BRE Datsun 240Z 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-1422 Review

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BRE Datsun 240Z 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-1422 Review

Review and Photos by Doug Bartley

In December 1965 Brock started his own design firm and motor racing team, Brock Racing Enterprises (BRE) which worked with Hino, Datsun and Toyota. GT cars Brock designed for BRE clients included the Hino Samurai, the Toyota JP6 and the Triumph TR-250K. Brock continued racing, now driving his own Lotus 11 MKII and paid rides with a TVR and Mercury in the NASCAR series. Brock began performance development on the Hino 900, which then evolved into their Hino 1300 Contessa. When Toyota took over Hino, Brock approached Datsun. BRE became the west coast Datsun factory race team and competed in 1969 in the SCCA DP class with Datsun 2000 roadsters, in 1970 and 1971 in the CP class with the 240Zs (SCCA National Champions ’70-’71) and in 1971-72 the 2.5 Trans-Am Series races with the Datsun 510s (National Champions ’71-’72). The race team was disbanded at the end of the 1972, due to the fact the competition withdrew from the series and Brock moved on to hang gliding. The BRE Z car was a very stark car. It had a rollbar, stock brakes front and rear, a lot of horsepower and a pretty paint job. And some suspension work we did our own struts, shocks, spring and anti-roll bars. Other than that, it was not a highly modified chassis.”

For the Modeler: This review covers the Revell kit #85-1422 BRE 70-71 Datsun 240Z. The kit’s copyright date is 1972 so the original issue was right after the team disbanded.  It is a Selected Subjects Program – Limited Production – One-time offering kit that is rated a skill level 3.  I agree totally with that, in that there are a few steps that if you follow the instructions that should be altered for best results and some challenging decals.  This kit consists of Original Issue Parts numbering at 105 parts molded in White, Clear and Chrome parts, as well as having Vinyl tires and Tubing (used for engine oil hoses).  The molding of the parts shows the age of the mold in that there is some minor flash to be removed but little or no mold lines or sink marks, making it a good kit overall. The 6 cylinder motor is quite nicely detailed with 5 vinyl hoses running throughout the engine bay. The chassis and suspension are all also nicely done. The body consists of three main parts, body, nose and rear panels, as well as the hood and front/rear spoilers. The decals are excellent and go on very nicely with the help of the Microscale two-part system for decal application.  The paint scheme is two-tone Red over White that will require masking and there’s a detailed explanation in the full review. The overall dimensions are: Length: 6-5/8 “, Width: 2-5/8″, Height: 1-15/16”.

 

For the Modeler: This review covers the Revell kit #85-1422 BRE 70-71 Datsun 240Z. The kit’s copyright date is 1972 so the original issue was right after the team disbanded.  It is a Selected Subjects Program – Limited Production – One-time offering kit that is rated a skill level 3.  I agree totally with that, in that there are a few steps that if you follow the instructions that should be altered for best results and some challenging decals.  This kit consists of Original Issue Parts numbering at 105 parts molded in White, Clear and Chrome parts, as well as having Vinyl tires and Tubing (used for engine oil hoses).  The molding of the parts shows the age of the mold in that there is some minor flash to be removed but little or no mold lines or sink marks, making it a good kit overall. The 6 cylinder motor is quite nicely detailed with 5 vinyl hoses running throughout the engine bay. The chassis and suspension are all also nicely done. The body consists of three main parts, body, nose and rear panels, as well as the hood and front/rear spoilers. The decals are excellent and go on very nicely with the help of the Microscale two-part system for decal application.  The paint scheme is two-tone Red over White that will require masking and there’s a detailed explanation in the full review. The overall dimensions are: Length: 6-5/8 “, Width: 2-5/8″, Height: 1-15/16”.

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 the dashboard; interior color scheme; front suspension build sequence; dashboard detailing; how to detail the turn signal lenses; using “clear” glue for window glass installation; complete chassis detailing; removing unwanted chrome from parts; making realistic looking engine exhaust; detailed driveline installation sequence and timing; detailing the engine bay; front/rear tire installation; engine hose lengths given with alternate attachment methods; enhancing the grill with black wash a hassle free chassis to body installation technique; using decal setting solutions for that “painted on” look; window trim detailing with foil; removing body emblems; correcting instruction errors; how to wire the engine; identifying and removing the copyright script; making realistic looking tires; engine bay plumbing sequence;  masking methods; complete engine construction and finishing; suspension construction and detailing; are all fully examined in this 19 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.

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