Motorcraft T-Bird Pro-Stock 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4098 Review

2015 January 9
by Doug

Right On Replicas, LLC Step-by-Step Review 20150109*
Motorcraft T-Bird Pro-Stock 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4098 Review
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Bob Glidden is an American drag racer who first retired from Pro Stock racing in 1997, returning in 2010. He retired with the most wins in National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) history at that time, and he is currently the third most successful drag racer of the professional class drivers. Glidden won 85 NHRA National Events and holds Ten Pro Stock Championships which include five in a row beginning in 1985. Among his numerous accomplishments, Glidden won nine straight NHRA national races in 1979 and was the No. 1 qualifier 23 times in a row, including the entire 1987 season. At one point, he won 50 eliminations rounds in a row. In 1987 Glidden won eight races including his 60th national win. He ended his season with five straight wins and his eighth Pro Stock championship. He reached the finals ten times that season, winning a record 42 rounds of competition. He qualified number one in all 14 events. His two season streak ended at the 1988 Gator Nationals with 22 straight top qualifiers. His 1988 season was similar to 1987. After struggling early in the season, he won five of the last seven races heading to his fourth straight title. He retired his Thunderbird after 19 national victories in favor of a Ford Probe at the Supernationals.

 

For the Modeler: This review covers the Revell kit #4098 of the Motorcraft T-Bird Pro Stock driven by Bob Glidden in 1/25 scale. The kit is a direct Re-release (Re-Pop) of the original molding. The Copyright on the chassis reads 1988. This is a Skill Level 2 kit 000b with 99 parts molded in White, Chrome, Clear and Clear Red with Vinyl tires and a new high quality decal sheet. This kit features a detailed BOSS 494 drag racing engine, complete roll cage, racing chassis and removable hood and body. Assembly is straight forward with typical motor, chassis interior then the body. The detail is nice on the motor and could be wired easily. The roll cage builds section by section with the interior installed prior to finishing the cage making paintwork a little more effort. The body can be assembled prior to painting and must be Two-Tone painted as decals do not have the White side stripe on them.  Overall dimensions are: Length: 8-3/4″, Width: 3-1/16″, Height: 2″.

 

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; complete engine construction and detailing; explaining instruction errors; making realistic tires; using white glue for glass parts; avoid damage with this body to chassis alignment method; dashboard detailing; gauge decal map; authentic interior color scheme; front and rear suspension build sequence; chassis installation; removing unwanted copyright script; making realistic tires; using “clear” glue for the windows; expanded kit history; making your own custom license plates and floor mats; carpeting to the interior pan; identifying and removing mold lines and ejector tabs; detailing the engine bay with gloss variations; hood hinge considerations; techniques for  avoiding finish variations; suspension construction and detailing; using foil to create dazzling chrome trim; decal preparation and application; how to use decal setting solutions; aligning the steering box and exhaust;  make 3-D looking springs; using floor polish to make perfect windows; are all fully examined in this extensive 18 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.

 

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