1977 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade 1:24 Revell 85-2180 Kit Review

RoR Step-by-Step Review 20130120*
1977 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade 1-24 85-2180 Kit Review

 

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Being a Jeep owner, you tend to get a little fanatical about them. I’ve been an avid off-roader for about 15 years; I’ve owned and built many vehicles, but the Jeeps have always been the best. Now, that’s not to say that they are the greatest vehicles to own. They leak, rust and are slightly unstable to drive, but there is nothing better than taking the top and doors off, and hitting the trail! Jeep has had many different variations over the years, but the CJ7 tends to be what everyone thinks of when they here the name Jeep. The Renegade version of the CJ7 was an upscale option that was one of their greatest sellers.

With the Jeep brand being so “hot” right now, you would think the modeling world would be filled with a ton of kits of past and current models. Unfortunately, that is not so, while there are some models most of them are of the military variation. There are no kits of the current Jeep Wrangler JK (’07-’12) or of the last variation, the Wrangler TJ (’97-’06, there actually was not a ’96 model), Tamiya made a couple versions of the Wrangler YJ (square headlights, ’88-’95), which are really hard to find. Revell’s Jeep CJ7 has been the Jeeper’s modeling staple since its introduction. Even though it’s not currently in Revell’s lineup, you should be able to find the last re-issue in most well stocked hobby shops or online. Having scoured the Internet, I have yet to find a review of this model, so I think it’s time modelers know what they can look forward to when they buy Revell’s CJ7.

For the modeler: This kit has over 100 pieces and is molded in white with chrome and clear pieces. Faithfully replicating the OEM wheel/tires including colors and logos; door modifications for a true soft top version; fender flare masking; ejector pin mark identification; chassis finishing and color selection; how to strip off unwanted chrome; correct engine color choices; highlighting the rocker cover’s script; OEM interior finishing details; small parts handling; build sequence variations; are all fully examined in this 10 page, full-color Step-by-Step review.

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