iBorg Posted February 13, 2019 Posted February 13, 2019 Of all the various Cuda bodies out there, Revell, Revell/Monogram, MPC and Jo-Han, none really have the grill right. Yours is by far the best I've seen.
drodg Posted February 13, 2019 Posted February 13, 2019 Great job and thanks again for showing us the template for the headlights.
MeatMan Posted February 13, 2019 Posted February 13, 2019 Very nice work on that front end! I wondered how to make that look right.
adamelvis Posted February 13, 2019 Author Posted February 13, 2019 Thank you for the comments guys ! Here is the assembled engine that I did last weekend. Next is the interior. Trying to complete the finishing touches on the door panels. I made a mold from the Revell 70' Cuda and glued the skin to the panel. TCB, Adam
Maindrian Pace Posted February 14, 2019 Posted February 14, 2019 Huge improvement on the headlights, and a nice solution too.
Belugawrx Posted February 14, 2019 Posted February 14, 2019 Very Nice grille adjustment,...and that engine..looks like you could start it up !! Well done and keep it going Cheers
adamelvis Posted February 18, 2019 Author Posted February 18, 2019 Below is a comparison of the two completely different door panels on the Revell '70 & '71 Cuda in 1/24 and 1/25 scale. I wanted the look of the '70 shaped panel, so I tried making a mold for the very first time. I casted the original in clay, then stretched it out to more of a 1/24 scale. (also made a cast of the center console using same method). It was a failed attempt, as my finished product was too thin and more rubbery than a hard plastic cast. However, I made the best of it and lucky was able to use the best part of the cast as a skin to go over the original door panel. With some putty work and numerous coats of primer and semi gloss black, I would say it turned out above average. LOL !! Center console was a better success. I trimmed it down to half the thickness. TCB, Adam
adamelvis Posted February 20, 2019 Author Posted February 20, 2019 I often use the photo-etched interior details on my builds. Below, you can see that I added a 3D look to the window cranks by cutting a very small piece of black wire and glued it to the end of the handle to make the knob.
Dann Tier Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 You are really improving this kit!!!....keep up the great work!!, I look forward to it!!
adamelvis Posted February 24, 2019 Author Posted February 24, 2019 Dashboard & Interior assembly work completed. Final assembly of the chassis, front & rear suspension and engine have also been completed. Now I'm working on the headliner, trunk details, orientation of the functional hood pins and finally preparing the body for primer. TCB, Adam
Brutalform Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 (edited) Beautiful detail work you have put into this project, Adam. That interior looks phenomenal, as with the rest of your work. I’ve been on a Mopar building kick lately. I really enjoy following your progress on this Cuda. Edited February 26, 2019 by Brutalform
adamelvis Posted February 27, 2019 Author Posted February 27, 2019 On 2019-02-26 at 10:13 AM, Brutalform said: Beautiful detail work you have put into this project, Adam. That interior looks phenomenal, as with the rest of your work. I’ve been on a Mopar building kick lately. I really enjoy following your progress on this Cuda. Thank you ! TCB, Adam
adamelvis Posted March 11, 2019 Author Posted March 11, 2019 Paint is on. Ready for the final details. Contest coming this weekend !!
adamelvis Posted March 13, 2019 Author Posted March 13, 2019 The photo doesn't show the depth perception very well, but drilling the hole out and mounting the parking lamp from behind made a big difference. Small changes like this may go unnoticed to some, but as the builder, I like to think it was a improvement. lol !!
Dann Tier Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 On 3/13/2019 at 4:28 PM, adamelvis said: The photo doesn't show the depth perception very well, but drilling the hole out and mounting the parking lamp from behind made a big difference. Small changes like this may go unnoticed to some, but as the builder, I like to think it was a improvement. lol !! Love how you did those lights!...BRILLIANT!!!
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