{"id":832,"date":"2010-10-05T06:59:13","date_gmt":"2010-10-05T14:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?page_id=832"},"modified":"2010-10-10T10:04:34","modified_gmt":"2010-10-10T18:04:34","slug":"ror-review-20101005-vw-t1-samba-bus-revell-kit-85-4292","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?page_id=832","title":{"rendered":"RoR Review 20101005 – VW T1 Samba Bus Revell Kit #85-4292"},"content":{"rendered":"
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RoR Review 20101005 – VW T1 Samba Bus Revell Kit #85-4292<\/strong><\/p>\n

Photos and review by John Martin<\/p>\n

\u00c2\u00a0\"VW8\"<\/a>
\nBuy This Kit!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

This 1\/24 scale kit was built right out of the box with the only addition being the use of Bare Metal FoilTM<\/sup> and the variations in the paint scheme.\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n

The box art of the reissued kit has a showroom ready Samba on it.
\n\"VW9\"<\/a>
\nVW9<\/p>\n

Though it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a Skill Level 3 kit, the average modeler shouldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have any difficulty putting this one together and they really don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t need to be apprehensive about taking on the build.\u00c2\u00a0 Actually, it would work very well as a kit to push the skills of someone looking to improve their modeling skills.\u00c2\u00a0 Overall it was a fun build with only a few challenges to overcome.<\/p>\n

This photo shows off the great detail of the assembled model with tinted windows and foil trim work in the European version.
\n\"VW3\"<\/a>
\nVW3<\/p>\n

Start the model by finishing the underbody sub-assemblies. In order to do that you might need to straighten out the main floor pan (part 49).\u00c2\u00a0 Place a weighted object on it for a few days on a flat surface. Gluing it to the sub frame should straighten it out.\u00c2\u00a0 The rocker panels that are molded in one piece with the main body panels (parts 23 & 27)\u00c2\u00a0were also warped slightly.\u00c2\u00a0Fortunately, these parts straighten out when attached to the assembled sub assemblies. Alclad IITM<\/sup> steel, aluminum, and chrome colors were used for the various metal and chromed parts in the chassis.\u00c2\u00a0 Dry brushing and highlight painting were used to accentuate the details. This kit also features movable front steering linkage.
\n\"VW1\"<\/a>
\nVW1<\/p>\n

The interior was finished and the seats were painted Model Master\u00c2\u00ae ‘Fifties Aqua’ #2942.
\n\"VW2\"<\/a>
\nVW2<\/p>\n

Highlight the engine detail with dry-brushed accents.
\n\"VW6\"<\/a>
\nVW6<\/p>\n

Bare Metal FoilTM<\/sup> was used on the chrome details. Note the chrome trim just below the window area.
\n\"VW4\"<\/a>
\nVW4<\/p>\n

Tamiya Clear GreenTM<\/sup> for sun windows, Model Master Classic WhiteTM<\/sup> and Lime Green PearlTM <\/sup>were used\u00c2\u00a0as primary finish colors.
\n\"VW5\"<\/a>
\nVW5<\/p>\n

Here is the finished model showing all the features of the kit. Most kits don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have opening doors and hoods but this one can be shown wide open to show off the detail.
\n\"VW7\"<\/a>
\nVW7<\/p>\n

This kit would make an awesome display for any modeler\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s shelf and for those old timers that are \u00e2\u20ac\u0153stuck in the sixties\u00e2\u20ac\u009d it would give you something to gaze upon while you play those old Grateful Dead records!<\/p>\n

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Pros:<\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0 Adequate parts fit with minimal flash.\u00c2\u00a0 Chrome parts were pretty well done, but I removed the plating and used Alclad IITM<\/sup> Chrome lacquer.\u00c2\u00a0 Good kit to improve basic modeling skills.\u00c2\u00a0 Clear windows fit well into body panels.<\/p>\n

Cons:<\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0 Warping of large flat parts (i.e. sub frame, floor panel, and large body panels).<\/p>\n