REVELL 71 Cuda, 2381 Assembly Manual

KIT2381 85238110200

71 CUDA

Needing a small, sporty car to compete with the likes of the wildly
successful Ford Mustang, Plymouth® added a fastback roofline to
their compact Valiant model and named it the Barracuda. While it
had Chrysler’s® small 273 cubic inch V8 engine, it was really still
an economy car and posed no threat to competitor’s sales figures.
Subsequent restyling in 1967 made both the Valiant and
the Barracuda more attractive but it wasn’t until 1970 that the
Barracuda really became a player in the then red hot Pony Car
wars.
The 1970 ‘Cuda, as the performance oriented models were now
called, and its sister car for the Dodge division, the Challenger,
were re-engineered to be longer and wider. This provided both a
wider track for better handling and straight line traction and a larger
engine compartment. This last feature was especially important as
Plymouth had some monster motors it wanted to shove into the car.
The most fabled and feared of the Mopar powerplants was the
426 Hemi. Nicknamed for its hemispherical combustion chambers,

used as everyday transportation. But it was as close to an actual
race engine as one could get without building it yourself.
Because of that, production numbers for all Chrysler models with
the Hemi engine option were low compared to the other engine
choices available. Typically, the Hemi would be ordered in a car
intended for racing. That meant the least expensive two door hard­top or sedan with as few options as possible, all in the pursuit of
weight reduction, the key to speed. Convertible models, which were
heavier by nature than their steel roofed counterparts, were ordered
with the Hemi far less frequently.
With impending regulations from both the government and insur­ance companies looming, the viability of monster motors like the
426 Hemi was fading. 1971 was the last year Chrysler installed the
engine in street vehicles and less than 10 Hemi ‘Cuda ragtops were
built the entire model year. In fact, the yellow and white example
used as the prototype for this Revell kit was the very last car of this
body type and engine combination Chrysler would ever build.

the Hemi was expensive, temperamental and difficult to drive if

* REPEAT SEVERAL TIMES

* A REPETER PLUSIEURS FOIS

READ THIS BEFORE YOU BEGIN LIRE CE QUI SUIT AVANT DE COMMENCER

* Study the assembly drawings.
* Each plastic part is identified by a number.
* In the assembly drawings, some parts will be

marked by a star (★) to indicate chrome
plated plastic.

* For better paint and decal adhesion, wash

the plastic parts in a mild detergent solution.
Rinse and let air dry.

* Check the fit of each piece before

cementing in place.
* Use only cement for polystyrene plastic.
* Scrape plating and paint from areas

to be cemented.
* Allow paint to dry thoroughly before

handling parts.
* Any unused parts may be discarded.

DECAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut desired decal from sheet.

2. Dip decal in water for a few seconds.

3. Place wet decal on paper towel.

4. Wait until decal is movable on paper backing.

5. Place decal in position on model, face up and

slide backing away.

6. Press out air bubbles with a soft damp cloth.

7. Milkiness that may appear is for better decal

adhesion and will dry clear. Wipe away any

excess adhesive.

8. Do not touch decal until fully dry.

9. Allow the decals 48 hours to dry before

applying clear coat.

NOTE: Decals are compatible with

setting solutions or solvents.

* OPTIONAL PARTS

* PIECES EN OPTION

* DECAL

* DECAL COMANIE

* Etudier les schémas de montage.
* Chaque pièce en plastique est identifiée par un numéro.
* Sur les schémas de montage, certaines pièces sont

marquées d'une étoile (★) pour indiquer qu'elles sont en
plastique chromé.

* Pour une meilleure prise de la peinture et des autocollants,

laver les pièces en plastique avec une solution détergente
peu concentrée. Les rincer et les laisser sécher à l'air.

* Vérifier que chaque pièce s'ajuste bien avant

de la coller en place.
* N'utiliser que de la colle pour polystyrène.
* Gratter les parties à coller pour enlever le chrome et la peinture.
* Laisser la peinture bien sécher avant de manipuler les pièces.
* Toute pièce inutilisée peut être jetée.

DIRECTIVES D'APPLICATION DES AUTOCOLLANTS

1. Découper l'autocollant désiré de la feuille.

2. Tremper l'autocollant dans de l'eau pendant quelques secondes.

3. Placer l'autocollant mouillé sur une serviette en papier.

4. Attendez que l'autocollant puisse être déplacé sur son support

en papier.

5. Mettre l'autocollant en position sur le modèle face sur

le dessus et faire glisser le support pour l'enlever.

6. Appuyer avec un chiffon doux humide pour éliminer les bulles d'air.

7. La substance laiteuse qui peut apparaître est destinée à

améliorer l'adhésion de l'autocollant et devient incolore au

séchage. Essuyer pour enlever tout excédent d'adhésif.

8. Ne pas toucher l'autocollant tant qu'il n'est pas bien sec.

9. Laisser l'autocollant sécher pendant 48 heures avant

d'appliquer une couche transparente.

REMARQUE: Les autocollants sont compatibles avec

* ALTERNATIVE ASSEMBLY

* ENSEMBLAGE ALTERNATIVE

les solutions de fixage ou les solvants.

* CEMENT TOGETHER

* A COLLER

* REMOVE AND THROW AWAY

* A RETIRER ET JETER

* DO NOT CEMENT

* NE PAS COLLER

This optional paint guide is provided if
you choose to detail paint your model.

Ce guide de peinture vous sera fourni si vous choisissez

de peindre votre modèle en détail.

Aluminum

Gloss Black

Gloss Green

Gloss Orange

Gloss Red

Gloss Yellow

Semigloss Black

Satin White

Silver

Steel

Transparent Red

Aluminum

Noir lustré

Vert lustré

Orange lustré

Rouge lustré

Jaune lustré

Noir satiné

Blanc satiné

Argent

Acier

Rouge transparent

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1

A

ENGINE HALF

GLOSS ORANGE

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

★51

VALVE COVER

B

ALUMINUM

ALUMINUM

26

27

ENGINE HALF

GLOSS ORANGE

CHROME

(PAINT SEMIGLOSS BLACK)

★44

CARBURETORS

CHROME

28

CYLINDER

HEADS

GLOSS ORANGE

★51

VALVE COVER

CHROME

(PAINT SEMIGLOSS

BLACK)

C

31

FAN

SEMIGLOSS

BLACK

E

30

BELTS

SEMIGLOSS BLACK

32

EXHAUST

HEADER

STEEL

★55

ALTERNATOR

CHROME

29

ENGINE

FRONT

GLOSS ORANGE

D

MANIFOLD

GLOSS ORANGE

33

EXHAUST

HEADER

STEEL

35

DISTRIBUTOR

GLOSS BLACK

34

INTAKE

F

COMPLETED

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

TO FRAME (13)

EXHAUST HEADERS CONNECT TO PIPES UNDER FRAME

13

FRAME

BODY COLOR

2

WHEEL ASSEMBLY

SEMIGLOSS BLACK

3

SUSPENSION

SEMIGLOSS

14

FRONT

BLACK

TIRE

★52

OUTER WHEEL

CHROME

ALUMINUM

SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

INNER WHEEL

SEMIGLOSS

18

BLACK

15

REAR

SUSPENSION

SEMIGLOSS BLACK

(PAINT SHADED AREA STEEL)

FRONT

ALUMINUM

ALUMINUM

SEMIGLOSS

BLACK

REAR

ALUMINUM

ALUMINUM