1971 Hemi Cuda 426

It has been twenty some years since I have built a model, this one was the second I had done since I started building again. Hardly any flash to remove, pieces went together easily and the finished product was outstanding. I used a metallic silver primer with a Testors custom candy purple and it turned out quite nice. The only downside, at least for me, is the molded in exhaust, made for a fun time trying to detail the chassis. Other than that, it's a good, quick model to put together and I'd more than gladly get a few more just to do different variations on it in color and do some kit bashing with it.

All in all, this was a great build. However, I would have liked more options for customization. For example, some slicks for the back tires and maybe side exiting exhaust. I also would've like to see some options for the engine. If you're looking to build a showroom stock 71 Hemi Cuda, you can't go wrong with this kit.

First model I've built in over 25 years and I'm glad to have gotten back into the hobby. Thus far the parts fit great. Flash and mold lines are minimal. I feel the interior detail is a bit lacking and I wish the kit included white rear fender decals instead of only black. Otherwise I'm having a blast with this piece of Mopar muscle history.