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Mack, Woody, Samba, Shelby And Phantom Revell/Monogram has five new model
releases this time around from wheels to wings. Regardless of how you feel about the current state of the oil
and fuel industry, one thing never changes and that's how its transported. Fuel trucks have been around ever since gasoline and diesel were
first introduced. Refineries and
pipelines are only the first phase of getting fuel to the public. Trucks are the workhorses of the fuel industry
and none works harder than the Mack "R" Conventional and Fruehauf
Tanker. Monogram presents this monster of a machine in 1:32 Scale and Snap
Tite format. No glue or paint are required
and assemblage is easy for those ages eight and up. It's a beautiful truck in cobalt blue with full front grill, bumper, side
mirrors, roof horns, wheels and fuel tank all in chrome. Other truck extras include turning wheels,
wheel flaps, full interior details, decals, chrome underbelly and extended
cab for those long trips. The huge
tank trailer duplicates the look of stainless steel and includes full fuel
value configuration, decals and back mounted ladder. Be sure to look for some other cool features such as full windows,
headlights, license plates and much, much more. On of the coolest cars I remember as a kid growing up in Michigan was
the '48 Ford Woody. The Woody would
go on to become a favorite with the surfer crowd. Songs were even written about it. Monogram's Level 2, 1:25 Scale, deep blue (almost black) square back
station wagon Woody features the rounded aerodynamic body style prevalent in the
late 1940s early 1950s Ford body styles. This a true classic Woody with full two-tone wood paneling wraparound
on the side and back, squared side and back windows, protruding wheel wells,
white wall tires and round chrome hubcaps.
Modelists are sure to love the front chrome grill, trim and
bumpers. Even the front windows are
trimmed in chrome! Pop open the front
hood and marvel at the flathead V8 engine accented in chrome staring back at
you! Included are factory stock
details and period travel graphics. Another favorite vehicle of the younger set was the VW T1 Samba
Bus. This is the VW Bus often seen
decorated in psychedelic paint schemes favored by the Hippie generation. A friend of mine drove one and we had a
ball riding in it! Painted blue and white, separated by a full-length chrome trim line,
the wraparound windows with roof windows Samba also includes a full interior
viewed by the side doors and rear pop open back entrance. Inside look for the Spartan VW seats, flat
front instrument panel with an almost vertical steering column and a hidden rear
storage compartment. The Samba also comes with white wall tires, chrome hubcaps,
wraparound front and rear bumpers, a period set of front headlights, turn signals
and VW insignia with 'V" tapered chrome detail. A sliding roof panel lets the sun and air
in the spacious interior. If you're looking for a little muscle in you mode of transportation
then you're sure to love Monogram's '66 Shelby GT350. This car is all muscle and no nonsense as it showcases an impressive
306 horsepower V8 engine. Open the
hood and marvel at the Motor-City Muscle this modified Mustang boasts. Painted a deep red with full twin white
strips running from hood to trunk, the Shelby delivers with chrome wheels,
airfoil, two doors, full black interior, chrome bumpers and grill. This is the Mustang at its best! Monogram's F-4C Phantom fighter jet is modeled in 1:48 Scale. Designed after the famous McDonnell fighter
jet, the model is rated at Level 2 which means paint and glue are required. Paint it in full camo with upper body red and gray alternating strips
and with full insignia application. A single pilot is included that can bee seen through the clear
cockpit canopy. Full instrumentation
and underbelly mounted missiles and fuel tanks make this model appears as if
it can really fly. Display the Phantom with gears up or down. Either way it is an impressive model that aircraft fans will
want to own.
Ferrari, Cobra, Buckley, Foxbat And Heinkel Two red hot muscle cars rated a 2 Skill Level are the 1:25 Scale Revell Ferrari California and '69 Ford Mustang
Mach I Cora Jet. The Ferrari is a two-seat convertible with chrome star shaped
wheels. This aerodynamic speed demon
on four wheels is low to ground, all curved surfaces with strategically
placed air vents and scoops that keep the car perfectly stable as is it
practically flies along the speedway.
Check out the minimal grill, triangular shaped headlight covers and
lush light brown leather interior. To
display the engine use the cutaway hood. Motor-City Muscle describes the Mustang Mach I Cobra Jet perfectly.
Painted red with black accents and featuring lots of chrome this beauty is
all business with its 428 cubic-inch V-8 engine that cranks out 400
horsepower. With rear and front
stabilizing spoilers and opening front hood revealing the almost solid black
engine the car also comes with custom rear signals and decals. Zoom! My favorite models to assemble when I was young were
ships-specifically WWII
warships. Is it any wonder
that Revell's USS Buckley Destroyer escort is my favorite model in this
review? This no-nonsense ship
bristles with weapons including deck guns, torpedoes and depth charges. I love the little details like a full
bridge, multiple upper decks, lifeboats, railing, twin propellers and so many
other details I can't possibly list them all. Look for decals with authentic markings, a customized display
stand and full instructions on how to paint the model with its proper color
scheme. Another WWII ship of a different type is the Heinkel He 111H-22 Nazi
bomber with V-1 Buzz Bomb. Modeled by
Monogram, the bomber takes the most skill to assemble. Look for full interior and exterior
details including a cockpit that opens revealing the flight crew, full
landing gear, a detachable V-1 Buzz Bomb, instructions for duplicating its
unique camouflage paint scheme, decals and fully adjustable wing flaps, upper
gunner rotating cockpit and much more. The Mig 25 Foxbat is a Level 2 fighter with four mounted missiles, heavy armor, twin rear
jets, oversize stabilizing fins, a cockpit that opens, adjustable landing
gear and decals for customizing markings.
Ford, Dodge And Chevy Revell/Monogram Models just released a quartet of new models in its 1 to 3 Level categories. Categories range from no glue and paint application to moderate to challenging levels requiring glue, paint and some assembling skill. The Custom Ford Expedition Level 1, Snap-Tite 1:25 Scale Model comes in green with actual rolling wheels. This baby is packed out in chrome, custom wheels, window and side panel decals with tinted lights and black luggage rack. Look for a fully detailed custom interior and lots of exterior ‘extras’ and easy to assemble collection of 38 pieces with Peel ‘N’ Stick decals-perfect for the inexperienced and/or young model enthusiast. Two Level 2 models include the Revell Muscle ’67 Dodge Challenger 426 Hemi 2 ‘n 1 muscle car available in sky blue and a customized silver with twin full-body black strips. Custom chrome wheels, a fully-detailed V8 engine in chrome trim of stock with hoses and belts make this 133 piece model pure magic. With its straight across front chrome grill, two-door cab and full chrome trim, splash boards, lights and mirrors it also comes with full interior details-GO! The Car Show ’39 Chevy Coupe Street Rod is a two-tone, Level 2 beauty painted in cream and copper brown. It’s a two-door cruiser with oversize wheel wells, wraparound chrome grill, custom wheels, chrome bumpers and full body trim. Take a good look at the small tucked in windows and windshield and revved out chrome coated engine that make this Coupe super! The Special Edition ’62 Chevy Impala 2 ‘n 1, optional parts, new tooling classic Chevy comes in olive brown with stock engine and body trim and The Sled red and white racer with custom chrome wheels and supped up engine. Both vehicles are two-door, packed with interior detailing and bring a whole new meaning to the word ‘customized’.
Cruisers,
Pickups, Cadillac, Knight, Creature,
Skycrane And Missile Revell/Monogram kicks it up a notch this month with a huge selection of new releases from several different genres. For the Classic Cruiser fan Monogram has a set of 1930's Fords that are sure to thrill your nostalgic heart. The '37 Ford Sedan is sculpted in 1:24 Scale and requires a Level 2 modeling skill: paint and glue. Packed with chrome from its curved grill to its wheels, fenders and trim, this baby blue bundle of horsepower also comes with muted blue flame decals, full interior details and front hood that opens to reveal a classic V-8 Ford motor. The '32 Ford Street Rod is painted a deep aqua color with yellow and red side flame decals. Like the Sedan it's brimming with chrome, has a hood that opens to reveal a stock V-8 engine, bar-mounted front headlights and a two-passenger interior dressed out in light brown leather. Look for an old style chrome trimmed windshield with clip side windows, bumper flame decals, oversize chrome wheels and flat extended front and rear bumpers. It also requires a Level 2 modeling skill. The Ford F-250 Super Duty Pickup with its extended cab, 7.5 liter V-8 engine and heavy duty frame is a favorite among truck lovers. This workhorse of truck is solid muscle that makes it perfect for hauling heavy loads, tackling rough terrain and hitting the back roads for some good old boy country fun. Two-tone white and tan with four roller bar lights, heavy suspension, thick bumpers and oversize side mirrors makes this a favorite with truckers hauling loads, third wheels or extra passengers. Go Ford tough! GMC's solid black Syclone Pickup is the truck that pleases both the diehard utility driver or the driver that likes to show off his wheels. With its black bumpers, huge chromed out engine, covered bed, designer chrome wheels and strategic red grill and side lettering this pickup picks up loads, friends and the occasional date. Now that's pickup line! All fin and chrome the '57 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham is a sleek aerodynamic luxury car that's stylish, stunning and a classic. Painted black or deep blue, this four wheel wonder makes the perfect ride to the opera, dinner show or out to dinner at a fancy restaurant. Two figures come with the car, dressed in 1950's elegance. The Red Knight In Vienna from Monogram comes in solid red armor with removable helmet, a candy-striped lance, gold head crest, chest jousting protector and rectangular base. Think of it as a 15th century Iron Man. One of the all-time classic movie monsters of all time, the Creature From The Black Lagoon is still as visually stunning as it was over 60 years ago. The Gill Man is posed with arms outstretch and stands on a Lagoon base complete with reptilian friends: a lizard and snake. Be sure to check out the incredible detailing of the face, body scales, clawed hands and feet and base. This model requires Level 3 modeling skill and is best done by those 12 years and older. There's helicopters and then there's helicopters! The Sikorsky CH-54A Skycrane has a rotor span of 72 feet, can carry 10 tons and performs multi-transport tasks such as laying pipelines and transporting mobile housing units. Customize your CH-54A using its three figures, mobile pod and howitzer. Detailed engines, full exterior and interior details accurately duplicate the huge craft. It's a monster of a helicopter with tons of intricate details, and army issue paint scheme and removable units that will please any military buff. Get fired up with Revell's Corporal Missile With Transporter. Six figures come with the missile: three
standing, two driving and one at a mobile radar and control panel. The Transporter cabin opens and closes,
operating pistons move the huge leg braces, real gears elevate the missile
launch pad and arms, legs and pads all move and pivot. This baby is loaded for bear with heavy
duty armor, a four wheel mounted Transporter chassis and a detachable mobile
radar platform. Lock and load this
1:40 Scale weapon of mass destruction.
Pickup,
Hardtop And Tank Truck I love the design of pickup trucks from the 1930s until the late 1950s. They were not fancy, filled with lots extras or boasted luxury interiors. They were trucks: rough, tough and utilitarian. And yet they were true works of art. Function equals form. The '37 Ford Pickup Street Rod 2' n 1 Special edition 1:25 Scale model from Revell recreates one of the best. No matter what version you customize: classic blue with chrome trim and bumper package and side-mounted spare tire or the canary yellow "woody' with special full chrome trim, special red wheels and custom grill, you can't loose. Both feature full interior details, complete upper and lower carriage accuracy and opening front hood and require a 2 Skill level (paint and glue). The second car I ever owned was a white '67 Chevy Impala. It needed some body work but the interior was spotless, the huge V8 engine delivered plenty of horse power and it was built like a tank. Revell's California Wheels '60 Chevy Impala Hardtop 2' n 1 is one of the last 'finned' motorcars with full front and rear chrome detailing for bumpers, lights side trim, window trim and a choice of two wheel types: chrome and black. Open the hood of this classic beauty and you'll be pleasantly surprised by the perfectly scaled down engine that includes rubber hoses. Turn the car to its rear and be prepared to be dazzled by its aerodynamic wing swept fins, overabundance of chrome and the half dozen protruding rear lights and signals. Throw in the interior details including the dash, instruments and seats and you've got a real sweet piece of automobile history. Monogram presents its 1926 Mack Bulldog Tank Truck that includes so many fun features it will take your breath away. Get a load of its front and rear open wheel chain driven wheels, protruding front bumper open passenger cab, front swept engine compartment (that opens), full under carriage super structure, decaled tank with rear and top chrome valves. It's a beast! You choose the customizing as a Oil Truck or Express Delivery truck. Clocking in at 1:24 Scale the model
requires glue, paint and decal application.
"Big wheels movin', gotta keep on movin', big wheels movin', movin on!" At some point in their life every little boy, and some girls, wants to be a truck driver. I know I did . There's something about the open road and traveling the width of the United States that draws you to them. The freedom, the sense of exploration and excitement of what's over the next bend has always motivated explorers and truck drivers are the last of a dying breed. But, where would a trucker be without his or her truck? Revell understands the long history of trucking in this country and produces miniature reproductions of these mighty machines. Its latest is the Kenworth W900. This massive ten wheel monster is a modern miracle of engineering. Chromed out with a full grill, wide front bumper, twin diesel stacks, antennae, side mirrors, chrome wheels, horns, trim and lights the Kenworth is a real beauty of gigantic proportions. Check out the incredible details such as a full cabin instrument panel, seats and twin window sleeping compartment, wheels flaps and hinged cabin that allows you to see the truck's engine and front suspension and exhaust. The details don't stop there. There's more. How about the chrome steps, deep blue painted cab with lightning decals, trailer hitch and side storage units, tubing and more!? Could this impressive truck require nothing less than a level 2 model-making expertise that includes full paint and glue assembly? I still remember back in Michigan, where I grew up, that one of the most prized cars to drive was a '57 Chevy Bel Air. Its swept back design that included rear fins, aerodynamic body, open front grill and bumper detail, twin hood lights and emphasis on chrome made it the perfect car for the younger set. Revell has recreated this classic car as part of its California Wheels line. Also a level 2 vehicle, the Two-Door Sedan 2 'n 1 allows you to change the paint scheme, add trim and body details and hubcaps while retaining its red stock Chevy engine. As with all Revell car models you'll get full interior details on the dash and compartment, clear heavy plastic windows, full chrome detailing, decals and other little extras that makes Revell the standard by which other model manufacturers must match. Revell's '72 Hurst Oldsmobile Cutlass 2 'n 1 comes as either a light gray
convertible with black roof compartment or a deep red convertible with a gray
roof compartment. Both cars come with
two-tone body details, plenty of chrome, impressive interior details right
down to the dials and a huge engine under their working hoods. The model is
part of Revell's Special Edition series featuring optional parts and new tooling.
Star
Wars, Fairlane And Liberator I have to hand it to Revell Models. They've done their homework. It's a certainty that the last three Star Wars movies were big hits with a whole new generation of Star Wars fans. The first movie, The Phantom Menace, aired in 1999. If kids watched it at about four years of age that would make them 13 years old now. The last movie premiered several years later, meaning that the average viewer is now 9 or 10 years old. Most young people do not have the skills to make a glue and paint model-at least neatly. Their dexterity is not as sophisticated at that age. So, it makes perfect sense to make models that they can assemble and have fun doing so. That's exactly what Revell Models has done. By making the Star Wars spaceship models part of its SnapTite, pre-painted, Level 1 for 8 years plus, Revell has opened up modeling to whole new demographic. The latest releases from Revell Star Wars line are exact replicas of famous Star Wars ships. All are easy-to-assemble, pre-painted and are great looking when put on display. Look for Anakin's Jedi Starfighter, Obi-Wan's Jedi Starfighter, a Republic Gunship, a Magnaguard Starfighter and a V-19 Torrent Starfighter. All feature clear cockpits, highly-detailed surface details, weaponry and miniature passengers. I especially like the Republic Gunship with its backswept rear-mounted upper wings and twin front-mounted ray weapons. Check out the oversize twin engines on the Magnaguard Starfighter and formidable tri-wing V-19 Torrent Starfighter. For power of a different type you'll want to take a look at Revell/Monogram's '67 Ford Fairlane #17 David Pearson model racer. Painted in trademark Ford Fairlane orange, this racer is all muscle with its 427 C.I. engine, high performance wheels and tires and roller bar encased passenger compartment, with driver. For amazing detail you have to admire the decal and type application on all sides of the orange and gold accented vintage racer. This is a vintage muscle car with lots of chrome, plenty of punch and full exterior and interior details. George Lucas took much of his spaceship inspiration from vintage airplanes. Many of the spaceship fights were taken from actual combat footage of airplane dogfights during the two world wars and other aerial combats. For a real model-making treat you have got to check out Revell's Skill Level 2 B-240 Liberator. This WWII bomber was a marvel of the then state-of-the-art technology and aeronautic expertise. One look at this giant model and you will be hooked on what it has to offer. requiring full paint and glue application the B-240 is a great challenge for the seasoned modeler. Here's what you can expect. Look for historically accurate and detail cockpit, interior and exterior detail. Display your model with its bomb bay doors closed or open displaying its full bomb load. Display it with wheels up or down and be sure to look over the super-detailed engines-all four of them! The B-240 comes with a full crew complement, rear, bottom and side turrets
and a small tank-tread jeep for positioning and moving the aircraft while on
the ground. This is a beautiful
model, historically accurate and a lot of fun to assemble. Relive the war in one the greatest
aircraft ever manufactured.
'36 Ford
And P-39 Aircobra By land or by air Revell/Monogram has got you covered with two new hot releases that will keep the most fervent plastic model car and/or aircraft enthusiast happy. The 1:24 Scale '36 Ford Convertible Coupe 2 'N 1 model satisfies both the hardtop and ragtop fan with its easy to convert body and customized paint jobs. If you're just crazy about convertibles check out how this Car Show model can be assembled as a two-seater convertible with rear mounted spare tire compartment, custom ragtop coverall and souped-up engine. Just pop the hood and take a gander at its impressive flat head Mercury V-8 engine with all the chrome you can handle. Look for full interior details like a wooden steering wheel, flat dash and plenty of leg room. To pump up a little extra speed don't forget to add the side flame decals and oh those chrome grill, wheels, bumpers, side mirrors and headlights! It's as easy as topping a jar as you convert the convertible into a two-tone (purple and gray) hardtop with silver trim and hubcaps, hooded rear wheel wells and even a rumble seat! This baby is a beaut with its large rear lights, extended rear bumper beautiful full interior and more-oh so much more! No matter how you steer it the '36 Ford Convertible Coupe 2 'N 1 combo is quite a car, or is that cars? Taking its initial design from as far back as 1936, the U.S. P-39 Aircobra is small, fast, maneuverable and deadly fighter with a behind-the-cockpit mounted engine that allows for extra armor in the front section, thus protecting the pilot. Access panels are removable and the aircraft can be displayed with or without the pilot. Choose from various decals sets to customize the aircfraft. Paint up its camouflage paint scheme, attach the tri-propeller and spare lower tank or with wheels extended and you have a formidable aircraft, done in 1:48 Scale, that will make anyone think twice before attacking. Add the front mouth with teeth decals and it looks a formidable as its design suggests. Both models require gluing, painting and decal application.
Slots
And Coupe Revell/Monogram is more than a model company. It is an innovator in the modeling industry with crossovers into the slot car hobby field. Case in point is the introduction of three new 1:32 Scale slot cars from its Monogram Model Racing series. Each vehicle is packaged in a clear canopy display box and held securely in place by a clever twist and screw pedestal. Each box is then wrapped in a colorful shell that displays the vehicle inside while providing full specs on the back flap. Vehicles include the Lola T-70 Mk II #7 with John Surtees. The vehicle is painted a bright red with white twin hood and trunk accent lines, large white circles with the number 7 inside in black on its sides, a partially exposed red engine, fully integrated air scoop front end, wraparound wheel wells and oversize tires on custom wheels. The car also includes a roll bar mounted behind the driver, full decal details, twin tailpipes extending out of the rear of the car, full interior details and a driver figure. The Lola T-70 Mk II #11 with Mario Andretti features the same body design and detailing but with a metallic blue paint scheme, white trim and the #16 on the doors, hood and trunk. The '67 Ford Fairlane #11 with Mario Andretti is all muscle with its long, lean body, huge engine compartment, full trunk, chrome body and bumper trim, front and rear lights, full interior detail, red wheels and low profile. Like the other cars in the series it boasts some impressive decal details, tight paint application (also in metallic blue) and precise body scaling. For a more traditional model take a look at Monogram's '30 Ford Coupe fashioned after the car that made Henry Ford famous. Painted in two-tone green, the two-passenger Coupe is a solid box on wheels, with its wire spoke wheels, heavy frame, square windows and windshield, spare tire, full chrome lights and radiator grill and bumpers, black fenders and lower chassis and four cylinder L-head engine that is revealed by lifting its hood. Interior detail is pure vintage and it even include a functional rumble seat. This is not a model for beginners. It requires a steady hand for gluing and paint application. Take a spin in the Tin Lizzie!
Planes
And Cars The Piper PA-18 Super Cub is a classic private single prop airplane that is rugged, reliable and a mainstay of the airplane enthusiasts. First introduced in the 1940s, the plane ended production in the 1990s, but is still available and sought after today. The Revell 1;32 Scale model is rated Level 2 requiring moderate modeling skills applying glue and paint. Beautifully crafted, the model comes easy-to-assemble, sectioned much like a real plane and includes full cockpit details and engine compartment access. The AT-6/SNJ Texan training aircraft was mass produced and used for decades by the Navy. Ruggedly constructed, the Texan is a single prop trainer with a top speed 207 mph with a range of 665 miles. Mounted over its front wings, the Texan is highly maneuverable, dependable and capable of flights up to 24,200 feet. The model boasts easy-to-assemble parts, paintable in two color schemes, includes decals and can be posed with wheels up or down. A reinforced clear plastic canopy gives modelers a clear view of the interior seat, controls and gauges. Scaled a 1:48, the Mil-24D Hind Helicopter model is a level 2 model with full exterior and interior details, twin cockpits, rocket launchers, forward mounted guns and capable of speeds up to 200 mph. The gunship is a massive machine measuring in a nearly four car lengths, sports five rotating blades, rear stabilizer blades, rear passenger compartments, radar, tri-wheels, anti-tank missiles and camo paint. Assembly, paint and glue is required. Revell presents three new muscle/pony cars with chrome wheels, bumpers, trim and engine details. All feature rubber tires, full interior details including steering wheel, dashboard, instrumentation, seats and door accessories. The '69 Camaro 7/28 SS is pre-painted and requires no glue. Full details are on all sides, including the under carriage. The '70 Dodge Challenger 2 'n 1 can be painted red or yellow in R/T or T/A modes. Both have amazing engine detailing with chrome parts, wiring, tubing and even batteries. From it Monogram Slot Car Assembly line of kits comes the 1:32 Scale red
Ferrari 250 GTO/LM with complete parts to assemble a rarin' to go slot
car! Model makers will get a kick out
of assembling it as will slot car racers.
Either way its a cool car with lots of zip and get up and go!
Wars And
Cars One of the Old School Greatest Kits Of All Time makes a comeback courtesy of Revell Models. With the old man not included, the Trans-Um Tirebird is a highly-stylized hotrod with a customized Trans-Am body consisting of oversize wheel wells, exaggerated air scoops and frame and one bad boy attitude of a ride. The Tirebird is solid white with a wide blue roof and truck strip accented with small side strips and oversize hood decal and enough chrome for three cars. Part of Revell's 1/25 Scale series, that's a real model maker's model that requires glue, paint and a lot of patience. Dave Deal would be so proud! Another 1/25 Scale beauty of a car is Revell's Special Edition Shelby GT500KR with optional parts and a whole new look. Inspired by the 1968 Shelby this 2008 version is deep blue with classic Mustang lines, huge chrome wheels, classic Shelby grill and lights, low to the ground profile and enough horsepower for a whole herd of horses. Look for decals with authentic markings, a huge V-8 engine in black and chrome, cold air inlets on its hood, heat extractors and enough details that will keep you looking at this beauty for hours. Like the Tirebird this is a real modeler's model that requires glue, paint and an expert eye. When Steve McQueen sent his Mustang flying over the hills of San Francisco in Bullitt, theater goers were thrilled. You'll be thrilled to when you see Revell's new updated 2008 Mustang Bullitt commemorating that great car and car chase scene. Painted a deep green, the Bullitt Mustang is a study in speed with its cold intake V8 engine, five spoke wheels, grill with no trim, factory stock decals and complete engine, interior and exterior details and accessories. With some paint and glue you can assemble this 40th Anniversary wonder updated for the 2000s. Not wanting to leave kids out, Revell has expanded its Star Wars SnapTite Model Kit line to include the classic wedge-shaped Snowspeeder first seen in The Empire Strikes Back. Easy to assemble with no glue or paint required, the Snowspeeder fully-detailed inside and out and looks ready to take on the empire. From A New Hope comes the Y-Wing Starfighter that, like the Snowspeeder, requires no glue or paint. Fully loaded with lots of weapons and an R2 unit, the Starfighter consists of a front cockpit, a rectangular body and twin engines-one on either die. Look for lots of surface details and an easy to snap together frame.
Tie, Ray
and Kenworth Revell travels once more to a galaxy far, far away to bring you Darth Vader's Tie Fighter. Feel the power of the Dark Side as you snap together the Dark Lord's impressive fighter with no glue, no paint and no mess! For ages eight and above, the Tie Fighter is a study in deadliness with its twin side panels and center cockpit painted a deep gray and black paint scheme. The model boasts a clear plastic front canopy, full exterior and interior details and the characteristic extended mid-body section seen in the Star Wars movies. From celestial to terrestrial comes Revell's '63 Corvette Sting Ray SnapTite model kit that can be built in under 20 minutes. Molded in color, the Sting Ray comes with flame decals, chrome wheels and bumpers, the trademark GM Chevrolet Corvette sting ray/shark body shape and split rear window and four taillights characteristic of the Sting Ray of that era. From muscle car to pure muscle comes Revell's Kenworth T600A semi-truck painted in red, white and blue. Featuring chrome upper exhaust pipes, chrome grill, upper roof air scoop,
mud flaps, 10 wheels and tons of cool extras like chrome trimmed mirrors,
windshield wipers and roof lights.
It's time to play with the big boys and Revell brings this bad boy
semi-truck down to scale, 1:32 Scale that is!
Drive Or
Fly Ford Mustang enthusiasts are sure to love Revell's two new Shelby releases: a '06 Shelby GT-H and a '07 Shelby GT500. The '06 Shelby GT-H is a sweet little (not if you count its horsepower) two-door sportster painted in black with twin gold stripes running down its middle the entire length of the vehicle. The model comes in white. It's up to you to add the paint, glue and decals. Part of Revell's Muscle series, this 1:25 Scale Shelby was created to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the car's first appearance. It's classic Shelby with hood mounts, heavy alloy wheels, oversize tires, low to the ground and fully equipped with a realistic engine that even includes tubing, chrome parts and belts. Now that's detail! The '07 Shelby GT500 is no slouch when it comes to horsepower and body design. Slightly more aerodynamic than the GT-H it sports a similar body design only with a white paint job and blue stripes. It's wheels are chromed, windows and mirrors are trimmed in black and it boasts full taillight and engine details. Open the hood and be treated to a 32 valve V8 stock engine topping out at 500 horsepower. Pre-decorated, molded in color and requiring no glue or paint, the Revell P-51D Mustang WWII American fighter plane was the terror of the skies to the Axis powers. Able to clock in at 437 mph, this most widely produced fighter of the war was loaded up with six .50 caliber machine guns for lots of firepower. The model has a propeller that spins and wheels that turn. It's part of Revell's SnapTite line.
Star
Wars Selection Revell introduces three new spacecraft models in their
Star Wars line taken from the first trilogy of the Star Wars epics. I find it fascinating that the first trilogy, made after
the second trilogy, and taking place before the second trilogy features spacecraft,
civilizations and technology that appears much more advanced. It has been theorized that since the
Empire had taken over by the second trilogy that technology and the like had
descended to a more utilitarian form.
Gone were the ascetics and sense of comfort. War striped everything down to its essentials, giving
everything a more worn and used appearance.
I digress. Revell sent me three more Star Wars spacecraft. The first: The Republic Star Destroyer is
a precursor of the larger Star Destroyer seen in the second trilogy. The Republic Star Destroyer is a
mechanized marvel with its triangular shape, twin extended rear bridges,
sandwich detailing between the upper and lower surfaces and its blood red hull
paint accents. Its hull is bristling with laser cannon and engine
details. Graded at Skill Level 2, The
Republic Star destroyer model measures nearly 20 inches long and consists of
74 pieces. It comes with decals and must be painted by the modeler. Two Star Wars SnapTite models, that come pre-painted and
pre-decorated with fewer pieces, require no glue and easily snap together are
the Arc-170 Starfighter and its descendant, Luke Skywalker's X-Wing
Fighter. Both spacecraft are nicely
detailed, replicate their movie namesakes and allow modelers to position
their wings in open and folded position.
The X-Wing also comes with landing gear. It's interesting to see the similarities and differences
between the two spacecraft, especially after having assembled them and
placing them side-by-side.
Another SnapTite kit from Revell features an aircraft from
a different war and era. Great Britain's Spitfire fighter aircraft was a nimble and
highly-maneuverable fighter that kept the Nazi hordes at bay. The Revell model kit captures the sleek look and detailing
of the originals. Easily assemble,
requiring no glue, the Spitfire model is also pre-painted and decorated with
decals and features turning wheels and propeller. World War II buffs are sure to appreciate the authentic look of
the model and will proudly add it to their model collection.
Gunship Jump ahead 20 years or so after the end of WWII and a
different kind of war was being fought by American soldiers. The jungles and lowlands of Vietnam made
hand-to-hand combat fighting difficult if not impossible. because of its geographic location,
American soldiers had a difficult time knowing who their friends and enemies
were. Fought as a guerilla war, the Vietnam War was a hotbed of
political controversy and was the first war that many American civilians did
not support. I came dangerously close
to being drafted into the war and I can attest at how it had a profound
effect on returning veterans. Be that as it may, Revell/Monogram has recreated one of
the workhorse aircraft used during the Vietnam conflict in 1:48 Scale and
suitable for assembly by 10 years olds and older. The model measures a full 16 inches in length with a 23 by 5/8
inch wingspan. Consisting of 118 pieces, the model must be glued
together, painted and decals applied.
This is model for the veteran modeler. The model features full interior details, a side hatch that
opens, turning wheels and propellers, clear cockpit and side widows and comes
with landing gear for displaying. Interior details include guns, equipment containers, drew
seats and complete cockpit details, including an instrument panel while the
exterior boasts larger propellers, antennas, fin light and gun sight. To truly appreciate the incredible amount of detail and
to-scale construction of the model you have to view it out of the box and
completely assembled. Revell/Monogram
has done an outstanding job of bringing a Vietnam era aircraft to 3D form.
Nova SS Growing up in the 1960s and 1970s close to Detroit,
Michigan made me a muscle car fan by birth.
One of my favorite cars was the Chevrolet 1969 Nova SS. Slightly shorter in body length than most
muscle cars of that era, the '69 Chevy Nova was still a powerhouse of energy
with its 300 horsepower Turbo-Fire 350 cubic inch engine. It could move! Revell has recreated the '69 Chevy Nova SS in 1:25 Scale
and released a new Special Edition Series vehicle with optional parts and new
tooling. You'll marvel at the awesome
body, engine and wheel chrome accents, choice of engine types and body paint
and decals. Measuring in at 7 and 5/8 inches, consisting of 136 pieces
and a body molded in white, the '69 Chevy Nova SS is all yours for the
painting, decaling and assembly. It's
like striping down an actual Nova and putting all together-in miniature!
PT 212 And Cessna 180 I loved making ship and airplane models when I was a kid. there was something exciting about putting
together something that represented nautical and aeronautic engineering
ingenuity that fascinated me. I
didn't know what all the parts were for, but I sure loved gluing them
together (after I painted the parts of course) and winding up with something I
could display proudly on my dresser or hang from my ceiling by string or
wires. Revell remembers those days and produces some of the finest classic
ship and airplane models in the world and they were kind enough to send me
two. The PT 212 Torpedo Boat from Revell's Picture Fleet line comes with a
battle portrait box top for framing and lots of charm. Part of South Pacific
Fleet during WWII, the PT 212 was a fast and maneuverable gunship that
guarded America's interests. The model captures the ship in full detail. Made for speed the boat has lots of deck armor and weapons,
deck-mounted torpedoes and plenty of punch.
This is not a model for small kids.
Veteran model makers will love painting, assembling and displaying
this model. Perfect for cruising, skydiving and fun, with a single engine and stationary
landing gear, the Cessna 180 is a reliable aircraft popular with pilots and
has a high rating for safety. Paint it up in yellow and orange and let your imagination soar, just
like the Cessna.
Tuner And Street Burner For
all you car fanatics out there, Revell has produced a couple new cars you've
got to check out. The
Subaru WRX STi 3 'n1 is a 1:25 Scale rocket on four wheels with its gold
wheels (plus two other sets), oversize engine air scoop and spoiler (and an
extra). Cobalt
blue with black interior and trim, this baby is all attitude and lots of
flash and dash. Pay particular
attention to its hood that opens and hides an impressive solid black engine
with red trim details. Four door, gas
to the floor and what's not to adore? A
little less flashy but still impressive is Revell's '70 Chevelle Baldwin
Motion Street Burner. "It gets
mean when the light goes green!" Although the model comes in white with black trim, it can be
customized to fit your tastes. Its
chromed out engine, flat body styling and heavy duty wheels, headlights and
squared off front end and rear makes it a classic to behold, rode and ready
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