ModelcarJR Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 I built this one a about 2 years ago in Sublime Green, I was disappointed that I didn't get the rear wheels forward in the right position and I haven't fixed it. So instead, I am going to build another one. This time I am going to get the rear wheels right. I also bought some paint from MCW and I am going to paint this one in Lemon Twist with a black vinyl top and black interior. I usually don't go with a black and yellow combination but it feels right for this one. I have started by getting the wheels in the right postion and I have also applied 2" tape to the top so that I can paint the vinyl roof. Its suppose to be raining right now and in the morning so I don't know when I'll get it painted but I am hoping for good weather over the weekend. Thanks for looking! 😎 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 This will be a nice build to watch. I actually like your green AAR also. I never built that kit but did build the Hemi Cuda with using a lot of Tim Boyd's hints on getting the car right. It ended up a nice build. Good luck and you have a nice start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted March 2 Author Share Posted March 2 Thanks, David! I did the same thing with a Hemi Cuda and it took a 1st place in a contest. I should go back and re-read that article and use some of the tips from Tim Boyd on this one. I got about 2/3rds done on the painting of the body. Luckily, the weatherman was wrong! No rain and humidity got down to 50% so I went for it on the black portions of this build. I slept on it last night and thought this morning I should tape it off so I could paint all the black at one time, the front, top, underside of the top and the rear taillight panel. So that is what I did. Then, I painted everything with a black primer. Once dry, I painted flat black on the hood area, rear panel, hood, and rear spoiler. I painted the top with Satin Black. Then I added a light coat of DullCote to the front fender area, hood, rear spoiler and rear panel to protect the finish from fingerprints and other building smudges. After the paint had dried for a few hours, I taped off the black with some help from index card and primered the areas that will be painted yellow tomorrow. I pulled the tape on the top along the B pillar so as not to prevent tape from sticking to painted tape and cause a tear or pull off paint. Tomorrow I will retape the top and paint 2 coats of Lemon Twist with an air brush and then 2 coats of clear. Thanks for looking! 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 AAR Cuda is one of my favorite Cudas, second only to the 1969 Hemi Barracuda. Nice work on the older green model. And fantastic start on the new build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted March 3 Author Share Posted March 3 (edited) Thanks, Ken! I appreciate your comment! This kit and the Hemi Cuda are essentially the same kit. This one has the 340 six pack, different hood and exhaust. Both are great kits and I have built several of them. Finished all the painting today! Airbrush worked like a charm and the body and other parts turned out well. Only a couple of very small touch-ups to do under the hood, on the right side and around the taillight panel. I think some of it can be carefully rubbed out. So tomorrow, I'll rub it out and start getting some foil on it. Almost done! Thanks for looking! 😎 Kinda looks like a banana doesn't it! Edited March 3 by ModelcarJR Copy text 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted March 3 Author Share Posted March 3 Finished rubbing the body out and foiled it. I normally don't add decals until the end but I added the 'Cuda decal on the taillight panel just for fun. Paint looks pretty good so its on to the engine and interior! Thanks for looking! 😎 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Nice painting! I’m starting on a well weathered AAR Cuda soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Nice color choices, John, looks really good with the vynal top! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 That is killer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 I have this kit and the S&M car in my stash, this is motivating me!! Great work so far, keep it up!! Can’t wait to see more of this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 They both look great!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 (edited) Thanks, Dominic, Carl, Steve, Keith and Greg! I appreciate your comments! I added plug wires and a fuel line for the three carbs under the big hat. So I intend on leaving the air cleaner loose so I can display the engine with the air cleaner on the fender with the hood up. I still have to paint the filter element and add the six pack decal. Thanks for looking! 😎 Edited March 5 by ModelcarJR Copy text 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDC Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 On 3/2/2024 at 6:09 PM, ModelcarJR said: Finished all the painting today! Looking great John. Maybe I missed it, and I apologize if I did, but what did you use to create the vinyl top texture? I've never attempted that look, but I have a few that I'd like to try it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 Thanks for your comment, Shawn! I use 2" masking tape that you can buy at any hardware or big box store. It requires some measuring, careful application to avoid wrinkles, and cutting with a new No. 11 blade. It goes on in three parts; a piece on each side and one in the middle that overlaps the other two to create the seam. It also requires a piece of .020" inch plastic Evergreen rod around the trunk-side edge of the bottom of the top. Once that is done it is simply painted with semi-gloss black. Thanks for your question! I finished the interior today and the decals for the woodgrain dash panel, the console and the gauge decals all went on fine. I painted the wood on the steering wheel and shifter using Testors Leather. The seat belts were black decals which you couldn't see so I painted over them with some matte steel since I don't have a good gray. They only look shiny in the photos. Chrome pen on the door handles and window cranks. I didn't add chrome trim to the steering wheel because I can't get it small enough to look good. Moving on to the windows and wheels. Thanks for looking! 😎 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 Its on wheels! Only a few more pieces and some decals and this one will be done. Everything went together smoothly so far. Thanks for looking! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted March 9 Author Share Posted March 9 Thanks, Guido! I appreciate your comment! This one is done! I haven't gotten the hood hinges to stay on but I'll try it again and let the glue dry overnight and see if I can open the hood with a prop to display the engine with the air cleaner on the fender. More photos in Under Glass. Thanks for looking! 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Looking Fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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