Revell 1:24 Kurtis Kraft Racer Model Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)First, I want to thank Revell/Monogram for re-releasing this kit. This is a good model for beginners who want an old race car with steerable wheels. Concidering this was one of Monograms first models, it is actually pretty good. The detail is definately not you would expect for a model made today. I only wish that Revell would have updated the kit. I'm in the process of building this kit now.
This is a bare-bones kit. The "detailed" engine is comprised of two engine halves. Engine engraving is crisp, but the cylinder head/duel overhead valve cover needs to be reworked to be accurate. With some work, it can be made to be a really nice engine. The interior is bare, compared to today's models, containing only a seat, and steering wheel. There is no interior liner, no gas or brake pedals or shifter. The wheels and tires are cast together, so you cannot use different wheels or tires, unless you switch both. The body looks very nice, with only a few details missing (easy to fix). The hood is one piece, and opens from the left side, and not in the middle, as the real car does. The decals look ok, but doesn't really depict a particular car (it comes closest to Roger Ward's car).
Again let me say, that when this car was produced many years ago, this was a great kit. For a quick easy build, this is a nice car. If you are looking for something to give you a challenge, that will produce a really nice piece of history, it has a lot of potential with some work.

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1-24 Scale. Length: 7-3/16". Parts: 50 The Kurtis Kraft racer was the dominant race car in the mid 1950s. These racers were referred to as the "big cars" and competed on speedways that were from a 1/2 mile up to 2-1/2 miles in length. The Kurtis Kraft racers with a top speed of 170 miles per hour were the main attraction for some of the top racing events. Opening hood with detailed engine and full-steering front wheels. Two figures, driver and mechanic with tool box. Decals with 1950s racing graphics. Molded in yellow.

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Mega Bloks - Probuilder Speed Rally -Pursuit MK7 SRA Review

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(More customer reviews)After a long process and 8 year old getting a bit frustrated trying to get the wheels on properly, it has been a fun toy. Takes some patience to get together, but the end result was good. Lots of pieces, might be better for a little older child or one with more patience.

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Hot Wheel Flip Out Robot Attack Review

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(More customer reviews)The premise is simple: the robot advances slowly down the road as you furiously propel your car at it in an attempt to stop the attack. As it turns out, the robot doesn't move smoothly and runs out of energy quickly, even after being wound tightly. He stops and you have to make sure he's on the track right.. kind of "high-maintenance." Another problem is the car-launching mechanism: sometimes you press it hard and the car barely moves. One thing I really liked, though, was that the robot not only has a wind-up thing but also an on/off lever so that it doesn't run out of gas while the kid tries to slide it onto the track. During a speech therapy session, a six-year-old client played with this for about 15 minutes and hasn't asked for it again, although he enjoys playing with Hot Wheels cars and LOVES the four-lane raceway track. That set sees a lot of action with both boys and girls, preschoolers and school-aged. In summary:
Pros:
-Easy to set up and put away.
-On/off lever on the robot.
-Relatively sturdy construction.
-Simple concept: put the car on the bottom of the track, wind the robot and put it at the top, then push the lever to launch the car at the robot.
Cons:
-The robot doesn't work as well as it ought.
-The car launcher is unreliable (equal force does not produce equal propulsion).
-Didn't hold a Hot Wheels fan's attention very long.
This set is great in theory but the actual play leaves something to be desired.

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The new Flip 'N Go Robot Attack playset is ready for action, with no assembly required. Just flip out and you're ready to race. Playset includes an exclusively decorated Hot Wheels vehicle, mini-figure and motorized robot figure. Not for use with some Hot Wheels vehicles. Includes one Hot Wheels car. Measures 36"L x 6"H.

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