1998 Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-2857 Review

Right On Replicas, LLC Step-by-Step Review 20160410*
1998 Corvette Indy 500® Pace Car 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-2857 Review

Review and Photos by Alan Mann

The Corvette, known colloquially as the Vette, is a sports car manufactured by Chevrolet. The car has been produced through seven generations. The first model, a convertible, was introduced at the GM Motorama in 1953 as a concept show car. Myron Scott is credited for naming the car after the type of small, maneuverable warship called a CORVETTE. The fourth generation Corvette was the first complete redesign of the Corvette since 1963. Production was to begin for the 1983 model year but quality issues and part delays resulted in only 43 prototypes for the 1983 model year being produced that were never sold. Regular fourth generation production began on January 3, 1983; the 1984 model year and delivery to customers began in March 1983. A Corvette has been selected as the pace car at the Indianapolis 500, 13 times. In 1998, the fourth time, Driven by 1963 race winner Parnelli Jones when an injury prevented golfer Greg Norman from performing the duty. 1,158 production replicas were produced.

  

For the Modeler: This review covers the Revell 1:25 scale 1998 Corvette Indianapolis 500 Pace Car release. This is a Re-release (Re-Pop) dated from 2004 and has been released in multiple car versions. This kit is number 85-2857 and is found in the secondary market. Revell placed this version as a Skill Level 2 in 2004 for the moderate builder. The build consists of over 125 parts molded in White, Chrome, Clear and Clear Red with Vinyl tires. The decals are Waterslide and give you dash details and stripes for the body plus the Indy specific details. The instructions are typical Revell book format. The buildup is quite simple with a nice motor that can use with some aftermarket touchups. The chassis is multiple parts and looks good when finished. The interior is a tub style and detailing is difficult with multiple colors. The body is one part and is completed prior to installing. Overall the dimensions are: Scale: 1/25, Length: 7″, Width: 3″, Height: 2″.

 

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; test fitting; highlighting the engine cover script; engine construction and detailing; detailed suspension construction and detailing; making realistic looking  tires; interior detailing; optional version parts discussed; constructing and detailing the chassis; installing the driveline; finishing the turn signals; proper GM color details; identifying and repairing mold seams; making optional floor mats; mating the chassis to the body; engine bay details; proper orientation for the directional tires; how to detail the interior; using floor polish for crystal clear “glass”; using setting solution for decal application and that “painted on” look; using “clear” glue for the “glass”; detailing the instrument panel; decal preparation and application; are all fully examined in this 16 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.

 
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