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Right On Replicas, LLC Step-by-Step Review 20140917*
Sox & Martin ’70 Plymouth HEMI Cuda 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4196 Review

Review and Photos by Alan Mann

Buddy Martin first ran against Ronnie Sox in the early 1960s, and was frustrated by his inability to beat him in a comparable 409 powered Chevrolet. No matter what Martin did, Sox always seemed to have a better reaction time and a faster trip through the quarter mile, and it didn’t take long before Martin made Sox an offer he couldn’t refuse: With a 1963 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe on order, equipped with the 427 V-8, Martin asked Sox to step in as his full-time driver. Sox & Martin became the best driving team of the seventies. From 1968 through 1971, the Sox and Martin team utterly dominated the sport of Super Stock (and, from 1970 onwards, Pro Stock) drag racing, taking the NHRA World Championship in 1968, 1969, 1970 and 1971, and capturing the AHRA World Championship in 1969. Their red-white and blue racers were legendary then and are a recognized icon of the motorsports industry even today. By far their greatest achievements came with their HEMI Cuda. Production models of these vehicles are some of the fastest things on the road. But with modifications by Martin and with Sox behind the wheel, the Cuda was nearly unbeatable.

 

 

For the modeler: This review covers the Revell Kit 85-4296 Sox and Martin 70 Hemi Cuda Release in 1/25 scale. The kit contains 148 parts molded in White, Clear, Chrome and has Vinyl tires and metal axle pins. Revell rates this as a Skill Level 3 for Advanced Builders. The kit is a CONVERSION kit based on the recent release of the Stock 70 Hemi Cuda and the chassis is Copyright dated 2013. You do get all of the Stock parts aside from the hood and tires and all of the S&M specific parts. Revell seems to have replicated the kit based on the real car quite well. The motor is nicely detailed and has a great set of carbs on the Hi-Rise intake. The chassis is detailed well and simple to assemble but looks good. The body is a single shell with the hood and rear valance separate. NOTE the always hideous and inaccurate front valance that was separate with the lower front fender area that has haunted every Cuda kit of the past is GONE! The decals are very complete for the car and include the Red side panels so you can paint the car White and use decals for the 3 tone Red, White and Blue paint job. The overall size is: Length: 7-3/16″, Width: 3-1/16″, Height: 2-1/4″.

 

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; using floor polish to make spectacular window glass; making custom plates and floor mats for your model; version considerations; complete engine construction and detailing; removing copyright scripts; suspension construction and detailing; using setting solution for decal application; mold seam identification and repair; using “clear” glue for windows; when to use setting solutions for decals; factory chassis detailing; how to make realistic tires and racing slicks; rollbar installation; interior detailing; giving the engine bay that finished look; using “Bondo” to fix exterior body details for accurate race versions; masking techniques for tutone paint schemes; how to add foil accents; chassis to body assembly methods; advanced builder suggestions; detailing the instrument panel; decal preparation and application; are all fully examined in this 17 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.

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Right On Replicas, LLC Step-by-Step Review 20140915*
1959 Chevy Impala Hard Top 2’n 1 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4315 Review

Review and Photos by James Yeager

1959 Chevy was the second year of production for the Chevy Impala. For 1959 the Impala was totally restyled to capture people’s attention. It still does today and is a favorite of car enthusiasts worldwide. Sporting unusual horizontal tailfins, a “vista view” roof, and dual radio antennae, it garners double takes wherever it goes. For 1959 the Impala was “longer, lower, wider” in keeping in keeping with the prevailing styling theme and it became Chevrolet’s best selling model.

 

 

For the modeler: This review covers the Revel 1:25 scale Kit #85-4315; 1959 Chevy Impala Hard Top 2’n 1 from the “California Wheels” Series. The kit includes 165 parts molded in molded in molded in white, chrome, clear, clear red, soft black tires and waterslide decals. Revell rates this kit a skill level 3 for the advanced builder. Although this model has been reissued at least a half-dozen times; it’s always welcomed by the modeling community. The kit features complete stock or custom versions with a detailed 348 cid V-8 and continental spare tire kit.  Overall completed dimensions are Length: 8-5/8″, Width: 3-1/8″, Height: 2-3/16″.

 

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; engine construction and detailing; detailed suspension construction and detailing; making realistic tires; interior detailing; how to use Bare Metal Foil for trim; using setting solution for decal application; masking techniques for tutone paint; using “clear” glue for windows; mold seam identification and repair; detailing the instrument panel; installing the “continental” kit; decal preparation and application; are all fully examined in this 18 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.

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Right On Replicas, LLC Step-by-Step Review 20140912*
Nike Anti-Aircraft Missile with Launcher & Crew 1:32 Scale Revell (Renwal) Model Kit #85-7815 Review

Review and Photos by Robert Byrnes

During the Cold War, our major cities were surrounded by Nike guided missile bases to guard against enemy aircraft. They were a key element in our nation’s defense system.  These bases were accompanied by radar stations to detect the incoming aircraft.  Once the missile was fired, target radar guided the missile until it intercepted the enemy aircraft.  The Nike was composed of two parts, the booster and the guided missile.  The guided missile contained the warhead and the guidance devices which were in contact with ground radar.  The Nike was effective to a height of 60,000 ft with an effective range of 50 miles.  At a speed of 1500 miles per hour it could out-maneuver the enemy’s fastest aircraft.

For the Modeler: This review covers the Nike Anti Aircraft Missile with Launcher & Crew 1:32 Scale Revell (Renwal) Model Kit #85-7815 from the Selected Subjects Program (SSP) Series. The kit includes 80 parts molded in dark green and white styrene and waterslide decals. Revell rates this kit a skill level 2 for the intermediate builder. I believe this kit was initially released in the early 1960s. Renwal was always well known for producing what were considered quality kits that were a notch above the rest and looking at these parts, I have to say that they did an excellent job of molding the kit.  Finished dimensions are: Length: 10″ (254mm), Width: 9″ (228.6mm), Height: 11″ (279.4mm).  Remember: keep learning and have fun!

Covered in this Review:  If you want to perfect your build, this review shows you how through; 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; mold seam identification and repair; where not to use glue;  a discussion regarding decal authentication; clamping methods; using Alclad to simulate chromed parts; repairing sink marks; finishing the figures;  temporary mounts to aid in finishing; are all fully examined in this extensive  22 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.

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