Porsche 918 Spyder

Published: February 3, 2020
Company: Revell, Inc.

Overview

As an exotic model car builder, I went bonkers when this kit became available as an IPMS review candidate. The Porsche 918 kit was initially introduced on the European model market by Revell of Germany, luckily Revell USA soon picked it up and re-boxed it for the United States market, the only difference was the boxing configuration. Your hobby shop may have both the Revell… more

1971 Ford Thunderbird

Published: October 18, 2015
Company: Round 2 Models

This kit is presented in a throw-back to 1971 complete with period packaging.

Molded in white, it can be built with a detailed motor or with a promo-style motor plate option, features include wild psychedelic decals, a few custom pieces and a miniature display kit box. Skill Level 2. The manufacturer claims that the kit is supposed to include pad printed slicks, however my review… more

2013 Dodge Challenger SRT 8

Published: February 15, 2015
Company: Revell, Inc.

Brief History of the Marque

The first generation Challenger bowed its head in 1969 and was a stable mate to the Plymouth Barracuda, the original Chrysler “pony car” to play in that segment as started by Ford’s Mustang. The second generation “Challenger” from 1978 to 1983 was a badge engineered Mitsubishi Galant Lambda. The current generation of Challengers was introduced in early… more

1956 Chrysler 300B

Published: March 28, 2014
Company: Moebius Models

Overview and History

1956 was the second year of the wildly successful Chysler 300 series and aptly named after the second letter of what became known as the Chrysler “letter” series cars. The V-8 powered series eventually went as far as the 300L of 1965, however the letter series continued one more time as the V6 powered FWD 300M model in 1999. The standard engine was a 394CID (5.8L… more

2008 Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car

Published: February 7, 2014
Company: Round 2 Models

This is a 1/25 un-assembled promo. The kit contains 40 pieces molded in clear, and black, seats are molded in black vinyl. This is an official Indianapolis 500 licensed product and includes an Indy 500 sticker and 5x7 picture of the car. This model is part of Round 2’s Showroom Replica series

History and Research

The Chevrolet Corvette has become a familiar star at the annual… more

Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Evolution IV

Published: May 22, 2013
Company: Hasegawa

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, or colloquially known as the Evo is a high-performance sports car manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors that is based on the Lancer. There have been ten official versions to date, our subject review kit is the forth generation of the series. All EVO’s use two litre, turbocharged and four wheel drive systems. EVO’s were not… more

2012 Subaru BRZ

Published: February 7, 2013
Company: Tamiya

1/24th scale, molded in “WRX” mica blue, black, clear and chrome; includes window masking templates, photo etched parts on an adhesive backing, and metal hood brace. The kit makes one version.

History and Research

The Subaru BRZ (B=boxer enginer, R=rear wheel drive, Z=last letter in the alphabet) is a result of a joint collaboration between Toyota and Subaru. It was designed… more

2010 Camaro SS

Published: February 10, 2020
Company: Revell, Inc.

The Chevrolet Camaro was Chevy’s answer to the pony car sweepstakes in the late 60’s. Over the years, the “Bow-Tie” boys brought out many exciting and powerful Camaros to do battle with Ford and Chrysler. After a short hiatus in early 2000, Chevy brought back the Camaro in its current retro styling that harks back to the car’s 1969 aggressive styling. Today’s Camaro is truly a state of the art… more

2010 Ford Mustang GT

Published: November 11, 2011
Company: Revell, Inc.

Kit Description:

1/25th scale, 117 pieces, molded in white, clear and chrome; newly tooled 2010 body and wheels with retooled 2005 Mustang interior and chassis, decals for three racing stripe versions.

History and Research:

Who in this world is not familiar with Ford’s iconic Mustang? Ford’s 2010 Mustang is the first restyle of the 2005… more

Ferrari California PE Detail Set

Published: November 8, 2011
Company: Hobby Design

What’s in the Bag?

Hobby Design is a Chinese manufacturer with an extensive line of resin and metal photo-etch, window masks, and other up detailing add-ons for cars and motorcycles.

This review centers around Hobby Design’s set of PE parts for Revell’s Ferrari California. Included on the two seperately packaged and Mylar protected frets are detail parts for the engine bay,… more