Jeff Sauber Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 (edited) I finally got around to cleaning up and organizing some of my Photobucket albums, and wanted to share this Revell Cuda. I think I posted this here before, but here's some new pics I took with better lighting. I built this kit pretty much right from the box and added a little extra detail throughout. This kit get's no love from the general modeling community and it does have some shortcommings and inaccuracies, but on the other hand it isn't the most hatefull kit I've ever built. It did need some tweeking and adjusting, but it's not a bad looking little car when finished. Model car garage even makes a PE set for it, [although I didn't use it on this particular buildup.] I didn't bother to re-configure some of the inaccuracies such as the incorrect front valance panel line location, too far apart headlights, and several other tooling issues, although I did rework the stance, and shortened the driving light stalks. Here's how my version turned out... Edited May 12, 2010 by J. Sauber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrlocke01 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Awesome build, but then again, whats not to love about a MOPAR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I have no interest in Mopar stuff, but this is a great piece of work. One thing I particularly appreciate is your attention to detail in putting in the black rubber seals on the windshield – something almost everybody overlooks. Wonderful job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Sauber Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 yup, seen this one before always nice to have a look at it again though! one of the best builds of this kit i've ever seen too. still waiting on someone to build a killer drag car out of this kit or even a way cool pro touring style car. Dave I have another kit here that I may do some thing like that with...A low profile Pro touring car would be very cool. For this build I wanted to see what all the fuss was about this kit. There's certainly alot of correcting needed in order to make a faithfull representation of a good replica stock version, but to the casual eye, it does look like a Cuda the way it is.. The engine parts are crude and blocky...especially the carbs, and front cover/water pump..If I get to building another, I'll give it a much better mill. The chassis pan is also subpar and could use a replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Jeff, I haven't seen it before and what a nice build it is! Like lrlocke01 says, what's not to like about a Mopar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I have no interest in Mopar stuff, but this is a great piece of work. No interest in MOPAR???!!! I think they have meds now to cure that problem... Jeff, I've never seen that kit built any better. Spectacular! PS to Skip: What happened to Hello Kitty??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my name is nobody Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Wicked Build Up. Awesome car. this is one tough looking E body. one spectacular model car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Sauber Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the comments guys..... Lee, the belt details are made from evergreen strip, adhesive fabric, and some buckles shaped with hand files and a pin vise,using thin aluminum sheet.. The gauges are made with photo reduced faces [using my printer], and the trim rings are 26 gauge wire. Harry, I would have used a silly hello kitty AV as well, but I found that cool kustom instead. Edited May 12, 2010 by J. Sauber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 WOW!! That is One Gorgeous looking Cuda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 No interest in MOPAR???!!! I think they have meds now to cure that problem... Jeff, I've never seen that kit built any better. Spectacular! PS to Skip: What happened to Hello Kitty??? Kitty came along to lighten up the late unpleasantness. Who knows what's next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Sterling job.........especially considering the somewhat lack luster kit you started with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphillips1970 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Outstanding - You just want to jump in and drive off with that car - Great job - Got an extra set of keys ? - Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Cullinan Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Nice model,I like what you did to the engine compartment, I have to study your detail work And the last picture of the wheel and tire is crazy,looks so real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Yeah...you've posted this one here before...but I never get tired of looking at your stuff!! Amazing attention to detail, again!! Thanks for sharing, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimaxion Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Nice build . Factory Stock is my favorite catagory . Excellent entry . Well done . Thanx .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whale392 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Mr.Sauber, an excellent build of a not-so-excellent kit. Next to the 64-67 B-Bodies, the 70-74 E-Bodies are some of my favorite Mopars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Sauber Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 (edited) Thanks guys... Yeah it's ashame that Revell didn't tool this thing up a little better and make the kit more appealing. Alot of the parts are crude and need much attention. The fitment on a few things was also questionable. The out of box stance on my sample was terrible. I had to do alot of tweeking and modifying to get it acceptable. Another annoying thing was the fact that the inner door panel lines don't match up to outer door lines. They are WAY off!! and would need substantial re-scribing/adjusting. I'm assuming that the hard top version is even more inaccurate with the roof issues and all? Edited May 14, 2010 by J. Sauber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Nice job. The panel lines really make the detail pop out. Did you do it with a seringe and black paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrlocke01 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I would also like to see more pics of the Christine pro mod you built, that was sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Sauber Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 I'd give you grief for forgetting the hair gel in the glove box, but you didn't specifically say that it was a Nash Bridges car... LOL, nah, this was the just the cuda convertible with the yellow car on the box art. If this was a more serious kit with better tooling, I would have loved to do a full out replica stocker with opening panels and the works, but this sucker just needed too much work to make it worthwhile. It's a neat little car anyhow....I did enjoy the majority of the buildup time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Sauber Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 Nice job. The panel lines really make the detail pop out. Did you do it with a seringe and black paint? I just flowed a little black and gray enamel wash mix into the re-scribed panels lines with a small brush....the capillary action did the rest...Then wiped away the excess with q-tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheels Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Very nice Cuda Jeff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oversteer Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 wow that looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Sharp clean! Very nice build! And that detailing in the engine bay .. . . . . WOW ! Thank You for sharing Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I just flowed a little black and gray enamel wash mix into the re-scribed panels lines with a small brush....the capillary action did the rest...Then wiped away the excess with q-tips. Cool thanks looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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