Plum Crazy `71 Hemi Cuda Convertible! Completed!
Hawk312
08-07-2005, 08:16 PM
Well, it seems like forever since I posted a completed project here! It`s been about a year now.
Anyway, this is a `71 Hemi Cuda Convertible. According to Barret Jackson, real 1:1 cars are worth in the $millions.
I used the Nash Bridges kit as a basis, and added details including wiring and plumbing. The paint is Testor Plum Crazy, which is a beautiful color. I actually used Duplicolor clear over top the Testors paint, about 7-8 coats worth. :uhoh: No worries though, as it caused absolutely 0 problems. Krylon white was used for the interior. Flocking material from the local Ben Franklin was used for carpet. I wasn`t impressed with the decals for the dash, so I decided to hand paint all the details and wood trim. The decals are afternarket, but I can`t remember where I got them, as it`s been about 6 months since I started this.
Tell me what you think!
http://members.aol.com/anastasis2/71cuda2.JPG
http://members.aol.com/anastasis2/71cuda3.JPG
http://members.aol.com/anastasis2/71cuda1.JPG
http://members.aol.com/anastasis2/71cuda7.JPG
http://members.aol.com/anastasis2/71cuda5.JPG
http://members.aol.com/anastasis2/71cuda6.JPG
http://members.aol.com/anastasis2/71cuda4.JPG
http://members.aol.com/anastasis2/71cuda8.JPG
Anyway, this is a `71 Hemi Cuda Convertible. According to Barret Jackson, real 1:1 cars are worth in the $millions.
I used the Nash Bridges kit as a basis, and added details including wiring and plumbing. The paint is Testor Plum Crazy, which is a beautiful color. I actually used Duplicolor clear over top the Testors paint, about 7-8 coats worth. :uhoh: No worries though, as it caused absolutely 0 problems. Krylon white was used for the interior. Flocking material from the local Ben Franklin was used for carpet. I wasn`t impressed with the decals for the dash, so I decided to hand paint all the details and wood trim. The decals are afternarket, but I can`t remember where I got them, as it`s been about 6 months since I started this.
Tell me what you think!
http://members.aol.com/anastasis2/71cuda2.JPG
http://members.aol.com/anastasis2/71cuda3.JPG
http://members.aol.com/anastasis2/71cuda1.JPG
http://members.aol.com/anastasis2/71cuda7.JPG
http://members.aol.com/anastasis2/71cuda5.JPG
http://members.aol.com/anastasis2/71cuda6.JPG
http://members.aol.com/anastasis2/71cuda4.JPG
http://members.aol.com/anastasis2/71cuda8.JPG
DukeMan
08-07-2005, 08:27 PM
That is one hot car, more muscle in this forum please :iceslolan Lovin the paint (great shine!) and the woodgrain. I´d have painted the shaker semi gloss black and used black decals for the sides though, but that´s just me. Awesome build, hope you´re happy with it.
honda_racing101
08-07-2005, 09:06 PM
Looks great! Color shines very well.
tonioseven
08-07-2005, 09:19 PM
Hawk, I love it!!!:sunglasse I'm just glad to see you still posting again!
g00eY
08-07-2005, 10:22 PM
nice job! how did you paint the wood trim?
blackf40
08-07-2005, 10:27 PM
Man, that's a beauty--thanks for completing it and sharing the results!
Sigmaman
08-07-2005, 10:42 PM
Very nice.The decals are probably Fred Cady.
Jeep_Rubicon
08-07-2005, 11:07 PM
Amazing work, the paint is great.
Hawk312
08-08-2005, 12:06 AM
Thanks for the kind words everybody!
Hawk, I love it!!!:sunglasse I'm just glad to see you still posting again!
Thanks tonio. It`s good to see a familiar face again. Haven`t seen much from some of the other "oldies".
nice job! how did you paint the wood trim?
Thanks. Usually I start with the lightest color, and paint that solid on the area that will have wood trim. I follow with the darker colors. I thin them to about 50%, and use a *very* fine brush and just try to use long thin strokes. It takes a while, but is very rewarding. The center console toward the narrow part is very tricky on this kit when trying to do this.
Very nice.The decals are probably Fred Cady.
I am sure they aren`t Fred Caddy. I had trouble finding white ones, and I actually posted a message a looooong time ago asking where to find them. I will try to find out where I got them and post it here.
By the by, for those who care, this was inspired by an incredible Hemi Cuda Convertible clone that was once on the opening screen on AOL. :D
Hawk, I love it!!!:sunglasse I'm just glad to see you still posting again!
Thanks tonio. It`s good to see a familiar face again. Haven`t seen much from some of the other "oldies".
nice job! how did you paint the wood trim?
Thanks. Usually I start with the lightest color, and paint that solid on the area that will have wood trim. I follow with the darker colors. I thin them to about 50%, and use a *very* fine brush and just try to use long thin strokes. It takes a while, but is very rewarding. The center console toward the narrow part is very tricky on this kit when trying to do this.
Very nice.The decals are probably Fred Cady.
I am sure they aren`t Fred Caddy. I had trouble finding white ones, and I actually posted a message a looooong time ago asking where to find them. I will try to find out where I got them and post it here.
By the by, for those who care, this was inspired by an incredible Hemi Cuda Convertible clone that was once on the opening screen on AOL. :D
Hawk312
08-08-2005, 12:14 AM
Update:
The Decals are Keith Marks items. They are decent quality. I wouldnt say they are on the same level as Slixx, but they are definitely good quality. The white covered the dark purple color *very* well.
Here is the original thread (all the way back in February!!!):
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=360206
The Decals are Keith Marks items. They are decent quality. I wouldnt say they are on the same level as Slixx, but they are definitely good quality. The white covered the dark purple color *very* well.
Here is the original thread (all the way back in February!!!):
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=360206
robrex
08-08-2005, 02:10 AM
Beautiful work!!!
Jaymes
08-08-2005, 03:19 AM
hey I love your work! Those speed guages must have been a pain to detail
KTem
08-08-2005, 06:57 AM
Wow, awesome. Everything is so well detailed, and your paintjob is awesome!... great work!
white97ex
08-08-2005, 08:23 AM
great work
G-man422
08-08-2005, 08:26 AM
Thats amazing!
hrmodeler
08-08-2005, 08:27 AM
Great color and great car!
99civichic
08-08-2005, 08:36 AM
I looooove plum crazy purple! Very nice car. How did that kit go together? I've been debating building it for a while now.
Hawk312
08-08-2005, 05:49 PM
Thanks again everyone! It`s nice to see a muscle car so well received here!
I looooove plum crazy purple! Very nice car. How did that kit go together? I've been debating building it for a while now.
The kit went together great for the most part. Since it is a 20+ year old kit, some of the details are a little goofy. In particular, the way the edge of the dash meets the windsheild. But, no major body modifications were needed, and everything seemed to go together without issue.
I looooove plum crazy purple! Very nice car. How did that kit go together? I've been debating building it for a while now.
The kit went together great for the most part. Since it is a 20+ year old kit, some of the details are a little goofy. In particular, the way the edge of the dash meets the windsheild. But, no major body modifications were needed, and everything seemed to go together without issue.
CADguy
08-09-2005, 09:44 AM
Very nicely done!
The white decals and accents make this a pretty unique looking Cuda.
The white decals and accents make this a pretty unique looking Cuda.
americanmuscleman
08-09-2005, 05:02 PM
beautiful, got any pics of engine without air cleaner on?
freakmech
08-09-2005, 05:31 PM
Beautiful work! Please dont be such a stranger around these parts.
Hawk312
08-12-2005, 05:24 AM
beautiful, got any pics of engine without air cleaner on?
No, sorry. :( I actually fixed the shaker assembly to the engine on this one, even after taking the time to fabricate throttle return springs. Maybe not the brightest thing to do. :icon16:
Beautiful work! Please dont be such a stranger around these parts.
Thanks. Yeah, I missed this place for longest time. I should be posting alot more now, and will hopefully have completed pictures of my C6 soon. Good to see some of the "old guys" are still here. There are alot of names I dont recognize.
No, sorry. :( I actually fixed the shaker assembly to the engine on this one, even after taking the time to fabricate throttle return springs. Maybe not the brightest thing to do. :icon16:
Beautiful work! Please dont be such a stranger around these parts.
Thanks. Yeah, I missed this place for longest time. I should be posting alot more now, and will hopefully have completed pictures of my C6 soon. Good to see some of the "old guys" are still here. There are alot of names I dont recognize.
eph2
08-12-2005, 02:39 PM
I love every detail!!
Nice work!!!
Nice work!!!
Bob Bauman
08-15-2005, 05:58 PM
looks great
sportracer02
08-16-2005, 01:45 AM
Great colour on the outside, interior is in my eyes just white, some accents with black or silver might have increased the effect.
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