Skypower Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) This build is going take a while as I don't have much time for building right now, but since MPC just came out with a redo of the 69 Cuda I could not wait to get my hands on this Kit. I bought 3 kits just in case I screw things up, plus I just love these 2nd gen Cudas. I will be building this one as a copy of my 1:1 1969 Hemi Cuda. I will call the build "Hemi Cuda just for fun" the same as my build thread on Abodies for the 1:1. Hopefully I can do a good job as I am a very new builder with only a couple builds under my belt. Wish me luck. Edited April 12, 2016 by Skypower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Now that's a real Hemi Awesome ride.and good luck with the model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Should be interesting im doing a copy of my 1/1 Charger at the moment. Your Cuda looks sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Good luck with this project. Always nice to have a model of your personal ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skypower Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Thanks guys should be a fun and I'm sure frustrating build. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Thanks guys should be a fun and I'm sure frustrating build. lolThe frustration is half the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Your Barracuda looks very close to one that was running around Temperance MI a few years back. That is a good looking car. Enjoy the fun with the plastic one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Beautiful car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldr-n-drt Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 good start.. keep up informed... oldr-n-drt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skypower Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) Well it's begun, the undercarriage on the Cuda is not very accurate so deciding what to do. Any undercarriage I use will need to be modified as my car has coil overs and ladder bars and since my skills are limited this will be a real challenge for me, so any suggestions or advice is welcome. The other undercarriages are from the 71 Duster and the Hemi Dart kits, the Dart seems to be the most accurate but will still need modding. Bob Edited April 9, 2016 by Skypower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 I just picked up this kit. Its my 2nd favorite Mopar next to the 70 Hemi 'Cuda! I will definitely be keeping an eye on this build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skypower Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Small update after much tinkering and cutting I decided that the Cudas undercarriage just was not going to work. I will instead be using the Darts undercarriage and drive line modded to recreat my 1:1 here are a couple pics of where things are headed. The wheel base on the Dart kit was way off so a little cutting was in order, I think when this is all tied together things will work out fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skypower Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Couple more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skypower Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 A little more work done trying to get the stance right. My car sits super low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CelticModeler Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Looing mean so far. Cant see what you finish with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skypower Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 (edited) Thanks Mack. Needed more room in the trans tunnel so the Dart came thru again This thing is just like the 1:1, took 5 years to get all that Hemi stuff in there. lol Edited April 13, 2016 by Skypower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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