'69 Plymouth Barracuda notchback

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

I got this in the mail today from Bandit Resins.

Body, interior tub, rear valance from 1969 annual and vacformed glass. It's going for a bath in Bleche White in preparation for a coat of primer.

I already had the Bandit Resin six pack hood. The next time you see this one it will be painted.

Marc @ MPC Motorsports

Edited July 12, 2010 by Marc @ MPC Motorsports

[RodneyBad]

Sweet.

Looks like a nice clean resin or was there clean up involved?

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

Sweet.

Looks like a nice clean resin or was there clean up involved?

Bandit Resin is very clean. No worries here.

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

I shot a lite coat of Tamiya primer on the Barracuda to assist me in the body work. Also picked out some wheels and tires.

All the emblems and side markers will be shaved MPC Motorsports style. Wheels are 19" Aoshima Racing Hart Type CR's with Revell tuner tires in the front.

These wheels came with a dark gunmetal finish and will compliment the silver metallic finish I have planned for it.

Hope you enjoy and stay tuned for more updates.

Marc @ MPC Motorsports

[spkgibson]

I shot a lite coat of Tamiya primer on the Barracuda to assist me in the body work. Also picked out some wheels and tires.

All the emblems and side markers will be shaved MPC Motorsports style. Wheels are 19" Aoshima Racing Hart Type CR's with Revell tuner tires in the front.

These wheels came with a dark gunmetal finish and will compliment the silver metallic finish I have planned for it.

Hope you enjoy and stay tuned for more updates.

Marc @ MPC Motorsports

That looks sweet,I have a soft spot for those 67-69 Barracuda's,I can't wait to see it in paint!

Edited June 9, 2010 by spkgibson

[shucky]

That looks wicked! The wheels and tires came from where?

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

That looks wicked! The wheels and tires came from where?

The wheels and tires are from Aoshima. They sell wheel and tire sets separately. These are Racing Hart Type CR's that most likely came in one of their JDM tuner or drift car kits. Some US hobby shops sell these but they can be ordered from Hobby Link Japan or Hobby World Japan and other online hobby sources.

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

those Racing Hart CR's have been offered by Aoshima in at least two different colors i think. very cool wheels

Dave

I have another set in silver.

[shucky]

Are the wheels the same size or do you just have smaller diameter front tires on? I have loads of Fujimi and Aoshima wheel/tire sets (just not these ) Thanks for the info, the project looks fantastic and the wheels look perfect on it.

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

Are the wheels the same size or do you just have smaller diameter front tires on? I have loads of Fujimi and Aoshima wheel/tire sets (just not these ) Thanks for the info, the project looks fantastic and the wheels look perfect on it.

Front tires are from a Revell tuner kit. I removed about a quarter of an inch of the back side of the wheels to match the width of the new tires. The Revell tires are shorter and narrower.

[pharr7226]

Very cool idea... using the shorter side wall to reduce the radius of the wheel/tire combo. The wheels look great!

[KDog]

Here's looking @ ya !!!!! Wheels from Snap 57 Chevy.

You Done Yet?

Kenny

[Big 'N' Grumpy]

i like big inch wheels on mopars, those grayfaced salt flats are baadddd, i like em lots............Are you goin for pro touring???

[Casey429]

Mark, nothing adds more to a car than the right set of shoes, and I think you nailed it.

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

A little more progress to report. Body has been smoothed and ready for more primer. Fuel filler removed for custom part and wheels mounted on axles.

Should be ready for paint this weekend. More to come...

Marc @ MPC Motorsports

[RodneyBad]

The wheels look Perfect on it.

I love it

[caine440]

This one is looking great.

Love the body and hood.

Very inspiring!

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

I finished the bodywork during the weekend and now the Barracuda is feeling a little bit grey, Light Grey Metallic from Testors that is.

Five coats of Testors Model Master Lacquer with two light coats of Tamiya TS-13 Clear for now. I'm contemplating adding the black side stripes found in the AMT '69 Barracuda kit, so I'll finish the clear later. The six pack hood is finished in Tamiya TS-6 Matt Black. Now on to the interior and powerplant while I wait to finish the paint.

Marc @ MPC Motorsports

[RodneyBad]

That is looking Super Sharp.

Colors looks Great against the black wheels.

Super job.

[Blake Rogers]

dude i am a huge mopar fan and this cuda is killer no srry both of them are im more into the salty rims i want a pair bad keep it up guys

[KDog]

Back @ Ya Marc!

Isn't it fun !!!!

KDog

[KENNEDYJR]

That's a great treatment for a seldom seen car. Really nice work as usual Mark.

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

Here's a sneak peek of my rear end treatment. Shaved the emblems and painted matt black.

Fun is what it's all about!

[george 53]

OOOU, I got Kenny's 70 GTX kit, and it just FELL together, it was THAT nicely molded! This here lil Cuda just looks ta be about the same craftsmanship that i saw in the GTX! Definately gonna get me one after seein these two beautiful models! Marc, THANKS for turnin us on to this particular kit, I hadn't seen it before!

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

OOOU, I got Kenny's 70 GTX kit, and it just FELL together, it was THAT nicely molded! This here lil Cuda just looks ta be about the same craftsmanship that i saw in the GTX! Definately gonna get me one after seein these two beautiful models! Marc, THANKS for turnin us on to this particular kit, I hadn't seen it before!

You haven't seen it before because it is a new release from Bandit Resins. It has only been available for about two weeks and I've only had mine for a week.