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Old 01-05-2002, 10:47 AM   #6
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Bodys......Need a lot more sanding. There are a lot more mold lines and plastic flash that needs to be removed. Very thick and solid though.


[for the most part Revell kits are 10 to 15 year old molds and a certain
amount of flash and mold lines are expected.]
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Windows.....Very thick and chunky looking.

[the new tool kits that are coming from Revell have thin acetate windows]
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Chrome Plated Parts....Need to be careful as it can flake off after cutting bits off. Looks to "false" looking at times though.

[it is false chrome plating]
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Wheels.....always seem to be molded poorly with plenty of extra rubber to sand off

[again,old molds wear out ]
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Other Parts.....Not always molded well. Have heavy mold lines that need to be sanded away and some parts dont fit together well.


In general if you are willing to spent a bit more time sanding and getting parts to fit better they can turn out to be a very nice kit

and besides if everything fit right and looked right we would'nt have nearly as much fun making it something you're proud of
Mike
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