Monday, July 26, 2010

Mack, Woody, Samba, Shelby And Phantom

Revell/Monogram has five new model releases this time around from wheels to wings. Regardless of how you feel about the current state of the oil and fuel industry, one thing never changes and that's how its transported.

Fuel trucks have been around ever since gasoline and diesel were first introduced. Refineries and pipelines are only the first phase of getting fuel to the public. Trucks are the workhorses of the fuel industry and none works harder than the Mack "R" Conventional and Fruehauf Tanker.Monogram presents this monster of a machine in 1:32 Scale and Snap Tite format. No glue or paint are required and assemblage is easy for those ages eight and up.

It's a beautiful truck in cobalt blue with full front grill, bumper, side mirrors, roof horns, wheels and fuel tank all in chrome. Other truck extras include turning wheels, wheel flaps, full interior details, decals, chrome underbelly and extended cab for those long trips. The huge tank trailer duplicates the look of stainless steel and includes full fuel value configuration, decals and back mounted ladder.

Be sure to look for some other cool features such as full windows, headlights, license plates and much, much more.

On of the coolest cars I remember as a kid growing up in Michigan was the '48 Ford Woody. The Woody would go on to become a favorite with the surfer crowd. Songs were even written about it.

Monogram's Level 2, 1:25 Scale, deep blue (almost black) square back station wagon Woody features the rounded aerodynamic body style prevalent in the late 1940s early 1950s Ford body styles.

This a true classic Woody with full two-tone wood paneling wraparound on the side and back, squared side and back windows, protruding wheel wells, white wall tires and round chrome hubcaps.

Modelists are sure to love the front chrome grill, trim and bumpers. Even the front windows are trimmed in chrome! Pop open the front hood and marvel at the flathead V8 engine accented in chrome staring back at you! Included are factory stock details and period travel graphics.

Another favorite vehicle of the younger set was the VW T1 Samba Bus. This is the VW Bus often seen decorated in psychedelic paint schemes favored by the Hippie generation. A friend of mine drove one and we had a ball riding in it!

Painted blue and white, separated by a full-length chrome trim line, the wraparound windows with roof windows Samba also includes a full interior viewed by the side doors and rear pop open back entrance. Inside look for the Spartan VW seats, flat front instrument panel with an almost vertical steering column and a hidden rear storage compartment.

The Samba also comes with white wall tires, chrome hubcaps, wraparound front and rear bumpers, a period set of front headlights, turn signals and VW insignia with 'V" tapered chrome detail. A sliding roof panel lets the sun and air in the spacious interior.

If you're looking for a little muscle in you mode of transportation then you're sure to love Monogram's '66 Shelby GT350.

This car is all muscle and no nonsense as it showcases an impressive 306 horsepower V8 engine. Open the hood and marvel at the Motor-City Muscle this modified Mustang boasts. Painted a deep red with full twin white strips running from hood to trunk, the Shelby delivers with chrome wheels, airfoil, two doors, full black interior, chrome bumpers and grill. This is the Mustang at its best!

Monogram's F-4C Phantom fighter jet is modeled in 1:48 Scale. Designed after the famous McDonnell fighter jet, the model is rated at Level 2 which means paint and glue are required.

Paint it in full camo with upper body red and gray alternating strips and with full insignia application.

A single pilot is included that can bee seen through the clear cockpit canopy. Full instrumentation and underbelly mounted missiles and fuel tanks make this model appears as if it can really fly.

Display the Phantom with gears up or down. Either way it is an impressive model that aircraft fans will want to own.

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