Bullitt Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 I picked up this 1964 Thunderbolt on Saturday from Hobby Lobby. Read the box after I got home, skill level 5, should be ok. Next it said build time 7 hours, pretty near split my pants laughing at the 7 hours. I must assume they assembled the model without painting or any detailing. Takes me that long to go over the instructions & get things ready to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Not to sure about the Level 5 rating. I understand that Revell has changed their method. The earlier issue that I have is #85-7679 that was listed as a Thunderbolt Street Machine and is listed as a Level 2. From my personal experience, and what I have seen from other builders on the forum, it is a very good kit with several building options and not a difficult one to build. As for the 7 hours. I usually have that much time in test fitting various assemblies and body prep. I have know idea what you have in mind for your build but I think you will enjoy this kit. Maybe you will share your build on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abelaxe Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 I picked up the same kit and thought the exact same thing! I guess if you dont address injector pin marks and mold lines and just glue it together and dont paint it, I MIGHT be able to do it in 7 hours! LOL ......At first Im thinking I am a painfully slow builder.....Which according to this box I am. It takes me 1-2 months to complete a build and that is if I have no major problems with the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 (edited) 7 hours sounds about right..? Edited March 20, 2018 by D. Battista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullitt Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 I'm thinking stock. When I buy these sort of drag cars, it is usually to do the stock version, as they can be hard to find. I'm thinking black with red interior. I tend to check the internet for original colors & combos before deciding on the paint scheme. My problem is finding the time to build. I have a dedicated work bench, paint booth etc. , but as most of you probably know, free weekend time is usually taken up with the wife's ideas of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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