Some days ago got this box. This is a brand new kit from Revell with new molds, not a reissue or repack, new design and production. Scale 1:25, a lot of details, 144 is indicated on the box, but it feels like a lot more. I suggest you look at what’s inside and watch a quick dry assembly, check how the Revell kits looks in in 2024.
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Body part. Plastic is standard for all Revell kits. I don’t really like it, it’s very soap-like. It is difficult to consider the quality of the surface; all the issues will be shown after the first layer of primer.
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Example of hood panel lines. It’s wide, but that’s ok. It must be deepened and it will take all layers of paintwork.
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A little more panel lines at the door. I don’t see any visible flaws on the body, such as sink marks or waves.
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Engine and luggage compartment. Screw and other details are well and clearly molded.
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The roof should be removable, engine cover can be opened as well.
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Now on to the sprues. Everything is made of white plastic. Here are the engine parts and the dashboard.
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Despite the “soapy” plastic, the parts seem sharp.
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Next sprue. Also engine parts and other small things. Right-hand drive dashboard.
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All buttons are clearly visible on the steering wheel, and such details as ribs on the engine parts.
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Another sprue. You can see the exhaust pipes, the panel with sun visors and other.
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Reflectors for headlights and taillights.
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Trunk lid. I wonder how it will fit into the body. Hopefully flawless.
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Bottom part, arches.
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Interior elements and engine. The tail part is given as a separate piece.
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The relief on the engine is also good detailed. Bolts and ribs of decent quality are visible. The spark plugs with HV wires are molded into the block; it will be possible to slightly improve the detail and cut them off, replacing them with normal wires.
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Next sprue.
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Center console for left and right hand drive. Optional.
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Brake discs with flat calipers. I plan to cut it off and replace it with my own 3D printed ones. But then again, even so they looks good.
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Seats and spoiler.
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The chairs have absolutely no any sink marks. Because they made of two parts – front and back.
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Removable roof and interior shield for the engine compartment.
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And here are the transparent parts. Very clear and do not refract the image. But because they are very thin, like the latest Tamiya kits. I like.
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More transparent parts. Need to mask, but there are no masks in the box. A very strange move, this is a big disadvantage. You’ll have to cut it out the old fashioned way with a knife.
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Rubber with not clear molded protector.
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Decals sheet. Wide selection of license plates.
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Instructions. It is clear that attention has been paid to the motor. There are also no usual rubber caps for the wheels.
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The bottom part is similar to all Revell kits.
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It is proposed to assemble a left- and right-hand drive version.
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The rear part is glued in at the end; apparently, it will not be possible to assemble the body in advance.
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Opening engine lid.
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And now quick build on the tape. Assembled the lower part. Typical Revell scheme of bottom part + arches.
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Of course, not all the parts are on the engine here. But it is clear visible what is where.
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Interior made from some parts.
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Assembled into one unit.
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The headlight reflectors attached and positioned without problems. It is very convenient – there are guides with sides. You can glue it and not be afraid that the glue will leak out and ruin everything there.
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Lateral aero elements. It also seems to fit together, although the shape of the joint is complex.
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Wow, the motor cover fits smoothly and without gaps !
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So I attached the interior to the body. There are no gaps in the interior-body joint.
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Tail. The light reflectors and clear parts fit very smoothly. Without the back part, by the way, you can clearly see what’s inside – a resonator with a gearbox.
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Here the joint is smooth. But anyway, need to fit it more precise.
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Transparent headlight covers fit without a single gap. Fine details, fitted perfectly.
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The windshield also fits without a single gap or tension.
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By the way, the rubber has a groove for the rim. It’s a good solution to hide it. No need to cut off that ring on the back side. The wheels themselves do not use a rubber bushing; due to the frictional force, they sit in the hub and even rotates.
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This is the preliminary assembly. I like. I’ll probably make this Corvette in the near future, although I didn’t plan to 🤗
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