'71 Barracuda

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Settled on the location for the Go-Wing and pin mounted it along with the side mirror.

Edited October 13, 2017 by afx

[FabbricaP]

Wow. Looks great already, the mods fit perfectly!

[afx]

Thanks Jason.

It took some surgery but I was able to get the shaker to fit.

[Ron Hamilton]

I cannot wait to see how you work out the fender vents. I love it!

[br67]

loving this build JC

[afx]

About those fender vents Ron, I've decided not to take that risk and instead build a phantom Hemi Barracuda.

Thanks Brandon.

Some engine work:

• added a pre-drilled distributor from R&M
• added a photo-etch flange to the water outlet
• cut the oil filter free to make painting cleaner/easier
• added mounting pins to various parts

[Mike Chernecki]

Looks great so far. Regarding the fender vents, have you taken a look at the MCG '71 'cuda detail set, it has the vents included.

[afx]

Thanks Mike.  Yea I bought the MGC set.  My concern is getting the 1/24 scale gills blended into the fender above the crease without damaging it. Hopefully Revell will get with it and gives us a '71 Cuda and a '70 AAR from this excellent tooling.

Edited October 17, 2017 by afx

[Dann Tier]

Nice job on the stance and grill!!!!......looking great!!!

[afx]

Thanks Dann.

I cut the mufflers free from the exhaust which allowed me to:

• Install and align the exhaust tips before paint
• Install the rear valance before paint

[Dann Tier]

Thanks Dann.

I cut the mufflers free from the exhaust which allowed me to:

 

• Install and align the exhaust tips before paint
• Install the rear valance before paint

 

 

That's a pretty slick idea with the mufflers.......I like to glue all the body parts together first as well, because(as you know), those lower front and rear valances can be buggers to fit, and you don't wanna have to do it with the finished parts.  Q: are you going to cut the grills out, and use the MCG inserts?

[smhardesty]

Thanks Dann.

I cut the mufflers free from the exhaust which allowed me to:

 

• Install and align the exhaust tips before paint
• Install the rear valance before paint

 

That is a pretty slick trick. I've got to add that to my growing list of useful tips. Thanks! 

[afx]

That's a pretty slick idea with the mufflers.......I like to glue all the body parts together first as well, because(as you know), those lower front and rear valances can be buggers to fit, and you don't wanna have to do it with the finished parts.  Q: are you going to cut the grills out, and use the MCG inserts?

I don't want to risk the work I already have in the body by potentially butchering the gills.  The grille, front valance, rear tail-lights and wing should set this apart from the base kit Cuda.

[randyc]

That grille looks even better with that sdpace out of it.  I always thought the headlights were too far apart.

[gotnitro?]

Terrific work

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Engine:

[Dann Tier]

KILLER motor!!!!

[250 Testa Rossa]

Man, that looks great. I also like that you're using steel wheels on this. Nice job!

[FabbricaP]

Motor looking great!

[afx]

Thank you gentlemen.

Finished wheels:

[Bob Ellis]

Would love to have a MPC body to work with but they are hard to find and expensive when you do.

when i do find an MPC 71 Cuda they require new A posts , filled divots and more

[afx]

Got some primer on the body.

[FabbricaP]

Very nice and clean! Did you re-chrome the front bumper? It looks so crisp!

[afx]

Thanks Jason, no the bumper is the kit chrome.  Revell did a nice job with this kit.

[426 pack]

Looks good I will be watching this one. 

Do you know what colour you are going to paint it?