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[MrObsessive]

Here are some pics of Revell's long awaited '55 Chevy Belair hardtop test shot. The hardtop shape looks excellent to my eyes and IIRC will have the stock parts like their convertible kits.






The rear wheels appear to have bigger offsets than the fronts...........while I won't build my model with those wheels I do have some models in mind that would look great with those wheels and tires!

I thought I took a pic of a side profile shot but I guess I forgot........:oops:

I want to give thanks while I'm at it to Ed Sexton for letting me pick up the models and letting me take these pics other than the far away angle that don't show much.

These should be good sellers as the original convertible kits that these are based on were great kits on their own..............Having a companion hardtop now to go along with it is icing on the cake!

[PatRedmond]

Quite nice as well.

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

Now, this one is a slam dunk, grand slam, kick return for a touchdown, you name it!!! I'll definitely purchase multiples of this one. Kudos to Revell for finally pulling off this "no brainer". To Ed Sexton @ Revell, I'll buy enough of these to offset the AAR Cudas that I won't be purchasing.

[James W]

Hey Revell, put me on the waiting list. How long is the wait by the way?

[Darin Bastedo]

The way i see it, Revell has given us kit bashers the ability to do just about any tri-five body style by providing these...

1. 56 Chevy Nomad
2. 56 Chevy 2 door post
3. 55 Chevy Convertible
4. 55 Chevy 2 Door hardtop

Combine this with AMT's 57 Chevy kit and you can (admittedly with some work) do just about any body style tri-five chevy. Their are even resin bodies to use to convert these (with some cutting) to foor doors and sedan deliveries.

[MrObsessive]

How long is the wait by the way?

I heard an August release date.......but with Revell who knows? :?

[Luc Janssens]

Was it a long wait after the introduction of the convert?
seems not, the years flew by and very happy I will be able to buy this puppy in the not too distant future, and since the sales of a ragtop are 1/3rd of that of a steelroofed body, the future looks bright for this release. I'm guessin everyone at R-M will be getting Ray-Bans as mandatory eye protection :wink:

Thx

Luc Janssens

Belgium

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

How long is the wait by the way?

I heard an August release date.......but with Revell who knows? :?

Hobby Heaven lists the release date for the '55 Chevy as May and the '58 in August. Can't wait!!!

[Mr. Metallic]

Was it a long wait after the introduction of the convert?
seems not, the years flew by and very happy I will be able to buy this puppy in the not too distant future, and since the sales of a ragtop are 1/3rd of that of a steelroofed body, the future looks bright for this release. I'm guessin everyone at R-M will be getting Ray-Bans as mandatory eye protection :wink:

Thx

Luc Janssens

Belgium

It's been at least 10 years, probably longer. I'm just glad we are finally getting it. I just read an article by Laryy Greenberg in the March '99 issue of SAE where he talked about modified tool the manufacturers should do, and this one was one of his top picks. 8 years later...

[Mike]

That looks like a keeper for sure. I'll be putting that on my waiting list!