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RoR Step-by-Step Review 20130130*
Mercury-Gemini Capsule Set 1:48 Revell 85-1834 Kit Review
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It’s October 7, 1958, and the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union is in full swing.   The “Space Race” was—at first—just another facet of the Cold War. At 3:25 p.m. (6:30 a.m. in New York City), the Soviet Union took a giant leap ahead of the United States in that race.  The American people and the American government were kicked out of their complacent “we’re better” attitudes when they awoke to the beeping of Sputnik 1 as it orbited the Earth.  The space race was definitely on and Russia had taken an early lead. 

All of the Mercury and Gemini space missions were just practice for President Kennedy’s stated goal:  “To land a man on the moon before the end of the decade.”  NASA, scientists, aerospace engineers, computer and electronics engineers, and all the myriad support industries learned valuable lessons from each of these missions.  These lessons allowed the U.S. to land a man on the moon in July 1969, successfully complete the Skylab missions in the 70’s, and excel with dozens of shuttle missions.  If we hadn’t taken all the “baby steps” with the Mercury and Gemini missions, the world would be a very different place today.

For the modeler: In 2012, Revell reissued their 1:48 scale Mercury & Gemini Capsule Set model kit (kit number 1834).  The box art of the kit I built reminded me heavily of the original kit Revell issued in 1964. The decal sheet provides authentic Mercury mission markings and generic Gemini ones. There are 142 parts molded in light gray plastic with a 12-page instruction booklet. Detailed information dealing with flash, sink and pin marks; accurate figure, interior and exterior color selections; landing gear considerations; capsule assembly for ease of construction; assembly sequence modifications to facilitate painting; window fabrication and installation; capsule weighting for proper display; handling fragile parts; display stand finishing; decal application; instruction errors; entry door installation; retro rocket housing considerations; cell and equipment finishing; equipment module color selection; support strut location; program historical information and considerations; are all fully examined in this 15 page, full-color Step-by-Step review.

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RoR Step-by-Step Review 20130120*
1977 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade 1-24 85-2180 Kit Review

 

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Being a Jeep owner, you tend to get a little fanatical about them. I’ve been an avid off-roader for about 15 years; I’ve owned and built many vehicles, but the Jeeps have always been the best. Now, that’s not to say that they are the greatest vehicles to own. They leak, rust and are slightly unstable to drive, but there is nothing better than taking the top and doors off, and hitting the trail! Jeep has had many different variations over the years, but the CJ7 tends to be what everyone thinks of when they here the name Jeep. The Renegade version of the CJ7 was an upscale option that was one of their greatest sellers.

With the Jeep brand being so “hot” right now, you would think the modeling world would be filled with a ton of kits of past and current models. Unfortunately, that is not so, while there are some models most of them are of the military variation. There are no kits of the current Jeep Wrangler JK (’07-’12) or of the last variation, the Wrangler TJ (’97-’06, there actually was not a ’96 model), Tamiya made a couple versions of the Wrangler YJ (square headlights, ’88-’95), which are really hard to find. Revell’s Jeep CJ7 has been the Jeeper’s modeling staple since its introduction. Even though it’s not currently in Revell’s lineup, you should be able to find the last re-issue in most well stocked hobby shops or online. Having scoured the Internet, I have yet to find a review of this model, so I think it’s time modelers know what they can look forward to when they buy Revell’s CJ7.

For the modeler: This kit has over 100 pieces and is molded in white with chrome and clear pieces. Faithfully replicating the OEM wheel/tires including colors and logos; door modifications for a true soft top version; fender flare masking; ejector pin mark identification; chassis finishing and color selection; how to strip off unwanted chrome; correct engine color choices; highlighting the rocker cover’s script; OEM interior finishing details; small parts handling; build sequence variations; are all fully examined in this 10 page, full-color Step-by-Step review.

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RoR Step-by-Step Review 20130118*
1965 Chevy Impala Convertible 1:25 Revell 85-4933 Kit Review
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In 1965, Chevrolet redesigned its full-size model lineup from the ground up…making their flagship models more aerodynamic and pleasing to the eye. This redesign resulted in over 2 million full-size Chevrolets sold during that time period…over 1 million of those units were Impalas – a sales record that still stands today. This review focuses on the Impala SS convertible which sported the venerable and potent 409c.i. V-8 engine, which met its demise mid-year and was replaced with the 396c.i. power plant.

For the modeler: Revell originally introduced the ’65 Impala hardtop and convertible kits back in the early 2000s. This particular kit is a re-issue of the original “long box” version of the convertible introduced back then, with the exception of the 396 mill being replaced with the 409. This kit features 136 pieces and full suspension detail with coil springs, “top-up-or-down” choices, a separate chrome windshield frame, soft rubber tires, a large chrome tree and both stock and custom decals. Full engine detailing and correct color choices; exhaust modifications for fit; suspension alignment; coil spring detailing; engine bay detailing; instruction error corrections; interior color choice and full detailing; applying foil accents; simulating a wood grain console techniques; windshield installation; correct exterior paint selection and finishing; are all fully examined in this 9 page, full-color Step-by-Step review.

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