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   Back To Index   70's Custom Van Review #150
Summary & Average Rating
Model 70's Custom Van
Manufacturer Revell
Kit Number 7686
Scale 1:24
Released 2000
Versions Street, Custom
Total Parts 75-100
Mold Color White
 
Overall  3
Product Packaging  3
Mold Cleanliness  2
Model Details  3
Decals  4
Accuracy  3
Fit & Finish  2
 
               
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 1   Poor   Major flaws from the manufacturer. The model will suffer and nothing can easily be done to correct it.
 2   Fair   Minor flaws that could be corrected with some hard work.
 3   Good   Minor flaws that could be corrected easily.
 4   Excellent   Minor flaws that could be left as-is and will not adversely affect the model's look.
 5   Perfect   There are absolutely no flaws of any kind in this model.
Review #   1  
Overall  3
Packaging  3
Cleanliness  2
Details  3
Decals  4
Accuracy  3
Fit & Finish  2
Started By Guest
Date Added Monday, December 2, 2002 4:57:00 PM GMT
Pros 

-Sweet decals and good variety
-Lots of options
-Good detail

Cons 

-Useless engine
-No hood clips
-Doors fit improperly

Comments 

This thing is my most detailed and longest project to date. It took me two months to finish it with lots of striping and painting involved. I think the best thing about it is how versatile this van is. Its got a tv, a fridge, a bed, and a cb radio. The decals are awesome!

WIP  Model  NMA  Project  
Review #   2  
Overall  3
Packaging  3
Cleanliness  2
Details  3
Decals  4
Accuracy  3
Fit & Finish  2
Added By HappyHippy
Date Added Wednesday, May 7, 2003 3:17:00 PM GMT
Pros 

1. The subject! very cool!
2. Amount of detail.
3. Freedom to do whatever you like!

Cons 

1. Poor molds
2. Terrible tires (split down the center)
3. Wheel halves do not fit the tires.

Comments 

The model is dated 1976 and the molds show their age, especially the chrome plated sprue. The two halves are misalligned which affects every plated part but most noticeable on the exhaust pieces. The decals are great! Overall fit is ok with a bit of flash cleanup involved. The main body has some ugly seams that need sanding. End result is an excellent van with a great stance and beautiful interior detail.

WIP  Model  NMA  Project  
Review #   3  
Overall  3
Packaging  3
Cleanliness  2
Details  3
Decals  4
Accuracy  3
Fit & Finish  2
Added By bajan dave
Date Added Friday, July 23, 2010 2:36:07 PM GMT
Pros 

Excellent decal sheet with lots of colorful graphics that can be used on future projects as well as this one.
New to me, but a model I wanted from childhood when these vans were all the rage.

Cons 

The two-piece tires
Almost invisible engine when completed
Chrome pieces a bit heavy
Minimal dashboard detail

Comments 

It was fun to build but its age brought a few flaws to the table. Ideally as a custom van it could have had a few more building options, for example a choice of wheels, the roof ladder and spare tire cover for the back doors, roof spoiler, bumpers, rear view mirrors etc (but I suppose you can always add your own from a spares box).

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