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RoR Step-by-Step Review 20111120* – Bell X-1 Revell 1/32 #85-5862 Review
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Timeline October 14, 1947: The Bell X-1 became the first airplane to fly faster than the speed of sound. Less than 30 days earlier, the former United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) became the newly formed United States Air Force (USAF). On this day, the X-1 was air-launched at an altitude of 7,000 meters (23,000 feet) from the bomb bay of a specially modified Boeing B-29. Piloted by U.S. Air Force Capt. Charles E. “Chuck”, the X-1 reached a speed of 1,127 Kilometers (700 Miles) per hour, Mach 1.06, at an altitude of 13,000 meters (43,000 feet). The X-1 was fueled by a volatile mixture of alcohol and liquid oxygen. Yeager named the airplane “Glamorous Glennis” in tribute to his wife.

For the Modeler: I believe this is the third release of the Bell X-1 1/32 scale kit. For you kit collectors, the first release is kit number #4565 with orange colored plastic and the second release is kit #85-4565 with gray colored plastic. This Revell kit #85-5862 is a skill level 2 with a 50 parts count in clear and gray colored plastic. The length of the finished model is 12-3/4” and a wing span of 10-5/8”. The kit features a fully detailed cockpit with an optional pilot figure, an optional rocket engine, an opening cockpit door and a large decal sheet with authentic markings for four versions.

Remember: This is a hobby. Keep it fun and enjoyable!
Todd McWilliams

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RoR SnapShot Project 20111113* – ‘67 Chevelle SS396 1/25 Revell kit # 85-4285 Review

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In the 70’s Bobby Allison was one of NASCAR’s most famous drivers. The Coca-Cola cars were very popular.  This 1967 Chevelle was one Allison drove on the short tracks before the shorter wheelbase 68-69 Chevelle and 70 Camaro came on to the scene.

For the Modeler: With a little imagination, and enough guts to make Bobby Allison proud by raiding the parts from some other perfectly good kits and some aftermarket decals, you can turn something good into something outstanding. Even thought it’s far from stock, this car was built using only Monogram parts from 3 different kits and some PowerSlide decals from Mike’s Decals.

Keep the glue off the windshield!
Tony Gibson

 

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RoR Step-by-Step Review 20111111* – 1953 Hudson Hornet Moebius Models Kit #1200 Review Click Here to Buy This Kit

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The Hudson Hornet was a class act by unanimous consent both on and off the track. Some scale model kits are of the same caliber. This new release from Moebius raises the bar on kit manufacturing and is destined to be a classic in its own right.

For the Modeler: – I finally got my hands on the highly anticipated Moebius Models 1953 Hudson Hornet (kit #1200). After reviewing not only the parts but the instruction sheet (which is more like a booklet) I was pleased with its attention to detail, especially the notes in the instruction sheet. Minor fit problems and construction issues, chrome camouflage, window installation issues, chrome repair, tab alterations, headlight glue and other tips for making this kit turn out to be your best ever are fully explored in this review. We hope you enjoyed this review posted on the eleventh second, eleventh minute of the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month of the eleventh year of this: the second millennium (EDT)!!!

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