Drag Nut by Ed Roth Revell Model Kit #85-1382 Review
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Drag Nut by Ed Roth Revell Model Kit #85-1382 Review
Review and Photos by Doug Cole
Adorned in red, white and green here’s a fellow that knows how to dress for the season! Looking every bit the spittin’ image of the main character in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas†and a little bit like his cousin Frank,  this odd fellow is celebrating in his unique way – with a hot Chevy small block sleigh.
For the Modeler: This review covers the re-release of the Drag Nut by Ed Roth Revell Model Kit #85-1382. This kit was first released in 1963 and there are some things that will remind you of that. Mainly, you’ll notice the thick sprue attachments points and 
the lack of chrome parts. Another thing you might remember is how much shear fun it is to build one of these old Big Daddy kits! As you can see, the kit can be finished in many ways. You’ll often see Drag Nut adorned in standard skin tones sporting his 20’s style helmet. I decided to give this nut a more familiar look so he could show off his elegant (though slightly graying) raven black locks up top. Using some of the sprue stock in the box I also fashioned a pair of electrodes to help him get a jump start like his cousin Frankie! His ever-present sidekick Rat Fink – much like the Grinch’s dog Max – is also highly detailed and easily painted to look anyway way that you choose.
Overall: There were no decals with this kit but the old Ford was begging for some flash so I put a few pinstripes on it from the parts box. As I mentioned, the sprues are pretty thick and it works best to trim them off away from the part then file down the stubs. The basic halves themselves are pretty thin-walled so I used Superglue for most of the construction. To add some bling, I wrapped the front axle and engine valve covers with foil. Aside from the all-around seams that you’ll need to fill in, this kit fit together very well for its age. If you want to have some fun, build one with a youngster and let your imaginations run “wild in the streets!”
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