Sox&Martin Cuda

This is the latest build (read:rebuild) on the bench...
It's my old JoHan Sox & Martin '71 Cuda that I "streeted" many years ago. Well now it's going to get the build it deserves.
It came apart ok, bugger all damage and all the 20 year old paint was stripped.....eventually.
I'd long ago lost the original decals so I ordered a set from Slixx and they look great.
Anyway I couldn't help myself and I couldn't leave the original metal axle front end in it so I've built a rough replacement to better resemble the real deal.
I guess it'll get some updated wiring and plumbing but it won't be "all out", as I can't find huge amounts of good detail reference pics.
Here's where it's at so far;
Where it started....

All stripped....

New front end and floor....


Engine cleaned up awaiting detailing....

Mock up....


Can't wait to get some colour on this and get that engine all wired up.........
Stay tuned
Cheers TJ

Nice new beginning...looking forward to the progress reports.

Cleaned up well, looking forward to this build, should look plenty TUFF when done TJ.

Sweet Cuda in the making. Are the suspension components and floor kitbashed, scratchbuilt or a mixture?

Great job man, looking good.

Hugs.

Thanks for the comments guys Still early days yet, biggest problem will be holding myself back and not going nuts on it.
mopar68, all the update bits are scratch built from styrene stock, just a rough representation of the real set up.
TJ

Just a quick update on this one. I've laid down the body white and the blue, but I'm not totally happy with the stripes. It bled under the tape in some spots and I'm a dufus and got over-spray on the firewall. All repairable but just gonna take some time to fix.
Red sides next.............
Cheers TJ

Nice colour on it.

Great color scheme!!

Don't know how I missed this 1! Got 2 of these kits, the street & S/M kit! Great work so far TJ! Keep it up mate... & yeh hold back on going overboard... Cause I hear rumors there'll be new kits of 70-74 Cudas coming in the near future... 😉😉 You can go all ape-shit crazy customizing on those 😉😄😄
Cheers Cliffo

Cheers Cliffo, I was wondering when you'd pop up. Yep starting to think about ideas for the new Cuda's already.........
TJ

Looks real sweet so far, I'll be watching this one.

i thought I commented on this one?

Ah well, it's looking like a stunner TJ!! Done an awesome job on the masking up and paint on it!
Keep at it.

Thanks Adam, the masking work is actually not so hot and it'll take a little fixing up but here's were it sits tonight.
Cheers TJ

Hi TJ

Your Cuda looks really good and it´s a pleasure to see that you restore this lovely kit. It´s the best Cuda kit IMO. I have the Testors release of this kit waiting for its resurrection. Built it about 13 years ago.



Really looking forward to see progress on your build.

Greetz,
Kevin

Thanks Kev, yeah and it's fun to bring this great little kit back to life after years stuffed on a dusty shelf. Your Cuda looks like a good clean build, looks like a good base to start your resurrection.
Cheers TJ

Got some work done this week. The body just needs some clear then the decals can go on. Starting the detail work now, chassis and wheels so far, engine next.
Here's the latest pics.
Cheers TJ

Looking very nice there TJ, like the wheels, saw a 68' sox and martin cuda go for over $250.000 the other night at auction, looked as sweet ,as yours should!

Despite traveling a bit for work lately I've got some progress to show on this one....
Got the decals & BMF on and the interior is about 90% done, just needs a harness and some window straps now.
Got to say the Slixx decals are real good, but my whole master plan of using Tamiya clear enamel over the top of them is apparently a No-No according to the manufacturer. I picked Tamiya clear as it's real clear not yellowish like some other brands, especially as it's going over white. So now I'm deciding what to use and about to do some tests to find an alternative.





Cheers TJ

Wow mate, that's coming together really nicely

mate i have recently purchased a load of decals and the instructions say not to use model or auto paints as they are to hot for the ink and to use floor polish, i did use floor polish and it came out reasonably shiny but was very runny when applied through my air brush

Very nice TJ, body looks awesome and so does that interior, nice and tidy.