Moparman18064

You just simply go wrong with a blue Willy’s build! I’m salivating here

I modified tail lights to match 68 RS by doubling up .010 X .020” strip pieces to make the dividers. Lights were then painted semi gloss black/ Molotow. I mounted front and rear valences, bumpers, grille

Much more progress, on engine, I fabricated smog hoses, diverter, manifold tubes. I used belt/ pulley setup from LT1 Vette kit, as the Nickey setup is totally wrong for this application for L89 w/o power steering. On chassis, I revised the shocks to a staggered setup like 68. For the exhaust, I used the setup from Revell 67 Camaro SS. The resonators and muffler are BMF matte aluminum, the pipes are Model Master steel. I tinted ANSI area of windshield with Tamiya smoke. Body is now mounted

Interior is looking sweet!

Considering that today literally is my birthday, maybe they will let us slide

Found!

Yes, it was the black that I needed. Thank you again. I used to have the kit, but I lost when I moved

YES!!!!!!!! Thank you!

I am looking to see if anyone has a set of 73-74 Cuda stripes( black) from either the AMT Snap Fast Plus kit or the 74 Promo model from ERTL. I was just looking for a good, shadow free picture that I can make a set from, not looking for anyone to surrender theirs. I need these to replicate my last Cuda ( in avatar). Thank you in advance.

Thank you, I will try that. Ray’s does not have them, nor does Keith Marks

This is what kit looks like. I figured I could just go online and get a good picture of a Cuda, but it would have to be Plum Crazy to match or a white car with the stripe due to using clear decal paper. Every picture I find is at an angle or has shadows in the stripe. This is why I am reaching out.

Hi, anybody have the stripes from either the AMT 73 Cuda Snap Tite or the ERTL 74 Promo car they could take a good picture of so I can make a decal. I want to replicate my last Cuda( in my avatar). I would very much appreciate it.

You nailed it again. Looks great Scott!

It’s too bad, I hope another platform opens up for all the resin casters that were on there. It was a great way to get custom stuff( though pricey).

Roger, you nailed the stance! Good luck on the move, looking forward to welcoming you to the hot South. It’s been so hot and dry here for the last month. All my grass is turning brown.

I hope you do get your grille. If you didn’t know, Shapeways shut down and filed bankruptcy. This is looking great Scott. I used to follow every update on that car as they published it.

I have the Revell hood, it does not fit my MPC Cuda. I could trim it, but scoops seem to be out of proportion. I had one of the snap kits, but it seems to have been lost during last move. The decals would be over 20 years old at this point. I was looking for someone making them currently. Thank you for the reply. Sorry, not trying to hijack thread. I am really looking forward to this build.

Great thread, I’m really glad to see the Revell chassis works. I want to replicate the Cuda I have in my avatar. Engine looks great. Now, if I could only find the twin scoop hood and 73-4 stripes

That gold looks great on that body.

Thank you Thank you

Little update, installed headlight lenses backed with Molotow for realism. I started fitting windows. For the front, I am using the one from 71 Demon kit. For the rear, one from Demon kit will not work due to the extensive mods to trunk/ window area. I filed and sanded one from 71 Duster kit and test fitted with chassis/ interior. I also installed tail lights and back up lenses.

Nice, good to see someone else doing the smog system. I am in the middle of doing this for the replica of my father’s 68 RS/SS L89. It is a shame no one has made these. After seeing yours, my manifold tubes are crude, now I will have to remake them. What did you use to make them? I used solder and stainless wire. This is looking really good.

I just saw this. Wow, beautiful build!

Thank you Roger

Looking sweet Roger! Thanks for the heads up on the grilled from Few Sprues Loose. I got 4 of them!