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RoR Step-by-Step Review 20130314*
Harley Davidson Freedom Chopper 1:8 Scale Revell 85-7307 Kit Review

 
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When the movie “Easy Rider” came out it was the viewed as the greatest youth movement flick since “Rebel Without  A Cause” starring James Dean. It also popularized a new ride called the “chopper”. These bikes are pure style and the wild colors and outlandish embellishments on them; they were meant to make a statement!   

For the Modeler: The Harley Davidson Freedom Chopper, released in 1996, is sure to grab some attention on your model shelf!  These kits are still readily available at online auctions and garages sales. This is a skill level 2 kit with 79 pieces. Molded in white and clear it also features many chrome parts and rubber tires and hosing. The parts are highly detailed and they really make this a realistic looking build when done. It also went together great without any real fit issues that can be found on other motorcycle models. The finished model is 14^7/8 inches (37.8 cm) long.

Covered in this Review: This is a pretty easy kit to make but if you want to perfect your build, basic construction; seam identification and repair; sink mark repairs; body preparation methods; altered assembly sequences for finish and fitment; color and finish selections and applications; decal preparation and application; use of buffing metalizers and black washes for realistic finishes; preparing the cables for attachment; installing the operational kickstand; finishing the rubber grips; adding realism to the exhaust pipes; are all fully examined in this extensive 12 page, full-color Step-by-Step review. As a bonus the instruction set is also available with this review.

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RoR Step-by-Step Review 20130312*
De Havilland DH.88 Comet 1-72 Scale Airfix A01013 Kit Review
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The Comet number 88, in the sequence of De Havilland designs, was one of the most elegant racing aeroplanes of all time and owed its inception to the planned 100th anniversary celebration for the foundation of the state of Victoria in 1934.  The well-known Australian patriot, Sir MacPherson Robertson, proposed an air race from England to Australia for which he offered a total prize of £15,000 – £10,000 of which went to the winner.  When the race was first announced in March 1933, there were no British aircraft which had the speed or range necessary to compete in the 12,300 mile (19,800 km) race.  Eager to go ahead, De Havilland took the unusual step of advertising in the aviation press of the day to produce a 200mph (322km/h) aircraft for a cost of £5,000, if orders were placed by February 1934.  The race was planned for the 20th  of October and this gave De Havilland less than nine months to design, build, and test fly the new aircraft.  Built of wood and powered by two Gypsy Six engines, with a crew of two seated in a tandom cockpit with dual controls.  The first of the three aircraft ordered, (now named Comet), flew on the 8th of September – A bare six weeks before the race – and the other two flew shortly after.  The three Comets were distinctively finished in Red (Grosvenor House), Black (Black Magic), and Green, with Grosvenor House winning the race in a time of 70 hrs, 54 min, 18 sec.  The Aircraft has been restored and can be seen at the Shuttleworth Collection in the Old Warden Aerodome at Bedfordshire, England.

For the Modeler: This Airfix model is a skill level 1, 1:72 scale kit #A01013. It is molded in 24 gray and clear plastic. This Airfix kit only comes with decals to build the Black Magic version. This kit does not have a lot of parts or complexity.  Everyone from a beginner to expert can build this famous racer.  The end result is all about the seams and how much time you take to fill, sand, and prime. Dimensions are (mm) L122 x W186

Covered in this Review: If you want to perfect your build, basic construction; part preparation; seam identification and repair; clamping techniques; adhesive selections and application; assembly sequence; using Alclad paints for the black and chrome finish; body preparation; canopy masking; realistic landing gear finishes; decal preparation and application; using floor polish sealers; are all fully examined in this 13 page, full-color Step-by-Step review. 

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RoR Step-by-Step Review 20130309*
The Young American Carl Casper’s AA/Fuel Dragster MPC M760 Kit Review

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Could there be a bigger rush than a driving a dragster? Imagine being seated at the rear of an almost twenty foot long machine with about a thousand horsepower that covers a quarter mile in 6.5 seconds at 225 miles per hour. I think that would be as close to being strapped to a rocket as you can get. As dragster’s go, The Young American was a great one. Driven by Carl Casper this nitro burning top fuel dragster won six races between November 1970 and February 1971 defeating Don Garlits’ legendary Swamp Rat three times! Having built a number of dragsters in my youth I was excited to get started on this iconic dragster.

For the Modeler: The (approximately 1:25 scale) kit features 77 pieces molded in white with chrome plated parts and black vinyl tires which is good for a dragster. However, that excitement was dampened a bit as I noticed the almost nonexistent part numbering and lack of proper directions provided by the instruction sheet. For those of us builders that have been spoiled by modern detailed instruction sheets these “old school” instructions provide a challenge, so I have done my review to offset this. During this review I will refer to parts by the number they are assigned [watch the color of the number as well as it indicates plated/non plated part] in a particular panel or step. For the most part none of the parts are numbered so I will clarify, reorder and explain some steps in the instructions as we go.

Covered in this Review: If you want to perfect your build basic construction; instruction clarifications; tire lettering, Realistic wheel detailing; correct color selections; motor detailing and construction tips; valve cover modifications; electrical distribution correction; assembly sequence enhancements; belt massage; realistic header finishing; fuel line modifications; decal preparation, application, and techniques; attachment hole mods; fuel tank modifications and installation tips; adhesive selections and techniques; suspension assembly processes; body/nose piece fit correction; are all fully examined in this 9 page, full-color Step-by-Step review. 

 

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