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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 16 2015, 06:24 AM (78 Views) | |
| DevilFish | Jul 16 2015, 06:24 AM Post #1 |
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LCDR Paul "Voodoo" Carter
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![]() The Camaro has been around since 1967, and, apart from a short break in production between 2002 and 2010, has been on sale all that time. The kit represents the 5th generation, in it's re-envisaged form, harking back to the original body style, as was done by both Ford, with the Mustang, and Dodge with the Challenger. In a bid to bring back proper musclecars, the Camaro has been fitted with many performance packs and engines. The ZL-1 option was originally offered on the 1969 model, and consisted of fitting Chevy's biggest, most powerful engine, the all alloy 500bhp big block. The current ZL-1 features the 6.2 litre engine and 6 speed gearbox from the Corvette ZR-1, giving it a 0-60 mph time of under 4 seconds. The kit comes in the standard Revell end opening box. ![]() The instructions are again, as we expect from Revell, clear and easy to follow. ![]() ![]() The sprues are individually bagged, then all bagged up together, which is a nice touch. There are 9 sprues, plus the body and 2 sprues of transparent parts for lights, and of course the tyres. A nice surprise was the fact that the bodyshell comes pre-painted. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Looking at the parts breakdown and the instructions, even though this kit is labeled as a skill level 3, I suspect it wouldn't pose too much of a problem for anyone fairly new to the hobby. With the pre-painted bodyshell, I can see this being aimed at this market, as a very good model looks like it can be had, for very little effort. Revell model kits are available from all good toy and model retailers. For details visit www.revell.de/en, @RevellGermany or facebook.com/Revell a new-look Revell website has now gone live at www.revell.de/en.
Edited by DevilFish, Jul 16 2015, 08:25 AM.
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| Olde Farte | Jul 16 2015, 11:15 AM Post #2 |
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Lt. Derek 'Smurfy' Reeve
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Nice review of a nice car and kit. |
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| tc2324 | Jul 16 2015, 03:20 PM Post #3 |
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LCDR Tony `Banana's` Clay
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Nice review mate. It almost comes across as a snap together kit. |
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| DevilFish | Jul 17 2015, 06:02 AM Post #4 |
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LCDR Paul "Voodoo" Carter
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I think it's a halfway house. Skill level 3, but probably because of the parts count. The build up of the parts is, for a car kit, very simplified. There are no separate heads on the V8, for example. The running gear is moulded in place.... But, despite that, I feel that a great looking model can be built by anyone with a moderate skill level. In fact, I might possible give this to my daughter to build for the build review.
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