Greg Myers Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) How do they compare ? Edited July 13, 2015 by Greg Myers
Greg Myers Posted July 13, 2015 Author Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Looks like a winner, I'll have to compare it to the AMT kit when it arrives. Thanks These might be a little more my style. Something "old school" Edited July 13, 2015 by Greg Myers
Brett Barrow Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) One of their die-cast (American Graffitti) to plastic conversions. Slab sided, opening trunk (to show off the lowrider hydraulics in certain issues). Very good engine and chassis. Separate chrome trim on body. Edited July 13, 2015 by Brett Barrow
Tonioseven Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Please delete this post and any other post of mine you see fit to delete. Edited July 14, 2015 by Tonioseven
dodgefever Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 Don't bother with those Pegasus wheels, they don't look enough like Astro Supremes and they're oversize for 1/25. The chrome reverse ones are worse, they just look toy-like.
Can-Con Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 I think the Supremes look pretty good myself although they are a bit deep.
gtx6970 Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 I've got this one. I know it has It has opening doors and I think the trunk opens as well
glusnifr Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 I think the Supremes look pretty good myself although they are a bit deep. they look great
Ramfins59 Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 IMHO the Revell Impala kit is great. All the separate chrome trim pieces really fit perfectly and look great. I built mine to remember a neighbors car when I was 12 or 13 years old. His car lit the car-loving and model building fire in me. Here are some pictures of my model... http://images51.fotki.com/v282/photos/9/3018309/13422050/1958CHEVROLETIMPALA11024x719-vi.jpg http://images53.fotki.com/v716/photos/9/3018309/13422050/1958CHEVROLETIMPALA21024x748-vi.jpg http://images16.fotki.com/v220/photos/9/3018309/13422050/1958CHEVROLETIMPALA31024x741-vi.jpg http://images43.fotki.com/v1369/photos/9/3018309/13422050/1958CHEVROLETIMPALA41024x741-vi.jpg http://images20.fotki.com/v1534/photos/9/3018309/13422050/1958CHEVROLETIMPALA51024x757-vi.jpg
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 This one has been around for a long time. I built mine several years ago. Steve
jbwelda Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 I bought it basically for the 409, I think I read somewhere here once that it was the best ever version of the engine so that's good enuff for me. jb
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 It's only recently that my tiny little mind realized Revell did a '58 Chebby, too. Dumbguy. Looks like a great kit.
mike 51 Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 I missed this one too. Looks great. Why was it kept secret?
Atmobil Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) I have not built any of them but got both the AMT and Revell kits and from what I see the Revell one looks very good. I like the fact that it has separate chrometrim on the sides. The AMT kit is also very good when you consider the age of the kit but I'm guessing that the latest issues will have rather worn molds and therefore a lot of flash and moldlines. I got an issue from the 70s (not sure what year) that has the number T273 and a blue custom on the box art and it does look like it had a good mold with very little flash and moldlines. Edited July 13, 2015 by Atmobil
Guest Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 I've got this one. I know it has It has opening doors and I think the trunk opens as well No, just the hood and doors open. The Revell kit has opening hood and trunk, but not doors.
mademan Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 Don't bother with those Pegasus wheels, they don't look enough like Astro Supremes and they're oversize for 1/25. The chrome reverse ones are worse, they just look toy-like. IDK they look good to me, decent representation too large though, more like a 16-17" rather than 14-15" I thought they looked fine next to me 1:1s...
58 Impala Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 I bought it basically for the 409, I think I read somewhere here once that it was the best ever version of the engine so that's good enuff for me. jb Actually it's a 348. It was also used in trucks. Chevy later used the block in '61 to make the 409.
unclescott58 Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 How close can the Revell '58 be built to "stock"? Both Richard and Steve's look somewhat stock. But, are they (especially Steve's)? Can they be built without all the lowrider stuff in the trunk and the bottom of the car? Other wise I'll stick with my AMT '58. Scott
tim boyd Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) Scott...the Revell Impala (at least the version in my kit stash) can be built entirely stock. Also, in my view the 348 engine in this kit is probably the best 348 in 1/25th scale these days....particularly if you want to build it with some mild period-correct aftermarket equipment (which is included as a build option). Cheers...TIM Edited July 14, 2015 by tim boyd
unclescott58 Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 Scott...the Revell Impala (at least the version in my kit stash) can be built entirely stock. Also, in my view the 348 engine in this kit is probably the best 348 in 1/25th scale these days....particularly if you want to build it with some mild period-correct aftermarket equipment (which is included as a build option). Cheers...TIM Thanks Tim. I guess I need to pick one up to build to match my AMT '58 then. I've always liked the looks of the '58 Chev. In '57 give me a Ford. But '58? It's Chevy in the low price three for me. Scott
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 How close can the Revell '58 be built to "stock"? Both Richard and Steve's look somewhat stock. But, are they (especially Steve's)? Can they be built without all the lowrider stuff in the trunk and the bottom of the car? Other wise I'll stick with my AMT '58. Scott Yes, they can be built completely stock. I added the included cruiser skirts & continental kit to mine, but it does come with a plain rear bumper as well. Steve
jbwelda Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 whats the diff between a 348 and a 409? pretty much nothing external, correct? they were both overweight boat anchors but they look kool with those W valve covers IMO jb
unclescott58 Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 whats the diff between a 348 and a 409? pretty much nothing external, correct? they were both overweight boat anchors but they look kool with those W valve covers IMO jb What's wrong with the 348 and 409? Why do you refer to them as boat anchors? They may not have the buildup potential of the 396/427/454, or even the small block. But they saw plenty of action in their day. And did okay. I don't know why people bad mouth the 348 and 409. Or refer to them as truck engines, as they appeared in cars at the same time as trucks. Given a choice of a 409 or a 396 in an Impala in '65, I'd take the 396. But, I wouldn't have turn my nose up at a 409. Scott
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