Ford Ranger Pickup Truck 1:24 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4360 Review

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Ford Ranger Pickup Truck 1:24 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4360 Review

Review and Photos by Alan Mann

The F-Series is a full-size pickup truck from Ford which has been sold continuously since 1948. The most popular variant of the F-Series is the F-150. It has been the best-selling vehicle in the United States for the past 32 years, and the best-selling pickup for 43 years, and the best-selling vehicle in Canada. The 1980 F-Series was redesigned with an all-new chassis and larger body; this was the first ground-up redesign since 1965 but is the Seventh Generation of the model line. The exterior styling of the truck was redone to improve aerodynamics and fuel economy. This is the first generation of trucks to incorporate amenities such as power mirrors, power windows, and power door locks.

 

For the Modeler: This review covers the re-release (Re-Pop) of the Revell Ford Ranger Pickup. This is Kit #4360 in the current catalog. Revell has released this kit in multiple box arts and forms in the past and this is the first re-release since the original 1981 kit to be seen in this form. Revell rates this a Skill Level 2 which is ages 10 and up and requires paint and glue. The kit consists of 78 parts molded in White, Clear and Chrome and has Vinyl tires. The decals are a new design to create a 2-tone. The instructions are in the typical book format Revell has been using. Note there are errors in the instructions. You get a full motor assembly that is great to detail. The chassis is multiple parts and lends itself to very easily lifting the suspension for making a larger 4×4. The interior is the typical tub of the 80’s. The body is a multiple part unit and can be fully assembled prior to paint. The tires are a hard vinyl with no markings. Overall the finished size is: Length: 7-13/16″, Width: 3-15/16″, Height: 3″.

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; highlighting and detailing the dashboard; interior color scheme; suspension build sequence; flocking the carpet for optional interior realism; how to detail the turn signal lenses; using “clear” glue for window glass installation; complete chassis detailing; Gravity Colors color information; detailing the engine bay; front/rear tire Installation; enhancing the grill with black wash;  using decal setting solutions for that “painted on” look; window trim detailing with foil; using markers for great looking window surrounds; installing the sun roof; modifying the shock mounts for proper fit; correcting instruction errors; how to wire the engine; identifying and removing the copyright script; making realistic looking tires; a ‘crystal clear’ window glass treatment; complete engine construction and finishing; suspension construction and detailing; are all fully examined in this 21 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.

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