Gregg Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 Just got this today, posted on the main site, Facebook, etc. Now, it's time to build it! Had to stop, clear I had no good. Will shoot clear tomorrow and finish it up.
Gregg Posted October 25, 2016 Author Posted October 25, 2016 As you can see, I was a bit too aggressive on the sanding before I primed it with Tamiya Grey. I should have primed it first, and then wet sanded it. The details are so fine, so crisp, just that small sanding on the driver's door removed the door key/lock. You have to watch all the ribs/tops of the body, even the back of the hood has the hood hinge part molded in. The rear of the body has a small lip for the hardtop to sit on. Everything is done right. There are mold/pin marks under the hood and hardtop. Also, the hardtop is really thin, so thin it could be broken easily while sanding/painting it. It was hard to remove the ghost line on the hardtop, where a soft/half cab roof would be (future release?).So, yes, ResinBronco.com will be history, or maybe just be hidden reason for this new Revell Bronco?Yes, I know, I'm nutz....k den I will hopefully finish it tomorrow.
Modelbuilder Mark Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 thanks for the detail shots. so the tires are no names, with no decals. hope there is an after marketing fix for that.
charlie8575 Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 I've been keeping an eye on Bob Downie's build-up on Facebook. Overall, this is a very good kit.The only nits he had was the grille was a too flat- it should have a slight "V" to it, and he found the tires scaled out to 13", which is rather interesting. That said, they look good, and it looks like the kit will, on the whole, come together very nicely.We're waiting to get these in at the store; three on order (two for inventory and one for me,) and I've been stressing to the boss that we need these as early as possible; they'll be a good seller and we'll have egg on our face if we don't.Charlie Larkin
espo Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 Looks like another great kit. Revell has done an outstanding job on the detail on this. Would not normally think of building a Bronco but this is just to nice not to play with.
W-31 Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 Greg, where did you get those wheels in the last pic?
randyc Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 On the first post I have the option to "report post". I want to report you for sharing PORN on this thread...lol Looks great! I'm torn btw this version or whatever Revell cooks up for a second version later... I'm more interested in it for the accuracy of the kit than the subject itself. I don;t care so much WHAT a kit is if it's this nice. But can't afford or want a lot of Broncos. It's a dilemma...
Phildaupho Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 Great to see a Gregg post of a very cool new kit. Thanks for all the photos. Looking forward to adding one of these to my stash.
James2 Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 Looks real interesting Gregg. I was unaware of this kit. I like what you are doing with it but about 20 other ideas ran through my head! Looks like a great kit to mix and bash with too.
lghtngyello03 Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 Saw this on Facebook yesterday....must have one, lol.
shucky Posted October 27, 2016 Posted October 27, 2016 Must get one or two of these. Looks like a fantastic kit! Thanks for the detailed pics Gregg!
DumpyDan Posted October 27, 2016 Posted October 27, 2016 Looks like everyone should get one, should be a blast to build, great body style
Davewilly Posted October 27, 2016 Posted October 27, 2016 Looks pretty nice. I will be getting me a couple of them..I already have a request to build a replica version for my buddy Bill of his 1:1
DrKerry Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 Nice!!!!!!!!! Looks like a sure bet to get!!!!!
Art Laski Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 Great to see a Gregg post of a very cool new kit. Thanks for all the photos. Looking forward to adding one of these to my stash.My thoughts, exactly. Looking forward to more, Gregg.
Modlbldr Posted October 29, 2016 Posted October 29, 2016 I just put my name on the list at my LHS for two. Can't wait.Later-
mikemodeler Posted October 29, 2016 Posted October 29, 2016 I've been keeping an eye on Bob Downie's build-up on Facebook. Overall, this is a very good kit.The only nits he had was the grille was a too flat- it should have a slight "V" to it, and he found the tires scaled out to 13", which is rather interesting. That said, they look good, and it looks like the kit will, on the whole, come together very nicely.We're waiting to get these in at the store; three on order (two for inventory and one for me,) and I've been stressing to the boss that we need these as early as possible; they'll be a good seller and we'll have egg on our face if we don't.Charlie LarkinCharlie,The WHEELS scale out to 13", not the tires. If you look at the box art, the wheels appear to be small compared to the tires, probably one of the few complaints about this kit so far. Gregg- thanks for posting this, I already had one on order from Tower Hobbies and I think I might be ordering a couple more, not sure if I can wait until the NNL in Atlanta in 2 weeks!
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 30, 2016 Posted October 30, 2016 Thanks for posting this Greg!! Now I think that I need one of these too!
Danno Posted October 30, 2016 Posted October 30, 2016 Wow. Great looking kit of a great vehicle! Good to see you building and posting, my friend!
Gregg Posted October 31, 2016 Author Posted October 31, 2016 I'll try and finish it up tonight. Haven't been able to touch it since I posted the pics. I was hoping to do a 24-hour build, but wasn't physically able to.So, I stopped the clocks, and when I start back on it, it may still be less than 24 hours.
chadrob30 Posted November 6, 2016 Posted November 6, 2016 Here is mine, almost finished.https://goo.gl/photos/evF78ZGF1FYGbeKe8
cobramike Posted November 8, 2016 Posted November 8, 2016 Just started building mine today! Like it so far.The one thing that I found that I really wish Revell had added to this kit is the aftermarket fender flares so that I could put bigger wheels and tires under mine. I am attempting to make a copy of my nephew's 1:1, it has huge 36" tall tires and the wheels are 17".I am not talented enough to make my own flares so I guess I will live with the model the way it is.
kelson Posted November 8, 2016 Posted November 8, 2016 Just started building mine today! Like it so far.The one thing that I found that I really wish Revell had added to this kit is the aftermarket fender flares so that I could put bigger wheels and tires under mine. I am attempting to make a copy of my nephew's 1:1, it has huge 36" tall tires and the wheels are 17".I am not talented enough to make my own flares so I guess I will live with the model the way it is. Maybe the flares from the reissued 80'Volare would work with some modification.
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