Quick Overview: Revell Starsky & Hutch Torino

[1930fordpickup]

Dave both of your models looks good. 

I agree with you 100% on your view of this kit. 

We just need to remember that not every kit is made for what we want. Revell needs a kit to try and draw in new builders for cash flow. 

 

[stavanzer]

I've started one of these just last weekend. So Far, I'm very impressed. Things have gone together well, and I'll be painting it tomorrow. I'm building mine as a "High School Hot Rod" of the kind seen in many school parking lots all through the 1980's. It's going to be blue, from one of my stash of Ford Touch-Up paints. The only thing not stock will be the air cleaner. I'll scrounge a Cobra style one from the parts box, and replace the undersized thing that Revell uses. I've got half of the interior already built, and started on the Chassis and engine. I hope to get more done this weekend.

[Bob Ellis]

LOTS of proportion and line differences between those two ^^.

Definitely both of them got some things right, and some not so good. Revell looks significantly better overall to me.

The resin rear quarter windows are too tall

[Bob Ellis]

Overall it looks pretty good, but pics of it built will show a lot more.

The dash looks good for a 72, as does the rest of the interior. For the 72 Sport, the side panels will be incorrect, but could be cut out of the tub and changed with some plastic. To be more correct the dash needs some work since the pad does not extend to the windshield. Overall dash layout and shape is good.

Be sure the 1/4 windows do not align with the door, they actually install ahead of the door and at a little angle. That could have been a part of the "looking too small" in the test shots.

It definitely looks as if this was started in the 80's or so and now comes to completion

It has enough of detail for me, just want it to look "right" when built. 

I have attached pics just as an FYI for the side glass, dash comments and 72 Sport interior comments. The interior rear panels would be easy to replicate.

My 1972 Torino Sport had a bench seat with a high back instead of head rests. Revell kit is different. I am not sure that 1974 had crank rear quarter window?

[Sledsel]

My 1972 Torino Sport had a bench seat with a high back instead of head rests. Revell kit is different. I am not sure that 1974 had crank rear quarter window?

The 74's did not have crank rear windows and yes, the 72 seats are different unless it is a standard bench.

[Bob Ellis]

The 74's did not have crank rear windows and yes, the 72 seats are different unless it is a standard bench.

I had a Gran Torino Sport

[Bob Ellis]

Dave both of your models looks good. 

I agree with you 100% on your view of this kit. 

We just need to remember that not every kit is made for what we want. Revell needs a kit to try and draw in new builders for cash flow. 

 

NOt evry kit is what we want; That is why we modify them.

[Jeepxj]

Sorry all,but this poor kit is a total POS.

 

[Dave Van]

Sorry all,but this poor kit is a total POS.

 

A bit strong.....what US based kit company produced the last GREAT  kit you completed????

[stavanzer]

Hmm. I'm building this "total POS" right now. So far everything has fit right, and the engraving looks good. I know Dave has built two of these. What part of this kit,exactly is a POS, Brian? I mean, I'd prefer some optional wheels, but other than that, it's been a piece of cake, so far.

[Craig Irwin]

While I would never call this kit a "total POS" it does have a few problems with inaccuracys, not fit issues. It's a good kit, but could have been a great kit.

[peteski]

I picked up one of these at NNL East (I couldn't resist the $16 price, and also the fact that I was in love with that car and wanted one like it as my first car - I ended up with a 1976 Camaro instead).

But the shallow-dish mag wheels in the rear really bug me. Without going through 12 pages of this thread, does anybody know a source of the wheels which would have deeper dish for the rear wheels?

The other thing which could have been done differently is the front parking/directional lights.  But I can deal with that.

[louie]

I picked up one of these at NNL East (I couldn't resist the $16 price, and also the fact that I was in love with that car and wanted one like it as my first car - I ended up with a 1976 Camaro instead).

But the shallow-dish mag wheels in the rear really bug me. Without going through 12 pages of this thread, does anybody know a source of the wheels which would have deeper dish for the rear wheels?

The other thing which could have been done differently is the front parking/directional lights.  But I can deal with that.

Yes,over in the resin aftermarket section of this forum is Chief Joseph who has a post about his new resin wheels for this kit. I hope that this helps you.     Jeff 

[Jeepxj]

Hey guys...relax,it's just my opinion.?I just think the body mold is pretty cheesy.And there isn't enough detailing in the engine,and suspension..Ok,there u go.Again,it's just my personal view on the kit.

 

[peteski]

Yes,over in the resin aftermarket section of this forum is Chief Joseph who has a post about his new resin wheels for this kit. I hope that this helps you.     Jeff 

THANKS!

[yellowsportwagon]

The one glaring problem with this kit that bugs me is the front windshield shape. 44 years ago Johan got their Torino body almost perfect. I know I have owned one.Why did Recall put a flat spot on the top of the windshield  front edge when it should be rounded.Compare the picture posted before with the Johan and Development body next to each other. Why don't these guys catch these problems.

Tim

[thatz4u]

I have 2 of these kits, one I made into a replica of my Torino, the other I'm bashing with my Johan Torino, so far it's working very well..