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I’m a Buick nut to the core so this kit was a nice addition to my collection. In 1987 the Buick GN (Grand National) was released with a turbocharged 231 V6 engine. Most people wouldn’t think much of a V6, even with a turbo but it was actually faster than any other car GM produced that year, even the Corvette. The special GNX model was more than just a cosmetic improvement; GM engineers beefed up the engine internally and added a few more tweaks to the computerized induction system to garner 276 horsepower and stump-pulling 360 ft lbs of tire-smoking torque. Yes, from a V6! The engineers had coaxed so much power out of this little engine that they had to create a “ladder bar†for the rear suspension to keep things from causing pure chaos!
For the Modeler: This kit has 103 pieces and is molded in white, clear and transparent red plastic and includes molded vinyl tires, basic instructions and a decal sheet. It is rated skill level 2. It’s a nice clean kit but to get that perfect contest build there are some things you must know. Flash and mold line detail cleanup; careful adhesive and paint selection; window fit issues; shading for detail; detailing the engine bay; examining the decals; choosing the correct seat pattern; adding detail to the dash; front fascia sequence variations and modifications for fit; detailing the front end; color selection for the interior; engine color selection; chassis detailing; replicating the OEM wheels; exterior lighting details and colors; are all fully examined in this 8 page, full-color Step-by-Step review.
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Revell kit 85-7812 Kit Teracruzer with Mace Missile. After the atomic bombs ended World War II, and started the Nuclear Age the United States developed many different delivery methods for the nuclear warheads it was developing. The Mace missile was one of the first land based surface-to-surface mobile missile systems.
For the modeler: This was originally a Renwall kit that has been re-issued by Revell.I painted all missile parts flat aluminum or you can use steel, to replicate a real Mace missile. The orange one shown on the box was only a test missile. Even though these old “Blueprinter†Series kits render some great subject matter they can be a little daunting to build. Perfect your Teracruzer with the help of model master advice contained in the full review. A modified assembly sequence to facilitate painting; bogey wheel, Teracruzer trailer, cab and mace missile construction; cautionary notes regarding parts that can’t be glued for free motion; squaring up the frame; part orientation tips; and correct Air Force color selection; are all fully examined in this 11 page, full-color Step-by-Step review.
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Having been a long time fan of Chip Foose I could hardly wait to get this kit and with it being a MoPar with a HEMI; I knew I had to build it! When I opened the kit I realized that this is indeed a variation of original 67 Coronet R/T kit [#85-7629]. First; this kit is a 2N1 like the last release and builds as the stock version or Foose Design version. Next at one hundred and fifty one pieces this kit is very detailed. Finally we get some somewhat bad news. This kit depicts a “FOOSE†designed 67 Coronet R/T and not the 67 Coronet built on the TV series “Overhaulin’â€. That Coronet wasn’t an R/T and had a “new†5.7L Hemi, but you do get the “bumble bee†stripe, Foose wheels and a 426 Hemi. The kit is also relatively flash free and nicely rendered.
For the Modeler: This is a great kit with a lot of optional pieces so there a number of possible builds. This review brings the model into a correct R/T version with the Foose Design graphics and authentic engine and interior appointments. In order to perfect your build you’ll need to know about: period correct engine color selection and detailing; how to make foil script lettering; Tire/wheel selection; recreating the “Foose†suspension stance; chassis detailing and color choices; interior detailing, correct door panel choice; glass installation; modifying the instrument panel to place the gauges behind the dash openings; engine bay detailing; black wash for the chrome parts; turn signal color selection; suspension modification to accept the wide rear tires are all fully explained in this 8 page, full-color Step-by-Step review.
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