Kodiak Island Modeler Posted February 6, 2015 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Very cool and sharp build. Super color and wheels.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted February 6, 2015 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Decent. Suggestion: A little work on the taillights and some black wash on the grille will really enhance its appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I'm liking the SHINY :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Island Modeler Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Nice. One thing, this is not a new tool, it is a reissue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredHippie Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Cool looking van! What color is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullPowerGarage Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 nice! left side decal from the revell 353 western life kit?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Brain Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Nice, I love the stubby flare wheel wells! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Thats a cool van mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted February 15, 2015 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray07 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Love your van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthsideous Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Love van kits. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Nice build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Cool, great looking van..................Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stray Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Love it! Just replied on another thread of a van. These things are sweet as. Nicely built mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelcarjedi Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Shagtastict!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted April 18, 2015 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Sweet looking van.....Great idea with the decals.....Nice touch.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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