Model Car Garage - The Revell 1950 Oldsmobile Club Coupe Model Car Kit - A Model Car Unboxing Video
Channel: Monster Hobbies Model Car Garage
Date: 2022-12-30

Many say they were the first, but the Rocket 88 was the first factory hot rod. The Club Coupe combined light weight with the early use of a potent overhead valve V8. It was affordable, fast and good looking. No wonder these features made it very popular with the stock car racers. In the 50's they were driven right from the showroom to the race track. 

The Rocket V8 was one of GM's earliest overhead valve engines measuring 303 cubic inches and producing 135 horsepower. It became THE engine for tune-up specialists. The 88 was offered in a number of different body styles but the Club Coupe was the lightest at only 3,616 lbs. It's quarter mile time came in at 18.9 seconds, unheard of in 1950 for a showroom stock model. It even inspired the Bill Haley's "Rocket 88" considered the first rock 'n' roll hit record. - Revell instruction sheet.

On today's Monster Hobbies Model Car Garage, we will be looking at the 1950 Oldsmobile Club Coupe Model Kit By Revell. 

Let's explore the engine. Revell has created a beautifully executed Oldsmobile 303 ci. engine.   The engine block and transmission are molded as one piece, left and right hand sides, that go together tightly. Cylinder heads, chrome valve covers, distributors, front timing chain cover with oil filler tube, oil pan, transmission pan, intake manifold, tri-carbs with "Bell" air cleaners, starter motor, upper and lower radiator hoses, coil, exhaust manifolds, generator, belts and pulleys, starter motor and fan make up the engine components. 

The Revell 1950 Oldsmobile Club Coupe Model Kit includes a full perimeter frame with a central cross member, upper and lower a-arms, coil springs, brake backing pads, dual exhaust pipes, 3-piece rear differential, driveshaft, anti-sway bar. The frame mounts onto the chassis pan which includes the inner wheel wells. The 3 piece radiator, firewall, heater motor, windshield washer motor, battery, bumpers, door panels, seats and body all mount to this pan. 

The wheels and tires comprise 5 parts : wheel back, axle pin, spinner hub caps, beauty ring and rubber tire. The wheel pieces glue together and leave a ridge to mount the tire on, snap-together style. 

The interior comprises of brake and gas pedals, right and left door panels, 2 piece front bench seat, rear bench seat, dashboard, steering wheel, steering column, clear steering wheel cover, window glass for windshield, vent windows, rear side glass, rear window, dome and courtesy lights, sun visors and rear view mirror. There is also a rear seat "blank" and 3-piece roll bar for the NASCAR version. Just like the real thing, only smaller. 

The body of the Revell 1950 Oldsmobile Club Coupe model car is superb. The casting is spot-on and has separate wheel covers and opening hood. The hood includes hood springs which fit into the firewall. Chrome pieces include headlight bezels, door handles, windshield wipers, side mirror, front grille, bumpers, and exhaust tips.

The decal sheet in this model kit is amazing. You get 3 versions to decorate the car. The first version is the basic Factory Stock version which works throughout the other 2 versions and includes all the underhood decals like the air cleaner, radiator, and battery decals to mention a few. You also get the instrument cluster decal, "Oldsmobile" script, "Rocket 88" emblems, hub cap shields and a 1950 Illinois "1753 671" licence plate. Also included, but not needed, are a set of white wall "rings" to apply to the tires, however, the white walls are paint printed onto each tire. 

The second version is the winner of the 1st running of the Pan-American Road Race in May, 1950. The number 52 car includes all the red roses and "Alaska Auto Wrecking"  decals that were on the real car. The model also includes the authentic Mexico plates. 

The third and final version is the American Stock Car Racing version from the 1950-1951 season. This is car 87 from the Darlington International Speedway made by Griffin Motors. You get wonderful "Olds 88"  rocket logos for the hood (they are actual rockets), sponsor stickers from Perfect Circle, Air Lift and Champion Spark Plugs. 

As with any car from the 1950's, there is a lot of chrome trim on the car body, interior and elsewhere. A sheet of Bare Metal Foil will greatly enhance this kit's appearance. 

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