Aurora Cunningham build 2

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Aurora Cunningham build 2

Postby VTECFOUR » Tue Feb 20, 2018 3:32 am

Wasn't expecting to build another Cunningham, but this glue bomb dropped into my lap from a friend especially good at finding old 1/32 car kits.

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Warm soapy water and an old toothbrush did a good job of removing 50 years of dirt and soften the old glue enough for parts removal.

The add-on parts not found in my first build identifies it as the the Cunningham Phantom, one in a series of "customizing" kits.

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Of particular interest is the hardtop that gives the car an even swoopier look.

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I like it, so this build will move ahead.

Dan
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Re: Aurora Cunningham build 2

Postby chappyman66 » Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:09 am

I wasn't aware of the customizing version. I have learned my thing for the day, thanks!

Pretty cool though. The swoopy hardtop is interesting. Love the Cunningham cars, this is a unique addition!
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Re: Aurora Cunningham build 2

Postby VTECFOUR » Tue Feb 20, 2018 3:46 pm

Cut out extraneous parts for conversion and re-glued side panels.

Mocked windshield frame and fastback top in place.

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Reminds me of the Kellison done by MRRC.

Much more work to come.

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Re: Aurora Cunningham build 2

Postby VTECFOUR » Mon Feb 26, 2018 5:58 pm

Kit's windscreen frame wasn't working out so cut a simplified windscreen from packaging plastic, flexible enough to fit a groove along the dash.

Test fit the screen and fastback.

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Looks fine for the custom look I'm going for.

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Re: Aurora Cunningham build 2

Postby Lou E » Mon Feb 26, 2018 7:43 pm

That is pretty cool, good job bringing it back!
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Re: Aurora Cunningham build 2

Postby Cincyslots » Tue Feb 27, 2018 6:16 am

Geez D, you do great work.

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Re: Aurora Cunningham build 2

Postby red73mustang » Tue Feb 27, 2018 12:07 pm

Phantom looks bad-a$$ Too bad the windshield didn't work out.
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