Ferrari 458 Italia 1/24 Revell 85-4912 Review

RoR Step-by-Step Review 20111016*
Ferrari 458 Italia 1:24 Scale Revell Kit #85-4912 Review
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The Ferrari 458 Italia combines the power and performance of a Formula One race car with an ultra-modern design that could only come from Ferrari. The Italia can go from 0 to 60 mph (97 kph) in 3 seconds, thanks to a 275 cu. in. (4.5L) V-8 engine that produces 560 hp at 9,000 RPM!

For the Modeler: This is a skill level 3, 1:24 scale, Revell kit that features an authentically sculptured body with a multi-piece 4.5L V-8 engine, a super-detailed interior and suspension, detailed wheel and brake assemblies, a positional front axle, soft black tires, chrome-plated parts and decals with factory markings.

With the release of the Ferrari 458, Revell continues their tradition of re-releasing Revell of Germany kits with US boxing.  This has brought beautiful kits of high-end European sports cars to our shores for many years, and this 458 Italia is no exception. Inside the traditional two-piece Revell box are sprues molded in white, clear, and chrome plated, along with vinyl tires.  Since this is a re-boxing of a Revell of Germany kit, some of the sprues have been bent or clipped to fit the smaller US box.  Even with the tight squeeze, only one or two pieces had any warping to them.

Covered in this Review: If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for better finishing; seam identification and repair; links to the Ferrari site for correct color selection; spray painting techniques; engine detailing; custom finishing the brakes; adding some scratch-built detail to the engine cover; making the suspension parts “pop” with acrylic washes; interior colors and application; using weathering powders to make realistic interiors; adhesive selection and application; are all fully examined in this 12 page, full-color Step-by-Step review.

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