kymdlr Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) Originally built this kit some years back with some moderate experience. I decided it was time to strip it and start over instead of buying a new kit. First pic is the inspiration for the build, then the before pics, followed by where im at currently after I stripped the paint and re-painted. Still have a lot of things to do including polishing the body, applying decals & foil etc. Edited April 12, 2016 by kymdlr
hgbben Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 Great work. Always anted to build this from the 90's Revell AAR and the 71 'Cuda
Snake45 Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 Great work. Always anted to build this from the 90's Revell AAR and the 71 'CudaI'm about halfway into one of those conversions/kitbashes myself. Basically what I need is the motivation to finish the stupid thing.
hgbben Posted April 13, 2016 Posted April 13, 2016 I'm about halfway into one of those conversions/kitbashes myself. Basically what I need is the motivation to finish the stupid thing. That part gets me too
kymdlr Posted April 14, 2016 Author Posted April 14, 2016 Got a few things taken care of. cut out the plastic that should have been a gap below the front bumper. Also will be using wide tires in the rear like the 1:1 so I made the wheels a bit deeper. Added plug wires to the motor and got rid of the one piece plastic pulley and fan belt. made a bracket for the alternator which I will be making a scratchbuilt belt for.
kymdlr Posted May 16, 2016 Author Posted May 16, 2016 All of the paint is finished & has been polished out. Added the chrome trim and panel washes today. Still in need of some replacement AAR stripe decals.
Roadrunner Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 Cool project. I have to do an AAR 'Cuda one of these days.
mustang1989 Posted May 17, 2016 Posted May 17, 2016 Lookin' good so far Ron. Those sure some purdy pulleys on the front of that motor.
Roadrunner Posted May 17, 2016 Posted May 17, 2016 I'm real glad to see you're using stock wheels. I was Googling images for the '68 Dodge Charger a few days ago, and was stunned to see gobs of cars with big old ugly wheels on them. I was a bit shocked to see so many that were doctored up that way. It may seem a bit conservative, but I simply don't think the appearance of these old Mopars can be improved upon at all, wheels wise. Any change from stock only appears to me to be a detriment, not an improvement, but that's just my view.
kymdlr Posted May 17, 2016 Author Posted May 17, 2016 Thanks gents.RR, I wouldn't dare put some wild wheels on a classic muscle car. Quick update: working on some wiring / plumbing that will mostly be hidden by the air cleaner anyway.
Roadrunner Posted May 17, 2016 Posted May 17, 2016 Just out of curiosity, what does the B5 reference mean?
kymdlr Posted May 17, 2016 Author Posted May 17, 2016 Just out of curiosity, what does the B5 reference mean?The chrysler color code for the shade of blue in the 1:1
Roadrunner Posted May 17, 2016 Posted May 17, 2016 OK, thanks. I had no idea. When I do mine, I'm not real sure if I'll use a specific factory color or not.
cook_dw Posted May 18, 2016 Posted May 18, 2016 Paint looks great and the detail in the engine compartment is nice too.. Great job. 70 was always my favorite year 'Cuda.
kymdlr Posted June 6, 2016 Author Posted June 6, 2016 Minus a few minor things, this one is done. Here are a couple shots of the final product.
mod3l Lover Posted June 6, 2016 Posted June 6, 2016 Great work. Always anted to build this from the 90's Revell AAR and the 71 'Cuda Well, you have the first one now Ben! LOL!!But seriously, that would be cool, you need todo it. David S.
louie Posted June 6, 2016 Posted June 6, 2016 I'm just wondering as I have never done this before but how did you make the rims deeper,did you use a wheel sleeve like the one's that Pegasus hobbies has. I think you did a terrific job on the rims and I would like to try this one on an upcoming build. Also, love your build, looking awesome and keep up the great work. Thank you. Jeff
kymdlr Posted June 7, 2016 Author Posted June 7, 2016 I'm just wondering as I have never done this before but how did you make the rims deeper,did you use a wheel sleeve like the one's that Pegasus hobbies has. I think you did a terrific job on the rims and I would like to try this one on an upcoming build. Also, love your build, looking awesome and keep up the great work. Thank you. Jeff I took one of the original rallye wheels and cut the lip off of it. Then placed the lip on top of another rallye wheel. Essentially it was a homemade wheel sleeve. Thanks
louie Posted June 7, 2016 Posted June 7, 2016 I took one of the original rallye wheels and cut the lip off of it. Then placed the lip on top of another rallye wheel. Essentially it was a homemade wheel sleeve. ThanksAhh, I understand. What a great way to do this. Thank you for your help and I appreciate it. Jeff.
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now