Ertl Cuda build

[pro]

When building your paint booth you can build it using thin ply or plastic sheets from s plastic supply. Build with hinges to make it folding for storing when not in use if in the garage get a fart fan install in wall or ceiling build a air box and install hose fitting six inch vent out make a hose fitting at the top or back this way you can evacuate any overspray and dust. I think they make quick snap attachments for the vent duct these days and the aluminum ducting is flexible and durable though the plastic is cheap.

 

[ohbejuan]

Btw apologies for the poor mans paint booth. I will be getting a decent one before starting the Enterprise.

I actually found this a great idea. I don't have a dedicated modeling space, so I am always looking for good mobile ideas. I could do this in my driveway!

 

[Thereal9thdoctor]

When building your paint booth you can build it using thin ply or plastic sheets from s plastic supply. Build with hinges to make it folding for storing when not in use if in the garage get a farther fan install in wall or ceiling build a air box and install hose fitting six inch vent out make a hose fitting at the top or back this way you can evacuate any overspray and dust. I think they make quick snap attachments for the vent duct these days and the aluminum ducting is flexible and durable though the plastic is cheap.

I am gonna buy one of those fold up ones for now, as I have to get a new car soon, but definitely would follow your advice if I can ever build one.

 

[Thereal9thdoctor]

I actually found this a great idea. I don't have a dedicated modeling space, so I am always looking for good mobile ideas. I could do this in my driveway!

When I had the YT show I'd frequently use a box right at the bench when I would film.

 

[pro]

When I had the YT show I'd frequently use a box right at the bench when I would film.

Lol that's not bad but don't you have a patio for privacy.

 

[pro]

I am gonna buy one of those fold up ones for now, as I have to get a new car soon, but definitely would follow your advice if I can ever build one.

When building I would consider using butt and piano hinges

 

[Thereal9thdoctor]

Lol that's not bad but don't you have a patio for privacy.

Nah. Me and my GF like being public.XD

 

[pro]

When I had the YT show I'd frequently use a box right at the bench when I would film.

Some heavy duty double corrugated boxes would be ideal they can break down and fold away and cut a hole for your fan vent get one of those plastic vent attachments and epoxy glue it or vey a small plastic fan and glue or bolt on so you don't have to look for it whenever you need it when you fold up it shouldn't be too bulky or heavy. Good luck on whatever you do

 

[Thereal9thdoctor]

Some heavy duty double corrugated boxes would be ideal they can break down and fold away and cut a hole for your fan vent get one of those plastic vent attachments and epoxy glue it or vey a small plastic fan and glue or bolt on so you don't have to look for it whenever you need it when you fold up it shouldn't be too bulky or heavy. Good luck on whatever you do

Hmmm... now ya got me thinking...

 

[Belugawrx]

I made this one out of a recycle tub and a bathroom exhaust fan, cut down a furnace filter to protect the guts of the fan and you're set

 

[Thereal9thdoctor]

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I made this one out of a recycle tub and a bathroom exhaust fan, cut down a furnace filter to protect the guts of the fan and you're set

Very nice. Maybe I could rig one like that up with regular fan and ductwork. Still leaning towards buying one of those small collapsible ones though.

 

[Thereal9thdoctor]

So while I wait for plastic polish so I can hopefully save the damn windows, I decaled the body.

I had not used Micro Sol or Set for a couple years. Forgot just how handy they are for decals.

 

[Thereal9thdoctor]

So I got the plastic polishing kit today. Its from 3M and designed for clear plastic headlight covers. After an hour with it, the windows aren't perfectly clear, but clear enough that you can see through them, so I call it good enough.

So the car is completely together.

 

[Thereal9thdoctor]

The interior:

 

[urumomo]

You need to do the side windows the same and park that thing on lover's lookout

 

[Thereal9thdoctor]

You need to do the side windows the same and park that thing on lover's lookout

If it had them I would do that! Zoe had that idea the other day, but I had no clue how I'd make side windows. Wonder if I could find in scale figures for it....

 

[Thereal9thdoctor]

Found some 1/25 figures, but none in modern dress. I found 1/24 figures in modern dress though.

 

[Thereal9thdoctor]

Blargh... lookin on Ebay for 1/25 figures. Wanted to surprise my girl by finding one that looked like her and painting it up to go with the car. Have found a couple that do looka fair amount like her, at least facially... but all are 1/24.

 

[urumomo]

That's only a 4% difference .
a 6 foot person would scale to about 6 foot 3 ( an extra 1/8 inch taller in 1/24 scale ) as an example .
Not really an issue .

 

[Thereal9thdoctor]

Maybe I will do it then.

 

[urumomo]

 

[Thereal9thdoctor]

GAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!(RUNS)

 

[urumomo]

 

[Thereal9thdoctor]

Heh. You've seen pics of Zoe. This is the closest one I found.

I know its... idealized, but I think painting it properly it'd look alot like her.

 

[pro]

The interior:View attachment 16274View attachment 16275View attachment 16276

Looks great

 

[Thereal9thdoctor]

Looks great

Thanks! Other than the window snafu I am happy with it.

 

[Belugawrx]

Thanks! Other than the window snafu I am happy with it.

The Cuda came out nice, adding a figure is a great idea!

 

[Thereal9thdoctor]

The Cuda came out nice, adding a figure is a great idea!

Thanks. And I like the figure idea too, especially as a thank you to my girl for painting the chassis for me.

 

[Thereal9thdoctor]

So the 1/24 figure I wanted to get and paint up as my GF is here. Got it Thursday. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get it painted before today, but whatever. She still loves it.

So I have spent the last hour doing the main colors. The hair is painted as she currently has her hair dyed(she changes her hair color waay to much, like every couple months).

Btw the skin color is way off right now, I decided to use the darkest shading color for the base given the size of the figure, and that was clearly a mistake. The actual flesh tone is now gone take a ton of coats to cover right.

 

[pro]

So the 1/24 figure I wanted to get and paint up as my GF is here. Got it Thursday. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get it painted before today, but whatever. She still loves it.

So I have spent the last hour doing the main colors. The hair is painted as she currently has her hair dyed(she changes her hair color waay to much, like every couple months). View attachment 17027

Btw the skin color is way off right now, I decided to use the darkest shading color for the base given the size of the figure, and that was clearly a mistake. The actual flesh tone is now gone take a ton of coats to cover right.

Still not bad just say there from Southern California inland where they tan. Lol, I see you like to do the dew. Use to drink a lot myself should try to stick with original with real sugar just read HFCS causes you retain more fat and glucose. Real sugar breaks down more easily and is turned into energy. Have you tried the other flavores code red and orange and others I think they said there was twenty flavores but the ones at Taco Bell are custom flavores that are a mix of the commercially sold flavores.