IPMS Number
48016
Jim Stepanek
Reviews By Author
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Garbage TruckPublished: July 5, 2014 This was really a fun kit. There’s not many parts but you do get 4 surfboards, 3 figures, 2 garbage cans (fuel tanks), and SCUBA tanks. EngineBottom half of the engine is molded to the chassis. ChassisFront ans rear ladder bars hold the suspension. There’s really not much to it. InteriorSeats, shifter, steering wheel and column,… more |
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’63 Corvette Sting RayPublished: May 17, 2014 Round 2 Models, under the AMT brand, has re-released this 1/25 scale 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray. The kit features 1970’s Street Rod Series box art. The Retro Deluxe reissue contains a vintage 3-in-1 kit with a new, full-color decal sheet and pre-lettered drag slicks. Although the kit shows its age in the form of some excess flash, the parts do fit together pretty well. Engine… more |
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Jack Reacher 1970 Chevelle SSPublished: May 17, 2014 Round 2 Models, under the AMT banner, has released a Jack Reacher 1970 Chevelle SS as part of their Silver Screen Machines series of kits. The ’70 Chevelle SS was “borrowed” by the title character, played by Tom Cruise, in the 2012 movie Jack Reacher, and had a blaze of glory during an exciting chase scene. This kit will allow you to build your own 1/25 scale copy of Jack Reacher’s Chevelle.… more |
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’70 Plymouth HEMI CudaPublished: February 10, 2020 I love kits like this ‘Cuda. Everything fit together very nicely with no flash at all. EngineThe Hemi engine is a gorgeous unit to work with. Every part fit together just the way it should. You get a couple of options about the air cleaner setup. Rather than have a hole in the hood (kit provided) I chose to go with a dual 4 bbl. air cleaner. ChassisThe… more |
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’53 Chevy Panel TruckPublished: February 10, 2020 EngineThe kits Chevy 409 can be built with either dual quads or blown. There is flash on the engine parts and after it has been removed, the engine fits together fairly well. Detail of the engine parts is defiantly showing its age. ChassisThe chassis frame rails are separate from the chassis, which can make for further detailing easier. The exhaust system, front… more |
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'49 Mercury WagonPublished: February 10, 2020 I have to start out with saying that this is a beautiful kit to work with. There was very little if any flash on the parts. EngineThe Cadillac engine from previous releases of Revell’s ’49 Merc kits is here again. It lends itself to easy detailing. ChassisThe chassis features nice detail and crisp engraving. The exhaust pipe, front & rear differentials… more |
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1975 Dodge Dart SportPublished: January 20, 2014 EngineThe kit gives you a couple of engine options. One being a Hemi and the other a 340 or 360. Both fit together pretty well once you get past the flash. I used the Hemi in my build. ChassisThe chassis is a weird setup. Part of the exhaust is molded into the chassis and the back half is molded to the springs & differential. It also looks to be extremely out… more |
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Elvis Meyers Manx "Live a Little, Love a Little"Published: December 23, 2013 Manx dune buggies have been around for several decades. EngineThe kit engine is all chrome and fits together very well with very little flash. I decided to use a nCovair engine from my parts box for this build mostly because I had a set of big sand paddle tires that I was itching to use. ChassisThe typical VW chassis is a wonder in simplification… more |
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1978 Pacer XPublished: December 22, 2013 A cousin of mine had a Pacer X back in the late 1970s and I thought it was a pretty cool little car, so I thought I’d give the MPC kit a review. I was greatly disappointed in the kit. EngineThe kit engine is pretty well detailed and the parts fit properly as long as you can get past all the flash. I decided to go to the wild side and installed a small block Chevy engine.… more |
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Jeep Wrangler RubiconPublished: February 10, 2020 Jeep must be an American icon. They’ve been around forever and keep on going. EngineWell, there isn’t an engine. All you get is an oil pan molded into the chassis. ChassisThe chassis features nice detail and crisp engraving. The exhaust pipe, front and rear differentials, and springs are separate assemblies. The kit comes with actual springs for springs –… more |