it doesn't have a v8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I like it,,,,I like it A LOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Hard to find problems with this Build! Excellent Job Eric, and the Photography adds to the enjoyment of viewing your Workmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFMgarage Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 OH MY GAWD! I'd kill to have that as a 1:1 car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFMgarage Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 May I ask how you get the Intercooler so detailed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) May I ask how you get the Intercooler so detailed? Sure! Its a Scale Production intercooler I picked up at a show, but the fins were pretty bad.. so i sanded them off. Primed and painted with alclad polished aluminum, then I brush painted the center section flat black. After that was dry I cut a piece of the detail master radiator face panel to size, making sure to keep it very very flat. I then flooded the black area with future and set the photo etched piece in place. Let that dry and applied a few more coats of future to encapsulate it in there. It was pretty easy and worked better than i expected. Here is a link to the detail master photo etched piece:http://xtremescaledetail.com/component/hikashop/product/52-detail-master-2490-radiator-face-panels Edited March 24, 2016 by Impalow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercelo Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Holy......l'm speechless, you have amazing ideas, and scratch building skills. This is really neat and totally different...have you any idea how many hours you have in this model. She's a beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Amazing build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanof69 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Yea what everyone else said X2!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFMgarage Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Sure! Its a Scale Production intercooler I picked up at a show, but the fins were pretty bad.. so i sanded them off. Primed and painted with alclad polished aluminum, then I brush painted the center section flat black. After that was dry I cut a piece of the detail master radiator face panel to size, making sure to keep it very very flat. I then flooded the black area with future and set the photo etched piece in place. Let that dry and applied a few more coats of future to encapsulate it in there. It was pretty easy and worked better than i expected. Here is a link to the detail master photo etched piece:http://xtremescaledetail.com/component/hikashop/product/52-detail-master-2490-radiator-face-panelsThanks so much! I build my own intercoolers but will definitely add the fins like you did! I really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Love it. Nicely done. Things its great you did a 3D printed engine. Great color choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhuntsman Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Very nicely done! followed this build from the beginning. Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Amazing model, well executed and wonderfully detail. Pretty standard built for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Rollins Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Man- that is mind- blowing! You have amazing skills and dedication!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicoop Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Saw this at the Buckeye Classic ..... sorry for drooling on it !!!! LOL Totally awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yura1961 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Insanely beautiful model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Fabulous workmanship! Great looking car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Oh ya baby, that is one sweet ride. Nice work!I agree, that is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Ive been quietly following the build looking forward to the day it was finished. Its everything I thought the finished product should be. Amazing model in every way and so glad you shared the process with the forum. Outstanding job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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