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RoR Step-by-Step Review 20130801* 
The Atomic Cannon 1:32 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-7811/7818 Review

 

Review and Photos by Lonny Dyer

Imagine you’re back in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s. World War II is becoming a distant memory, and the scuffle in Korea has a little ways to go before they sign a truce. America has resumed a normal daily life and prosperity abounds.    We ended WWII by using Atomic weapons on Japan to force them to surrender.  Most of humanity saw the destructive force of those weapons and most had hoped that they would never be needed again. Suddenly, one of our former Allies in WWII is setting their sights on us. The USSR has developed their own nuclear weapons, and is amassing thousands of them. The United States determined that it had no choice but to follow suit, arming itself with thousands of nuclear weapons to match the Soviet Union. Both sides were now poised to see who was king of the hill. The Cold War had begun!

For the Modeler: This is a Special Subjects Program (SSP) 1:32 scale reissue of the Renwal Blueprint Model by Revell, skill level 3, 60^th Anniversary Edition of The Atomic Cannon Scale Model Kit #85-7818. This kit includes 300+ pieces molded in grey plastic with a seven member crew, instructions, and waterslide decals. This kit features a positional canon and articulating front and rear cabs. Please note that this kit has also been issued under kit #85-7811 which was retained on the box and instructions. Finished overall dimensions are: Length: 33″, Width: 4″, Height: 5″. With the gun in firing position the height is 14″.

Covered in this Review: If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for better finishing; adhesive selections and applications; seam identification and repairs; paint selection and application; alternate assembly sequences; decal preparation and application; part orientation and alignment; the importance of test fitting; how to ensure that the mechanisms work properly; instruction errors; scratch building a windshield; cab detailing and finishing; how to finish and pose the crew members; constructing and finishing the optional machine guns; diorama considerations; staging the cannon for firing and transport positions; expanded history of the Atomic Cannon, are all fully examined in this pictorial 20 page, full-color Step-by-Step review.

 

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RoR Step-by-Step Review 20130730* 
Ferrari Testarosa 1:24 Scale Monogram Model Kit #85-2910 Review

Review and photos by Dave Lawniczak

From 1984 through 1989 NBC ran a TV series called “Miami Vice” starring Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in the roles of Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs.  For me, the two biggest stars of this series were the cars that the characters drove.  For the first two years they drove a black Ferrari Daytona GTS4, which was actually a kit car built on a 1980 Corvette frame and driveline, and a white 1986 Ferrari   Testarosa, which replaced the Daytona after it was blown up during the Season Three premier.  This was due to a lawsuit brought by Ferrari and in return for not using the kit cars anymore, Ferrari donated the white Testarosas used in the show.  White was not normally an available color but Ferrari felt that it would show up better during night time filming than the black Daytona had.

For the Modeler: This is the Ferrari Testarosa 1:24 Scale Monogram Model Kit #85-2910. A skill level 2 kit it has 96 pieces. The pieces are molded in; yellow, chrome, and clear with black vinyl tires and waterslide decals. Although these kits are no longer on the shelves they can still be found at online auctions and the newly released Miami Vice version Revell #85-4264 is nearly identical. The finished kit is 7.375” in length.

Covered in this Review:  If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for better finishing; adhesive selections and applications; alternate assembly sequence suggestions for fit and ease of finishing; paint selections and application; suspension construction; using black wash for detailing; identifying and repairing seam lines; flash repair; interior detailing; engine construction, wiring, painting, and detailing; the importance of test fitting; decal preparation and application; bleed-through protection; making scratch-built  wired distributors and fuel injection lines; using “the Detailer” for highlights; part orientation notes; instruction errors; engine detailing considerations; suspension detailing; “Sharpie” detailing; shock mount modifications; driveshaft modifications for fit; exhaust fit problems; flocking the interior; scratch-built shifter; using spare decals and photo etch parts for enhancement; foiling the trim; making realistic side markers; scratch-building and aligning mesh grills; and using homemade black wash for detailing; are all fully examined in this extensive, pictorial 14 page, full-color Step-by-Step review.

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RoR Step-by-Step Review 20130729* 
’41 Willys Street Rod 1:25 Scale Monogram Model Kit #85-4909 Review
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Although not initially popular in 1941, the Willys coupe has became an icon of the street rod community and established itself as a fixture in the drag racing “Gasser” class. Today the modern street rod enthusiast can choose between fiberglass or steel to recreate their Willys coupe of choice.

For the Modeler: This is a Monogram Car Show Series skill level 2 ’41 Willys Street Rod 1:25 Scale Model Kit #85-4909. This venerable kit has been re-released in 2013 and features a supercharged HEMI engine and monstrous vinyl rear tires and positionable front tires. This kit includes 100 pieces molded in white, clear, and chrome plated pieces. Also included is a waterslide decal sheet with instructions. Finished length is 6.5″.

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; paint and adhesive selections and application; identifying and repairing seam lines; interior detailing; the importance of test fitting; detailing and finishing the trailer; adding realistic engine wiring; decanting and spray painting techniques; decal application and setting solutions; polishing methods; removing chrome plating; grouping parts for similar processes; detailing the dashboard; instruction errors; detailing the engine bay; correct part orientation;  considerations for moveable steering; making and using black washes for detailing, are all fully examined in this pictorial 12 page, full-color Step-by-Step review.

 

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