cruz Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 One of the things you have to worry about lowering these old models is all the alterations that come afterwards specially when they are drag style vehicles!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 Had to add a little bit of plastic to the hood scoop, when I did all the alterations to the model the engine had to be placed higher than normal and the carbs were the first to peek a little past the hood. I just finished painting it so I will let it dry and then polish it to ultimately place it on the hood!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Nice job Marcos. Just awesome. I have the hardtop and convertable kits waiting to be done. I hope mine come out as good as yours did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abedooley Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 THAT IS SWEEEEETTTT!!!!!! I LOVE MOPAR!! YOU'VE JUST MADE MY DAY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gramps-xrds Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 It's easy to see that you've done a lot of time consuming work on it. It looks fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Lookin' good Cruz. I finally got some paint on my long term '70 (it's fighting me in all directions). I hope to put the vinyl roof on it in the next few days, so I can finish the interior. Lots of work to change a AAR into a '70 Gran Coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Peterson Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Man, that's nice! And it's also a great example of why natural, indirect light is excellent for shooting models...especially ones as well done as this!! Sooooo....since it looks like it'd just about fly, can we refer to this as the Cruz Missile? I will. I can't promise it won't find its way into the newsletter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayVee Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Excellent work, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Man, that's nice! And it's also a great example of why natural, indirect light is excellent for shooting models...especially ones as well done as this!! Sooooo....since it looks like it'd just about fly, can we refer to this as the Cruz Missile? I will. I can't promise it won't find its way into the newsletter! Thanks Dan, I always tell a lot of the guys in the forum not to shoot the models in direct sunlight, pictures are too bright and you don't really see the gloss on the paints specially on the white colors or anything light. For cars w/ mettalic finishes like this one it's even worse, you have to keep the metallics to a minimum, at least my humble opinion, again, thanks for the comments!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Marcos, As I said in the other forum, spectacular work my friend. And this is from somebody who doesn't care for Mopars Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Gwinn Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Oh how sweet it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 (edited) You've really captured the essence of the car in this build. Breathtaking in it's execution and detail, but most of all, totally true to the beauty of the original design. The contemporary stance is just stunning. As others have said, thanks for giving us this. Edited May 27, 2008 by gbk1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Modeler Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Well, all that work was certainly worth it. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotto Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Oh my ###### Cruz, you did it again man, definetly one of your biggest fans, paint is awesome man. Love the different rims too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3m Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Nice, it turned out great! After just finishing 2 of these johan kits, i know how much you had to do to lower it, i like the stance a lot. I want to get another one of these, and lower it now! That would make cuda #40! lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Marcos, As I said in the other forum, spectacular work my friend. And this is from somebody who doesn't care for Mopars Doesn't care for Mopars???!!!! I think they have a cure for that these days. HEMI pills. Take two and call me in the morning!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 (edited) I have seen many Cudas built, and always a pleasure. but this one has a "In your face" LOOK ...even it is old school, it still can wip your axx, you don't know if it is a custom show car or a weekend warrior/street racer....tHIS IS WHAT A "real" Pro Streets look like. Marcus I love you, MAN!!!!!! Edited May 27, 2008 by 3men2s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Thanks for all the replies fellas, it was a pleasure sharing this build w/ all of yous, not to mention how much fun I had building it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Oh yeah!! Everything about this build is right on the money!! I'll send you a PM with my address. I've already made room for this one in my display case! Keep up the great work and the posts!! This is the stuff that keeps me inspired to build more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotto Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hey Cruz, if you were to sell this model, how much?? Seriously?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hey Cruz, if you were to sell this model, how much?? Seriously??Gee!!! I don't know!! Can you say Barrett Jackson??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Gee!!! I don't know!! Can you say Barrett Jackson??? Save it for our auction. Considering how good your Falcon went for............. Well, another amazing model my friend, I love the color and the stance and wheels match it perfectly. Love the engine details. I can't wait to see this thing soon.....Street Rod Nationals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wyatt Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Another killer build! I love it...can't wait to see it in person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 (edited) Save it for our auction. That's what I said about his Merc before he won anything with it. Seriously, this Cuda is freakin' sweet! Like Nick, I hope to see you at the Street Rod nats next weekend. That muscle car will steal some of the glory from the hot rods..... they better watch out!!! (All you guys buying up these Johan Cudas made me want to be part of the action.... I had to pick up that Johan Dart at the MAMA NNL. ) Edited May 28, 2008 by dub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Well I have to agree with what the resta the guys said!!...that is one beautiful car from every angle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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