The new Revell Midget Racer

[jssel]

Here are a couple of pictures of the new release Revell Midget Race. A very nice kit with no issues to report.

Scale Auto building is not my thing, but I had to try one out.





Cheers

[Beowulf Shaeffer]

interesting............what scale is it?

[JamesPerrin]

IIRC this is a bit of Revell Classic and has been around along time. Nicely built.

[jssel]

As per the Revell Catolog:

1/25 Kurtis Kraft Offenhauser Midget Racer & Trailer Plastic Model Kit
Product ID: 85-4267

Overview
Skill Level: 3
Scale: 1/25
Length: car - 4 5/8", trailer - 5 5/8"
Parts: 112

Description
Kurtis-designed and "Offy"-equipped. Founded in the late 1930s, Kurtis Kraft was one of the most premier producers of race cars during the sport's formative years. When the company partnered with Offenhauser engines, the pair produced multiple championship-winning racers over a course of 20 years, forever cementing each company's place in auto history. Kit features a removable hood with a detailed Offenhauser engine, a choice of carburetors or fuel injection, a two-wheel trailer with opening loading ramps, chrome-plated parts, black vinyl tires and decals with optional trim and numbers, plus graphics for two vehicles.

Thanks for the comments

[Beowulf Shaeffer]

thanks for that.............must keep an eye out for that, just for the trailer, can make use of that to save me having to try and scratch one

also interesting cos there are a few midget racers at the Donny GP Museum just down the road from me......just looked thro my pics from when i was there last