1/25 Revell F&F Brian's Ford F-150 SVT Lightning

[Casey]

Looks like the 1/25 Revell F&F Ford F-150 SVT Lightning kit is now out and available.

[SSNJim]

Picked one up this past weekend at my LHS. I was surprised to see it. Looks like a stock Lightning with new decals. Maybe I'll finish this one....

Edited November 16, 2021 by SSNJim

[stavanzer]

So, JIm.

Did Revell add in any new parts, or is this just a 'decal only' upgrade?

[Dave Van]

I want one to go with other FnF models!! Thx for the info!!!

 

[SSNJim]

30 minutes ago, alexis said:

So, JIm.

Did Revell add in any new parts, or is this just a 'decal only' upgrade?

I didn't see any new parts, but I haven't looked at the original issue kit in a long time, and there are no optional parts. It seems to be a box stock Lightning with the F&F decals to me. All the stock decals are still there. 

[Smoke Wagon]

Considering the pickup in the movie was a stock Lightning with Racer’s Edge door decals... I wouldn’t expect the kit to be anything more than a stock lightning with Racer’s Edge door decals.

[stavanzer]

Fair Enough, then.

Thanks for taking the trouble, fellows.

[Smoke Wagon]

49 minutes ago, alexis said:

Fair Enough, then.

Don’t get me wrong, the kit is nice to see on shelves again regardless. 

[Mr. Metallic]

Glad that Revell finally did the work for me instead of having to make my own decals. This has been a no brainer for nearly 2 decades, glad they finally got the licensing lined up with the demand cycle for this kit. 

Isn't the movie truck lowered a little? Doesn't really matter because I can handle the mod.

[Rob Hall]

Interesting, though it's Brian's truck, Dom/Vin is on the box art...guess they couldn't license Paul Walker's likeness from his estate.

Edited November 17, 2021 by Rob Hall

[stavanzer]

Rob, I think the Dom/Vin pic was chosen because it is more familiar now. It will sell more kits, IMHO.

But, You could be right.

[Dave Van]

Brian / Walker on the box would not be good. I think there is still litigation going on around his crash/death. Understandable why they passed. 

[OldNYJim]

This kit needed boxes, a strap and a Miata bumper

 

[Dave Van]

25 minutes ago, CabDriver said:

This kit needed boxes, a strap and a Miata bumper

 

Cool build idea!!! 

[slusher]

On 11/16/2021 at 6:51 PM, Dave Van said:

I want one to go with other FnF models!! Thx for the info!!!

 

Fantastic builds Dave!  Your right, it’s a must have for the F&F collection..

[Casey]

 

 

[stitchdup]

On 11/17/2021 at 6:02 PM, CabDriver said:

hope there wasn't anything important in the lower left box

[keyser]

Merry HanukwanzaaChristmafestivus Dude. 

[iamsuperdan]

I have this one on the bench right now. Not because I'm a FF fan, but because I'm a Lightning fan.

 

[Smoke Wagon]

8 hours ago, iamsuperdan said:

I have this one on the bench right now. Not because I'm a FF fan, but because I'm a Lightning fan.

If you’re building it as a stock Lightning, keep in mind the tires in the kit are a little bit under-sized. I haven’t found a good replacement, but if you don’t mind doing some minor modifications to the Lightning rims, and the rear tires being a little bigger than the fronts, then the low profile tires that come in the Revell ‘65 Chevy stepside kit are an option that fill the wheel wells a little better. 

[iamsuperdan]

16 hours ago, Smoke Wagon said:

If you’re building it as a stock Lightning, keep in mind the tires in the kit are a little bit under-sized. I haven’t found a good replacement, but if you don’t mind doing some minor modifications to the Lightning rims, and the rear tires being a little bigger than the fronts, then the low profile tires that come in the Revell ‘65 Chevy stepside kit are an option that fill the wheel wells a little better. 

The wheels and tires are totally undersized for sure.

I 3D printed a new set that fit much better.

[oldcarfan]

I remember emailing Bob Johnson a couple years before Revell got bought up and asking him if they'd consider doing this. He just said to wait it was coming. I guess they finally got around to doing it.