tim boyd Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 (edited) A model I've been wanting to build for what...just about 50 years now. Just finished last week and never seen outside my workroom until tonight. A 1970 'cuda built just the way I would have ordered it from the factory had a been a few years older when it came out. 14 other overall and detail shots at this link...and thanks for looking....TIM PS - thanks to several of you, particularly Bill Geary and Bill Coulter, for body refinement ideas and approaches; those thoughts largely paralleled my own thoughts and helped to reinforce my work plan ....TB Edited July 11, 2020 by tim boyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 It is very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 That is lovely, I like subtle colour choice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Very nice looking 'Cuda Tim! I bet you're happy to check it off the list. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Extremely nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spruslayer Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Excellent Cuda.Fantastic work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Beautiful build, Tim! You have great taste. What kit is this, the new Revell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Kudo's Tim, that is beautifully done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 ?? wow. Perhaps the nicest one I've seen yet. Simply stellar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alba Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Looks awesome. I love the underside detail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 I like how you setup the photo link for additional pictures. Considering the era that this build is set in this would be considered very understated. I agree with you on the appearance, this is a really great looking build. Great paint color and finish. The side stripes are just enough. Very cleanly detailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 great job, looks sweet in that color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Stunning. Some nice work on the underside and engine bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 It is...perfect. A beautiful looking 'Cuda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 11 hours ago, Snake45 said: Beautiful build, Tim! You have great taste. What kit is this, the new Revell? Hi Richard....it's a kitbash of the new Revell AAR and (2013 issue) Hemi 'cuda kits, with a lot of refinement to the body to more closely replicate the proportions and body surfaces of the real car....thanks for asking ....TIM //////////// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 (edited) Thanks everybody for your comments and feedback. David...agreed this one skews to the understated side...which was always my preference in the muscle car world. That's also probably why I felt the 1971 version of the 'cuda was a complete and utter failure....overstated in every possible way. Of course, collectors to day love both versions, but supporting your point, the '71 seems to be a bit more highly valued even now... Glad you guys liked the car and the build....Best Regards everyone....TIM Edited July 12, 2020 by tim boyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gseeds Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Just a great looking build, paint job looks great and the color just prefect!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 One more view for those who didn't check out the photo album link in the original post...thx. for looking! TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Beautiful 'Cuda Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 15 hours ago, tim boyd said: Hi Richard....it's a kitbash of the new Revell AAR and (2013 issue) Hemi 'cuda kits, with a lot of refinement to the body to more closely replicate the proportions and body surfaces of the real car....thanks for asking ....TIM //////////// Thanks for the clarification. The term "resto" threw me...I was wondering if it was a rebuild of an original MPC, or something of the kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Nice BS23H0 , Tim ! EB5 with black interior ; excellent choice . I recognise black primer on the underside --- must've been built in Los Angeles ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 3 hours ago, Snake45 said: Thanks for the clarification. The term "resto" threw me...I was wondering if it was a rebuild of an original MPC, or something of the kind. Richard....got 'ya....that term "resto" I used was intended to apply to a model built to replicate a 1/1 scale car restoration , fresh from the shop. Sorry for less-than-clear use of words! Best....TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 (edited) 27 minutes ago, 1972coronet said: Nice BS23H0 , Tim ! EB5 with black interior ; excellent choice . I recognise black primer on the underside --- must've been built in Los Angeles ? Heh John....true confessions time.....that black is intended to replicate the factory applied undercoating applied over the gray primer to the driveshaft tunnel, front and rear wheel wells, and area underneath the rear axle, which is what I''ve seen on some restorations. Unfortunately, my airbrush was misfiring for that application and things got really sloppy! Thx for the comments on the body/interior color combo. I originally was thinking the EB5 with the mid-year White with Blue interior, then the White with Black interior, which is really better for model cars as the interior details are easier to see, but then I went with the Black as that is without question what I would have ordered for the real car. Why not the White with Blue or Straight blue interior? I already built the Revell Hemi-'cuda back in 2013 in the black exterior with blue interior combo, and didn't want another one in the display case. Best....TIM l Edited July 12, 2020 by tim boyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 4 hours ago, tim boyd said: that black is intended to replicate the factory applied undercoating applied over the gray primer to the driveshaft tunnel, front and rear wheel wells, and area underneath the rear axle, which is what I''ve seen on some restorations. The effect certainly works . It's not very often that someone goes through the added effort to replicate the undercoating ( or , "blackout" in some instances ) in those areas , especially on the radiator core support . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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