{"id":5942,"date":"2015-03-17T13:08:58","date_gmt":"2015-03-17T18:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?p=5942"},"modified":"2015-03-17T17:04:44","modified_gmt":"2015-03-17T22:04:44","slug":"honest-john-missile-with-kenworth-mobile-carrier-154-scale-revell-model-kit-h-1821-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?p=5942","title":{"rendered":"Honest John Missile with Kenworth Mobile Carrier 1:54 Scale Revell Model Kit #H-1821 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"twttr_button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?p=5942&text=Honest John Missile with Kenworth Mobile Carrier 1:54 Scale Revell Model Kit #H-1821 Review\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click here if you like this article.\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/twitter-plugin\/images\/twitt.gif\" alt=\"Twitt\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Right On Replicas, LLC Step-by-Step Review 20150317*<br \/>\nHonest John Missile with Kenworth Mobile Carrier 1:54 Scale Revell Model Kit #H-1821 Review<br \/>\n<a title=\"000 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/16845034522\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7602\/16845034522_ac35a045e4.jpg\" alt=\"000\" width=\"608\" height=\"174\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Review and Photos by Robert Byrnes \u00c2\u00a0<a title=\"Robert Byrnes P47 Thumbnail by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/7026773917\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7252\/7026773917_cfa4d8c149_t.jpg\" alt=\"Robert Byrnes P47 Thumbnail\" width=\"93\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rapid transportation of heavy loads has become a major factor in American industry.\u00c2\u00a0 For this reason special trucking equipment has been developed, and the Kenworth Diesel truck is recognized as one of the best examples.\u00c2\u00a0 Powered by a Cummins Diesel engine which develops 180 horsepower, at 2000 rpm, the Kenworth is able to haul large loads economically and at high speeds over mountainous terrain as well as long straight highways.\u00c2\u00a0 Through the extensive use of Aluminum in its construction the designers have managed to keep the weight of the truck down to 13,750 lbs, thus enabling it to haul heavier payloads. These trucks are seen moving cargo of all sorts.\u00c2\u00a0 This Revell model is shown transporting an Honest John Missile from the Douglas Aircraft Plant to an Army Depot.\u00c2\u00a0 Dismantled and crated, the Missile is loaded on a flatbed trailer manufactured by Fruehauf Trailer Company, one of the world\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s largest manufacturer of trailers, and special missile handling equipment.\u00c2\u00a0 This 33 foot trailer features a specially designed springing system which utilizes torsion bars rather than the normal leaf spring arrangement.\u00c2\u00a0 A close examination of the model will show this is in exact detail.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>For the Modeler:<\/strong> This review covers the Revell Model Kit #H-1821 in 1:54 scale. The original issue of this kit is dated 1955.\u00c2\u00a0 It has been re-released several times.\u00c2\u00a0 This model kit was manufactured in 1999.\u00c2\u00a0 You can find this kit in some full line hobby shops <a title=\"000b by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/16845034512\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7615\/16845034512_ec373dd892_m.jpg\" alt=\"000b\" width=\"156\" height=\"67\" \/><\/a> or at online auctions pretty easily.\u00c2\u00a0 It is approximately a Skill Level 2 kit for the intermediate builder although skill requirements weren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t listed on these older model kits. This kit contains ~110 pieces molded in white (missile) and bright green plastic (carrier). This model features a detailed missile and Kenworth cab with a Fruehauf trailer and illustrated instructions with waterslide decals.\u00c2\u00a0 As an example of modern day heavy transportation equipment, the Kenworth-Fruehauf combination certainly warrants a spot in your Revell collection.\u00c2\u00a0 Remember; keep learning and have fun.\u00c2\u00a0 Final dimensions of the model are: 13.5\u00e2\u20ac\u009d long X 2.5\u00e2\u20ac\u009d tall X 2.0\u00e2\u20ac\u009d wide.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Covered in this Review:<\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0 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; clarifying the instructions; identifying and repairing seams; \u00c2\u00a0clamping methods; mounting methods for ease of painting; carrier crate assembly and detailing; detailing the figures; extensive weathering techniques for the wheels, trailer, and cab; making a carrier bed out of plywood for an authentic appearance; \u00c2\u00a0using Alclad products for realistic finishes; using floor polish as a sealer; restoring a flat finish for authenticity; Fruehauf Carrier assembly; Scratch building a missing piece; Kenworth tractor assembly; decal preparation and application; where \u00e2\u20ac\u0153not\u00e2\u20ac\u009d to use glue; how to use decal setting solutions; are all fully examined in this extensive <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>31 page, full-color<\/strong> <\/span>Step-by-Step review in PDF format.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?page_id=2932\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>100% money back guarantee!<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Click the <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Buy Now<\/strong> <\/span>link below to purchase the full Step-by-Step review for <strong>$4.95 USD<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Important<\/span> &#8211; You <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">MUST<\/span> click on the &#8220;<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Return to Right on Replicas, LLC<\/span>&#8221; link after you&#8217;ve made your purchase to download your review!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<form action=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr\" method=\"post\" target=\"_top\"><input name=\"cmd\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"_s-xclick\" \/><br \/>\n<input name=\"hosted_button_id\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"ZTTXGCWUH4HE4\" \/><br \/>\n<input alt=\"PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!\" name=\"submit\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/btn\/btn_buynowCC_LG.gif\" type=\"image\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/form>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Right On Replicas, LLC \u00c2\u00a92015 All rights reserved. *All registered trademarks are the property of their respective brands. 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