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[W-Machine]

Yeah Ha! About time we get a "good" Cuda. I've been waiting for a long time.

I hope this is as good as the '72 Hurst/Olds (I bought five of 'em) which was a very well-done kit.

[SteveG]

Great job on the back story of the 70 'cuda Tim. Since you missed out on seeing them yesterday I thought I'd add some photos. One note if it wasn't mentioned. This version won't have the rear spoiler as shown here. Hopefully they'll update the box art photos. Anyway here's the first batch .....

[tim boyd]

Steve...thanks for those pictures! TIM

[SteveG]

You're very welcome Tim ..... here's the rest, sorry about the focus on some of them. I was trying to hurry as so every could get a good look.
















I posted the built up test shot photos in my Toledo NNL review yesterday, just follow the link below.

http://www.modelcars...showtopic=64745


If that doesn't work I can repost them here later .....

-Steve

[1972 Satellite]

This kit could have the same potential as the AMT '71 Charger did with '71-'76 B-bodies, as far as using it to update every E-body from '70-'74 with accurate chassis, doghouse and driveline. Also the new tires looked incredible and the 15" Rallyes might be the best yet. I am not even an E-body guy, but am still very excited for this kit.

[caine440]

Thanks for the photos!!!

[LDO]

This kit is freakin' sweet!

[FASTBACK340]

Tim, thanks for the back-story on this kit. To say I'm happy to see it us an understatement. Just waiting to hear a hands-on review before we celebrate. And with the prospect of a Sox & Martin version this kit has winner written all over it. I think Revell listened and did their homework.

Can't wait to see it released!

[Tony T]

Thanks to all involved!

Tim - Thanks to you for your involvement.

Steve - Thanks for the pictures...worth a thousand words!!

[Bruno]

Me, if it takes another 8, 9 or 10 months for them to release the kit, I don't care, there's no hurry. If they need that time to release a nice, detailed, correct, accurate '70 'Cuda, I say go ahead! Take your time and do it right this time.

I got a closet full of unbuilt kits anyway so it's not like I have anything else to do during those next 8, 9 or 10 months

[iBorg]

Maybe I'll get a kit done before it is released but I will be getting this as soon as I can. I see a pro stock in my future.

[Casey]

These are some of the reasons why I'm still struggling to understand Revell's point of view & the length of time it's taking them to release a VERY popular kit...

I simply just don't get it...

Let's keep this topic about the kit, and not Revell's business decisions. That's already being covered elsewhere: http://www.modelcars...showtopic=63092

[blubaja]

Those extra wheels still look way better than the "Foose" ones lol!

[1972coronet]

Thanks very much for this most joyous news , Tim !
With a back story like that , this kit becomes even more impressive ; the change-of-ownership ; the "Black Friday" of 2008 ; the remergence ; the present day .

I just hope that the nay-sayers recognise and appreciate the amount of R&D involved in producing not only this gem , but the many other long-awaited diamonds as well . And , as an added bonus , the $200+ MPC Annual 1970 Barracuda will severly decline in "value" !!

It's refreshing to see a Dana 60 in its proper place ! That 1982 Monogram kit and its Hemi / 4 Speed / 8.75" rear combo bugged me since its release !

Now , in recognition that the kit manufactures follow / participate in this forum , I wish to *suggest* the addition of the Mod Top pattern to the decal sheet ; and , some *correct* California license plates , too ( blue / gold 1970 - 1980 series ).

I'm definitely vying for you , Revell ! You've come a long way since your Venice , Ca. , days !

Thanks again , Tim

[LDO]

Whoa. Mod Tops. That would be SO cool. Someone has to do it, whether Revell or aftermarket.

[Longbox55]

It's refreshing to see a Dana 60 in its proper place !

They're bringing out a 3/4 ton '55 GMC????
Seriously, though, that's one that that irked me about the old Monogram kit, too. Or worse, the "Dana 60/Ford 9"/ whatever it was" differential from the old JoHan kit.
Side note, the Spicer/Dana 60 was more commonly used as a light truck differential, mostly as a full float rear axl in 3/4 ton and single wheel 1 tons. GMC, IH, Ford, Dodge, and even a few Chevrolets used them. It was also common in 1 ton 4x4s as a front axle, and can still be found under most 3/4 and 1 ton vans in semi and full float variants. The Dodge/Plymouth Hemi cars were the only passenger car application of this axle (I have hears rumors of 440 cars with it as well).

[slantasaurus]

Whoa. Mod Tops. That would be SO cool. Someone has to do it, whether Revell or aftermarket.

Decals by Lucas is or at least was doing Mod Top decals in at least 2 colors.

[1972coronet]

Decals by Lucas is or at least was doing Mod Top decals in at least 2 colors.

Not to diminish Lucas' contribution to the hobby , but if the kit included a separate decal sheet including a top and seat insets* , that would be even better , in my opinion .

*= while the Mod interior was only available with the bench seat (as far as I've seen) , it would be nice to make a "phantom" bucket seat version .

[Casey]

*= while the Mod interior was only available with the bench seat (as far as I've seen)

http://www.mooresmop.../modtop110.html

I think a Floral Top decal would be very hard to install given the flat nature of a decal and the compound curvature of a roof, but maybe with enough decal softener it would work.

[Bruno]

The Dodge/Plymouth Hemi cars were the only passenger car application of this axle (I have hears rumors of 440 cars with it as well).

440 Six Pack cars equipped with a 4spd