Revell 70 Hemi Cuda

[Kmb0319]

So, I researched this one for a couple months.  I read all 29 pages of the discussion when this kit was released, checked out a ton of people's builds, then started figuring out what I wanted to do with it.  In the end, I decided to:

• I looked at tons of pics of the real car as well, waiting for something to really stand out to me as the perfect combo.  I knew the interior was going to be white, but couldn't decide on a body color.  In the end, a few pics of a Lime Green Metallic Cuda stayed with me the most.  Then I set out to find a suitable paint (I don't own an airbrush), and was terribly disappointed.  How on earth is it that different shades of light metallic sage-olive green were offered by every manufacturer and was the most popular color of the 60s and early 70s, and NOBODY offers a decent rattle can of a suitable color????  Anyway, after researching for two weeks, I found Automotive Touchup, and purchased a can of Pontiac Verdoro Green and Clearcoat from them.  Two coats of color and 4 coats of clear were applied, compounded and waxed.
• Tried several different tires to get something a little more beefy but not over the top, and settled on the AMT Goodyear Polyglas GTs.
• Wired the engine, added battery cables and a little wiring on the firewall for detail
• I heard all of the complaints about the fenders, and agreed.  I'm not sure what the reason is that the fenders were molded with such ridiculously prominent lips.  I saw several builds where once painted, they weren't terrible, but they stuck out like a sore thumb to me comparing to photos of the real thing.  I also noticed several pics where the real car didn't have the chrome trim rings, which I preferred, so I actually used the hobby knife to trim most of the lip off, then sanded as best as I could.

Anyway, I have read all of the complaints, but this was a JOY to build, and is an excellent kit.  First, i'll give a few WIP shots as it came together, and then some finished pics.  Finally, I had to take it outside in the morning sun.  Hope you enjoy...  I loved this model.

Added a little wiring to the firewall:

Was able to get the silver outline trim painted onto the steering wheel, and the black trim around the window cranks:

One last pre-finished shot:  I was in final assembly, and the sun hit just right:

Done:

Finally, a few outdoor shots, including under the hood with everything in place:

 

 

Edited December 22, 2015 by Kmb0319

[vintagedragcrazy]

Wow that's a nice color and great paint work excellent build.

vince

[nicknkim14]

Very nice job!!!

[slusher]

Real nice build

[GTJUNIOR]

Looks amazing. 

[bogger44]

Sharp build, color looks good on it.  This reminds me that I really need to bring mine to the bench sometime soon.

[Crusader101]

Super nice job! Great color, paint turned out real nice.

Now I'm tempted to open mine.