Porsche 918 Spyder 1:24 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4329 Review
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Porsche 918 Spyder 1:24 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4329 Review
Review and Photos by Alan Mann 
The 918 Spyder is a mid-engine hybrid sports car designed by Porsche. The Spyder is powered by a naturally-aspirated 4.6 V8 engine, developing 608 horsepower, with two electric motors delivering an additional 279 horsepower for a combined output of 887 horsepower. The 918 Spyder’s 6.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack delivers an all-electric range of 12 Miles under EPA’s five-cycle tests. The car has a top speed of around 210 mph. The Spyder is a limited edition with 918 units manufactured and sold as a 2014 model year. Production began on September 18, 2013, with deliveries initially scheduled to begin in December 2013. The starting price was $847,000. The 918 Spyder was sold out in December 2014. Production ended in June 2015.
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For the Modeler: This review covers the re-release (Re-Pop) of the Revell of Germany kit in USA packaging. This is Kit #85-4329 in the current Revell USA catalog. The model is a 1/24 scale kit. This is a Skill Level 5 kit for advanced builders. It contains 138 parts molded in White, Chrome, Clear and Vinyl tires. You get a highly detailed motor that builds up in multiple steps. The interior is equally detailed and has decals for all of the details. The body is crisply molded and the lines look good. The chassis is a flat pan. Tires are nice quality and detail is good on them. The decal sheet is very extensive with many small details. The instructions are typical book format. Overall dimensions are: Length: 7-1/2″, Width: 3-3/8″, Height: 1-7/8″
Covered in this Review:Â 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 and detailing; mock assembly for body finishing; body-to-chassis fit; adding a personal touch with a homemade license plate; suspension build sequence; engine bay detailing; using “clear†glue for window glass installation; complete chassis detailing; Gravity Colors information; tire installation; identifying and removing the copyright script; making realistic looking tires; a ‘crystal clear’ window glass treatment; brake caliper differentiation and finishing; directional tire orientation; detailing the shock towers; complete engine construction and finishing; suspension construction and detailing; are all fully examined in this 15 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.
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