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RoR Step-by-Step Review 20111218* – Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster 1/24 Revell SnapTite 85-1966 Review
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In June1985 Automobili Lamborghini decided that it was time to start thinking about a replacement for their legendary Countach. It would take 5 yrs. to complete this. Thus the Diablo was created. The Diablo was presented to the public on January 21, 1990 at the Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo. It would have to have the top speed of 315 Km/h but was set at 325 Km/h. The Diablo has reached up to 340 Km/h with an engine creating 492 bhp. It not only took 5 years to develop the Diablo but also 6,000,000,000 Lire went into the project.

For the Modeler: This kit contains 32 pieces, one instruction manual, soft black tires, ten piece sticker sheet, one tree in clear parts, parts molded in yellow and black parts, and one tree in chrome. MOMO styling tips, general finishing suggestions and more are detailed in this review. This SnapTite kit makes a great intermediate skill builder for the junior modeler.

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RoR Step-by-Step Review 20111209* – 1959 Chevy Impala Convertible Revell Kit # 85-4944 Review

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I remember building this kit some years ago, so I somewhat knew what to expect from it despite my rather foggy memory. The last issue came in a rather low, long box as opposed to the re-issue’s normal-shaped box. The ’59 Impala spun off the ’60 Impala, also packaged in the unusual box.

For the modeler: I wondered how they would retrofit the parts trees for this box. It seems Revell pulled it off quite nicely. The instruction sheet contains a glossary of part numbers with their corresponding identifications. Dealing with “Pretzel Logic”, scratch building a radio mast, custom foiling the taillights, use of metalizers and a preponderance of clamping issues are fully explored in this review.

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RoR SnapShot Review 20111207* – 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 85-2623 Revell 1/12 Review
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The 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 was one of the best models that I have had a chance to build in the past few years.  After doing some investigation, I found that the Shelby was designed and had tooling made by Revell of Germany, which would be why the model is so nice.  Because of this, the kit coats around $55.00 to purchase.

For the Modeler: Even though this is a spectacular 1:12 scale kit there are a few things to learn from this review to help your build go more smoothly. Paint preparation and selection, part modifications, stripe painting and body seam highlights are a few of the items you’ll find in this SnapShot review. This is a skill level 3 kit with 130 detailed pieces. The finished model is over 15” long, 6 “ wide and 4” tall.

About the author: Mike Krueger is an accomplished model builder and freelance writer that has had numerous reviews published in Scale Auto Magazine. When he’s not creating another masterpiece you can find him enjoying custom street rods too. Like most builders he’s more than willing to share the secrets that he’s learned and graciously agreed to post this fabulous 1:12 scale Ford Shelby GT500 review for Right On Replicas.      

 

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