"New" Revell 48 Ford

[niteowl7710]

The biggest offense of that box art is the "Virginia State Police" livery applied to it. 1948 was the first year that VSP went to it's famous and still used gull gray and dark blue two tone color scheme. Not to mention they were never black and white (that I've ever seen in a historical photo), nor did they use that type of 5 point Sheriff star.

Nobody's buying it for the decals, but sheesh who's coming up with this stuff.  The VSP has a very detailed year by year historical archive online that a quick read through "1948" would have prevented the weird color scheme they chose that doesn't match the real unique color scheme.

[Aaronw]

I notice some minor grumbling about the stock / police option. Is the issue just a lack of "hot rod / custom" parts in the kit. I haven't got my hands on one to peak inside the box yet. Stock / Police works fine for me but I can understand for those who like to build something with a bit of personalization. I expect like the '57 we may see further variants for street rod / gasser etc. I'm happy to see a version with an unchopped top, I really didn't expect to get one. 

The biggest offense of that box art is the "Virginia State Police" livery applied to it. 1948 was the first year that VSP went to it's famous and still used gull gray and dark blue two tone color scheme. Not to mention they were never black and white (that I've ever seen in a historical photo), nor did they use that type of 5 point Sheriff star.

Nobody's buying it for the decals, but sheesh who's coming up with this stuff.  The VSP has a very detailed year by year historical archive online that a quick read through "1948" would have prevented the weird color scheme they chose that doesn't match the real unique color scheme.

That is a bit weird, essentially generic police decals except for the license plate. Perhaps some artistic license from the airbrush artist who left off the vent windows. 

[Jon Cole]

This is all I found saved in my files. I'm sure it came from here. Can someone share a link?
 

[niteowl7710]

This is all I found saved in my files. I'm sure it came from here. Can someone share a link?
 

That's all Revell ever showed of it, the coupe specific parts runners. 

I have one, but I haven't opened it yet. The side panels only show a stock engine, but the rest if the contents were supposed to be the Convertible kit which did have Hot Rod parts unless they took those parts out for some reason.  

[Daddyfink]

The biggest offense of that box art is the "Virginia State Police" livery applied to it. 1948 was the first year that VSP went to it's famous and still used gull gray and dark blue two tone color scheme. Not to mention they were never black and white (that I've ever seen in a historical photo), nor did they use that type of 5 point Sheriff star.

Nobody's buying it for the decals, but sheesh who's coming up with this stuff.  The VSP has a very detailed year by year historical archive online that a quick read through "1948" would have prevented the weird color scheme they chose that doesn't match the real unique color scheme.

 

Well, I heard that the actual car they used for the Police car reference is here in San Diego, CA and it is in San Diego Police Markings, which are just like the box art, minus the Virginia decals. 

Maybe I can track down the car at one of the local car shows soon and double check all that. But it makes for a good story! 

Edited June 23, 2016 by Daddyfink

[horsepower]

That's all Revell ever showed of it, the coupe specific parts runners. 

I have one, but I haven't opened it yet. The side panels only show a stock engine, but the rest if the contents were supposed to be the Convertible kit which did have Hot Rod parts unless they took those parts out for some reason.  

unless they used the parts from the woodie kit that only came stock also.

[Rob Hall]

I've seen pics of them built up on Facebook...they look pretty nice built.

[mike 51]

This kit only contains stock parts...the 48 convertible kit was re issued at least once as a stock only kit after being a 2 n 1 kit the first issue.  This kit IS the same as the reissued stock only convertible kit except the body and interior pieces.  If fact it says 48 convertible on the coupe's floor piece.

So again, this kit contains ONLY stock parts. (not including the police car items)..  

[Rob Hall]

Maybe the 2nd issue will have the speed parts from the convertible.    

Edited June 24, 2016 by Rob Hall

[mike 51]

Maybe the 2nd issue will have the speed parts from the convertible.    

Even better would be parts from the chopped 48 Ford kit.

.the.dropped axle --nicer hop up parts for the flathead---- tuck n toll interior are  especially. nice..

Edited June 24, 2016 by mike 51

[Edsel-Dan]

I do hope they did the kit as that San Diego Cruiser

I started a restoration of an IMC/Testor's coupe I built years ago

and made the siren and 3 lights for the roof.

I too am waiting to see the contents

Did they do the 2 red and 1 amber roof light

Is the Siren like that of the San Diego car??

Not sure I will ever get one, but still interested.

[horsepower]

I figured some guys had to be running the early Fords in the first year or so of NASCAR.   I'll start looking up some of those names and see if I can find some good reference pics.  Thanks for the link!

Quite a few ended up running in the "modified stock" divisions where speed equipment and modifications were allowed. I know of a couple that ran on the dirt at local tracks as early late models in the sixties (don't ask me how they got the name) but they were allowed engines up to 1956 but they had to be stock engines. The early model Chevy was most popular since they could use the pop up pistons and the duntov cams that the fuelie cars and the two four cars used. But they could only use the tiny wcfb carbs on the the cast iron single four barrel manifold. But the F code 312's were strong in the Ford's, you know there's nothing better than cubic inches.

Edited June 26, 2016 by horsepower

[Sledsel]

The roof looks flat like the 50 Merc, windshield looks curved without a peak in the center, and the 1/4 windows look flush or almost flush.

Can't Revell get at least the bodies correct. I am tired of fixing things. Til I see an actual built one I am passing. 

Edited June 28, 2016 by Sledsel

[ChrisBcritter]

Here you go, Andy!

What do you think? Like I said, the rear bumper filler pan looks too long to me, but other than that pretty nice.

[Ace-Garageguy]

In several photos of the finished models, I'm seeing what looks to me like a disturbing flat-spot and / or jerky curvature in the roof. Anybody else notice this? The real car has a very smooth curve.

(Photos copied from Porscheman's thread here:  http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/114807-revells-new-48-ford-coupe/#comment-1655652     )

[Mark]

Flat-spotted roofs have been a problem with a couple of other Revell kits ('57 Chevies come to mind).  I might pass on this one...same coupe body style as the IMC/Testors kit that I've already got on the shelf, and that one is already paid for... 

[Jon Cole]

It does indeed appear to be flat spotted. Good thing I am a model builder, and can fix this with a minimal amount of filler on the roof. Then I'll use some sanding sticks to get the right shape. Won't be too thick. It's just plastic.

[Ace-Garageguy]

It does indeed appear to be flat spotted. Good thing I am a model builder, and can fix this with a minimal amount of filler on the roof. Then I'll use some sanding sticks to get the right shape. Won't be too thick. It's just plastic.

Yes, and there MAY even be enough plastic thickness in the roof to get the curve right without filler.

Still, wouldn't it have been nice if the brand-new-tool had got the curve right from the factory?

I wonder what the excuse is this time. Different languages? Time zones? Sunspots? The tooth fairy?

[Dave Van]

My kits are in the mail.....when they come I will compare to my 1/1 scale car and check the roof.....if wrong it will be easy to spot.

[espo]

I'm going to build this, if I can find one, regardless of any short comings. I will look forward to seeing what Dave Van thinks since he has one in his driveway.

[Dave Van]

OK.....I got my kits Friday but had a family reunion and a car show this weekend. 

I got the kit out today.....and to me it looks 100% dead on. Not all will agree.....fine.....but I have done design work in the kit field and I doubt there is any correction I'd make to the Revell kit.   You can take a photo that will show the Revell kit as correct or just as easy to take a photo that show the Revell kit as inaccurate. My PERSONAL opinion is it's a great tool modification. 

 

 

Notice my 46, same as 48, has the roof 'hump' some have accused the Revell kit of having!!!! Maybe Ford messed up in 46!!! Thanks

Edited July 11, 2016 by Dave Van

[stavanzer]

Thanks, Dave. Nothing beats having the real thing in front of you when it comes to shape issues. (Firewalls are a different horse, of course)

[Ace-Garageguy]

I still see a little more "kink" or "hump" in the shots of the Revell kit than in any of the 1:1 shots, including yours, but I'll still withhold final judgement until I have one in hand. I have access to at least 5 of the real ones, nearby.  

[sfhess]

I saw a newly opened kit the other night.  The roof looked OK to me.

[Sledsel]

 

 

 

Still looks flat above the middle of the door to me. I'll wait to see some more built up.  Seems the rear bumper is out to far, but that's easy.