1957 Ford Del Rio Ranch Wagon 1:25 Scale Monogram Model Kit #85-4193 Review

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1957 Ford Del Rio Ranch Wagon 1:25 Scale Monogram Model Kit #85-4193 Review

Review and Photos by Alan Mann

Designed to take passengers from the train to their destination, the station wagon quickly evolved into the family transport of choice for millions of Americans. The ’57 Ford offered both 4-door and 2-door wagons. They featured Ford’s new bow-shaped frame, along with a revised suspension for an improved ride. The impetus for the creation of the Del Rio was Ford’s desire to remain in the two-door sport wagon market started by the Chevrolet Nomad and Pontiac Safari and the decision to discontinue the company’s original attempt at a sport wagon, the premium Parklane, which failed to entice buyers during 1956, its only year in production. While the Nomad was Chevrolet’s most expensive model, offering a premium vehicle with a show car-inspired body style, the Del Rio was strictly based on an existing product, the utilitarian two-door Ranch Wagon, Ford’s least expensive station wagon, as part of the Custom 300 series.

For the modeler: This review covers the Revell release, under the Monogram name, of the Del Rio Ranch Wagon as a 2n1 kit in 1/25 scale. This is kit #4193 in the current catalog and is an All New Mold. Rated as a Skill Level 3 this kit is for advanced builders. The kit comes in 156 parts molded in White, Chrome, Clear, and Clear Red and includes Vinyl tires. You get the option of two Rio wagon version builds: Police package with roof light, screen, and radio; or a factory standard vehicle. Both styles use a detailed 312c.i. Thunderbird V-8 that can be even more detailed with aftermarket accessories. The kit has a separate frame to make the chassis detailing much easier and even more authentic. The interior is crisply molded and can be done as a stock or the included police items version. The body is straight and has great moldings and crisp detail. The decals are well detailed and include police and stock options. The instructions are typical of Revell’s newer style books with highly detailed layouts. Overall dimensions are: Length: 8″, Width: 3″, Height: 2-3/8″.

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; abrasive choices; complete paint and adhesive selections and applications; test fitting using white glue for the window glass; complete suspension construction; detailing the tires for realism; tutone masking and painting instructions; chassis construction and detailing; mounting the body to the chassis; removing copyright script; engine construction and detailing; building and complete interior detailing; detailing the headlights and taillights; detailing the dashboard; optional floor flocking instructions; shock color discussion; version considerations; using a homemade wired distributor; accurate wiring diagram; highlighting the trim with a foil; finishing and installing the police equipment; using floor polish to make “crystal clear” window glass; turn signal finishing; installing the glass with clear glue; fit discussion; using decal setting solutions for that “painted on” look; combining instruction steps for better finishing; decal preparation and application; are all fully examined in this 19 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.

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