cruz Posted June 19 Posted June 19 Okay fellas, I finally finished this thing and took better images outside like I usually try to do with every completed build. The kit used was the 1/25 scale Revell 1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda. First thing I did when I got it out of the box is eliminate the ugly "Off-Road" style flares that this horrible body comes with. It's just not right leaving those things on there. I also opened the grill and also the vents on the hood. After a little more work on the body, I primed with MCW Finishes Fine Primer and used Splash Paints Factory F8 Green for the color. I used Testors Medium Field Green for the interior. Once the basecoat dried, I went ahead and used Splash Paints 2K for my clear. After the 2K dried, I went ahead and wet sanded and polished. The rolling stock is compliments of Mean Machine Models, Alex Bowen offers these, and they are absolutely amazing so go to his website and order you some. You will be amazed at the details of these and the rest of the stuff he offers. Not to mention the great service and low prices. The top is a decal which is transparent, so you need to use a white base first before applying it. In this case I just used Tamiya White Primer, applied two light coats of wet look clear and then applied the decal taking advantage of the slick, glossy finish of the clear to put it in place. It was a very thin decal, so I was successful after the second try. Of course, I gotta take time out and thank my good friend Frank Steffens for giving me the decals, you are awesome my friend. No, he does not sell them so please don't ask. The build was inspired by the late Steven Juliano. His Mod Top ´Cuda has a great but sad story behind it. Just Google Steven Juliano´s ´Cuda for more info on the real car. Had a lot of fun with this one guys so hopefully you like it..... 32
johnyrotten Posted June 19 Posted June 19 Beautiful Cuda. Amazing work throughout. Love the mod top, and the f8 green. 👍👍
Misha Posted June 19 Posted June 19 Great work Marcos on a very unique version of the ‘Cuda. Back when I was a kid cruising on my bike to look for the new car deliveries at the dealers, I spotted one of the Mod tops that “blew my mind!” While the trend didn’t really catch on thankfully, it’s great to see it done on a model. Like all your work, the execution and look is right on! Cheers Misha
DJMar Posted June 19 Posted June 19 That is a pretty 'Cuda. I am digging the color combo and the Mod Top is wonderful, it looks just like the real thing. Great work on the chrome too, everything is super clean. Absolutely top shelf build.
rickcaps55 Posted June 19 Posted June 19 Beautiful build the colors are perfect love the top i had a friend back in 72 that had a yellow one with that top and white inside I really love that green it was a great looking color for MOPAR you saw it a lot in the 70's.
TarheelRick Posted June 19 Posted June 19 Not much of a Cuda fan, but this build has really caught my attention. That is one slick paint job and the mod top adds just enough contrast to grab your attention. Really like this build.
Falcon Ranchero Posted June 19 Posted June 19 Looks absolutely fantastic; I've been wanting to do a mod top mopar for a while now. Yours looks great.
Dragline Posted June 19 Posted June 19 Gorgeous build Cruzer. And the Mod Top is in fact Over The Top! The green just sets it all off. Super clean to boot as usual. Bravo Sir! 1
SpikeSchumacher Posted June 19 Posted June 19 Excellent paint job on that one Marcos! Very nice, clean build.
VanGoGo Posted June 19 Posted June 19 That is beautiful, and has all the period correct Mopar details 😃
Rattlecan Dan Posted June 20 Posted June 20 Incredible. You've outdone yourself and all the rest of us as well. Outstanding work!
Tyreman Posted June 20 Posted June 20 Amazing and truly stunning! i have been wrongly critical of your good Friend Frank Steffens ...i sincerely hope he returns to youtube...but your build Sir and Wonderful!!!
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