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RoR Step-by-Step Review 20131111* 
1957 Ford Custom Police Car 1:25 Scale Model King/Revell Kit #85-4081 Review

 

Review and Photos by Alan Mann

In 1957 Ford remodeled their lineup of cars to include design changes and new safety measures. The 1957 models retained a single-headlight front end like their predecessors, but were unmistakable with their long flanks and tailfins. Plenty of trim lines were introduced including the Custom 300, a favorite for police and fire departments. The Custom line used a 116 inch wheelbase with a new frame design that moved the perimeter rails out, so that they would fully envelope the passengers. A supercharged 312 CID Thunderbird Special engine making 300 horsepower designated a “Police Interceptor” was used to power the cars and was connected to a 3 speed overdrive transmission.

For the Modeler: This is a Model King release of the Revell ‘57 Ford Custom Police Car kit #85-4081.  It is a 1:25 scale, Skill Level 3 kit with 129 parts molded in White, Chrome, Clear, Red, and Vinyl Tires.  Crisply detailed parts on assembly specific sprue frames make most of the parts you will need for each sub-assembly easy to locate. A twelve page direction sheet book has easy to see nice sized exploded view images. And one of the highlights of the kit, the decal sheet, gives you standard decals, interior inserts and a huge selection of police or fire motif decals. As you can see, I chose the Fire Chief version but you can create either realistic units or your own fantasy department vehicle. The finished dimensions are; Length 8.0”, Width 3.0”, Height 2.375”.

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; engine assembly and detailing; test fitting; finishing and detailing for contest entries; chassis detailing; correcting instruction errors; dash and police radio detailing; where not to use glue for functional parts; retaining the tires with CA glue: altered assembly sequence for fit and finish; correcting the taillight housing for fit; removing unwanted scripts; properly installing window glass; interior detailing and color selection; altered assembly sequence suggestions; suspension construction; instruction errors; where not to use glue for functional parts; seam callouts and repairs; decal preparation and applications, are all fully examined in this pictorial 14 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.

 

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RoR Step-by-Step Review 20131107* 
Eager Beaver 2½ Ton Military Truck 1:35 Scale MGRM SSP Model Kit #85-6457 Review

 

Review and Photos by James Yeager

The M34 truck is a 2½ ton 6X6 truck known as the Eager Beaver and was very popular with the United States Army during World War II. Its popularity continued even after the war since all six wheels could have power sent to them. This truck was a work horse that could hold a maximum of 5000 pounds, could climb a grade of 64%, and ford a stream that was 72 inches deep.

For the Modeler: This is a Monogram Selected Subjects Program (SSP) Series U. S. Army Eager Beaver 2½ Ton Truck kit.  It is a 1:35 scale, Skill Level 2 kit with 73 pieces molded in; olive drab, clear, black vinyl tires, six figures and waterslide decals. The finished dimensions are; Length 7.5”, Width 2.75”,  Height 3.25” with the tarp and Length 7.5”, Width 2.75”,  Height 2.875” without.

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; engine detailing and orientation; test fitting; window installation;  interior detailing and color selection; assembly sequence suggestions; suspension construction; instruction errors; where not to use glue for functional parts; gap and seam callouts and repairs; decal application; figure and base finishing and paint selections, are all fully examined in this pictorial 14 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format. The instructions are also available with this review.

  

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RoR Step-by-Step Review 20131104* 
Soviet  Armored Aerosan NKL-26 1:35 Scale Trumpeter Model Kit #02321 Review

 

Review and Photos by Lonny Dyer

The NKL-26 was introduced by the Soviet Union in 1941 during WWII.  It was essentially a plywood box mounted on four skis and propelled by a propeller driven by a radial aircraft engine that was produced for the M-11g Soviet aircraft. They were manned by a two-man crew consisting of the driver and the commander/ machine gunner. They were armed with a single 7.62mm machine gun mounted to the top on a ring mount, which allowed for 360 degree traversing.  They could also carry 4 to 5 passengers riding on the skis and pulled 4 more behind on ropes. I’m not sure I would want to be on skis behind an unguarded propeller in case of accident. The Aerosan was equipped with 10mm of armor on the front panel only, so they were not used in full direct attacks but more so for reconnaissance, communication vehicles, and transportation vehicles. The light weight of the Aerosan allowed it to travel over deep snow at speeds up to 35 Km/h.

For the Modeler: This is a Trumpeter Soviet Armored Aerosan NKL-26 1:35 Scale Trumpeter Model Kit #02321 kit. It is a 1:35 scale, a Skill Level 3 kit and comes on nine sprues containing 190 pieces molded in light gray. There is one sheet of clear plastic with the three windows, one sheet of decals, and two trees of brass photo etched parts. There is also an instruction booklet and a full color painting and marking guide. The finished dimensions are; Length: 6.2″ (157.5mm), Width: 2.87″ (73mm).

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; engine detailing and orientation; test fitting; ski and suspension construction and detailing; handling and assembling photo etched parts; vehicle history; part alignment and orientation; interior detailing and color selection; assembly sequence suggestions; extensive weathering techniques; using undercoating to enhance weathering; seated figure modifications for fit; figure finishing and paint selection; assembling the instrument cluster/console, are all fully examined in this pictorial 14 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format. The instructions are also included with this review.

  

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