Introduced by Ford in 1988, the AeroMax was part of their L-Series of trucks produced over 28 years starting in 1970, designed for fuel efficiency, performance, and comfort for long hauls.

Revell’s 1/32 SnapTite kit embodies AeroMax with 52 parts molded in white, black, chrome plate, and clear. A sheet of peel-and-stick decals and a set of instructions round out the box contents.

Parts are nicely molded, with appropriate raised and recessed detail. Fit seemed to be pretty good, although some of the snap features required reinforcement with a little liquid cement. Instructions are clear and assembly sequence was straightforward. Box art and instruction drawings also provide ample guidance for those wishing to paint their model. The peel-and-stick decals are crisply and printed and in register, with die cuts around raised features such as hood latches and door hinges.

If you are interested in building some of the older kits that you may have missed when they were first introduced, you have a friend in Round 2 Models, who are re-releasing kits from the likes of AMT, MPC, and Polar Lights. One of the latest releases is this 1966 Ford Mustang Hardtop in a “Retro Deluxe Edition” that includes pad-printed tires, vintage kit packaging, and all new decal designs. The kit may be built as a stock, custom, or drag racing variant, with plenty of supplied kit parts to allow for customizing to the tastes of the builder. The built-up kit is a respectable looking 1966 Mustang hardtop with plenty of options; just keep in mind that being an older kit, there will be some fit issues to overcome.

History Brief

The Ford Motor Company targeted the new airline and commercial markets with an innovative, all new metal aircraft design. In-fact, it was the first all-metal aircraft and the first commercial aviation transport. Ford first designed and produced the aircraft in 1926; it was affectionately nicknamed the “Tin Goose.” Of the 199 examples built in the United States, approximately 20 survive today, with 11 still flying. The unique corrugated aluminum skin made the Ford a rugged airplane, and it incorporated state of the art features like an enclosed cockpit, brakes, a heated passenger cabin, full cantilever wings, and doughnut tires. The three Wright J-6 900 horsepower radial engines gave the Tin Goose a cruising speed of 110 mph and a top speed of 130 mph.