W900, '57 And '72

"Big wheels movin', gotta keep on movin', big wheels movin', movin on!" At some point in their life every little boy, and some girls, wants to be a truck driver.  I know I did .  There's something about the open road and traveling the width of the United States that draws you to them.  The freedom, the sense of exploration and excitement of what's over the next bend has always motivated explorers and truck drivers are the last of a dying breed.

But, where would a trucker be without his or her truck?  Revell understands the long history of trucking in this country and produces miniature reproductions of these mighty machines.  Its latest is the Kenworth W900. 

This massive ten wheel monster is a modern miracle of engineering.  Chromed out with a full grill, wide front bumper, twin diesel stacks, antennae, side mirrors, chrome wheels, horns, trim and lights the Kenworth is a real beauty of gigantic proportions.

Check out the incredible details such as a full cabin instrument panel, seats and twin window sleeping compartment, wheels flaps and hinged cabin that allows you to see the truck's engine and front suspension and exhaust. 

The details don't stop there.  There's more. How about the chrome steps, deep blue painted cab with lightning decals, trailer hitch and side storage units, tubing and more!?  Could this impressive truck require nothing less than a level 2 model-making expertise that includes full paint and glue assembly?

I still remember back in Michigan, where I grew up, that one of the most prized cars to drive was a '57 Chevy Bel Air.  Its swept back design that included rear fins, aerodynamic body, open front grill and bumper detail, twin hood lights and emphasis on chrome made it the perfect car for the younger set.

Revell has recreated this classic car as part of its California Wheels line.  Also a level 2 vehicle, the Two-Door Sedan 2 'n 1 allows you to change the paint scheme, add trim and body details and hubcaps while retaining its red stock Chevy engine.  As with all Revell car models you'll get full interior details on the dash and compartment, clear heavy plastic windows, full chrome detailing, decals and other little extras that makes Revell the standard by which other model manufacturers must match.

Revell's '72 Hurst Oldsmobile Cutlass 2 'n 1 comes as either a light gray convertible with black roof compartment or a deep red convertible with a gray roof compartment.  Both cars come with two-tone body details, plenty of chrome, impressive interior details right down to the dials and a huge engine under their working hoods. The model is part of Revell's Special Edition series featuring  optional parts and new tooling.