1975 Plymouth Duster (The Mongoose) NHRA Funny Car 1:25 Scale Revell Kit #85-4289 Review

RoR Step-by-Step Review 20110419*
1975 Plymouth Duster (The Mongoose) NHRA Funny Car 85-4289 1:25 Scale Revell Kit Review

Review and Photos by Pat Ackerson

Tom McEwen won a total of five NHRA national events during his 45 year drag racing career including one US Nationals victory in 1978. Listed as number 16 of the 50 most significant drivers of the NHRA’s first 50 years, McEwen received the nickname “the Mongoose” in 1964 largely as a way to entice Don “the Snake” Prudhomme into high-exposure match races. Although McEwen was not one of the most winning drivers in NHRA history his colorful personality and promotional ability made him one of the sport’s most influential and controversial figures

For the Modeler: This model kit is wonderfully reproduced in 1:25 scale and targeted for skill level 3 model builders, ages 12 and up. Molded mostly in white plastic and chrome plated parts, this kit consists of 102 pieces, 4 vinyl tires, 1 clear windshield and 1 sheet of beautifully reproduced racing decals. The kit instructions are very easy to follow and well illustrated with the exception of Step 2, the distributor [part #18] and its placement. However, with a little guess work finding this part’s correct location is easily overcome.

Covered in this Review: This is a well designed kit with good instructions but If you want to perfect your build, basic construction; paint and adhesives selection and applications; engine construction and finishing; cockpit finishing; altering the assembly sequence for finishing considerations; correct distributor location; dealing with flash pin marks and mold seams; how to handle flash on chrome parts; masking procedures; locating, marking and installing the hood fairings; using super glue and accelerant as a seam filler; decal preparation and application; using black washes for highlights; making realistic tires; safety blanket modifications for fit; are all fully examined in this extensive 10 page, full-color Step-by-Step review.

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