As promised: Plum Crazy 71 Hemi Cuda Convertible

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Offline Hawk312

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As promised: Plum Crazy 71 Hemi Cuda Convertible
« on: August 07, 2005 - 10:31:58 PM »
I know it`s been a looong time, but here it is. Thanks to everyone who gave me advice and detail ideas. This is in 1:25 scale, and took all but 8 months to complete. Let me know what you think.
I originally built this to sell, and I will consider selling, but I am relluctant to let it go now.










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Re: As promised: Plum Crazy 71 Hemi Cuda Convertible
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2005 - 10:43:18 PM »
Nice...

It's like you can get in and drive away :thumbs:

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Re: As promised: Plum Crazy 71 Hemi Cuda Convertible
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2005 - 10:48:03 PM »


Thats awesome mate!!! Would look right atr home on MY coffee table.  :grinyes: :drool: ;D
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Re: As promised: Plum Crazy 71 Hemi Cuda Convertible
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2005 - 09:43:55 AM »
Thats a great lookin car with alot of attention to detail.  You get this from me - - - - >   :thumbs:

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Re: As promised: Plum Crazy 71 Hemi Cuda Convertible
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2005 - 09:52:18 AM »
that looks great all the time and effort paid off for sure :thumbs:

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Re: As promised: Plum Crazy 71 Hemi Cuda Convertible
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2005 - 12:00:38 PM »
How much are you asking if you sell it? GREAT job. I admire a good craftsman

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Re: As promised: Plum Crazy 71 Hemi Cuda Convertible
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2005 - 04:05:16 PM »
How much are you asking if you sell it? GREAT job. I admire a good craftsman

I haven`t come up with a figure yet on this one. My Corvettes usually went for $310 to $350 on auction.

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Re: As promised: Plum Crazy 71 Hemi Cuda Convertible
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2005 - 04:52:09 PM »
did you build it from scratch or with parts ffrom other models?

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Re: As promised: Plum Crazy 71 Hemi Cuda Convertible
« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2005 - 06:11:15 PM »
NICE work! great attention to detail.

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Re: As promised: Plum Crazy 71 Hemi Cuda Convertible
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2005 - 09:48:16 PM »
Very cool!!!!!  Awesome job on it! :thumbs: :grinyes:
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Re: As promised: Plum Crazy 71 Hemi Cuda Convertible
« Reply #10 on: August 08, 2005 - 10:58:31 PM »
did you build it from scratch or with parts ffrom other models?
This one was mainly a combination of two kits. I also added different diameter wiring for the heater hoses, fuel lines, brake lines, ignition, etc. The interior tub was finished with flocking material for the carpet, which really looks convincing. The decals were bought from an aftermarket source.

Thanks again everyone for the complements!

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Re: As promised: Plum Crazy 71 Hemi Cuda Convertible
« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2005 - 02:09:07 PM »
All I can say is, "WOW!!!"  At first glance I thought it was a real car!

How do you glue the headlights so the glue doesn't fog up the plastic?  I'm I just using way too much glue????

I like to do models too and I can really appreciate the level of detail you put into it.  I really love the paint and the wood grain.  You can practically read the date coding on the hoses!  If you don't mind, here's a few shots of the model I made of my '72 Challenger.  It's not done to the same detail as yours.  It's from a japanese kit (Fujimi) as they were the only ones I could find making a '72-'74 Challenger.  Also other bits and pieces from other kits.  Again, "WOW!!!".






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Re: As promised: Plum Crazy 71 Hemi Cuda Convertible
« Reply #12 on: August 09, 2005 - 05:27:22 PM »
 :eekbig:  :o that looks awsome! great job!

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Re: As promised: Plum Crazy 71 Hemi Cuda Convertible
« Reply #13 on: August 10, 2005 - 03:23:30 PM »
Hawk, you sure did a fine job on that 71 Cuda!  The detail is amazig!

Super Blue, yours looks great too, I LOVE the air freshener!!!

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« Reply #14 on: August 10, 2005 - 03:25:50 PM »
 :iagree: thats very creative.