1962 Chevy Impala SS Hardtop 1:25 Revell 85-4281 Review

RoR Step-by-Step Review 20110927* – 1962 Chevy Impala SS Hardtop 1:25 85-4281 Review

Revell 1/25 62 Chevy Impala SS 2N1<=Buy This Kit

See the Step-by-Step Review by Marty & Stephanie Oberman 

Revell’s new 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS “2n1” kit (#85-4281) is a re-pop of its original release as a stock build. It allows the modeler to build it in one of two ways: as a factory stock replica or as a “California Wheels” version complete with custom wheels, low-profile tires, custom air cleaner and finned valve covers. It contains a whopping 149 parts, molded in pristine white plastic, clear glass/headlights, clear red taillights, chrome, and black rubber tires. A rather detailed decal sheet is included for engine, interior, and exterior applications.

For the modeler – The instruction sheet is clear, concise, and simple to follow. The parts are mostly flash-free and contact points on the trees are thick enough to hold parts in place while painting, but not so thick as to hinder removal of the parts. One nice thing I noticed is the thought Revell put into locating their tree contact points… for the most part, they are located in inconspicuous places on the part, making cleanup after removal much easier, especially on the chrome tree. Kudos to Revell! I also like the minimal seams on the body. It made cleanup a snap. You’ll need to use a trick to make the oil filter decal visible and detail the Chevy emblems. Manifold alterations, proper suspension alignment, “SS” alterations, assembly sequence deviations and decal handling are fully examined in the Step-by-Step review.  

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