Today on the Monster Hobbies Model Car Garage we will be looking at the 1981 Chevrolet Citation by Revell. This is a model car unboxing video we hope you will enjoy and share.
When Chevy introduced it's first front-wheel drive compact back in 1980, it caused quite a stir. It was a different kind of car for Chevy and turned out to be very successful. Now, a whole new generation has re-discovered the hot little compact and the Citation is taking it to the streets in this customized, low down version. It's somewhere between a Hot Hatch Euro and a Lowrider. It's definitely turning heads with its metal flake gold paint and custom wheels. And for the performance fans, the X-11 version sports a special graphics package to go with the transverse mounted, fuel injection powerplant. - Revell Instruction Sheet.
The Revell 1980 Chevrolet Citation was originally made by Monogram in 1981 in 2 versions : The Citation Turbo, and later the Citation X. In this version of the model, you get both the Turbo and X options as well as new Lowrider parts and decals.
The model kit is a simple to assemble "Skill Level 2" paint and glue together model kit.
The engine consists of 19 pieces which include the 2-piece engine block, cylinder heads, valve covers, intake manifold, exhaust manifold, 2-piece transmission, air cleaner, distributor, fan belt and pulleys with power steering pump, alternator, air intake, cross over exhaust pipe, radiator mounted electric fan, upper radiator hose, and air intake hose. A rack and pinion steering unit plugs into the transmission.
The 1981 Chevrolet Citation by Revell model kit is made of white plastic, clear plastic, and chrome plated plastic. The tires are Michelin TRX which you can dress up to look like Good Year Polysteel Radials using the decal sheet. Wheel combinations include stock Citation, Turbo, and gold plated wire wheels with a center knock-off spinner.
The suspension and chassis components are excellent pieces. The chassis is a single pan style with a hole to place the engine, transmission, and a separate exhaust pipe with muffler and catalytic converter molded in place. The rear fuel tank and trunk mounted tire well are included on the chassis with a provision for the 4-piece rear suspension. Up front, the front suspension is molded to the chassis with the exception of the McPherson strut assembly which glues to the top of the suspension and to the inner shock towers.
The interior is a simple bucket construction with dashboard, steering column, steering wheel, shift lever, arm rests, and 2-piece bucket seats. The dashboard looks like the correct 1981 Chevrolet Citation with the vertical radio. (A friend of mine once owned the real car.)
The body is beautiful and has separate hood, front grille with two clear headlights, rear panel with two clear red tail lights (Which you have to paint with the correct transparent red and yellow for the tail and side marker lights), rear bumper, side sport mirrors and side body vents. Optional parts exist for the Turbo version and these include the front clip with quad circular head lights, square light lenses, and the custom Turbo hood. A nice firewall with brake booster and a radiator with radiator support also glue into the kit. Under the hood, Monogram has molded in the correct strut towers.
Clear parts include a connected front windshield, side glass, rear glass, headlights and rear tail lights. There are no red or yellow parts, so you will need to paint the tail lights with a transparent red and yellow paint.
The decals in this kit are fantastic and include two versions for the X-11 package (One to back date it to the 1980 version), Turbo graphics and stripes and the Lowrider "Mystical Dreamer" images. Also included are a bevy of licence plates, scripts, gauges and the white letters for the tires.
If you like these simple snap-together vintage sports cars, then the Revell 1981 Chevrolet Citation model car kit is perfect for you!
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