How to Build the Kenworth W-900 Wrecker 1:25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-2510 Review for Right On Replicas, LLC. Copyright 2016 Right On Replicas, LLC. All rights reserved.
nice build. but i see i has the horrible revell tires.I had waited on the release of the car hauler by revell but then i noticed it had the same terrible tires. I just wont buy another revell kit of any kind.. Amt or monogram 1/16 trucks are far superior to me. its a shame revell chooses to shave a few cents on such things as tires.
Danny - Good observation, and while that is one way to look at it - Revell is still putting out new tooling kits where AMT seems to have chosen to concentrate on re-pops. Both have their place in the industry and there is always the aftermarket tire that can correct some of those problems. -Doug
I am in process of building the sister kit W-900 Aerodyne, kit number 1507. To me it's just a glorified snap kit, not much detail and the wheel and tire assemblies are pretty lame. This wrecker kit is much better but my favorites are the Revell Germany ones.
Hello, I am going to be building the new release of this was wondering about the section where you used "white" glue for the windows. is this just normal Elmer's? Thanks
Hey thanks, I live in a very rural town in Alaska (300 miles one way to the nearest hobby store) along with the only road in being close for several days every winter due to slides in the pass makes it very hard for me to get "hazardous" modeling glues and paints because many of those things wont go in the mail so I have to plan and wait for my generally once per year trips to town (along with the once yearly dip in the creek hehe) so I am always looking for ways to battle those issues. I lucked out and got this model along with the Revell car hauler, Mobius Lone Star and some basic glue/paint/snippers on my run last fall (was looking for the 53' trailer but it got sold) and then also picked up a T600A Kenworth and '85 Cameroa 1/8th at a local garage sale for 5 bucks (yep 5 dollars). I sold the Camero online for 85 bucks to help support my new habit.Its fun doing this again as I haven't done models for 35-40 years and practicing on some cheaper ones befors I tackle the wrecker and Loan Star.Again thanks. I will try to remember to post my attempts when done.
Looks good but why do you paint the block of the motor white. I drive a simi and never seen a white block. Yellow, green or black depending on the make of the engine.
Lee, Thanks for watching but the engine is actually aluminum color. I think the camera flash makes it look white. -PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug
Great build. Too bad this is another hard to find kit. I wish Revell wouldn't discontiune kits so often. The other kit that I can't find is their Kenworth W900 dump truck. Such a nice looking truck kit. Maybe with the new owner they will re-release some their great kits.
Nice build Got one for Christmas last year Found your post and wanted to build it You mentioned the missing sprue so i called the number you show it doesn't work Sent an email to service and they sent me a reply basically saying screw you i dont care and ain't gonna do anything for you Any ideas on how i can get the parts to build this
RS, It's sad but Revell USA went bankrupt last year. The new owners have kept the name and assets but not the distribution and parts service the old company had. They may resurrect that in the future for new releases but they probably won't do it for the old ones. On the other hand your kit might have the parts in it. You'll have to check it. In the meantime look for a parts kit online. -Doug
JM, Yes, The original American companies that are familiar with those older US workhorse trucks are only re-issuing previously molded kits because that maximizes their profits. Asian and Eouropean makers have no idea what that is and even if they did the price would come close to $100 a kit which most Americans aren't willing to pay. PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers. -Doug
I’m new again to building models for when I was a kid. I watched most of your video’s on building 1/25 scale trucks and trailers and you always talk out washing the parts before you start building. Can you please explain what this whole process is about.
John, The older styrene kits had a lot of release agents on them to get the parts to come out of the molds. Newer kits are better designed and readily pop out but some small manufacturers still use them so it's best to wash the parts in warm water with a mild detergent using a soft toothbrush to make sure there are no residuals that could react with paint. Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug
JR, I hear you but it's hard to get made at them for going bankrupt. When they were viable they were the best company out there for providing spare parts and sprue trees for FREE. Maybe that's part of why they went out of business! -Doug
nice build. but i see i has the horrible revell tires.I had waited on the release of the car hauler by revell but then i noticed it had the same terrible tires. I just wont buy another revell kit of any kind.. Amt or monogram 1/16 trucks are far superior to me. its a shame revell chooses to shave a few cents on such things as tires.
Danny - Good observation, and while that is one way to look at it - Revell is still putting out new tooling kits where AMT seems to have chosen to concentrate on re-pops. Both have their place in the industry and there is always the aftermarket tire that can correct some of those problems. -Doug
You did those decals really well. Great color choice!
IW, We appreciate that! -Doug
kool , thanx Doug...Happy Sunday
Robert
Thanks Rob - H/S to you! -Doug
I just subscribed. I've tried building model kits as a teenager. Failed everyone. I love watching you, looks easy.
CE, thank you and if you test fit your parts and take your time things will go much better. Welcome back to the hobby! -Doug
Awesome work Doug..! Its a great model..
Thanks KRK! Glad you could stop by. -Doug
wow , great build Shes' sweet....hope I can build it someday
Very impressive model... wow....
Thanks Steve! -Doug
Thanks for the video ! Nice build! I would trim off some of that flash on the CB mic and on the 2 hooks at the rear.
PET, THanks for the tip! -Doug
Well done ... very beautiful
Thanks RC. PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers. -Doug
I had a Peterbuilt tri axle tow truck with 2 booms and workable out riggers.
Brian - very nice! -PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug
Looks great Doug
Thanks Larry - The colors seem to go well with each other! -Doug
Now that's a sweet wrecker nice job
That engine would look awsome in a 69 camaro lol
Thanks Glenn! -Doug
GM, Might have a little trouble getting the hood down though! -Doug
Nossa quê lindo .
That is one nice looking dash panel, very highly detailed!
Jeremy, Thanks, detailing the dash is one thing that really helps with the authenticity of the model! -Doug
very nice job
RW, thanks a bunch! -Doug
Show muito bom
EP, Gracious! -Doug
I am in process of building the sister kit W-900 Aerodyne, kit number 1507. To me it's just a glorified snap kit, not much detail and the wheel and tire assemblies are pretty lame. This wrecker kit is much better but my favorites are the Revell Germany ones.
CS - You're right and generally speaking the Revell of Germany kits are more detailed. But you would expect that for the price! -Doug
Hello, I am going to be building the new release of this was wondering about the section where you used "white" glue for the windows. is this just normal Elmer's? Thanks
J - White glue is any of the "Elmer's" type glues. You can also use clear cement for windows predicts like the Testors item. -Doug
Hey thanks, I live in a very rural town in Alaska (300 miles one way to the nearest hobby store) along with the only road in being close for several days every winter due to slides in the pass makes it very hard for me to get "hazardous" modeling glues and paints because many of those things wont go in the mail so I have to plan and wait for my generally once per year trips to town (along with the once yearly dip in the creek hehe) so I am always looking for ways to battle those issues. I lucked out and got this model along with the Revell car hauler, Mobius Lone Star and some basic glue/paint/snippers on my run last fall (was looking for the 53' trailer but it got sold) and then also picked up a T600A Kenworth and '85 Cameroa 1/8th at a local garage sale for 5 bucks (yep 5 dollars). I sold the Camero online for 85 bucks to help support my new habit.Its fun doing this again as I haven't done models for 35-40 years and practicing on some cheaper ones befors I tackle the wrecker and Loan Star.Again thanks. I will try to remember to post my attempts when done.
Looks good but why do you paint the block of the motor white. I drive a simi and never seen a white block. Yellow, green or black depending on the make of the engine.
Lee, Thanks for watching but the engine is actually aluminum color. I think the camera flash makes it look white. -PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug
i just bought this kit and I hear before it had missing parts did your kit come complete or did it have missing parts
There was a missing parts tree in kits from the original run. I had two. One was complete. The video here tells how to get a replacement.
Hopefully I get all of the parts if not I got the number from the video good video by the way very helpful
MM - Thanks and good luck with that build! -Doug
Great build. Too bad this is another hard to find kit. I wish Revell wouldn't discontiune kits so often. The other kit that I can't find is their Kenworth W900 dump truck. Such a nice looking truck kit. Maybe with the new owner they will re-release some their great kits.
CN, we can only hope that they will expand those offerings. -Doug
Wow, that is sweet.
Vaughn
Vaughn - I thought it came out real nice! -Doug
Nice wrecker,Doug.Like the color scheme.Check out the 918 Spyder
I just posted.Keep on building.Peace out.
Beautiful metal flake paint on that Spyder. Lots of details too! -Doug
👍
Thanks GB! -Doug
Nice build
Got one for Christmas last year
Found your post and wanted to build it
You mentioned the missing sprue so i called the number you show it doesn't work
Sent an email to service and they sent me a reply basically saying screw you i dont care and ain't gonna do anything for you
Any ideas on how i can get the parts to build this
RS, It's sad but Revell USA went bankrupt last year. The new owners have kept the name and assets but not the distribution and parts service the old company had. They may resurrect that in the future for new releases but they probably won't do it for the old ones. On the other hand your kit might have the parts in it. You'll have to check it. In the meantime look for a parts kit online. -Doug
Any idea why none of the model companies have done any of the older iconic trucks like the Mack B series?
JM, Yes, The original American companies that are familiar with those older US workhorse trucks are only re-issuing previously molded kits because that maximizes their profits. Asian and Eouropean makers have no idea what that is and even if they did the price would come close to $100 a kit which most Americans aren't willing to pay. PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers. -Doug
@@RightOnReplicas thank you Doug. I was afraid that was the answer. I'll happily subscribe.
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Thanks Vladimir! -Doug
I’m new again to building models for when I was a kid. I watched most of your video’s on building 1/25 scale trucks and trailers and you always talk out washing the parts before you start building. Can you please explain what this whole process is about.
John, The older styrene kits had a lot of release agents on them to get the parts to come out of the molds. Newer kits are better designed and readily pop out but some small manufacturers still use them so it's best to wash the parts in warm water with a mild detergent using a soft toothbrush to make sure there are no residuals that could react with paint. Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug
The engine should be yellow since it's a Caterpillar
JM, Thanks for the info man! -Doug
Yeah that's a 3408! I've only got that engine in the 1/16 scales! In these 1/25 they always put an inline 6
I hate Revell
JR, what makes you say that? -Doug
@@RightOnReplicas because I have a wrecker with the missing sprue and now I cant get one
JR, I hear you but it's hard to get made at them for going bankrupt. When they were viable they were the best company out there for providing spare parts and sprue trees for FREE. Maybe that's part of why they went out of business! -Doug
@@jimmyrandall2451 Did you try www.revell.de for the missing parts? I got a canopy sent to me for my Airbus from them - no charge.