Revell "Gambler" chopper

[Nacho Z]

Although I bought all of the Revell chopper kits as they came out, I am just getting around to building one of them.  I was looking for a fun, easy kit to do before I dive into another detailed build.  This kit fit the bill.  Low parts count, different/unusual subject matter and easy to build.  I did not go with the "gambler" motif but rather, I went with the alternate decals in the kit.  They consisted of the iron cross and tribal flame style decals.  I painted the model with Tamiya light gun metal.  The model is 100% OOB.  I didn't even take that much time covering up the missing chrome from the attachment points.

Likes and dislikes:  Like - easy to build.  Everything fit as it should.  Model stands on the kickstand very well.  Not worried about it tipping over.  With a little detailing, you could have a very nice model.  (Disclaimer:  I know squat about motorcycles.  Everything in the kit might be "wrong" but it sure looks like a motorcycle to me).  Dislikes - trying to lay a flat decal on compound surfaces.  The curves are not gradual.  I slit the decals ahead of time, used hot water, setting solutions and a blow dryer.  I still had a few problem spots.  You can't assemble the frame first and then paint it.  The frame captures the front fork and rear fender.  It would be too much work, (for a fun build), to get those pieces into the frame after it was assembled and painted.  What this causes is seams between the two frame halves.  The seat and gas tank cover up a lot of the seam but not all of it.

On to the pictures.  There are a few on a black background and a few on a white background.  If anyone has any questions about the kit, let me know.

NOTE:  Any blue you see in the pictures is a reflection of my blue t-shirt.

 

Edited June 5, 2016 by Nacho Z

[wayne swayze]

Nice looking bike! 

[jeffs396]

VERY nice John!

[gino]

looks great !  nice work !

[cobraman]

Nice bike and nice pics.

[Nacho Z]

Thanks for the comments, guys!  It is definitely a "3-footer".  I doubt it will ever see a contest table.  It was just supposed to be a fun build, and that is exactly what it was.  I did not sweat the details.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Nice work. Looks good to me. Not every model has to be a contest build. 

[Mike C]

They look really good. I have one of those kits I still haven't built yet.

[Intmd8r]

I'm not much of a bike guy, but this looks great!

 

[Nacho Z]

Thanks again for the comments, guys.  I think the pictures make it look better than it really is...