The Modeling Hermit Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 Revell's 1977 Chevy van built as a shag van. I had plans to do a lot more detailing on this kit, but chose to just stick to exterior enhancing.
slusher Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 Very cool and sharp build. Super color and wheels..
disabled modeler Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 Many years ago I owned a mid 70s Dodge factory custom van...loved it. Yours reminds me I really need to find the parts to build my old one..cool.
Danno Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 Decent. Suggestion: A little work on the taillights and some black wash on the grille will really enhance its appearance.
The Modeling Hermit Posted February 6, 2015 Author Posted February 6, 2015 Danno, it's actually much worse than that. I didn't really give this kit or Revell a fair shake. I opened the kit and found much less than I have been expecting from Revell's new kits. I did start to open the doors and just glued them back in and slapped the kit together with some paint and decals added. It looks good, but I should have let it be a challenge and proceeded to see what I could do to give it some real zing. There are a lot of things that I should have done with it that I didn't because I had too swelled of a head. If I'm sitting here thinking that I'm such an "amazing" modeler that a model like this isn't worthy of my "fabulous" skills, then maybe I should be using those (???) skills to make it into something really outstanding, instead of essentially just giving up on it. On a lighter note, a shag van would make a cool community build.
Guest Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Nice. One thing, this is not a new tool, it is a reissue.
FullPowerGarage Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 nice! left side decal from the revell 353 western life kit??
Model Brain Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Nice, I love the stubby flare wheel wells!
Atmobil Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 This looks cool. I have never been a great fan of vans but have in recent years started to turn around to them. I wish someone would tool up a new kit of a van.
Stray Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Love it! Just replied on another thread of a van. These things are sweet as. Nicely built mate.
gatorincebu Posted April 18, 2015 Posted April 18, 2015 Doug , Good job on the van. yes those van kits are a bit of a let down. But like you said. "there is a lot of room for improvement and individuality." be Well Gator
kilrathy10 Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 Sweet looking van.....Great idea with the decals.....Nice touch....
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