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[Craig Irwin]

Didn't the Hemi 'Cuda's and AAR's have larger front wheel openings than the Barracudas?

[gtx6970]

Didn't the Hemi 'Cuda's and AAR's have larger front wheel openings than the Barracudas?

 

 

Yes .....and No, sorta

 

Hemi Cudas received ft  fenders with modified wheel lips, meaning the inner lip is rolled differently to accomodate the larger tires but externally / visually / outward appearence they are the same as any other 1970-74 Barrcuda .

 

Only the Hemi Cuda received the F60-15 tires, all other cars max ft tire size was E60-15 which use the standard ft fender

 

Standard tire on a non Hemi cuda is F70-14 with the optional E60-15

Only the AAR received the mix tire sizes- E60-15 on the ft and G60-15 on the rear .

 

Also, AAR received re-arched rear spings and bigger tires to accomodate the rocker panel area exiting exhaust tips.

 

PS, if the Cuda kit comes exactly the way It's shown here I am still going to do the happy dance when my case of them comes in

Edited by gtx6970, 14 December 2012 - 02:56 AM.

[Darin Bastedo]

It looks good enough for me. I'll probably build several, a few of them I'll probably cut up beyond recognition anyway.

[1972coronet]

More often than not , I cannot stand for wheels bigger than 15" in diametre and-or rubber band tyres ; however , I saw this photo earlier and for once I found myself saying , " Whoa ! That's actually nice !".

 

A little inspiration for the up-coming 1970 'Cuda :

 

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[midnightprowler]

Nice car, but you can keep the tires and wheels, I just will never like them.

[gtx6970]

OH yes,,,,, you gotta love Sickfish !!!!!!

 

It looks good enough for me. I'll probably build several, a few of them I'll probably cut up beyond recognition anyway.

[thatz4u]

are they out yet??? I want one NOW !!!!

[Rob Hall]

are they out yet??? I want one NOW !!!!

2013

[CJ1971]

Anyone have any NEW info' on when this is due for release??
Cheers Cliff

[Rob Hall]

  Since it's not on the most recent monthly release lists I've seen through May, I'd assume June or later.

[Casey]

I don't think a release date was been announced (nor updated if it was announced), so I would expect it in late June at the earliest, but more likely August. Maybe Scott, Brett, or Don can provide some more info.

[Drake69]

This was my attempt at a "conversion", with resin pieces off of fleaBay for the front and rear changes to the '71 Hemi Cuda kit...

 

 

 

 

 

Wheels are from the Lindberg Dodge 330 kit.

[niteowl7710]

Tower Hobbies says late March, but that's just crazy business!

[gtx6970]

Late march is coming up fast.

 

I surely hope they're right . My bank account will not be happy if it is . I'll grab one right away to compare to my original mpc , if it passes muster, I'll order a case asap

Edited by gtx6970, 11 March 2013 - 05:00 AM.

[Brett Barrow]

I don't think a release date was been announced (nor updated if it was announced), so I would expect it in late June at the earliest, but more likely August. Maybe Scott, Brett, or Don can provide some more info.

I've got the list through May, and it's not on there. These dates can change, though Revell's been pretty consistent lately. Only one I can think of that was pushed back ended up getting moved back up (Rat Roaster).  I should be getting the new list through June here pretty soon, it usually comes out around the middle of the month. 

 

Here's the list of car kit releases, in case anyone's interested.  Remember that Revell ships at the END of the month, these dates are more a reminder to us as to when we need to have our orders in.

 

March -

 

Snap PT Cruiser

S'Cool Bus

'41 Willys P/U

 

April -

 

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (ex-die cast)

'65 Chevelle SS 396 Z-16

Dodge Magnum SRT8

 

May (an all-car month!)

 

Smokey and the Bandit '77 Firebird (ex-die cast)

'55 Jukebox Ford Pro-Mod

'69 Camaro ZL-1 (new variant)

'67 Corvette Convertible

'90 Mustang LX 5.0 (all-new)

Miami Vice Daytona Spyder

Edited by Brett Barrow, 11 March 2013 - 04:44 AM.

[Casey]

I'll grab one right away to compare to my original mpc , if it passes muster, I'll order a case asap

 

I can assure you no metal axle rods will be included with the forthcoming Revell kit. 

 

Seriously, though, I think the Revell 1/25 '70 Hemi 'Cuda will surpass the 1/25 MPC kit(s) in every way, save for maybe some minor areas on the body. 

[gtx6970]

 

I can assure you no metal axle rods will be included with the forthcoming Revell kit. 

 

Seriously, though, I think the Revell 1/25 '70 Hemi 'Cuda will surpass the 1/25 MPC kit(s) in every way, save for maybe some minor areas on the body. 

 

 

I'm good with the lack of metal axles  so thats a good thing .

 

The current AMT Duster is equal to the original MPC 71 I have and if the Cuda is at least equilivant to that,,, I'm good with it . And I REALLY am hoping for a drag car version shortly after the stock issue is released.

Edited by gtx6970, 11 March 2013 - 04:50 PM.

[Casey]

And I REALLY am hoping for a drag car version shortly after the stock issue is released.

 

I think that's all but guaranteed. A Sox & Martin Pro Stock kit is a "must happen" modified reissue, much like the Sox & Martin '67 GTX Super Stock kit before it.

 

I've got a feeling this kit will take the place of Revell's "old reliable" 1/25 '69 Camaro as the kit which spawns multiple modified reissues and stays in the lineup for 20+ years.

[martinfan5]

 

I can assure you no metal axle rods will be included with the forthcoming Revell kit. 

Well looks like I wont being getting this kit now, I am very disappointed by this and Revell,  with out the metal axles, I cant roll the car around on floor going vrooom vrooom!

[spkgibson]

I see myself building a Gran Coupe out of one of these.....Already have a resin flat hood for it.