Mopar - D Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 To start off with this is my first attempt at building a diorama. My older brother gave me the idea to build the Dan Gurney car hauler and I told him that I would include his Cuda. He started sending me pictures of the truck and trailer and there were also 2 Cuda’s not just one. I found out that Plymouth sponsored both Dan Gurney and Swede Savage as a team. So now my build grew to truck, trailer and 2 Cuda’s. All the truck pictures were at the different race tracks that they were racing at. I started with the AMT Gales-Krako Indy car transporter that includes lots of tools and accessories to support the racers. As I was building the truck and trailer I also put the race car accessories together and would add them in my WIP pictures and now have decided to make it a real diorama. I’m starting with a 16” x 36” pine board that I put a thin coating of spackling on to get a concrete surface. I then scribed some expansion joints lines. I sprayed it with a dark gray and highlighted over that with a light gray. Paint the white parking lines. My truck and Cuda’s WIP are in the WIP Big Rig section. Here’s my progress pictures for the diorama so far. I also have so guys to add and a mini bike. Your comments are always welcome and appreciated 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 You are off to a good start there, Dan........ That is a very smart rig, and also the two race cars. Once you begin building this diorama it will take over, and you will think of it as a real place ( in a good way! ). I am sure that you will find the whole experience most rewarding. Having started three dioramas just over 4 years ago now, they are still not finished...... This is how a WIP becomes a long term project. Happy model building, Dan. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 Thanks Dave! I appreciate your comments and support. It’s been growing on me since January when I started building the truck. Here’s a couple reference pictures that have been inspiring me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 A couple more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 Started painting the guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Looks Awesome Dan!! There is a lot going on here! Excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Dan, here is a link to the Revell 1970 AAR Cuda kit history, which you might not have seen........... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq_SW5ermCg David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Way cool! I love what you have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Nice diorama and models, I really like the old Trans Am series. I just noticed the stripes on the pictures of the real truck/trailer and cars are yellow, orange and red, and the stripes on your trailer model is yellow, green and red, and the stripes on the car models are yellow, orange and red as on the real cars...I hadn't thought of that before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Thanks Hakan I sometimes have problems with my colors and I should of gotten some help when I was picking out the paint colors for the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Ohh I see, I hope you didn't get offended by my comment because I didn't mean to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Hakan no problem I appreciate your comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 So very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Thanks Roger I’m having fun with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 well done arrangement, shows the cramped worked space these crews faced at tracks ! the one photo even shows them on grass...could ya imagine the fuming todays crews would have working on grass ? think the crew chief is looking for the special tool to give his cars the winning edge in the tool box lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, gotnitro? said: well done arrangement, shows the cramped worked space these crews faced at tracks ! the one photo even shows them on grass...could ya imagine the fuming todays crews would have working on grass ? think the crew chief is looking for the special tool to give his cars the winning edge in the tool box lol Thanks Jeff. Can you imagine dropping a small part in the grass. I’ve been having some fun with the Fujimi Garage and Tools kit Edited May 15, 2021 by Mopar - D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 It's coming together nice Dan, I really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spaulding Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Really liking this, great job on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Awesome looking layout! Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 On 5/16/2021 at 2:11 AM, Force said: It's coming together nice Dan, I really like it. Thanks Hakan On 5/18/2021 at 6:02 PM, Captain Spaulding said: Really liking this, great job on it. Thanks Jason 15 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Awesome looking layout! Great work! Thanks Brian I’m still waiting for the rest of the letters on the trailer and Minilite wheels for #42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 On 5/15/2021 at 5:39 PM, Mopar - D said: Thanks Jeff. Can you imagine dropping a small part in the grass. I’ve been having some fun with the Fujimi Garage and Tools kit that is looking Awesome my friend, will be looking forward to seeing it at the HAMS Show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 Thanks Dave, I’m going to have to get to the HAMS show early to get all my stuff set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mopar - D Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 Nice ad Ed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 This is lookin' good potna!!! Wow!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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