Model Car Garage - 1950 Oldsmobile Custom Coupe Model Kit By Revell - Model Car Unboxing Video
Channel: Monster Hobbies Model Car Garage
Date: 02/11/2018

The clean lines of the 1950 Oldsmobile Club Coupe made it a favorite with the car customizers of the day. The most noticeable features were that the chrome was removed and the car was lowered to the ground. But it didn't stop there. anyone doing a "custom" job on a '50 Olds would want to give it that personal touch. In addition to good looks, customizers increased the power of the Rocket 88 with a tri-carb intake set up, headers, and dual exhaust.

In 1950 the fastest car off the showroom floor  was the Olds Rocket 88. It had an overhead valve 303 cubic inch engine producing over 135 horsepower. It was no wonder that the 1950 Oldsmobile was the car of choice for customizers. The fifties were the golden age of customizing and these beautifully done cars were all the rage. Even today, these cars are considered works of art. - Revell instruction sheet.

On today's Monster Hobbies Model Car Garage, we will be looking at the 1950 Oldsmobile Custom 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 Custom 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. Just like the real thing, only smaller. 

The body of the Revell 1950 Oldsmobile Custom 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.

There are a lot of pinstripes on the decal sheet for that 1950's era custom look made popular by Von Dutch, Ed Roth, George Barris, Dean Jefferies, Larry Watson and many others. There is a "The Deacon's" licence plate which refers to The Deacon's car club, formed in the 1950's in San Diego, California. 

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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