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Post by mustang1989 on Jan 14, 2020 4:10:36 GMT -7
You're doing some really good fab work on this Martin. Over the top man.
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Post by stitchdup on Jan 14, 2020 5:19:28 GMT -7
Sweet, liking the smooth interior
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Post by mmthrax on Jan 14, 2020 22:19:42 GMT -7
Looking good Martin.
I like how the original console has the scallop in it, however, considering your build theme, your second "smooth" console probably is the better choice.
I like the short throw shifter too.
Carry on sir....
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Jan 16, 2020 17:02:17 GMT -7
Looking so damned neat!
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Post by lowlife on Jan 17, 2020 5:03:19 GMT -7
Thankyou chaps ! Actually got a bit of spraying done yesterday, but im still going slow on this ! Seems to be taking ages to build anything lately, but im happy how its coming out ! The interior has been painted Ivory, with a contrasting gold for the dash and scratchbuilt centre console . The 4 dials and badge are similar to the original cuda`s dash, just smoother ! Still lots to add, steering, gear levers, buutons on the console etc etc, and i might add another colour to the interior as its a bit plain at the mo ! So i guess im not going to be following the original car colours at the beginning of the thread, maybe a mix of golds and ivory ? No idea yet, but the engine bay and floorpan are ivory too ! More pics when its finished ! . . .   |
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Post by stitchdup on Jan 17, 2020 5:08:42 GMT -7
Very slick modern styling mate, its like something from the roadster shop
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Post by Deano on Jan 17, 2020 13:44:42 GMT -7
This is very slick Martin, some very nice work here mate, lots of little ideas to use!
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Post by DeeCee on Jan 17, 2020 15:46:19 GMT -7
WOW! Beautiful work mate, very modern and slick.
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Post by leon on Jan 17, 2020 17:12:42 GMT -7
I really like that modern dash and interior paint!
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Post by sharp on Jan 18, 2020 18:15:22 GMT -7
Interior looks sweet!!
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Jan 19, 2020 16:38:07 GMT -7
That interior looks excellent!
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Post by mmthrax on Jan 19, 2020 21:51:27 GMT -7
Very cool Martin.
Excellent progress.
Carry on sir....
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Post by lowlife on Jan 20, 2020 5:43:10 GMT -7
Thankyou chaps ! Interior is pretty much finished, still not glued down but finished ! And i finally used my p/e steering wheel ive had for a while, new colour carpet and rear shelf breaks the interior up a bit. Ive added a p/e grill for the centre console and electric window switches for the doors too. Pin shifter and indicator stalk on a scratch built column, and some buttons in the console ( which i might change! ) More soon, engine time next i reckon...  |
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Post by poet on Jan 20, 2020 17:48:38 GMT -7
Well done! Nice touches!
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Post by mustang1989 on Jan 20, 2020 18:58:51 GMT -7
Dude!!!!!!!!! This is intense!!!
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Post by mmthrax on Jan 20, 2020 22:06:55 GMT -7
I think I said this before, but this car is very Ridler-y.
I hope you take that as a compliment.
Super clean sculpting and smooth lines.
I think the color choice also works for the super custom-ness.
Great work Martin!
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Post by Deano on Jan 21, 2020 2:00:04 GMT -7
This is very very nice Martin.
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Post by DeeCee on Jan 21, 2020 2:31:57 GMT -7
That's it, im packing up and going home...  Awesomely detailed interior mate, just beautiful. |
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Post by lowlife on Jan 21, 2020 3:05:46 GMT -7
I think I said this before, but this car is very Ridler-y. I hope you take that as a compliment A BIG compliment, thanks Mark it's exactly the style of build I'm aiming for ! |
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Post by lowlife on Jan 21, 2020 3:08:41 GMT -7
That's it, im packing up and going home. Funny but I think that EVERY TIME I see one of your paint jobs ! But thanks mate nice of you to say so ! |
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Post by lowlife on Jan 26, 2020 8:32:30 GMT -7
More mock ups, i check everything still fits together reguarly, best not to find any problems later.... Still not definately set on these wheels, rears are fine but the front are just a tad too big i think ? Looking for quite an open style of wheel as i have p/e disc brakes for it.. Engine was progressing, but i thought I`d de-chrome the valve covers, carbs etc. They have been soaking in bleach for 4 days now and they are just starting to clear, Revell certainly chrome these things thick ! Nearly 1 month in and this is it so far, once wheels are decided i can play around and SLAM it ! WellIoutta_zps281b835e More engine updates soon, at least the headers are fitted and luckily still clear the engine bay alright ! ( panic attack there ! )  |
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Post by stitchdup on Jan 26, 2020 8:47:16 GMT -7
Do you have a style of wheels in mind? I can probably help
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Post by lowlife on Jan 26, 2020 9:35:53 GMT -7
Thanks Stitch,
Has to be low profiles and chrome, 20" and smaller front wheels,maybe 18" ? ?
Apart from that something similar to the original cars maybe ? As I said I also want to be able to see the discs ideally, but I only seem to have styles like this, they are all same sized ! !
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Post by stitchdup on Jan 26, 2020 9:52:15 GMT -7
Ill have a look through what ive got mate, I have a wagon rod wheels set that might fit, Been a while since i looked at them but i think they were big n little halibrand style. Its a pity aoshima only do each wheel style in one size cos some of them might have worked for you.
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Post by lowlife on Jan 26, 2020 10:31:25 GMT -7
Yes I looked through Hiroboys list of wheels, saw half a dozen i loved but all are 1 size...  |
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Post by stitchdup on Jan 26, 2020 10:38:31 GMT -7
Yes I looked through Hiroboys list of wheels, saw half a dozen i loved but all are 1 size... Have you tried hlj or 1999? both are in japan but you can get 2 sets of wheels for the price of one. Ive got some big n little rims from hobby design but they would be way too big. This is them on a 1/24 revell cuda and i used them on the madmax mustang too.
I dont think theyd work on 1/25 unless your building a jada style cuda
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Post by stitchdup on Jan 26, 2020 10:48:41 GMT -7
I forgot to mention ucsp, they do a lot of different wheels. They say their 1/24 but compared to the aoshima rims they seem undersize so should do for 1/25. Most are available in different sizes too so if you contact dimitry he might do a mixed set for you. they have their own shop and are on ebay. Shipping takes around a month though but they are very nice wheels and tyres, up there with hobby design in quality but better tyres
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Post by lowlife on Jan 26, 2020 11:45:24 GMT -7
Cheers Les I'll take a look at them !
Nice Cuda by the way !
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Post by DeeCee on Jan 26, 2020 17:50:56 GMT -7
Looking good Martin, I use a little Caustic soda in some water to strip chrome, it takes seconds.
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Jan 27, 2020 17:36:40 GMT -7
Damn that looks great and sits really well.
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