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1969 Camaro Z-28 Foose Design 1:12 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-2811 Review

Review and Photos by Alan Mann

The Car: In 1967 Chevrolet designed the Camaro to counteract the massive success that the Ford Mustang had experienced since its introduction. The Camaro was much more than a simple market-share grabber however. It possessed both elegance and power in abundance and was popular with most segments of the population.

The Designer: In a relatively short career, Chip Foose has created a legacy of designs and accomplishments that are well beyond his years. Chip’s first job was working for his father’s company, Project Design. By age twelve, Chip already had five years’ experience under his belt. 1990 brought about the beginning of a relationship with Boyd Coddington and Hot Rods by Boyd, becoming a full time position in 1993, where Chip eventually became the President. Chip’s venture with Boyd however, ended in 1998. The split was not pretty as many of Boyd’s best builders left with Chip. At this time Chip and his wife Lynne started their Huntington Beach, California based company Foose Design, an automotive and product design Development Company still in operation.

For the Modeler: This review is based on Revell # 85-2811; it is the 1/12 scale Foose ’69 Camaro Z-28. This kit is Skill level 3 for the advanced builder and contains 176 parts. The kit is molded in White, Black, Chrome, Clear and Clear Red and has Vinyl Tires, Tubing and Wire. This kit is a 100% Reissue (Re-Pop), and Revell calls this a Conversion. The original kit was released as a 3n1 in 1988 so it has been around at least 26 years. The only parts special to the “Foose Designed” kit seems to be two new wheel rim trees plus tires and the decals. But you do get all the original kit parts from the previous issue. You get a nicely detailed 302 Small Block with two different intake options. The chassis is simple and clean. The front tires are moveable.  For the size of this kit it could have been more complex but it is nicely detailed. You get three wheel choices, Stock, Custom and Foose with two tire choices. The interior is nice with a multiple part tub. Door panels are separate for ease of detailing. The body is crisp and nicely detailed. The decals are extensive and give the Foose stripes and tags plus Rally Stripes. The interior decals include all dash gauges and wood panels. This is a great kit that begs you to super-detail it. Overall dimensions of the finished build are: Length: 15-5/8″, Width: 5-7/8″, Height: 4-1/4″.

Covered in this Review:  If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for better finishing; extensive paint and finishing information; adhesive selections and applications; seam and sink identification and repair methods; engine detailing; decal selection, preparation, and application; how to use setting solutions for great looking decals; detailing and construction options; make your own custom license plate instructions; undocumented manifold options; construction sequence deviations for fit and finish; alternate sources for plug wires and hoses; contest finishing considerations are discussed; firing order diagrams; adding engine compartment details for realism; how to wire the engine; removing unwanted chrome from parts; scratch building a fuel line and valve; removing unwanted scripts; scratch building hose clamps; Foose brake options; undocumented suspension options; instruction errors and omissions; wheel/tire options; installing directional tires; flocking the carpet for realism; scratch building custom floor mats; customizing the interior; gauge realism instructions; complete interior detailing; using foil for chrome accents; where “not” to use glue; installing windows with white glue, are all fully examined in this pictorial 28 page, full-color Step-by-Step review.

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Freightliner with Trailer 1:32 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-1981 Review

Review and Photos by James Yeager

One of early childhood’s greatest enjoyments is when truck drivers blasts their horns when they pass by. I remember many car trips were my brothers and I had a contest to see how many truck drivers we could get to honk their horns and I laugh when I see my kids doing the same thing many years later. And for getting large deliveries of perishable goods across the country, the refrigerated Freightliner is hard to beat.

For the Modeler: This review is for the Freightliner with Trailer 1:32 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-1981. It is a Skill Level 1 SnapTite kit for the novice builder.  There are 102 pieces to this kit and very well laid out instructions.  The pieces are molded in molded in light blue, white (trailer), chrome, clear, black vinyl tires and sticker decals. The dimensions are; tractor only 9 5/8 L X 3 3/8 W X 4 5/8 H, trailer only 15 3/4L X  3 W X 5 ¼ H, tractor and trailer 21 ¾ L X 3 3/8 W X 5 ¼ H.

  

Covered in this Review:  If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for better finishing; alternate assembly sequence suggestions for fit and ease of finishing; reworking the lower viewing window for realism; where to use glue for better fitment; detailing the interior; detailing methods for the air horns; leg support and axle options are discussed; instruction errors; complete paint and adhesive selections and applications; test fitting; chassis and  suspension construction; modifying the trailer floor attachments for realism; painting techniques, are all fully examined in this pictorial 19 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.

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Right On Replicas, LLC Step-by-Step Review 20140617*
Laird Super Solution Air Racer 1:32 Scale W^ms Bros Model Kit #32510 Review

Review and Photos by Robert Byrnes

On August 23, 1931, just five days prior to having to leave for the start of the Bendix Race, the Super Solution rolled out of Matty Laird’s factory.  The little racer glistened with a viridian green fuselage and Kodak yellow wings, the “Skyways Inc” appeared on the fuselage side; further aft on the fuselage was a large race number 400. The cockpit was tucked in behind the engine and the fuel tanks.  Large side panels folded down on both sides for entry and quick exit if there were trouble.  Forward visibility was not possible, but upwards over the wing and sideways was good.  To insure the highest speeds possible out of the airplane, Matty endeavored to minimize frontal area.  These Lairds were built for speed.  The Super Solution carried a 21 foot upper wing and an 18 foot lower wing with about 108 sq feet total; fully loaded, it grossed at 2675 pounds, and while empty it weighed 1780 pounds.  Jimmy Doolittle was first to test fly the airplane and noted that the engines high torque did not create any difficult control problems; however, the large 9 foot prop appeared to have quite a blanking effect on the control surfaces, especially during landing, and created difficulty getting the tail all the way down.  Ultimately, engine stress from previous races caused Doolittle to drop out of the Thompson Trophy race that year.

For the Modeler: This is review is for the Laird Super Solution Air Racer 1:32 Scale W^ms Bros Model Kit #0050-32510-01. It is a Skill Level 3 kit with ~40 pieces molded in gray with a clear canopy and waterslide decals for the advanced builder.  This is a refreshed set of molds for the re-release of the kit and a new box art from the previous release. Rigging is made significantly easier with the materials used in this review so they always look great despite of their age. However, this kit doesn’t require much masking to replicate the original plane and the decals are very manageable. With a few other tweaks this kit can be built and look great at a skill level 2 rating.  Finished dimensions are: Length: 8-¼”, Width: 3″, Height: 2-¼”.

Covered in this Review:  If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for better finishing; extensive paint and finishing information; adhesive selections and applications; cockpit  construction and detailing; decal preparation and application; how to use Alclad paint to replicate metal finishes; seam and sink identification and repair methods; engine detailing and weathering; making the glass look real; decal selection,  preparation, and application; clamping methods; masking for paint processes; methods for weighting the tires; how to use setting solutions for great looking decals; handling small parts easily;  modifying the engine cylinders for fit; and an expanded history of the real aircraft are all fully examined in this pictorial 21 page, full-color Step-by-Step review.

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