TIP - Differences in Revell Cuda kits

[Drake69]

After building each of these kits now, I have compiled a list of differences of the two in case anyone is interested. Aside from these differences the kits are identical in every way that I can see.

Street Machine --- Dr. Hemi

1: Power bulge hood --- Shaker Hood

2: Different front/rear wheels --- All 4 same wheels

3: Ducktail spoiler --- Wing

4: Pan air filter --- Shaker

5: No hood pins --- Hood pins

6: Wood grain dash decal --- No dash decals

7: Bigger "HEMI" billboard --- Smaller "HEMI" billboard

8: Side marker decals --- No marker decals

9: Racing stripes --- "Plymouth" under-hood decal

10: Trunk badging - " 'cuda by Plymouth" --- None

11: Riser lift blocks --- None

12: Traction bars --- None

13: Roll bar with extinguisher --- None

14: Engine bay decals --- None

15: 2 sets of license plates --- "Dr. HEMI" plates

16: No rear window louvers --- Rear window louvers

This should give people an idea of what kit to buy when they are considering a certain type of Cuda build, like a non-Shaker '70, or a Phantasm movie build. Because the detailing decals are light in both kits, photoetch and Keith Marks decals are a MUST for proper looks.

NOTE: I have not built the Cuda Convertible yet, nor have I even seen the AAR Cuda kit, the Johan kit, or the Snapfast kits, so if anyone wants to add info about these kits it would really help out. Also, this kit is supposedly the same as the newer "Street Machine" issue, just different box art....

Edited June 11, 2011 by Drake69

[ChrisPflug]

These kits seem to have been a "bread and butter" item for Monogram since the early 80s (although the twin scoop hood version became a bit scarce about ten years ago or so before the re-release with the green car artwork and self-destructing folded "donut" box

With the convertible kits being released in the "Nash Bridges" era came a minor upgrade with separate door panels for the modified interior as well as the additional decals like the woodgrain and emblems being added to the sheet but still the same basic kit

Looking at it as a Monogram kit from 1982 that many of us fondly remember from years ago rather than comparing it to something more modern or complicated keeps it in context. Sure there are some issues, but for a simple, fun kit it's tough to beat. Personally I'd hesitate to use it as the base for a detailed build or spend extra on aftermarket details- the 1/25 kits seem much better looking overall as far as accuracy- but always a fun build

[Drake69]

  On 6/11/2011 at 8:36 PM, ChrisPflug said:

These kits seem to have been a "bread and butter" item for Monogram since the early 80s (although the twin scoop hood version became a bit scarce about ten years ago or so before the re-release with the green car artwork and self-destructing folded "donut" box

With the convertible kits being released in the "Nash Bridges" era came a minor upgrade with separate door panels for the modified interior as well as the additional decals like the woodgrain and emblems being added to the sheet but still the same basic kit

Looking at it as a Monogram kit from 1982 that many of us fondly remember from years ago rather than comparing it to something more modern or complicated keeps it in context. Sure there are some issues, but for a simple, fun kit it's tough to beat. Personally I'd hesitate to use it as the base for a detailed build or spend extra on aftermarket details- the 1/25 kits seem much better looking overall as far as accuracy- but always a fun build

I think you misunderstand me. This is NOT about comparing negative qualities of two similar kits here. This is an accurate parts manifest as to what parts can be found in what kit. As far as using either of these as a planned basis for a particular Cuda? Not many of us can afford to buy a vintage Johan or other type Cuda kit, so these have been a recent staple of that car for some time now. When you have two kits that look nearly identical on the box, it's always a good thing to get a feel for what "sftermarket items" may be available for it. If you want a power bulge hood and a ducktail spoiler for your build, you get the "Street Machine". Shaker hood, wing, and louvers, get the "Dr. Hemi"...

Lift blocks, shaker hood, AND ducktail? Buy both, or buy one and scrounge for the rest.

[Guest]

Just a frinedly suggestion, maybe you could move this to kit reviews?