Revell Jungle Jim Vega Question

[afxmustang]

Does the current issue Revell Jungle Jim Vega have the old 2 piece chassis or the new one piece chassis like the Mongoose Duster?

[John Pol]

Still has the two piece chassic what I would do to is try to make a jig for it to keep it straight if you plan to build it.

John Pol

[oldscool]

The bodies in these kits are kinda bad. Very thin and short shot around the edges. I ordered a replacement body for mine from Revell and it was just as bad as the first one.

If you are going to use the chassis with a resin body then please disregard this post.

[AZ Boy]

I just opened one to check, and the most recent release of the JJ Vega has the main chassis rails in one piece. The roll cage is a seperate piece.

Edited December 11, 2013 by AZ Boy

[iBorg]

The comment about the bodies is interesting. Mos of the funnies in this period had flat bodies. Often times metal would be added to reinforce the lower edge. What I hate about these Vegas, is I haven't seen one (and I bought them in the seventies) where the body didn't curl in at the rear wheel wells.

[Daddyfink]

Ever since the Blue Max was done, they have used that chassis on all their subsequent releases. The old chassis is not bad as long as you keep the body down!

[brett]

It has the newer one piece with separate roll cage. Personally I've never had a problem with the old multi piece chassis , a bit more of a challenge maybe but not a problem

[MitchP]

Same here Brett. This is the 1/25 version, right? My only issue(s) were missing metal rear axle and the need for replacement windshields. It was technically my 1st build in 40+ years and the windshield glue (which was supposed to be clear, wasn't. Any leakage from inside the body was pushed out into the windshield and the instructions to wipe off immediately only smeared it. Revell did patiently replace according to all my requests with no charge. I can't remember the roll cage, but I'll go with you. I have to check my latest 2 builds to see if the pics are all up to date for any criticism or praise LOL!

[afxmustang]

Thanks for the info. I would much rather dear with the one piece chassis.