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OFFICIAL: Chev vs Hemi Group Build
Hwa-Rang
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Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2011 - 06:33 AM UTC
Looking forward to seeing shot's of that 1/1 classic Bob.
old-dragon
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Posted: Sunday, October 02, 2011 - 12:09 PM UTC
Jesper, so was I...the guy sold it just before we were going to head out to buy it sunday...murphy's law! Just as well for all the flack I would've taken for the purchase{lol}. The wife says she didn't like that one as much as the '38 Buick or the '60 chrysler I was watching{auctions}....I love her! Oh well, the hunt goes on for a 1:1{and stashing more mad money never hurts either}..... and it's soooo much easier to build and house 1/25 scale stuff!
I need to get my but going on this stuff here anyway!!!!!
I need to get my but going on this stuff here anyway!!!!!
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Sniper769
Joined: September 12, 2011
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Posted: Monday, October 10, 2011 - 11:25 AM UTC
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to give an update on my MOPAR build, '71 Hemi 'Cuda:
Any feedback or ideas for improvement are appreciated.
I just wanted to give an update on my MOPAR build, '71 Hemi 'Cuda:
Any feedback or ideas for improvement are appreciated.
Hwa-Rang
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Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 12:07 AM UTC
Like the look of that Hemi Cuda Brian. The chrome works looks clean and sharp.
AussieReg
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Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 01:10 AM UTC
I have wired the powerplant on my magnificent 57 Chev 
, and started painting on the other thing as well 
I'll try to post some pics as soon as I find where the kids have hidden the camera, AGAIN !!!
Nice work so far on the 'Cuda Brian, but don't waste too much time or effort on it mate, it's only a MOPAR after all
Cheers, D
, and started painting on the other thing as well I'll try to post some pics as soon as I find where the kids have hidden the camera, AGAIN !!!
Nice work so far on the 'Cuda Brian, but don't waste too much time or effort on it mate, it's only a MOPAR after all
Cheers, D
Sniper769
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Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 03:37 AM UTC
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I have wired the powerplant on my magnificent 57 Chev
I'll try to post some pics as soon as I find where the kids have hidden the camera, AGAIN !!!
Nice work so far on the 'Cuda Brian, but don't waste too much time or effort on it mate, it's only a MOPAR after all
Cheers, D
Strangely enough, even at this stage of the build (real life or otherwise) this MOPAR would smoke any Chev out there!
Sniper769
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Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 05:46 AM UTC
Thank you my good man.
AussieReg
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Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 03:19 PM UTC
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Strangely enough, even at this stage of the build (real life or otherwise) this MOPAR would smoke any Chev out there!
Sniper769
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Posted: Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 05:49 AM UTC
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Quoted TextStrangely enough, even at this stage of the build (real life or otherwise) this MOPAR would smoke any Chev out there!
AussieReg
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Posted: Monday, October 24, 2011 - 12:04 AM UTC
Ok folks, I have finally managed to overcome my nausea at having this THING fouling up my workbench, and made some progress.
Any and all comments and criticism most welcome, I'm a crappy car modeller modelling a crappy car after all !
Any and all comments and criticism most welcome, I'm a crappy car modeller modelling a crappy car after all !
Hwa-Rang
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Posted: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 07:59 AM UTC
That looks pretty good Damian.
I couldn't help noticing the engine is a bit blurry in the first image. I guess even the camera is shaking in fear the mighty hemi.
I couldn't help noticing the engine is a bit blurry in the first image. I guess even the camera is shaking in fear the mighty hemi.
AussieReg
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Posted: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 06:21 PM UTC
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That looks pretty good Damian.
Thanks Jesper, I had fun doing the underside and interior.
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Well it was the wierdest thing, the camera wasn't shaking, it kept turning around in my hands. It took all of my stregth to keep it pointed at the Hemi. After a while I let the camera go and worked out that it was actually trying to aim itself at the Chev engine just out of view ! I couldn't help noticing the engine is a bit blurry in the first image. I guess even the camera is shaking in fear the mighty hemi.
Hwa-Rang
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Posted: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 11:19 PM UTC
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After a while I let the camera go and worked out that it was actually trying to aim itself at the Chev engine just out of view !
I guess even cameras have a sense of humor. "Come on Damian let me get a look at that odd little red engine. It looks so funny"
md72
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Posted: Thursday, December 29, 2011 - 06:59 AM UTC
Hey wot happened? Did Mopar blow the doors off of those poor chebbies? Or are you trying to figure out how to get all of the hemi stuff under the hood?
old-dragon
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Posted: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - 09:28 AM UTC
Between the holidays, trying to become the new scout leader and the new "wife"{as my wife calls her}, things have been a blur, I do however have a newly inspired mopar build...ordered the resin body - one year off and will require some mods to be correct - here's my new inspiration{hermon would be so proud}
Say hello to my new wife-
...see, not a kinky as ya thought! In all fairness, I call my wife's work laptop her husband since she can't seem to ever get out from under it...{leave that alone!}
Say hello to my new wife-
...see, not a kinky as ya thought! In all fairness, I call my wife's work laptop her husband since she can't seem to ever get out from under it...{leave that alone!}
AussieReg
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Posted: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - 11:34 AM UTC
Very nice Bob, straight off the assembly line as well I see. Man those MOPAR guys are right on top of the latest designs. I bet those windows even roll down.
Seriously nice ride Bob, I love it. It will be great to see your mini-replica in progress as well.
@Mark. Well, you see, I was just driving along in this 'Cuda, delivering it to the scrapyard to get my $20, and the engine just fell right out of it ! I thought that since I found it abandoned on the side of the road (about 100 yards from the MOPAR dealer, that's how far the purchaser drove it) I would do the right thing by the environment and get it recycled into something more useful, like tin cans and plastic bags. Now I'm stuck half way between home and the scrapyard and it's gunna cost me my last $20 to get back home. Another reason to hate a Hemi.
Happy New Year, D
BTW, I have a few finishing touches to do on a couple of aircraft, then it's back to the 2 builds for this Group Build. Anybody else out there still building ?
Seriously nice ride Bob, I love it. It will be great to see your mini-replica in progress as well.
@Mark. Well, you see, I was just driving along in this 'Cuda, delivering it to the scrapyard to get my $20, and the engine just fell right out of it ! I thought that since I found it abandoned on the side of the road (about 100 yards from the MOPAR dealer, that's how far the purchaser drove it) I would do the right thing by the environment and get it recycled into something more useful, like tin cans and plastic bags. Now I'm stuck half way between home and the scrapyard and it's gunna cost me my last $20 to get back home. Another reason to hate a Hemi.
Happy New Year, D
BTW, I have a few finishing touches to do on a couple of aircraft, then it's back to the 2 builds for this Group Build. Anybody else out there still building ?
old-dragon
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Posted: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - 01:28 PM UTC
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Very nice Bob, straight off the assembly line as well I see. Man those MOPAR guys are right on top of the latest designs. I bet those windows even roll down.
Seriously nice ride Bob, I love it. It will be great to see your mini-replica in progress as well.
@Mark. Well, you see, I was just driving along in this 'Cuda, delivering it to the scrapyard to get my $20, and the engine just fell right out of it ! I thought that since I found it abandoned on the side of the road (about 100 yards from the MOPAR dealer, that's how far the purchaser drove it) I would do the right thing by the environment and get it recycled into something more useful, like tin cans and plastic bags. Now I'm stuck half way between home and the scrapyard and it's gunna cost me my last $20 to get back home. Another reason to hate a Hemi.
Happy New Year, D
1) Yes they all do as well as swing out{rears}...nature's AC!
2)What motor?,,,mines stock with a flathead 6 and the 3 on the tree...an upgrade wouldn't hurt!
...I'll give $30! 3) I ordered the 41 resin sedan body early december...I give it a few weeks still...he's slow, but he's good.
Where the heck is hermon?!
Hwa-Rang
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Posted: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 - 11:05 PM UTC
That's a real beauty Bob.
old-dragon
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Posted: Thursday, January 05, 2012 - 12:32 PM UTC
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That's a real beauty Bob.
Thank you sir...I had to follow my heart and go Mopar. You can see my old minivan in the back...my plymouth "truck"...I know it's a van but the title says truck.
Hopefully I can get that resin sedan body here next week, the guy said he had to make a new interior mold, but it would be here soon.
windysean
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Posted: Thursday, January 05, 2012 - 02:33 PM UTC
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Quoted TextThat's a real beauty Bob.
Thank you sir...I had to follow my heart and go Mopar. You can see my old minivan in the back...my plymouth "truck"...I know it's a van but the title says truck.
Hopefully I can get that resin sedan body here next week, the guy said he had to make a new interior mold, but it would be here soon.
That really is nice, Bob. I like the heavy steel springs of the bumpers!
My family is currently in a battle of wills against a 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. Who will outlast?
Regarding Hermon, I read somewhere on Kitmaker that he was out for a few months with real life issues. We all look forward to seeing him around here again.
Brian-- awesome work on that chrome and wiring. I'm still working up to that skill level.
Damian, what happened to any Chevy pics? By the time you found your camera, you were snapping the Mopar instead?
Cheers, all!
-Sean H.
AussieReg
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Posted: Thursday, January 05, 2012 - 02:54 PM UTC
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Regarding Hermon, I read somewhere on Kitmaker that he was out for a few months with real life issues. We all look forward to seeing him around here again.
Correct. I have stayed in touch with Hermon via email, and he is still working waaaay too many hours. Selena is recovering well, but still has a way to go and is unable to work. Hermon always sends his regards to the team here, and will be back with us as soon as he is able.
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Damian, what happened to any Chevy pics? By the time you found your camera, you were snapping the Mopar instead?
I spent the last couple of months of 2011 finishing up a couple of aircraft builds, along with ridiculous hours at work, so in the next couple of months I will be focussed on gettin this POS Mopar off the bench and spend some quality time on my beloved '57 Chev.
Cheers, D
old-dragon
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Posted: Saturday, January 07, 2012 - 05:37 PM UTC
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That really is nice, Bob. I like the heavy steel springs of the bumpers!
-Me too and she's got great lines.
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My family is currently in a battle of wills against a 2006 Chrysler Town & Country.
-How so...? I've still got the ol 99 gran voy and the wife drives an 01 t/c lxi...I know these vans like the back of my hand! My 3.3L has 123k and neither burns nor leaks any oil..can't honestly say the same for the wifes 3.8L.
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