Kmb0319 Posted January 11, 2018 Posted January 11, 2018 When I got back into building, one of the first kits I had to do was the brand new Revell 70 Hemi Cuda. Like most people, I didn’t understand the horribly overdone fender lips, but outside of that, this is one of the best kits Revell has ever produced. The fit is precise, things like rear view mirrors and glass installation are engineered better than others, and detail is fantastic. So, still having my original build holding a place of honor on the shelf, I decided to do one more. I wanted to change it up a little this time, but keep it stock. I used the shaker hood on the first build, so this one had to get the other one. It’s an imaginary dealer special order sleeper, I guess, although I shouldn’t have used the hockey stick stripes to really be a sleeper, but couldn’t resist. When I researched, I was surprised that the color that struck me most was red. I’m generally not a fan of basic red.. I’ve built 5 Ferraris, and none are red.. but it just looked right for this. Of course, I finally build something red, I have to go all out, so it has a matching red interior. The engine is wired as usual, but in a new way. Having two kits in process and only 1 spare pre-wired distributor, I tried something new: I glued my plug wires into the heads, then trimmed and glued them to the kit distributor. For the ignition coil, I snipped the tip off and drilled it to glue a wire in. Finally, I used the nice Chrysler Rally wheels on the first build. The Rallys in this kit were donated to my AMT 71 Charger to give that some better rims, and this got some steelies that I painted black. Paint is Testors Flame Red with automotive clear. The hemi Dash/Interior Dash/interior (WHOA, that's a lot of red!) Finished: And, with the original: Thanks for looking!!
dodgelover Posted January 11, 2018 Posted January 11, 2018 Very nice. I like the steelies. Kind of gives it an understood look. As with you I'm not a huge fan of red but it looks good and right on this cuda
PARTSMARTY Posted January 11, 2018 Posted January 11, 2018 Being a mopar freak-they both look cool-steelies look great !!!
espo Posted January 11, 2018 Posted January 11, 2018 They are both great looking builds, but the Red one gets my vote. Like you I hardly ever do a Red car, but this is the correct car to paint Red.
Geno Posted January 11, 2018 Posted January 11, 2018 Oooooo, I'm droolin' Kevin. That looks so wicked.
smhardesty Posted January 11, 2018 Posted January 11, 2018 Really great looking build. I like the steelies on it.
donb Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 The car just plain looks nasty! I would NOT want that along side me! Super sharp.
geewhiz Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 Gorgeous 'cuda, Kevin!!! Looks awesome with the hemi and the black steelies!!! The green one is a beauty as well!!!?????????
Snake45 Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 I've always thought there was something "off" about the whole front end of this kit, from the cowl forward, but I simply cannot put my finger on what it is. That said, there's no denying you did a fine, fine job with both of them. I especially like the green one. What paint did you use on it?
Kmb0319 Posted January 13, 2018 Author Posted January 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Snake45 said: I've always thought there was something "off" about the whole front end of this kit, from the cowl forward, but I simply cannot put my finger on what it is. That said, there's no denying you did a fine, fine job with both of them. I especially like the green one. What paint did you use on it? Thanks!! There is something ever so slightly off... I wonder if it might be a tiny bit short, because while everything looks right, it seems a little stubby compared to 1:1 photos. Anyway, the green one was painted with automotive paint from automotivetouchup.com. It’s Pontiac Verdoro Green.
Snake45 Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 5 minutes ago, Kmb0319 said: Thanks!! There is something ever so slightly off... I wonder if it might be a tiny bit short, because while everything looks right, it seems a little stubby compared to 1:1 photos. Anyway, the green one was painted with automotive paint from automotivetouchup.com. It’s Pontiac Verdoro Green. Thanks! I know Mopar had very similar colors in '69 and '70. I want to do a couple of '69 Plymouths in the color and wondered what you used. Whatever, yours looks good!
Ron Hamilton Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 I really like those ' Cudas. I have a couple of those kits to do myself. I was watching Graveyard Cars this week, and I saw a Burnt Orange one that looked interesting. I like the steelies so I got a set for the build. Your builds look great.
Dann Tier Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 Excellent work!!...especially on the chrome trimwork in the interior....top notch!!
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