How to Rescue a Large Scale Model Kit 1:8 Scale Monogram #2606 Rescue & Review

Right On Replicas, LLC Step-by-Step Review 20140910*
How to Rescue a Large Scale Model Kit 1:8 Scale Monogram #2606 Rescue & Review

Review and Photos by Alan Mann

Veteran builders and even casual observers of the model building hobby have all seen it: there in the corner of the garage sale or flea market is a big box with a dusty, faded cover.  Taking the lid off and peeking inside she lays there: silent and dormant waiting for another chance to reclaim her full glory.  She’s been started, broken and painted but underneath she is a jewel in the rough.  They don’t make ‘em like that anymore and the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Be one of the few – the proud. Be a rescuer!

This review is based on the Monogram Kit #2606 ’82 Corvette Collector’s Edition in 1/8 scale. The kit started life as the 1978 Corvette kit and was updated and changed for this version. Parts are molded in “Metal Glow” Silver, Black, Chrome, Tinted Clear and Red Clear with Rubber Tires and Screws. The build consists of approximately 140 parts. With research I could only find this one box art and release date, the box and directions date this to the original 1982 release. If it was re-released I am unable to find it. This kit and other’s like it are still available at online auctions and flea markets everywhere. Having been made in the 80’s it does have some strong mold lines and the construction is simplified in some areas. Also being a model from the 80’s it does have some fit and finish issues that can be minor and workable if you take your time. Now, to the interesting part… This review will be somewhat different than a normal “New Build” review. This kit was owned and started by someone else and we will have to “Work with what we got”! The review will touch on re-conditioning previously painted parts, repairing damaged parts, and working around missing parts. Often a builder will buy, or be given a kit that has been started, and might need to know where to go from there. Hopefully, this will tackle some issues that you’ll probably run into.  Final constructed size of this kit is a massive 23-1/8” long, 9” wide and 6” tall.

NOTE: This kit was released prior to the Skill Level ratings, but this would have been a Skill Level 3 by Revell’s standards. Due to the condition of the kit being started and most of the parts off the sprue I rate this build as a Skill Level 4 meaning “Must have advanced model building skills”.  As this build requires damage repair, paint repair and parts identification ability, it is not your normal OUT OF THE BOX BUILD.

 

Covered in this Review:  If you want to rescue a model car kit this review shows you how through; what to expect when you open the box; how/why to inventory the part list; how to reduce variations in body paint; how to remove paint from parts; what to do with poor decals; constructing the hood hinges; how to repair cracked body parts; how to replace missing parts; 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; mold seam identification and repair; suspension construction; detailing the tires for realism; frame construction; engine assembly and detailing with blackwash;  how to add plugs wires to an engine; using “clear” glue for window glass; suspension construction; dealing with missing parts; part orientation; making “optional” graphics; detailing the “dashboard”; where not to use glue;  decal preparation and application; are all fully examined in this extensive  27 page, full-color Step-by-Step rescue and review in PDF format. The kit’s instructions are also available with this review.

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