DrKerry Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 (edited) I have to first give a huge shout out to Robyn for the help in the way of the 09 Challenger kit that I have been looking for to complete the build you'll see in a minute..... Last year at the Milwaukee NNL in Waukesha I won a Modern Cuda from Mike's Scale Speed Shop. As most or some of you may know Mike Dowd once owned the business and sold it over a year ago after finding out he had pancreatic cancer. However he lost his battle a couple weeks ago! I know that this trans kit came about after he sold the business but I feel it's connected to him anyway and I dug it out to build it... Only problem was the kit isn't on shelves anymore, so I put word out and Robyn had an extra kit... Well it came in the mail today and after opening it and seeing the body of the kit has better detail, one problem in casting is it's not as sharp as a kit part. So I sit here at 3:30 to 4:00 in the morning, I work third shift so I'm wide awake anyway!! However I'm here cutting the front and rear facias off the resin copy to put onto the kit body. It will also use the resin Shaker hood and scoop. I'm not sure on color yet but leaning towards the Lime Light green! Although I may play with that a bit and ask for some Creatix Pearl Lime for a stocking stuffer!!!! Anyway here is the resin body and hood.... Progress pics coming in a few minutes!!!! Edited February 26, 2017 by DrKerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 More pics at link http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/DrKerry2/library/09 Modern Cuda?sort=2&page=1&postlogin=true  Next cut... Front end coming off.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Love it!can't wait to see where you take this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfish_7 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Have my box of Pop Corn also Doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 Thanks guys.... mostly going to be box stock other than paint, maybe wheels not sure on that though!!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 This looks great so far, waiting on more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mademan Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I have to first give a huge shout out to Robyn for the help in the way of the 09 Challenger kit that I have been looking for to complete the build you'll see in a minute..... Last year at the Milwaukee NNL in Waukesha I won a Modern Cuda from Mike's Scale Speed Shop. As most or some of you may know Mike Dowd once owned the business and sold it over a year ago after finding out he had pancreatic cancer. However he lost his battle a couple weeks ago! I know that this trans kit came about after he sold the business but I feel it's connected to him anyway and I dug it out to build it... Only problem was the kit isn't on shelves anymore, so I put word out and Robyn had an extra kit... Well it came in the mail today and after opening it and seeing the body of the kit has better detail, one problem in casting is it's not as sharp as a kit part. So I sit here at 3:30 to 4:00 in the morning, I work third shift so I'm wide awake anyway!! However I'm here cutting the front and rear facias off the resin copy to put onto the kit body. It will also use the resin Shaker hood and scoop. I'm not sure on color yet but leaning towards the Lime Light green! Although I may play with that a bit and ask for some Creatix Pearl Lime for a stocking stuffer!!!! Anyway here is the resin body and hood.... Progress pics coming in a few minutes!!!! I thought it only sold a year or so ago? .... Ive had mine for well over 3-4 years. Kool project none the less, I have been waiting for someone to build one before doing mine. I will be watching this topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 This will be cool when finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 I'm not exactely sure when it came out. I thought it was a year that it came out. Not sure now Mademan..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 Bumpers are both on the kit body now. Hood has been fitted too. I had to add to the front edge and sides of the hood to get it to fit but all is good now with it. I'll get some pics of it soon and get them up..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I'm hooked ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 LOL, Thanks Ray, get some pics of where it's at today, heading to a build day with the guys in a bit..... And it's snowing outside!!!!! Only in Wisconsin!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Thanks Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I love the creativity you bring to your builds Kerry! More please.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Wow, thanks for the compliment!!!!!! I appreciate that!!!!!!! I build mostly for me and put he stuff up not knowing what others think of it. It's nice to know there are people that really like what I do!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Looking good! Can't wait to see the end result with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 I need to get paint ordered for it. That and get it in primer too...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Beautiful car Doc. I'm definitely going to watch you work on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 Thanks Marshall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Nice indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragcrazy Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 That's looking really cool kerry and I really do enjoy watching your builds but I'm like you I just build for myself and hardly anyone sees them. I had to take a couple to my last model club meeting to prove to them that I do buil! Lolvince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 That's looking really cool kerry and I really do enjoy watching your builds but I'm like you I just build for myself and hardly anyone sees them. I had to take a couple to my last model club meeting to prove to them that I do buil! Lolvincelol, I hear ya there....... my friends here don't accuse me of not building they just raz me for not getting anything done........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 Paint is on order, working on wheels right now. Took the kit wheels cut out the centers and putting in a set of parts box Halibrands to have the look of an older wheel but the larger diameter of today's wheels.... I'll take some pics over the weekend and get them up!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.