The Flintstone’s Flintmobile

Published: May 20, 2015
Company: Round 2 Models

The Kit

This automotive model review covers the Flintstone’s Flintmobile 1:25 Scale Lindberg Model Kit #HL604 (Photo 1). This is a Skill Level 1 Snap-It kit (Photo 2) for modelers eight years and older. It includes 22 parts molded primarily in tan and grey plastic with a white top. It also has a standup backdrop and easy to follow instructions. When finished it measures: L- 7½”, W- 4”, H- 3-¾”.

This kit’s box art will catch the eye of anyone that has ever seen the 60’s TV series featuring the Flintstones or even the 90’s movie. The hilarious antics of Fred Flintstone’s Stone Age friends and foes only mirrored that of modern day life and was enjoyable by both kids and adults alike. It’s hard not to look at the model and remember the pitter-patter of those huge feet… more

HighJacker Off-Road Custom Van

Published: April 28, 2015
Company: Round 2 Models

This automotive model review covers the HighJacker Off-Road Custom Van 1:20 Scale MPC Model Kit #813. This kit has been released before but thanks to the “Kats” at Round2 it’s back on the shelves and for its age the molds have held up well. This is a Skill Level 3 kit for modelers ten years and older. Molded primarily in white styrene, the kit includes over 200 parts, with transparent, clear red, and chrome pieces, and vinyl tires. It also has waterslide decals and instructions. This kit features a highly detailed interior with sink, stove, cabinet, and other kitchen accessories, as well as camping and hunting equipment. It also includes a full bed for the back area. When finished it is an impressive size measuring 9½ inches long, 4 inches wide, and 5 inches high.

This kit is… more

1940 Ford Fire Chief Car

Published: April 2, 2015
Company: Round 2 Models

The Kit

This automotive model review covers the 1940 Ford Fire Chief Car 1:25 scale MPC kit #815/12. The copyright date on the inside of the body is 2014 although kit has been released before. This is a Skill Level 1 “Snap-It” kit for modelers eight years and older. It includes parts molded in red, tan, and black with chrome, clear and transparent red parts and waterslide decals.

This kit is designed to catch the eye of a youngster and be simple enough to build to keep their interest long enough to finish the construction. This kit does that very well being molded in color with positive placement points and clear directions. It can easily be built that way with no additional work and will turn out to be a “first” model for the budding hobbyist that they will be proud… more