How to Build the 1961 Pontiac Ventura 1:25 Scale Moebius Model Kit #1211 Review
Right On Replicas, LLC Step-by-Step Review 20170306*
How to Build the 1961 Pontiac Ventura 1:25 Scale Moebius Model Kit #1211 Review
Review and Photos for Right On Replicas, LLC by Alan Mann 
For the modeler: This review covers the new tool release of the 1961 Pontiac Ventura 1:25 Scale Moebius Model Kit #1211. The kit is a Skill Level 3 for ages 15 and up and requires glue and paint. It is Kit #1211 in the current catalog. The build-up is straight-forward and assembly is nice with almost perfect fit and finish. The only issue you will find is a 
major one and quite detrimental. Moebius has been getting a lot of credit lately on how to build model kits that builders have been clamoring for and their subject matter automotive issues have been stellar. On the other hand, they still have some growing pains to go through and this kit shows that they’re not perfect either. Quite “Frankly†I can’t believe that the design engineers and test builders could have missed the major gaffe in this kit. The grille will NOT fit with the radiator/wall in place. If I can be “Frank†don’t buy this kit unless you can live with a major portion of the engine bay missing or leave the grill on the curb. Outside of that, this is a highly detailed kit and a nice build. Overall dimensions are: Length: 8-1/2â€, Width: 3â€, Height: 2-1/2â€.
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Do you know if Moebius has addressed the rad fit issue?
Thanks
Gerry
Gerry -As of this time (April 2017) I don’t think that they have fixed the issue in the kit. RoR
I have been building models for 55 years and another big problem I have was that the front and rear glass don’t fit properly either. A very bad fit as far as I was concerned. I can’t finish the 2 kits I have because of this.
Any one out there know the solution?
The front end was a bad mistake on their part but I got around that by just cutting plastic out that stopped the grill from going in. When it was installed you couldn’t tell I had had any problems. The radiator support was still in place.
Mike
Mike – I agree as I’ve had a lot of kits where the windows did not fit properly. Most of the time there’s not much you can do about it. Sometimes you can cut the front and rear windows apart if they are one piece and that helps. I’ve also had to reshape the warped upper section under warm water. Occasionally filing the edges helps but most of the time they just don’t fit well. Anyway thanks for the tip on the Ventura grill issue.