1972 Oldsmobile Indianapolis 500 Pace Car 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4197 Review

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1972 Oldsmobile Indianapolis 500 Pace Car 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4197 Review

Review and Photos by Alan Mann

The Oldsmobile Cutlass is a mid-size car that was produced by GM and had multiple trim packages. The 1972 Hurst/Olds was based on the Supreme trim level two-door hardtop and convertible. The H/O convertible also served as the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car in 1972. The 1972 H/O was actually developed by Hurst Performance, and not Oldsmobile. Due to a tragic accident involving the 1971 Indy Pace car, a Dodge Challenger, the major auto manufacturers were reluctant to provide the pace car for the 1972 Indy race. Hurst Performance stepped up and volunteered to sponsor the 1972 Pace car. Oldsmobile provided the Cutlass Supreme coupe and convertible, and the rest is history. It was the only time an Indy Pace car was sponsored by a manufacturer other than an automobile manufacturer, and first time to include a major supplier’s name in the title. The 1972 edition of the Hurst/Olds had some of the lowest production numbers of any produced with a total of 629 made; 130 Convertibles, 220 hardtop with sunroof, and 279 hardtop cars. The only color available was Cameo White with reflective 3M gold stripes that were stickers, not paint. All of the cars had the W-25 Ram Air Hood and gold SS III Rally Wheels with a chrome bolt-on center cap and chrome beauty ring. The tires were Goodyear Polysteel Radials. The standard Hurst/Olds engine was a 455ci Rocket V8 mated to a Turbo Hydra-matic 400 transmission with console-mounted Hurst Dual-Gate shifter. All of the 1972 Hurst/Olds had the black Strato-bucket interior with a center console. Special Hurst/Olds Pace Car badging adorned the glove box door and all 1972 Hurst/Olds were identified with a W-45 Code on the cowl tag.

 

For the Modeler: This review covers the Re-release (Re-Pop) of the Revell kit# 85-4197, a ’72 Oldsmobile Indianapolis 500 pace Car kit in 1:25 scale. Previous versions of this kit have been rated as Skill Level 3 but this is now rated as Skill Level 5 leading me to question if Revell USA is using Revell of Germany Skill Level ratings now. The kit has 143 parts molded in White, Chrome, Clear and Clear Red and includes Vinyl tires and Metal pins. This is a true 2 in 1 kit as you can replicate either the Indy 500 version or an Olds 442 version with decals, body panels, motor and interior differences. The only true new part is a Resin fully painted figure of Linda Vaughn to sit on the car. This has always been a great build and made a beautiful car. The decals in this version are even nicer than past versions. The parts are crisp and flash free. The instruction book is typical book style Revel has been releasing and builds the car in a standard frame up fashion. The tires are generic no name sidewalls and Revell did not include decals for the tires. The motor is well detailed and adding aftermarket accessories will enhance it even more. The chassis is crisp and has good detail. The suspension looks good when assembled. The interior is detailed nicely with decals of wood details and dash details are decals. Flocking the floor will finish the details as well as custom floor mats. The body is solid and straight with almost no blemishes. Fit and finish is tight and the overall look is good. Final dimensions are: Length: 8-3/16″, Width: 3″, Height: 2-1/8″.

 

Covered in this Review:  If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for a better finish; alternate assembly sequence suggestions for fit and ease of finishing; complete paint and adhesive selections and applications; removing copyright script; test fitting; engine construction and detailing; detailed suspension construction and detailing; making realistic tires; interior detailing; optional 442 version parts; constructing and detailing the chassis; installing the driveline; decal map for the dashboard; optional engine wiring methods; making realistic coil springs; proper GM color details; identifying and repairing mold seams; making optional floor mats; where NOT to use glue; mating the chassis to the body; engine bay details; how to detail the interior; making a realistic looking dashboard; using floor polish for crystal clear “glass”; a method for damage-free chassis installation; how to use Bare Metal Foil for outstanding trim; using setting solution for decal application and that “painted on” look; using “clear” glue for windows; detailing the instrument panel; decal preparation and application; are all fully examined in this extensive 20 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.

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