Rdkingjay Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) This is the Revell 1/24th Davey Allison diecast from 1992. It is packaged with contingency decals to make a '91,'92, or '93 version. For the most part, it appears to be intended as a childs toy. The body contours are off a bit and it lacks significant detail, compared to the adult collectible level cars. My wife brought it home to me from a yard sale and clearly, it had been thoroughly played with by some youngster and it showed it. The first two pics are the before shots. I stripped it down and repainted with Dupont black. I added powerslide decals, as well as detail decals. All covered in Dupont clear and polished to a high shine. I added nine bars to the roll cage and added some color and detail to the interior and engine. Thanks for looking Edited January 7, 2012 by Rdkingjay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Nice save, the wheels/tires are especially nice. Davey was always a favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Coyote Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Very nice ........ you really do good work B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdkingjay Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Better pics outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmidd65 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 HUGE Improvement on that one! That smooth paint and the Powerslides really bring it to life. I love it, nice work and a great save!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkWelby Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Super smooth paint, you really brought that Thunderbird back to life! That's awesome that your wife found it for you, I wish my wife would do that for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Great save,would have like to seen what he could have done over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Duster Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I've had that kit for manys years now. Can't bear to break it open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Awesome job bringing it back to life. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOYCARTEC Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Awesome restoration. Really looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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