1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 Scale Monogram Model Kit #85-4371 Review
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1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 Scale Monogram Model Kit #85-4371 Review
Review and Photos by Will Emerson 
 Unlike the top of the line Custom coupe the Standard coupe to save on price had fewer amenities and less chrome, but was the better selling of the 40s. The groundbreaking 1940 Ford Coupe set the bar for car production far higher than any previous vehicle. It was one of the first automotive designs to incorporate consumer influences in its design. Its high power, sleek shape, and comfortable styling would influence car design for years to come. Unfortunately, production of and improvement on the two styles of 1940 coupe was severely curtailed by America’s entry into WWII.
For the modeler: This skill level 2 review covers the 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 Scale Monogram Car Show Series Model Kit #85-4371, and is suitable for intermediate builders.  The kit seems to be based off the ‘40 Ford Custom tooling, but has been modified 
to adequately replicate the Standard Coupe. As with most of Revell’s new kits the molding of the kit is crisp and has no flash, sink marks and very minor mold lines.  One of the great features of the kit is the Ford “Flathead†V8 and at 18 pieces is very detailed. The best thing about the kit 
is the tires and wheels. Each wheel is 6 pieces featuring separate trim rings and “baby moon†hub caps. This allows several combinations of wheels for the kit. I can see where the motor and wheels could be kit-bashed into rat rod projects as well. This kit features 143 parts molded in white with clear and chrome pieces and soft vinyl tires. It includes a highly detailed factory stock flathead V-8, separate frame and rear fenders, and whitewall tire inserts.
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The kit does have a couple of draw backs as well though. On page 7 step 6 [front] of the instructions it could be made clearer exactly where to attach the tire rod [part #62] and also step 6 [rear] should have shown you assembling the rear end [parts 64, 65 & 66] before installing them. 
Finally, the wheels, are shown just being snapped onto the assembled chassis, but when I tried to do this both front and rear ends came off as it took substantial force to get them to snap on. To facilitate assembly open up the holes in the rims a little with an hobby knife or put the wheels onto the front/rear ends before installing them to the chassis. The finished dimensions are: Length: 7-9/16″, Width: 2¾”, Height: 2¾”.
Overall, this is a great kit and I would certainly build it again. I would give it 8 out of 10 stars.
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