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1998 Shelby Series 1 Intro First Thoughts I wasn't sure what to expect with this one. It was probably my first "modern" car in a long time. I'd been doing kits of mostly classics up to that point, and needed something new. Kit Quality I think this kit is one of Revell's best in the accuracy department. Parts fit is a minor problem, though. The two long coolant tubes can easily throw off the whole engine bay if you're not careful. The chassis rails also did not want to stay seated on the frame, but this may have just been my particular kit. The Build Building was no problem after I got used to the sloppy-ish parts fit. There really didn't seem to be a set position to anything, so I tried to eye everything up as well as I could. I was considering some engine bay detailing (two blue wires running along right frame rail), but I may hold off if I keep having parts fit problems. Final Comments A decent kit of a great car. Revell did get a lot of things right like the wheels and tires. There is still some work to be done on my copy, but it should be one of the first ones I get on the shelf. The Stats Manufacturer: Revell-Monogram Status: Current Project Paint/Finish: Primed with Krylon flat white, finished with Plastikote silver metallic, and will be cleared with Krylon crystal clear. Modifications: Detail painting, battery and power steering lines. Construction Shots Engine shot. Notice the power steering and battery lines. Another engine shot. Interior shot. Another interior shot. Yet another interior shot. Rear suspension shot. I think these wheels look a lot more realistic done in aluminum instead of chrome. Finished Shots Model not yet finished. Check back soon!