71 Plymouth Cuda Hemi 426

[bluestringer]

Calling it done, warts and all. I enjoyed this kit, it was a fairly easy kit and I used an airbrush for the first time painting this one. For some reason I could not get the hood to sit flush, like the engine did not sit down into the bay far enough, but It was as far down as it would go. I tried looking for what was holding back the hood but finally gave up. Anyway this is my fourth build since returning to the hobby and I think I am improving on each kit. Thanks for looking. 

[crazyjim]

Looking good.

[Hard_2_Handle_454]

Yeah, the shakers never sit right on any model.  Looks good.

[espo]

Great looking 'Cuda and I like the lighter colored interior, nice change. 

[michelle]

nice work 

[bluestringer]

8 hours ago, crazyjim said:

Looking good.

Thanks.

[bluestringer]

6 hours ago, Hard_2_Handle_454 said:

Yeah, the shakers never sit right on any model.  Looks good.

Thanks.

[bluestringer]

6 hours ago, espo said:

Great looking 'Cuda and I like the lighter colored interior, nice change. 

Thank you.

6 hours ago, michelle said:

nice work 

Thanks Michelle. 

[Zippi]

Great looking Cuda James.  I like the use of the silver sharpi on the trim.  Love the green and black.

[slusher]

Cuda looks great!

[AMT68]

Nicely detailed build. I also like the tan interior. 

[doorsovdoon]

Nice looking build with very clean trim work.

[adamelvis]

Nice Job !!

TCB,

Adam

[iSewen]

Looks awesome !

[mustang1989]

I missed the last part of this build but am really liking what I'm seeing in the finished product James. That color is PERFECT!!! 

[Olskoolrodder]

Looks great! Excellent detailing

[Bills72sj]

On 7/24/2021 at 10:34 AM, Hard_2_Handle_454 said:

Yeah, the shakers never sit right on any model.  Looks good.

I developed a solution to that problem. Instead of gluing the shaker to the engine and HOPING it comes up through the hood correctly, do this. Take a 3/8 ball of Silly Putty or similar substance and push it onto the carb(s). Set the shaker on that and then gently press the hood on. This way it sits as high and straight as possible while allowing the hood to be closed all the way. Another bonus is you can pull the shaker off later if you want to show off the engine at a show without damaging anything.

 

BTW (and it is a bit late now) the tail panel should be blacked out on Cudas.

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=1971+cuda+rear&form=HDRSC2&first=1&tsc=ImageBasicHover

 

Edited December 1, 2021 by Bills72sj