1971 Hemi Cuda Convertible

[jjsipes]

Here is something I have been messing with while I have a few minutes down time at work. Didn't like the way Monogram had molded the front end of the Cuda and how it looked once flued to the body. It left a horizontal seem in the fender which is not on the real cars. Putted, sanded the character line in and scribed the panel line where it is on the real car. Looks better I think. The wheel lip didnt align for nothing so I had to build that as well.

 

Edited March 31, 2017 by jjsipes

[72 Charger]

 Looks good so far

[gtx6970]

Well done. 

Never did care for how monogram did the valance on this one or the challenger

[Can-Con]

Here's a tip about the headlights on that kit.

The placement seems off when built from the box but the looks can be vastly improved by simply making the holes bigger, adding a thin strip of sheet plastic around each hole to form the bezel and adding larger lights.

[jjsipes]

Got the body primed and painted. Used Scale Finishes Winchester Gray Poly. Need to clear yet

 

[72 Charger]

Really nice colour . I like it a lot

[jjsipes]

This what I am after. 1 of 1 export.

 

[72 Charger]

Looks like you got quite a good colour match for that

[jjsipes]

Got the body cleared today with Testors Ultra Gloss lacquer. Looks great, sorry didn't get a chance to get a picture. Got the interior sprayed Black today as well.

[1972coronet]

Looking great , Jason ! 

When this kit was first released  (c.2003) , I painted it GA4 , too ! Such a super colour ! I did up mine with white interior ; came out quite nice .

Those one-of-two French export models are amazing ; the first one was GA4 , and was the first 1971 Hemi'Cuda droptop built . The other one was GW3 Sno-White , and was the very last 1971 Hemi'Cuda droptop built . What are the chances ??

Keep up the great work !

[Geno]

A beauty for sure, great color choice.

 

 

[Snake45]

Here is something I have been messing with while I have a few minutes down time at work. Didn't like the way Monogram had molded the front end of the Cuda and how it looked once flued to the body. It left a horizontal seem in the fender which is not on the real cars. Putted, sanded the character line in and scribed the panel line where it is on the real car. Looks better I think. The wheel lip didnt align for nothing so I had to build that as well.

 

I feel your pain. Even as we speak, I'm "restoring" a previously built one (HT). After stripping it, I'm polishing the black plastic and of course came up against this inaccurate seam. I think I've figured out a way to fill it, leaving the joint virtually invisible in the polished black plastic. So far so good. If it all works out as planned, I'll be posting a tips/tutorial here soon, and  "Under Glass" pics too. Fingers crossed!

[PARTSMARTY]

How cool is that-wow-I love my mopars !!!

[Slotto]

This is going to be great. I can't wait to see more!

[Wolf]

On 4/11/2017 at 3:11 PM, jjsipes said:

Got the body primed and painted. Used Scale Finishes Winchester Gray Poly. Need to clear yet

 http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab101/jjsipes/1971%20Plymouth%20Cuda/20170411_114451_zpsrvgg3jgb.jpg

http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab101/jjsipes/1971%20Plymouth%20Cuda/20170411_114443_zpsgdatpgnj.jpg

http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab101/jjsipes/1971%20Plymouth%20Cuda/20170411_114454_zpshkdudvd2.jpg

Jason,

Was this build ever completed? Based on these photos I’m looking to order Scale Finishes Winchester Grey for my own build of this kit. I also have the MCG photo etch set coming. I would love to see, if it indeed did get finished, how it came out.

Cheers,            
Wolf

[jjsipes]

3 hours ago, Wolf said:

Jason,

Was this build ever completed? Based on these photos I’m looking to order Scale Finishes Winchester Grey for my own build of this kit. I also have the MCG photo etch set coming. I would love to see, if it indeed did get finished, how it came out.

Cheers,            
Wolf

No, I haven't finished it yet. Have been sidetracked with some other projects and life.

[Wolf]

Ah, yes…….

I know all too well about how things can move at the speed of life.

Cheers,                             
Wolf