Mack Fire Pumper 1:32 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-1945 Review
Right On Replicas, LLC Step-by-Step Review 20150915*
Mack Fire Pumper 1:32 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-1945 Review
Review and Photos by Mark Silver 
The Mack CF600 Pumper is a familiar fire truck that is still widely used in firehouses through the United States. These lifesaving specialty vehicles are custom built to suit the demanding needs of each fire department. This Mack fire truck does what it does best, and that’s pump water at high pressure with its powerful internal centrifugal pump that is available in capacities that can pump water up to 15,000 gallons per minute.
For the Modeler: This review covers the Revell re-release of the 1:32 scale Mack Fire Pumper. The kit number is 85-1945. This is a Re-release (Re-Pop) and Re-Box of the Backdraft movie kit. This is a ‘SNAP-TITE’ kit made as a skill level 1 for the beginning builder. It is molded in red styrene and you’ll need several different colors of paint to 
finish it properly. No glue is needed for assembly. There are 60 parts molded in red, clear and chrome. It includes plastic tires and plastic axles. No engine is supplied. The chassis is a flat base with the frame work attached. The body is solid with the interior attached and the cab is solid as well.  Included are hose reels, sirens, emergency lights and a pump control panel. It features an optional cab-mounted water cannon that turns, or flood lights plus removable ladders. This is a beginner’s kit and includes Colorful Peel ‘n Stick graphics.  It does not have waterslide decals. This would be considered a CURBSIDE kit and makes for a great introduction to model building for the novice builder. On the other hand, as you can see in the full review, a little extra detailing can make this kit a real nice shelf display model. Overall the dimensions are: Length: 9 7/8â€, Width: 3â€, Height: 3â€.
Covered in this Review:Â 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; suspension construction; chassis construction and detailing; mounting the body to the chassis; identifying and removing the copyright script; interior color selection and detailing; priming the parts; combining instruction steps for better finishing; tire construction sequence; detailing the running lights and turn signals; where to add a touch of glue for positive assembly; detailing the on-board axe and pick; how to paint your model in a tutone scheme; how to preserve detail when successive coats of paint are required; masking the body for paint; options discussed; detailing the pump controls and gauge panel; fire hose identification detailing and assembly order; graphics/sticker application techniques; are all fully examined in this 16 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.
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