Friday, May 18, 2012

Street, Runner, Crate, Rod, Lowrider, Sport And Coupe


I remember as a child the excitement I felt whenever I got to go to the Hobby Shop or Department store.  The first place I headed was the model section to check out the new model cars Revell/Monogram had just released.

Back then model-making had one level-challenging!  All of the Revell/Monogram models produced required glue, paint and decal application.  Revell/Monogram models made models that fit together snuggly, required little in the way of part trimming and included instructions even a young struggling model maker (like myself) could follow.  All of those things still hold true today with Revell/Monogram models.

Sure they are a little more expensive to purchase (just like everything else) but they're still fun to put together.  In fact, with their new Skill Level designations, easy-to-apply decals and even more comprehensive instructions making Revell/Monogram have never been easier or more fun.

Revell/Monogram has just released seven new automobile models-all of them classics.  They range from 1:24 to 1:25 Scale and Skill Levels 2 and 3.  

For triple value for your hard-earned cash be sure to check out Monogram's '29 Ford Rat Rod 3 'N 1.  Customize this classic Ford as a matte gray pickup truck with whitewall tires, running boards, short bed, chrome bumpers and grill and very distinctive door panel decals. 

Or, you can choose a candy apple red hotrod with white cab, full chrome grill, bumpers and wheels with whitewall tires.  If that's not hot enough for you check out the aqua/green roadster with wraparound flame decals, open passenger compartment and enclosed streamline grill. 
The Revell Muscle '67 Chevelle Pro Street model is a two-door darling of an auto with flat front chrome grill, bumpers, wheels, trim and mirrors.  An integrated bumped up airfoil hood hints at the power under its hood.

Don't let its innocent appearance fool you.  This hot little number hides inner roll bars, a stripped down interior and enough muscle to give the 'big boys' a run for their money.
Just as impressive is the bright red Monogram Classic Cruiser '70 Plymouth Road Runner.  This is the car I wanted as teenager.  I mean who wouldn't have wanted a car synonymous with speed, grace and plenty of "beep-beep" get-up-and-go!?  

Sporting just enough chrome to sparkle the solid red roadster has red wheels, a solid black interior and one mean profile!

Revell's Car Show Orange Crate '32 Ford Sedan is solid chrome engine that barely fits into its swing up chassis.  Oversize rear and front chrome wheels hold custom racing tires, hide behind a distinctive grill and nestle in between them a eight-barrel monster of an engine hid underneath a two door, slit window passenger compartment. No wonder it won a god award!

The Cadillac Custom Lowrider is a California Wheels that is sure to bring its share of stares and looks of admiration and envy.  With its square front, maxed-out-in-chrome, gold wire wheels, custom green paint scheme with gold stripe accents and a sunroof and white leather passenger compartment this white-on-green machine is a favorite.  Sweet!

Motor Sports 'sports' a Corvette Grand Sport from Revell.  With its distinctive shark shape this two-tone, blue speedster has decals galore, twin white and red strips running the length of the car and some impressive oversize tires on chrome wheels.  Emblazoned with the number 3, the car is a 3-time winner for speed, looks and performance!

K.S. Pittman's Willy's Drag Coupe is a Motor Sports model from Revell that is red devil with full chrome wheels, under carriage, hood air scoop, grill, trim and rear bumper.  Its streamline retro look chassis is bulky enough to look like power captured while its streamline design unleashes enough horse power to burn up the racetrack.  This two-door demon is a dragster that has every reason to display the Olympic symbols on its sides.  It's a winner!