1/25 AMT '69 Chevelle SS396 Hardtop

[Sledsel]

Even with it's issues, this kit builds up pretty well. I'll probably add another to the stash and I will continue to support R2 because of them digging out so many old kits making it possible to build them without paying nutty prices.

[Chuck Kourouklis]

It think it's a pretty canny thing, Round 2 cutting this loose with all the cute box art - right as Revell's '68 is around the corner for cross-pollination...

[Casey]

5 hours ago, Snake45 said:

I dunno, could be quite a wait. I don't believe they've even announced a '69 Chevelle SS. 

It's been mentioned by an ex-Revell employee and others in the know that a '69 Chevelle SS is already planned for release after their '68 Chevelle SS, but in the meantime, people who can't or don't want to wait can enjoy the AMT kit.

[mikemodeler]

29 minutes ago, Casey said:

It's been mentioned by an ex-Revell employee and others in the know that a '69 Chevelle SS is already planned for release after their '68 Chevelle SS, but in the meantime, people who can't or don't want to wait can enjoy the AMT kit.

If the 68 turns out to be a decent kit, then I might be in for one and also a 69. I would rather wait than reward Round2 with my money for a kit that has it's fair share of issues.

[Dave Darby]

9 minutes ago, mikemodeler said:

If the 68 turns out to be a decent kit, then I might be in for one and also a 69. I would rather wait than reward Round2 with my money for a kit that has it's fair share of issues.

If you have Facebook, check out the Box Art Replicas group. There are photos of the actual box art model for the Revell 68 Chevelle posted there.

[Snake45]

Profile looks pretty good, so far....

[mikemodeler]

2 hours ago, Dave Darby said:

If you have Facebook, check out the Box Art Replicas group. There are photos of the actual box art model for the Revell 68 Chevelle posted there.

Thanks Dave, will do. I will also wait for the in person reviews by modelers who put their hands on this kit before I shell out any of my lunch money for this kit and others.

[Casey]

Pics of the decal sheet, Firestone Drag 500 slicks and tires, and 'mag' wheels courtesy of an eBay listing:

[Bob Ellis]

I hear a lot of complaints about this kit. Bottom line; If you can whittle a better one, don't but the Round 2 kit.

The side trim is easily fixed.

Missing Link has the original style tailights so you can fix the rear end.