Atlantis rolls out ex Revell 57 Chevy Nomad.

[TransAmMike]

And, another thing I don't think was mentions is the oversized sized out of proportion side trim on the rear.

[Can-Con]

Never looked right to me.

 

[Edsel-Dan]

I built several of these kits back when.

I did not have trouble with any of them.

Even have a 56 Nomad kitbashed from THREE kits

(started this BEFORE Monograms 56!)

Revell 56 Sedan, & 57 Nomad parts, plus AMT 55 nomad parts

Need to dig that one out again

 

[Daddyfink]

I honestly don't think I have ever finished a Revell Tri Five kit. Any of them!! 

[dino246gt]

On 1/7/2025 at 11:06 AM, Radretireddad said:

I think I’d rather spend the time grafting the roof tailgate and rear interior from the newer Revell ‘56 Nomad on to the Revell ‘57 sedan. 

That's the best idea yet, although I guess it really doesn't belong here, where they're trying to promote sales of the new release.

I swapped a Revell '55 hardtop onto a Revell '56 sedan to make an all Revell '56 hardtop.

So a Revell '56 Nomad could be grafted onto a Revell '57 too.

[rickcaps55]

On 1/8/2025 at 11:44 AM, rickcaps55 said:

LOL I still have your kit in my stash that I got from you years ago that i have not go to yet it's really a great trans kit I also have unbuilt the Revelle kit you show in your photos I have to say i like your Trans kit better.

Yes I know it was for the AMT kit in fact your kit is tapped to a AMT kit so i have all i need to build it in fact i started it finely LOL.

[Radretireddad]

On 1/13/2025 at 8:24 AM, dino246gt said:

That's the best idea yet, although I guess it really doesn't belong here, where they're trying to promote sales of the new release.

I swapped a Revell '55 hardtop onto a Revell '56 sedan to make an all Revell '56 hardtop.

So a Revell '56 Nomad could be grafted onto a Revell '57 too.

Fantastic job! A proper ‘57 Nomad is just one of a number of other body styles Revell could spin off their excellent tri-five series. I’d also love to a see panel delivery and a handyman version of any of the three years kitted. 

[66c10]

Nice to see another old kit come back out 

[Brutalform]

HPIGuy (Chris) did a build on this Nomad. All same tooling. Kit has some real issues. But, can be built into a nice car if you are willing to put a lot of extra work into it. 

[M W Elky]

On 1/14/2025 at 1:49 PM, Radretireddad said:

Fantastic job! A proper ‘57 Nomad is just one of a number of other body styles Revell could spin off their excellent tri-five series. I’d also love to a see panel delivery and a handyman version of any of the three years kitted. 

A panel delivery is a fantastic idea but it should come with crager s/s wheels  fender well headers and a set of slicks for a jr stock version 

[Motor City]

17 hours ago, Brutalform said:

HPIGuy (Chris) did a build on this Nomad. All same tooling. Kit has some real issues. But, can be built into a nice car if you are willing to put a lot of extra work into it. 

Disappointing news since they were supposedly going to make some improvements to the tooling.

[stavanzer]

It might just be, that in spite of Atlantis' best efforts, that the tool may be worn out. It has always had a reputation as a fiddly, fragile kit, and many builders are unable for finish it. It's never been known as an easy kit to build.

There may not really be much to Adjust or Fix on the tool that will improve it much.

Edited March 12 by stavanzer

[Stef]

Never got around to buying Revell's infamous 57 Nomad, though I built their mostly similar black hardtop with the C4 wheels in the late 80s.

Thanks to you dudes, I'm tempted to buy this thing just to see if I can tame the beast.

[Daddyfink]

 

[Brutalform]

I believe this is from the old “H” part numbered Revell kits, correct? I have one of those, but it’s just a 57 Chevy, and not a Nomad. It looks like a 57 Chevy for the most part, but it seems like it has its quirks also. I was thinking of doing an open door, pro street car with it, so you can see the race interior with the doors open. 

[Junkman]

On 1/12/2025 at 4:10 PM, Daddyfink said:

I honestly don't think I have ever finished a Revell Tri Five kit. Any of them!! 

You won.
I've never even started one. I just find them too depressing.

Edited March 12 by Junkman

[bobss396]

49 minutes ago, Junkman said:

You won.
I've never even started one. I just find them too depressing.

Part of their Unbuildables collection... goes with the '56 Ford pickup and the OG issue Ford woodie wagon.

[Matt T.]

10 hours ago, Daddyfink said:

 

Comparing the build to that beautiful box art, it’s almost Palmer-level bad. 🙁

[niteowl7710]

It's not a kit you can build in "two days" like he said he attempted. It's actually quite hilarious that he even tried to rush build that hot mess. 

Should come with a warning - Caution Heavy Lifting Ahead To Even Complete Assembly. 

[Carmak]

Let’s take the “Way Back Machine” to the mid 70’s.

I am somewhere around 8 and a model car nut with about 20 built models. I am building kits like: Monogram Custom Street Vette & Quicksilver, AMT 64 Impala & 56 Ford, MPC 67 Charger & Monza.

A friend comes over to my house with a Revell 56 Chevy he got as a gift, he want’s some help building it. The end result was total failure, and he was no longer interested in model car kits.

This encounter kept me away from Revell kits for years.

I wonder how many kids left the hobby after dealing with a Revell Tri-5 kit.

[niteowl7710]

25 minutes ago, Carmak said:

Let’s take the “Way Back Machine” to the mid 70’s.

I am somewhere around 8 and a model car nut with about 20 built models. I am building kits like: Monogram Custom Street Vette & Quicksilver, AMT 64 Impala & 56 Ford, MPC 67 Charger & Monza.

A friend comes over to my house with a Revell 56 Chevy he got as a gift, he want’s some help building it. The end result was total failure, and he was no longer interested in model car kits.

This encounter kept me away from Revell kits for years.

I wonder how many kids left the hobby after dealing with a Revell Tri-5 kit.

I got the Revell Hot Rod 3 Pack of Tri-5s for Christmas when I was like 8 (1985). I refused to build another Revell kit until well into the 90s. Which is probably why I still have an affinity for AMT/Ertl and Monogram. 

[Brutalform]

I just couldn’t believe the way the rear bumper is no where near the tail lights on the passenger side. 

[bobss396]

2 hours ago, Carmak said:

Let’s take the “Way Back Machine” to the mid 70’s.

I am somewhere around 8 and a model car nut with about 20 built models. I am building kits like: Monogram Custom Street Vette & Quicksilver, AMT 64 Impala & 56 Ford, MPC 67 Charger & Monza.

A friend comes over to my house with a Revell 56 Chevy he got as a gift, he want’s some help building it. The end result was total failure, and he was no longer interested in model car kits.

This encounter kept me away from Revell kits for years.

I wonder how many kids left the hobby after dealing with a Revell Tri-5 kit.

I was the same way with Revell kits for many years. I struggled with the '56 Chevy and the Nomad. I never finished the Woodies or '56 pickup.

I had a modeling buddy down the block. We were the same age, but he tackled the Mysterion and other like it. Somehow he did a great job with them.

[Dave Darby]

1 hour ago, Brutalform said:

I just couldn’t believe the way the rear bumper is no where near the tail lights on the passenger side.

I had one when I was younger that was built by a teen. It came out just fine. Having watched that build video, and and knowing the craftsmanship level of the builder, I'm calling builder error. There is a thing called test fitting parts and assemblies. Putting things together in the proper order. (Like fitting the doors and hinges to the body when you install the retainers.) I've seen other builds by him that were similarly messed up (25 T chopped coupe [REALLY BAD job], and Streaker Vette as examples). He's a nice guy, and I hate to denigrate other builders, but it is what it is. Is this kit a walk in the park, shake the box and you have a masterpiece? No. But it isn't unbuildable either. I'm going to pick one up first opportunity I get, and build one for myself. I'll keep you posted.

Edited March 12 by Dave Darby

[Mark C.]

I had one as a kid in the 1970s and recall that I became a little frustrated with its fiddly nature at the time and don’t believe I ever finished it.  I probably have it somewhere in storage and will dig it out one day to have a look at it with older eyes.  It will be neat to see it again as I recall painting it candy apple red and gluing red velour to the seating surfaces - I thought that it was quite beautiful at the time!

In the meantime, I’m very tempted to get one and challenge myself to do a decent job with it at my current skill level.  Might be fun to give it a go again after all these decades!

Edited March 12 by Mark C.