ProTouring 1970 Cuda with a 2.4 Turbo 4cyl

[Impalow]

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...

[Harry P.]

Wow! That is some very impressive work.

[exesivefire]

Fantastic buddy..

[DumpyDan]

Oh ya baby, that is one sweet ride.  Nice work!

[JTalmage]

Amazing

[stitchdup]

Neat, I like that it doesn't have a v8

[gtx6970]

I like it,,,,I like it A LOT

[Crazy Ed]

  Hard to find problems with this Build!  Excellent Job Eric, and the Photography adds to the enjoyment of viewing your Workmanship.

[CFMgarage]

OH MY GAWD! I'd kill to have that as a 1:1 car.

 

[CFMgarage]

 

 

 

May I ask how you get the Intercooler so detailed?

[Impalow]

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

[Mercelo]

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.

[Renegade]

Amazing build.

[Fanof69]

Yea what everyone else said X2!!

[CFMgarage]

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

Thanks so much! I build my own intercoolers but will definitely add the fins like you did! I really appreciate it.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Love it. Nicely done. Things its great you did a 3D printed engine. Great color choices.

[jhuntsman]

Very nicely done! followed this build from the beginning. Great work!

[James2]

Amazing model, well executed and wonderfully detail. Pretty standard built for you! 

[Hubert Rollins]

Man- that is mind- blowing! You have amazing skills and dedication!!

[Maxicoop]

Saw this at the Buckeye Classic ..... sorry for drooling on it !!!! LOL Totally awesome

[yura1961]

Very nicely done!

[GTJUNIOR]

Insanely beautiful model! 

[wayne swayze]

Fabulous workmanship! Great looking car!

[vintagercr]

Oh ya baby, that is one sweet ride.  Nice work!

I agree, that is awesome!

[shucky]

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!