I was looking for something in the stash, box in spare bedroom, and came across this.
I have had it for many years. I seem to remember it was part of a "job lot". Not only is the car of 1956 vintage but so is the kit. Made when Revell was an American company.
Very simple instructions and rather a lot of flash.
Normally I would have swiftly returned it to it's place at the bottom of the pile. However it looked at me and said "I dare you!" I wanted something which wouldn't matter if it ended up in the bin, something cheap and unimportant. Also there has been a recent thread on the forum about polishing to get a good gloss, something I've never tried, so I thought this might be a chance to have a go. Consequently this geriatric ended up on the bench.
First job was the front axle/suspension. The kit part was hopeless. Now I have no clue about cars - I wouldn't know a spark plug from a fan belt. My idea of a maintenance check is to count the wheels - 4 and I'm good to go. ( I do however have a most excellent local garage so my car is well looked after ). I modified the suspension, probably not accurate but looks better.
The back suspension was also pretty poor. I made new springs. The kit part is at the top.
That's the underside done.
The rear springs look odd but I've checked and they do fit at that angle.
I'm actually having fun - no pressure
I have had it for many years. I seem to remember it was part of a "job lot". Not only is the car of 1956 vintage but so is the kit. Made when Revell was an American company.
Very simple instructions and rather a lot of flash.
Normally I would have swiftly returned it to it's place at the bottom of the pile. However it looked at me and said "I dare you!" I wanted something which wouldn't matter if it ended up in the bin, something cheap and unimportant. Also there has been a recent thread on the forum about polishing to get a good gloss, something I've never tried, so I thought this might be a chance to have a go. Consequently this geriatric ended up on the bench.
First job was the front axle/suspension. The kit part was hopeless. Now I have no clue about cars - I wouldn't know a spark plug from a fan belt. My idea of a maintenance check is to count the wheels - 4 and I'm good to go. ( I do however have a most excellent local garage so my car is well looked after ). I modified the suspension, probably not accurate but looks better.
The back suspension was also pretty poor. I made new springs. The kit part is at the top.
That's the underside done.
The rear springs look odd but I've checked and they do fit at that angle.
I'm actually having fun - no pressure
