Dodge Magnum SRT8 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4059 Review

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Dodge Magnum SRT8 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4059 Review

  

Review and Photos by Lonny Dyer

Introduced in 2005, the Magnum was the first full sized station wagon to be built since the 1970’s. It has the conventional lines of the station wagon, but this in no ordinary grocery-getter or mom’s taxi.  Lift the hood on this SRT/8 and you will find a massive 6.1 liter (370 c.i.d.) hemi motor that produces a whopping 425 horsepower. With the 5-speed automatic transmission the Magnum can go 0-60 in 5 seconds and run the quarter-mile in 13 seconds.  It also has higher wheel wells and comes equipped with 20 inch wheels. The SRT8 is undoubtedly the fastest (production) station wagon ever made!

For the Modeler: This is a Revell “Streetburner” Series Dodge Magnum SRT8 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4059 Review.  It is a Skill Level 2 kit for the intermediate builder. This kit is consists of 110 parts molded in white, chrome and “tinted” and clear windows with water slide decals and four soft vinyl tires. This kit features a detailed engine, suspension, hinged rear tailgate and choice of two wheel styles. The finished kit measures; Length: 7-3/4″, Width: 3”, Height: 2-1/4″.

Overview:  This kit is not too difficult to build.  The instruction sheet is very clear and precise and the pieces fit together very well. Molding of the pieces was very clean and sharp. I painted the engine aluminum color contrary to the instruction sheet because I have never seen a Dodge Magnum with an orange engine. There were just a couple seam lines to trim and smooth out on some minor parts. Probably the most difficulty you will have with this kit is getting the decals to lay down properly and conform to the body contours. These large decals are just about the right thickness to work with but you might find it useful to apply some of the decal setting solutions that are on the market. When you’re done this is a great looking display model – especially with that cool guitar as a prop. Rock on!

   

 

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