{"id":6820,"date":"2016-01-28T07:49:36","date_gmt":"2016-01-28T12:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?p=6820"},"modified":"2016-01-28T07:51:02","modified_gmt":"2016-01-28T12:51:02","slug":"chip-foose-2013-challenger-srt8-125-scale-revell-model-kit-85-4398-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?p=6820","title":{"rendered":"Chip Foose 2013 Challenger SRT8 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4398 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=6820&text=Chip Foose 2013 Challenger SRT8 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4398 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 20160128*<br \/>\nChip Foose 2013 Challenger SRT8 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4398 Review<br \/>\n<a title=\"000\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/24620999216\/in\/dateposted-public\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1478\/24620999216_db33238e20_z.jpg\" alt=\"000\" width=\"585\" height=\"368\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Review and Photos by Alan Mann <a title=\"Alan Mann (Thumbnail) by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/10489847916\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/farm6.staticflickr.com\/5477\/10489847916_19fa0c6f70_t.jpg\" alt=\"Alan Mann (Thumbnail)\" width=\"74\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Challenger is the name of three different generations of American automobiles produced by Dodge. From 1969 to 1974, the first generation Dodge Challenger pony car was built using the Chrysler E platform, sharing major components with the Plymouth Barracuda. The second generation, from 1978 to 1983, was a badge engineered Mitsubishi Galant Lambda. The third, and current generation, was introduced in early 2008 as a rival to the evolved fifth generation Ford Mustang and the fifth generation Chevrolet Camaro. The new version was a 2-door coupe which shared common design elements with the first generation Challenger, despite being significantly longer and taller. As with Chevrolet&#8217;s new Camaro, the Challenger concept car&#8217;s pillar-less hardtop body was replaced with a fixed &#8220;B&#8221; pillar, hidden behind the side glass to give an illusion of the hardtop. The LC chassis is a modified (shortened wheelbase) version of the LX platform that underpins the Dodge Charger.<\/p>\n<p>The original Dodge Challenger was Chrysler&#8217;s entry into the &#8220;Pony Car&#8221; muscle car wars of the 1960s. The Dodge Challenger of today, while having very familiar styling, is a very different car. Its technology is very modern and so is its performance at 0 to 60 mph in 4 seconds. Now Chip Foose, the famous car designer, has made the Challenger even better.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For the Modeler:<\/strong> This review covers the first release of the new 1\/25 Scale Foose 2013 Dodge Challenger by Revell. This is kit #85-4398 in the current catalog and is rated as a Skill Level 3 kit for intermediate builders. The kit is a NEW RELEASE with no previous versions available. The build itself is just above a SNAP kit and more of an entry level Glue kit. You get 45 parts molded in Gray and Black with Chrome. The tires are vinyl and it has Metal axles. The glass is Clear and Clear Red with the Black window outlines already printed on the glass. The body comes molded in a Lime Green Metallic with Black and has Waterslide decals. The instruction sheet is a fold-out one-page design unlike the typical book format Revell usually has. Overall dimensions are: Length: 7-7\/8&#8243;, Width: 3-1\/4&#8243;, Height: 2-5\/16&#8243;.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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; complete paint and adhesive selections and applications; test fitting; front suspension build; kit extra items described; mating the chassis <a title=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/24351650990\/in\/dateposted-public\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1573\/24351650990_243b58e056_m.jpg\" alt=\"1\" width=\"133\" height=\"94\" \/><\/a> to the body; complete engine construction and finishing; chassis installation; clamping methods; using decal setting solutions for that \u00e2\u20ac\u0153painted on\u00e2\u20ac\u009d look; dashboard detailing; making realistic looking tires; proper brake caliper orientation; window trim and engine bay detailing; using \u00e2\u20ac\u0153clear\u00e2\u20ac\u009d glue for glass installation; decal preparation and application; make \u00e2\u20ac\u0153carpeting\u00e2\u20ac\u009d from craft flocking; tire and wheel differentiation; making custom floor mats and license plates; making crystal clear \u00e2\u20ac\u0153glass\u00e2\u20ac\u009d with floor wax; removing the copyright script; undercarriage construction and finishing; using online images to create gauge faces; using decal setting solution for that \u00e2\u20ac\u0153painted on\u00e2\u20ac\u009d look; expanded car and designer history; suspension construction and detailing; are all fully examined in this <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>18 page, full-color<\/strong> <\/span>Step-by-Step review in PDF format.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?page_id=2932\" target=\"_blank\">100% money back guarantee!<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/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>$2.95 USD<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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><strong>\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/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=\"9RVGJMS9GLPCA\" \/><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\u00a92016 All rights reserved. *All registered trademarks are the property of their respective brands. 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