tim boyd Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 (edited) Here's some photos of the accurized Revell 'cuda AAR I built a couple of years ago just after Revell released their new kit of the same topic. The Revell body proportions and details were improved per my article in the Kalmbach one-off pub from December 2020 called "Muscle Cars, Resto Mods and...". All body mods were done with files and sandpaper - no body putty or filler, and these operations are well within the skill base of most readers of this forum. Paint is MCW Automotive Mopar Code FC-7 In-Violet Metallic, paired with white with black guts. The AAR graphics are from Ray's Decals and are far more accurate than the decals in the kit box. Tires are Goodyear Polyglas GT bigs'n'biggers from Round 2. Underbody is fully paint detailed, and the engine has basic wiring added including the water pump to intake manifold crossover tube that is almost never seen on scale Mopar 340 Wedge builds. The model was built without the optional console and body color bumpers, and without the "fish gill" rocker panel moldings, as were many 1/1 scale AAR's as dealers tried to keep the prices down to levels affordable by their young buyers and prospects back in 1970. The last image compares the AAR model to a kitbashed 'cuda 340 (4 barrel) built alongside the AAR. It was built with the optional console and rocker/wheel lip moldings, and finished in code EB5 Blue Fire Metallic with black guts. EB5 was one of the two colors that year that could be ordered with both matching colored front/rear painted bumpers and matching Air Grabber scoop, so i included those elements in my model. The body included all the body mods of the AAR model, plus completely reshaped fender openings and flares to more accurately replicate the real car. I believe that I posted detailed images of the 'cuda 340 here some time ago, so I won't repeat those here. Thanks for checking it out....TIM **************** Edited August 8, 2022 by tim boyd 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpack68 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Nice work Tim!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Excellent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 It looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Excellent build Tim. I used your building recommendations when I built my 70 Hemi Cuda numerous years ago. I actually built that Cuda in B5. I used Scale Finishes B5 on mine. Your building tips helped me a lot on that build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Well done sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Very nice Cuda! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 On 8/5/2022 at 10:08 AM, drodg said: Excellent build Tim. I used your building recommendations when I built my 70 Hemi Cuda numerous years ago. I actually built that Cuda in B5. I used Scale Finishes B5 on mine. Your building tips helped me a lot on that build. David....thanks, and really glad to hear those building tips helped you with your project. Bet that B5 Hemi is looking really, really cool! TB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Very Sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 Thanks everyone for the comments and kudos. This was a subject I've wanted to build in 1/25th for many years (decades). When I was advocating for Revell to do the 1970 Hemi 'cuda kit, I always pointed out the two obvious derivatives, the Sox and Martin Pro Stock and the AAR. And Revell I understand had it on their possibility list but wanted to see how the Hemi 'cuda kit sold before investing in the added AAR parts tooling. I was a little disappointed in the final result (tires, inaccurate side striping, et al), but found that the fixes were relatively easy and I think make a big difference in the final result. Again, thx for looking and for the feedback. Best....TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Tim, looks real, well done sir... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Fantastic Work !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedpro Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Nice Accurate looking AAR Tim! Enjoy looking at all the details. That EB5 340 looks very nice also. Speedpro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemifever Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Great looking builds Tim, both cars look awesome. That B5 blue is stunning, favorite Mopar color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Very nice builds. I was unaware of the issues way back when I built my Pink AAR. I did get the big and bigger wheels upgrade though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsmodels Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Tim, your work is always exceptional and a joy to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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