The Winning Continues…

2011 April 16
by Doug

The Winning Continues…

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Some talented builders are part of the Right On Replicas stable of regular contributors. One of those modelers, Stephen Wilder has seen his skills rewarded many times with contest awards and has agreed to share some of those “best of show practices” to help others see just how he does it. If you want to know how to prep your next winner with maximum impact: click on this Step-by-Step review.

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1968 Corvette® L88 Rebel Racer 85-4915 Review

2011 April 12
by Doug

RoR Review 20110412 – 1968 Corvette® L88 Rebel Racer 85-4915

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Can you imagine sitting in the driver’s seat of America’s premier sports coupe at the ’72 Sebring race; ripping into a tight corner with a little more sideways drift than you anticipated. No problem – just start easing off the brakes and add some throaty growl from that massive 427 to pull you around in a straight line that quickly becomes – where you were! This modified Rebel was a winner and the lived up to its reputation as a competition racer.

For the modeler, this is the Revell® Motorsports Series 68 Corvette® L88 Rebel Racer in  1/25 scale. This kit is molded in white, chrome and clear with red tail lights and includes 119 pieces with a skill level 2 rating. The kit features altered front and rear generic (without names) tires, and beautiful, bright, clear decals. The kit comes with two options, stock or race versions with flared quarter extensions and non-bumper front. This model also has a removable convertible hardtop and easy step-by-step directions. There is plenty of information in the full review to help you avoid some problems building this kit. Highlighting the chassis, blacking out the grill and adding a few after market items really enhances this build. There’s a lot more – so click on the review link and get ready to rumble!


USS Fletcher Destroyer 1:306 Scale Model Revell 85-3021

2011 April 5
by Doug

RoR Review 20110405 – U.S.S. Fletcher Destroyer 1:306 Scale Model 85-3021

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Commissioned in June, 1942, the crew and ship known as the U.S.S. Fletcher DD-445 was highly decorated for military success and bravery. On its first mission at Guadalcanal, she sank two Japanese destroyers and seriously damaged a third. Overall, her WWII service garnered fifteen battle stars and she earned five more during the Korean War.

For the modeler this kit features a detailed deck with movable gun turrets and depth charges, plus optional parts to build either the WWII version or the 1949 conversion with rocket launchers. Also includes decals with optional markings and a colorful flag sheet.  Rated a Skill Level 2 kit, there are some areas that need modification and some sequence changes described in the full review that will really help ease construction.