Something I never thought I'd ever build

[JerseeJerry55]

I am more of a semi truck, muscle car builder. However I was sent this by a good friend. It's a Revell Cadillac Escalade. Something I'd never think I'd ever want to build. The last time I ever built a SUV type of vehicle was a 1978 Ford Bronco back in the late 1970's. It's a bit of an intriguing kit as I consider these big one's either contractor's vehicle's or soccer mom/mom's taxi type of transportation. So at this point I determine which way to go on the build. If anyone has any suggestions I'm all ears.

[Steve H]

Hi Jerry, well.... if you’re looking for ideas, I would lower it.... a lot!!  Maybe some Pegasus 23” “T”s on it, GM medium garnet red paint. Some smoke clear to tint the windows and wheels. Make it a soccer dad type of beast,  maybe throw a big block motor in it too?

[89AKurt]

How about an armored secret service ride?  ?

[espo]

Ideas ? I would consider toning down the grill a little even if it's just making the top molding the same size as the bottom and sides of the opening. Maybe a tighter mesh center section of the grill.  Lowering it would help but I wouldn't go to crazy on the rims and rubber band tires. For a real adventure how about making it a crew cab very short box design. Add a rear window and bulkhead  behind the rear doors and remove the roof over the rear cargo area. 

[Steamboat]

My goal is to take two of them and make an actual long wheelbase model.  The box art depicts the LWB, but the model is a SWB.

I've got a 99 Silverado to use the front end from to make a Suburban, which is my 1:1 ride. Chevy fenders and body side molding are different, so it will be a challenge.