1:25 Buddy Baker No.27 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The Chevrolet Monte Carlo number 27 of 1978 in 1:25 scale

An injection-molded plastic kit of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo track car as it looked in the 1978 season with race number 27 and the driver Buddy Baker. The maker is Salvinos J R Models, a brand focused on American stock cars. The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. The contents of the package and the number of parts are given in the instructions enclosed by the manufacturer.

The real subject

After the body was downsized in the mid-1970s, the second-generation Chevrolet Monte Carlo was one of the main cars of the American stock car series. The racing release shared only the shape of the body with the production car - under it was a tube frame, a live rear axle, steel wheels and a large-displacement V8. Buddy Baker belonged to the generation of drivers who defined this era; he was known above all for high average speeds on the big ovals.

Building and painting tips

Build the body in this order: first clean it completely of the parting lines, then prime it with filler primer and sand it down. Gloss paint on a racing car forgives nothing, so it pays to spray several thin layers and sand between them with very fine wet paper. Assemble and paint the tube frame and the interior before you close the body up - after that you cannot get inside. Apply the decals exclusively onto a glossy base and use decal softener so that they bed down on the edges and pressings; at the end, even the whole car out with a clear coat.

Who the model is for

• Fans of the American stock car series of the 1970s.
• Car modelers who want an unusual subject outside the ordinary range.
• Collectors building a series of cars by drivers and seasons.
• More experienced builders who can handle gloss paint and extensive markings.

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.