Model Car Garage - The 1973 Plymouth Cuda Snap Fast Plus By AMT/ERTL - A Model Car Unboxing Video
Channel: Monster Hobbies Model Car Garage
Date: 2021-06-25

Snap together model kits are fun for both beginners as well as the old pros. 

Today on the Monster Hobbies Model Car Garage we will be looking at the 1973 Plymouth Cuda Snap Fast Plus by AMT/ERTL. This is a model car unboxing video. 

The 'Cuda was first introduced in the Plymouth Barracuda line in 1970 and represented the performance model of the Mopar Pony cars. The new for '70 Barracuda's were 5 inches wider than their predecessors, mostly to make room for the big-block 440 and Hemi engines under the hood. Very stylish and aggressive looking, the Barracuda was part of Chrysler's Rapid transit System, consisting of the performance model 'Cuda, the GTX, Sport Fury GT, Road Runner and Duster 340. 

The 'Cuda itself was advertised as the Rapid transit Authority and with some justification as a 4-speed Hemi 'Cuda was tested at 13.10 seconds and 107 miles per hour in the quarter mile. 

Besides the performance engines, the 'Cuda also sported heavy duty suspension, brakes, and rear axles, different than the Barracuda and Grand Coupe models. In 1973 the 'Cuda got a new grille and tape stripes on the body sides plus revised seats. The performance was still there and a 'Cuda today is a prized possession of any Chrysler performance fan. - AMT instruction Sheet

This version of the kit came from AMT/ERTL in 1993 and is a pretty nice casting with a minimum amount of mold marks and flash.  Since this is a Skill Level 1 Snap Fast Plus kit, it was intended for beginning model builders. The model contains 27 parts, includes full color decals, is also molded in yellow plastic and does not need paint and glue to assemble. (But we know better, right?) 

The AMT/ERTL 1973 Plymouth Cuda Snap Fast Plus model car kit includes a single piece chassis with 2 piece wheel and tires with a metal axle. The kit includes a differential/rear spring assembly with a separate drive shaft. All of this locks onto the body via a "Peg and Post" with screw mountings. 
 
Since this Plymouth is a uni-body car, the entire engine bay would be painted body color, including the firewall and radiator support brace. Chrysler used "Black-Out Paint to hide the view of the bright body color through the front grill, and behind the wheel well openings. So to build this car correctly, the front of the radiator support wall and wheel wells behind the tires, but not in the engine bay, are blacked out. 

The interior is a typical "Bucket" style which is ok for this type of model kit. That being said, the windshield and rear glass are two separate pieces that you can glue into the inner surface of the roof for a more realistic appearance. The interior consists of the dash board, steering wheel with steering column, 2 bucket seats, and a floor shifter.

The decals include two colors of 'Cuda stripes and 3 licence plates. 

The model is easy to assemble and it does go together quite well. It will look good on your shelf, or you could use the body/interior in a slot car. Either way, you will have fun building it.

FEATURES:
1/25 scale, skill 1 for ages 8+ 
Length - 7"
30+ Pieces
Multi-piece interior bucket
Authentic Plymouth 'Cuda detailing decals
Molded in yellow, clear and transparent red with chrome plated parts and black vinyl tires
Paint and cement required, but not included.

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