Plum Crazy `71 Hemi Cuda Convertible! Completed!

[Hawk312]

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. 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!

[DukeMan]

That is one hot car, more muscle in this forum please 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]

Looks great! Color shines very well.

[tonioseven]

Hawk, I love it!!! I'm just glad to see you still posting again!

[g00eY]

nice job! how did you paint the wood trim?

[blackf40]

Man, that's a beauty--thanks for completing it and sharing the results!

[Sigmaman]

Very nice.The decals are probably Fred Cady.

[Jeep_Rubicon]

Amazing work, the paint is great.

[Hawk312]

Thanks for the kind words everybody!

Originally Posted by tonioseven

Hawk, I love it!!! 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".

Originally Posted by g00ey

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.

Originally Posted by Sigmaman

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.

[Hawk312]

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/vbul...d.php?t=360206

[robrex]

Beautiful work!!!

[Jaymes]

hey I love your work! Those speed guages must have been a pain to detail

[KTem]

Wow, awesome. Everything is so well detailed, and your paintjob is awesome!... great work!

[white97ex]

great work

[G-man422]

Thats amazing!