How to Build the 1957 Chevy Black Widow 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4441 Review

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How to Build the 1957 Chevy Black Widow 1-25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4441 Review

Review and Photos for Right On Replicas, LLC by Alan Mann

Thanks to its low curb weight and high curb appeal, the Chevy 150 was extremely popular with hot rodders. Chevy embraced the racing pedigree of the 150 with the “Black Widow” racing stock car. These non-production cars were built by Southern Engineering and Development Company. A special builder set up by GM. All “Black Widows” were based on the 1957 150 Utility Sedan. Many proved highly successful, with wins at the National Championship and elsewhere

For the Modeler: This review covers the Re-release of the Revell 1/25 scale Black Widow ’57 Chevy Race Car. This kit has seen multiple releases and over the years and the parts have been used in other kits. For example the chassis is dated 1997. This is a Skill Level 5 for ages 14 and over and requires glue and paint. You get 151 parts molded in White, Chrome, Clear and Clear Red. There are Vinyl tires and an all-new set of Waterslide decals. The instructions are typical Revell book style and well laid out with full build, paint and decal pictorial diagrams. This kit is listed as a 2-n-1 as you get the ability you paint and decal your car as a STOCK 150 and the motor and exhaust is there but the back seat is missing for a full 150 sedan. Overall fit and finish is great and the build process is typical with a well detailed motor, chassis and basic race interior. The body has minor mold lines. Decal options allow for three different car numbers but no sponsors. Dimensions are: Length: 7-15/16″, Width: 2-7/8″, Height: 2-3/8″.

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’57 Chevy Black Widow Review

 

 

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