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16/08/2020 6:35 am
Talking about Purple 'Cuda's...
I believe I submitted this build to FM around 1996-1997. I was still doing Respiratory Home Care.... When I presented it to Raffi, it was selected immediately for the hardtop version. My car has the automatic and a few select items from my old Scale Vanities days. License plates and floor mats. There were also a few photoetched parts on this model. I credit this model as to what got me into FM and my career there.... enjoy!
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16/08/2020 6:47 am
I can see why they hired you George.
16/08/2020 7:06 am
+1 .. They'd been stupid not to hire him .. And now we know - The REST of the story !!!
16/08/2020 8:47 am
George, if you've the time, can you please explain about the submitting of this particular model. Did you take another 'cuda and paint it in this color combo or basically just how did it come about? I'm sure that most of us here would love to know the whole story. Thank-you.
16/08/2020 10:11 am
I appreciate people with such special talents...
16/08/2020 10:23 am
+1 .. That makes 2 of us
16/08/2020 10:52 am
Mr. Bojaciuk, thank you for sharing your story and talent with us. I bow to you sir!
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
16/08/2020 9:36 pm
+1.
17/08/2020 7:41 am
+2
Topic starter
18/08/2020 6:56 am
To be honest...
They gave me a box of first shot parts and a red convertible. I later determined, it was the photo piece for all the red car ads. Since 1st shots, have no texture, I had to use items from the red car, which was disassembled. Problem, was the roof, it had no texturing and the seams were quite thick. I tried thinning them down and applied masking tape. Laying the tape in the same manner as the vinyl would have been laid. It was then painted and sealed. Bare Metal foil was used for the chrome trim.
It was the first time I ever used SEM paint for the seats. Had to go from black to white. Truly expecting a disaster, I was pleasantly surprised on how well the paint covered and flexed!
19/08/2020 4:21 am
Thanks for explaining that, Sir !