1957 Chevy Convertible 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4270 Review

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1957 Chevy Convertible 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4270 Review

Review and Photos by Alan Mann

The 1957 Chevy was introduced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors in September 1956. It was available in three series models: the upscale “Bel Air”, the mid-range “Two-Ten”, and the “One-Fifty”. A two-door station wagon, the Nomad was produced as a Bel Air model. The “Bel Air” also included a convertible model. An upscale trim option called the “Delray” was available for two-ten 2-door sedans. It is a popular and sought after classic car. These vehicles are often restored to their original condition and sometimes modified. For 1957, the New Bel Air model was equipped with a fresh 283ci V-8. Additionally, Bel Air had reached the peak of refined retro elegance. Their fins and headlamps were stylish and the interior was spacious, comfortable and elegant. The ’57 also won 26 NASCAR “convertible races,” more than any make, and won all three possible driver’s championships. The first in convertible class and winning car in the 1959 Daytona 500 was a ’57 driven by Joe Lee Johnson.

 

 

For the modeler: This review covers the Revel Kit #85-4270 ’57 Chevy Convertible molded in 1:25 scale. Revell rates this as a Skill Level 2 for a moderate builder. The kit includes 176 parts molded in White, Clear and Chrome and Rubber tires. Copyright dates on the chassis date this kit to 1997, making this a partial Re-Issue or REPOP. That being said Revell lists this as a CONVERSION kit with some all new tooling. There are two versions of the motor, one auto and one manual transmission. The motor is quite detailed and has different intake options, including the ever popular Batwing air cleaner. This motor lends itself to easy aftermarket details! The chassis is straight forward and clean. It includes the proper “X Brace” only on convertibles. The interior is nicely detailed and a multi-part design. The body is nice but all the trim is molded on to it meaning lots of Bare Metal Foil work or Silver Paint Details. Decals include all interior seat and door patterns.  Overall completed dimensions are Length: 8-1/8″, Width: 3″, Height: 2-1/4″.

 

Covered in this Review:  If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for better finishing; alternate assembly sequence suggestions for fit and ease of finishing; complete paint and adhesive selections and applications; test fitting; using floor polish to make spectacular window glass; making custom plates and floor mats for your model; version considerations; engine construction and detailing; removing copyright scripts; suspension construction and detailing; making realistic tires; use of flocking for interior detailing; how to use Bare Metal Foil for trim; using setting solution for decal application; mold seam identification and repair; detailing the instrument panel; decal preparation and application; are all fully examined in this 15 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.

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