EXCLUSIVE BUILD: Revell’s new Ford GT 40 p. 12 August 2018 SPECIAL ISSUE IMPALA TURNS 60! WE GO GAGA WITH: 4-page gallery 2 how-tos 1 Great Model World-famous lowrider Gypsy Rose - p. 30 Pick your kits PAGE 33 12 NEW MODELS reviewed by our experts BONUS ONLINE +Build Bobby Unser’s ’68 Indy Eagle CONTENT CODE PAGE 3 12 pages of contest photos: 50 vehicles Vol. 40 • Issue 2 Get ready to traverse the terrain in the Scout SS II! International’s “early SUV” is being reissued for the fi rst time ever in the rare and desirable SS II off-road version! Featuring a specialized door- less body, off road tires and an expanded decal sheet with new graphic options, this kit is sure to jump off the shelves! It hasn’t been available since the late 1970s! KIT FEATURES Fun and easy to assemble expanded original decal graphics with new options INTERNATIONAL OFFROAD SCOUT SS II Molded in white and clear, ฀vintage packaging #AMT1102 (1:25 SCALE) with chrome accessories Vinyl off-road tires “KEEP ON CLIMBIN” WITH THESE OTHER GREAT KITS FROM ROUND 2! SEE OUR FULL PRODUCT LINE-UP AT ROUND2CORP.COM! 1969 DODGE CHARGER CITY SLICKER AUTOCAR A64B TRACTOR HONDA SUPER HAWK CB77 MPC879 (1:25 SCALE) AMT1099 (1:25 SCALE) MPC898 (1:16 SCALE) INTERNATIONAL ®, and other International truck trademarks are licensed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY Dodge related logos, vehicle model names and trade dress are trademarks of FCA US LLC and used under license by Round 2 LLC. ©2018 FCA US LLC. 2018 ©Autocar, LLC. Honda®, the Wing® logo, Honda vehicle model names and their trade dress are trademarks of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. used under license from American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Many Honda vehicle model names and trade dress may be seen at www.honda.com. All rights reserved. AMT & MPC are registered trademarks of Round 2, LLC. ©2018 Round 2, LLC, South Bend, IN 46628 USA. Product and packaging designed in the USA. Made in China. All rights reserved. Website Access Code: SCA1808 Enter this code at: www.ScaleAutoMag.com/CODE INSIDE to gain access to web-exclusive content AUGUST 2018 Vol. 40 No. 2 Kicking off our special Impala turns 60 issue, is Antonio DeSouza’s lowrider based on an AMT kit of the 1964 Impala. He added rabbit ear antennas, rear window blinds, headlight covers, and custom Supreme wheels. The body’s candy paint job is from Mr_Stylez408. A gallery starts on page 16. FEATURES REVIEWS 12 12 Pre-pro Ford GT build by David Thibodeau We build Revell’s newest car kit 10 KITS, 20 ’65 Impala: Recreating 2 DC p. 44 45 a brother’s beater • 1980 Jeep Honcho by Mark Jones 20 • Porsche 944 Turbo Racing It wasn’t pretty, but it ran • BMW 2002 Turbo • Kenworth K-100 Aerodyne 27 ’60 Impala: 12 tips to • 2018 Ford Mustang GT 48 create a better Chevy • Norton Commando 750 PR by Marcos Cruz • 1912 Ford Model T Delivery Learn 12 ways to improve a build 27 • BMW 320i 30 One Great Model: • Jaguar XJR-9 IMSA Hot pink Impala • Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD • 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix 54 by Armando Flores • 1927 Duesenberg Indy winner Don the shades, then take a look! 30 33 Most wanted kits by Robby DeGra DEPARTMENTS Vote for what models you want made 4 Starting Line 44 Kit Reviews 36 NNL Milwaukee Gallery by Robby DeGra 5 Shop Talk 55 Truck Stop 33 NASCAR’s 70 years was the theme 8 New Products 56 Advertisers Index 42 Buckeye Classic Gallery by Jim Casassa 10 Tips & Tech 57 Classifieds/Events Photos from the Hilliard, Ohio, show 32 Classic Kits 58 Museum Pieces 34 Bench Racer 59 Finish Line Check us out at ScaleAutoMag.com ONLINE GALLERY, KIT REVIEWS, TIPS & TECH, Scale Auto (ISSN: 0195-217X, USPS:493-550) is published bimonthly by VIDEOS, FORUM, AND MORE! 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CUSTOMER SERVICE Change of address, delivery problems, new subscriptions, I remember hearing Dinah Shore sing, Plus Marcos Cruz gives us his best tips renewals, product orders, or customer inquiries “See the USA in your Chevrolet,” while for spiffing up a 1960 Impala. Phone 877-246-4844 watching Bonanza on our family’s black Meanwhile, for Ford guys we welcome Outside the U.S. and Canada 813-910-3616 and white TV. David Thibodeau back to the Scale Auto Customer Service [email protected] Digital [email protected] And you can be sure many folks have fold as he builds the pre-production Back Issues [email protected] seen the USA from a Chevy Impala. version of Revell’s Ford GT racer. It’s a Please include your name, mailing address, and telephone Launched as a chrome-laden family beauty. Now we await word from Revell number with any correspondence car in 1958 (see above) it became a flat- Germany as to when it will hit the U.S. CIRCULATION finned wonder in 1959 and a handsome, market. Circulation Director Liz Runyon hardtop and convertible in the 1960s. There’s much more in this issue, New Business Manager Cathy Daniels I think the 1959-’67 Impalas are the including our first Most Wanted Kits Retention Manager Kathy Steele real icons and it’s those that we celebrate survey in years. Read on (p. 33) to find Single Copy Specialist Kim Redmond here in glorious styrene. out how you can vote for the model you KALMBACH MEDIA We turn our attention to Impala most want produced! CEO Dan Hickey because of its anniversary and staying Finally, we must Vice President, Content Stephen C. 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