1950 Olds Custom 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4022 Review
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1950 Olds Custom 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4022 Review
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Review and Photos by Alan Mann 
The Oldsmobile 88 was a full-size car sold by the Oldsmobile division of General Motors and produced from 1949 until 1999. From 1950 to 1974 the 88 was the division’s top-selling line. Oldsmobile introduced the 88 badge in 1949. The new car used the same new Futuramic B-body platform as the Oldsmobile Straight-6 engine 76 but paired it with the powerful new Rocket V8 engine. This combination of a relatively small light body and large, powerful engine made it a precursor to the muscle car. The Rocket 88 vaulted Oldsmobile from a somewhat staid, conservative car to a performer that developed into the car to beat on the NASCAR circuit. Starting with the trunk-lid emblem of the 1950 model, Oldsmobile would adopt the rocket as its logo, and the 88 name would remain in the Olds lineup until the late 1990s, almost until the end of Oldsmobile itself.
For the Modeler: This is a Revell “California Wheels†1950 Olds Custom 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4022 Review. It is a Skill Level 3 kit for the advanced builder. The kit comes in at a solid 132 parts molded in White, Clear, and Chrome with vinyl tires.. At first glance this is a very nicely detailed kit. This is a somewhat new release overall (as it is not really considered a RE-POP) but does share a majority of parts with the 50 Olds Club Coupe, also a recent release. The Stock parts are here to do a lowered Stock build or, as designed in this version, Customized. The motor is nicely detailed; it is still the Rocket 88 but with an Automatic Transmission and Tri-Carb intake. The chassis is molded in completely individual parts and is very impressive. The exhaust is now dual not single. Although the front suspension is only supplied as a lowered version returning it to STOCK position would be SUPER SIMPLE just cut the and flip the wheel pin mounts! The interior is likewise nicely detailed and has dash details as decals. The body is one piece with separate hood and is straight and well defined STOCK body, not chopped. Unfortunately all the great chrome trim is molded on the body not add-ons. There are few mold lines on the body and the ones it has are light and easy to sand off. Paint colors are standard issue that you should have on hand. Overall I would say this is another very nice release from Revell. This will build an impressive likeness of the 1950 Olds and gives you OPTIONS. The finished dimensions are; Length: 8.”, Width: 3″, Height: 2.625″.
Covered in this Review:Â If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; decal preparation and application; detailed engine construction notes; detailed frame and suspension construction and detailing; detailing the coil springs; using Sharpies for fine detailing; dashboard detailing and decal identification map; interior paint and detailing instructions; chassis alignment cautionary notes; how to make custom license plates; how to adjust the ride height for different versions; how to use flocking for interior carpeting; parting line identification and repair; version considerations; foil application and methods for trim; clear coating foil is discussed; installing the windows; Â alignment techniques for the rear brakes; altered assembly sequences for ease of construction; installing the fender shirts; trimming the window glass; adhesive selection and applications; how to make and add black washes for authentic looking trim/grill; aligning the body/chassis, are all fully examined in this pictorial 16 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.Â
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