1966 Chevy Fleetside Pickup Truck 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-7225 Review

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1966 Chevy Fleetside Pickup Truck 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-7225 Review

Review and Photos by Alan Mann

The first Chevrolet pickup truck came out in 1924, through in-house designs but did not appear until 1930. From 1957, trucks were available from the factory as 4-wheel drive, and the new class scheme would make this known. A “C” in front of the series number would indicate 2-wheel rear drive while a “K” would denote 4-wheel drive. Actual badging on trucks still carried the series name system from the previous generation. The 1960 model year introduced a new body style of light pick-up truck that featured many firsts. Most important of these were a drop-center ladder frame, allowing the cab to sit lower and independent front suspension, giving an almost car-like ride in a truck. Also new for 1960 was a new designation system for trucks made by GM. Gone was the 3100, 3200, and 3600 designations for short 1/2, long 1/2 and 3/4-ton models. Instead, a new scheme would assign a 10, 20, or 30 for 1/2, 3/4, and 1-ton models. The cab was changed for 1964, with elimination of the “wraparound” windshield and a new front grille design, along with various interior changes. Air conditioning and a 327 V8 came in 1965. A new base engine finished the model in 1966 with a 250 c.i.d Inline Six.

 

For the Modeler: This review covers the Revell release of the ’66 Fleetside Pickup in 1/25 scale. This is Kit # 85-7225 in the current catalog. The kit represents a 1966 version and is a New Release for Revell but the kit is a Re-package of the 1964 and 1965 kits. The Copyright on the parts is 1996. Under Revell’s new Revell of Germany Skill Ratings on US kits this is a Skill Level 4. The kit has 112 parts and comes molded in White, Chrome, Clear and Clear Red with Vinyl tires. You get Waterslide decals and the typical book format instructions. This build has only the V8 engine option and it is quite detailed. The interior is multiple parts with dash decals and seat decals. The chassis is detailed and the suspension is all separate multiple parts. The body is multiple parts and must be partially assembled for painting. The tires are Tampo-print wide Whitewalls. This kit only has parts for a stock build without options for customization. Overall dimensions are: Length: 7-5/8”, Width: 3”, Height 2-1/2”.

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; engine bay detailing; using “clear” glue for window glass installation; complete chassis detailing; Gravity Colors information; 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; masking method for a tutone finish; adding a pre-wired distributor; installing a seat pattern decal; a gauge decal installation map is provided; how to add a pre-wired distributor to 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 20 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.

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