Right On Replicas, LLC Step-by-Step Review 20141202*
Black Widow Hot Rod 1:24 Scale Monogram Model Kit #85-4324 Review
Review and Photos by Alan Mann 
The Ford Model T was produced by Ford Motor Company from October 1908, to May 1927. It is generally regarded as the first affordable automobile, the car that opened travel to the common middle-class American; some of this was because of Ford’s efficient fabrication, including assembly line production instead of individual hand crafting. The Model T was named the world’s most influential car of the 20th century in an international poll. Its production numbers surpassed any other vehicle and these classics made it onto roads all over the nation. Eventually, many made their way into the shops of hot-rod enthusiasts and became rolling works of art. The Model T was available throughout its production in over fourteen different body styles.
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For the Modeler: This review covers the Monogram Black widow kit 85-4324 in 1/24 scale. This is a direct Re-release (Re-Pop) and is the exact same kit that you would get from the original 1960 release and the 2010 release. Revell has rated this as a Skill Level 2 for moderate builders. That is the entry level Skill for a Glue Kit. The copyright on the parts in this kit are 2010. There are 55 parts molded it Black, White, Chrome and Clear with Vinyl tires. In the original 1960 kit there was a motorized or non-motorized version, and as such this body has the moldings inside for the motor. The engine is overly basic with not much detail at all. There is no rear suspension but a decent front suspension. The interior is typical of the Hot Rods of the 50’s. The tires are actually very well detailed and look great. The decals give you five different versions you can build or you can mix and match for your own design. Overall dimensions are: Length: 5-7/8″, Width: 2-3/4″, Height: 2-1/2″.
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Covered in this Review:Â If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for better finishing; alternate assembly sequence suggestions for fit and ease of finishing; complete paint and adhesive selections and applications; test 
fitting; engine construction and detailing; where NOT to use glue; using white glue for glass parts; dashboard detailing; authentic interior color scheme; front and rear suspension build sequence; version considerations; chassis installation; removing unwanted copyright script; making realistic tires; using “clear†glue for the windows; expanded kit history; references to the real 1:1 vehicle; making your own custom license plates; identifying and removing mold lines and ejector tabs; adding an aftermarket distributor; wiring the engine for authenticity; masking for proper interior detail; suspension construction and detailing; using setting solutions for perfect decals; are all fully examined in this 15 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.
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