How To: Apply the blackout to a Revell 1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda!

[@CaptSpeirsB744]

Outstanding job. You are killing me, now I want to start my AAR. Your Vinyl top tutorial got me going on a '65 Chevelle SS 396 Z-16 and a '68 Firebird 400 I use to own. Your number of Convertibles has me breaking out my '62 Thunderbird Convertible and I'm going to take one my kits and chop the top to make a convertible. So many cars so little time.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thank you! I know what you mean. I have a closet full of projects waiting!

[@joakimkarlsson9255]

I may not comment on all of your tutorials. But i enjoy watching every one of them. Always informative and helpful!

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Glad you like them!

[@scotth9881]

Your paint jobs always turn out so well.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thank you! Some not so well but those I don't have to show. My son stuck his fingers in one just after I cleared it. I was able to save it and wished I filmed it!

[@markskonecki2050]

I love the mopar and amc videos you do they are great!

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thank you!

[@DevourIsDead]

I was looking for random tips and tricks from your playlist and this is a kit I picked up for a future project. This masking did look like a daunting task so I’m glad I can get a video showing me exactly what needs to be black.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thanks! Glad this is useful for you.

[@kevin64573]

Nice tutorial. I love AAR Cudas.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thank you!

[@erics3424]

Great tip, I am looking forward to trying this on a future build. This should really help with the blackout treatment on the '71 Duster as well. The area where it curves around the back side window is a massive pain to mask and I always miss a little bit. Thanks again for the great tip.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

You're welcome!

[@allanpeters]

Thanks for the demo. Nice, clean and sharp result. And congrats on the 3K+! , you've earned every one.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Much appreciated!

[@ronstewart9792]

Looks awesome. I love the purple paint. Ron

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thanks 👍

[@duncant025]

Just found this. Following along. I'm starting a build of an AAR

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Very cool! Enjoy it. This is my fourth AAR Cuda but first of this new Revell kit!

[@randysmith9636]

Nice job brother, she looks very slick. Honestly I was a little worried about the decals but it turned out nice.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thanks!

[@davez3838]

Looks great I like all 3 build's!

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Glad you like them! Thanks!

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

Awesome tutorial Raoul!!

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Glad you liked it!

[@garyparker2969]

Super Cooolll Raul, thanks for Sharing n God Bless All.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

You bet

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Nice vid.................. A purple AAR Cuda, my all time fav in real life!!!!!!! 😉

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thanks and it is a very cool combo!

[@joesierocinski9754]

Great job. Looks awesome 👍

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thanks 👍

[@zenoblevinsbigz6665]

Looking great my friend.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thank you!

[@ricks69z28]

Looks awesome, thanks for sharing. Rick 🤓✌️

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

You bet

[@jeanguy41100]

Superbe video ,i appreciate u taking time for this

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Glad you liked it!

[@Red-rl1xx]

Great tutorial! I've got this same model. I don't have an airbrush, however.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thank you! It might work with spray paint as well.

[@seanh2390]

thanks for posting ... this is helpful!

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

Nice Video!!!! I hope to start mine soon!!! Congrats on the 3 k subs.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thank you!!

[@FuelsModels]

This is probably gonna be my next build and I’m curious to know why do you not clear coat over the side decals? Love the history lesson you give on your builds.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

I did clear coat over them.

[@FuelsModels]

@@TheMuscleCarModeler o ok bc when pulling the tape off I thought you said you where worried about pulling them up.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Yes I was. Even with the clear coat on it, it can still pull the clear and the decal off the body. I just went slow and at an angle. Never pull the tape strait away off the body.

[@FuelsModels]

@@TheMuscleCarModeler I would’ve never thought that could happen with automotive 2K. Seems like you’d have to worry about that even without a decal under it then.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

The automotive clear etches to some model paints better than others. You never know for sure. I have had the clear pull off in sheets over Testors spray paint. The 70 Cuda seems to be the same way. I just knocked off the battery from the engine compartment while installing the chassis. The clear was glued to the battery but no MCW purple was etched to the clear. It glued right back in place and you can't tell but I now know that it is not that great of a bond.

[@JackFlemingFan1]

Thanks for posting another of your excellent videos as I learn a lot watching each and every one you have posted! How many years have you been building model cars and do you have a personal preference of building either GM or Chrysler model car kits?

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thanks for watching them! I started building when I was about 8 and built many. I'm now 47 and have been actively building the last 20+ years. I really like the Muscle Era and want to build every muscle car in scale. As far as built I have almost as many Mopars as I do Fords. Then comes GM but I have more Mopars that are unbuilt and prefer Mopars overall.

[@JackFlemingFan1]

@@TheMuscleCarModeler It's been years since I've built a model car. I do collect some GM muscle car kits but my real passion has been both Dodge and Plymouth muscle car model kits from the mid 60's to mid to late 70's. Then again, the "new" Dodge Challengers I've seen really make me swoon over them too!

[@RDMash]

Hey Ral, Can you perform the polishing between the body color and the black at the front fender edge after using modeler's clear coat? Or the polishing can only be performed using the auto clear coat like you used? Any help appreciated, Richie

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

You can if the black is on top of the clear but if it all is under the clear it is sealed in.

[@Bob0sModelFabWorx]

Love the Mopars. What automotive clear are you using? I've had some success with HOK clears.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Sherwin Williams. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oojCg62emq2UotE

[@wayneburgess6591]

I guess I missed it, what was the automotive clear you used ? Was it one of those two part mixes ? Really appreciate the video. Thanks

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Sherwin Williams. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oojCg62emq2UotE

[@loualiberti4781]

You make me feel like I can possibly build a model that does not make me pull my hair out

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Just have fun. If your not having fun than what is the point?

[@mylesstopmotionsandcats2482]

Are you using acrylic paint? If so that would explain how it’s so easy to get the black off

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

No, enamel paint but I use real automotive clear and that is way more durable and also why the black comes off easier.

[@mylesstopmotionsandcats2482]

Oh okay @@TheMuscleCarModeler

[@davidparker2259]

Raoul?

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Yes?

[@davidparker2259]

I had something I was going to ask you, and now I’ve forgotten what it was. These things happen when you get old. Maybe I’ll remember.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

That is happening to me too!