The best Revell car kits to build

Model kits are a fantastic analogue alternative to racing video games when it comes to indulging in your passion for cars. Like Tamiya, Revell is one of the big names in model kits. Its range extends beyond cars and into marine vessels and aircraft.

We’ve put together guides to the best model car kits from LEGO and Tamiya, and now we’re turning to Revell.

History of Revell

Instinct says the brand may be French and indeed the name Revell seems to be based on the French verb ‘reveille’, which means ‘awakening’. This would have made sense because Revell was one of the first to begin producing true-scale plastic toy models back in the mid-20th century.

With its good value and high-quality detailing, Revell has certainly developed a dedicated following just like Tamiya has. It’s also enjoyed a bit of a surge in popularity over the last couple of years as people have been relegated to the confines of their homes much more than was previously the case.

Skill levels

Revell kits are ranked from one to five, depending on the difficulty.

Level 1: Very basic and no need for glue or paint. For young children.

Level 2: Basic kits with up to 30 parts. Requires glue and paint.

Level 3: Medium complexity kits with up to 100 parts.

Level 4: Detailed models with up to 150 parts.

Level 5: Complex kits with over 150 parts for those who’ve done models before.

What you need

Most Revell kits require painting and of course gluing together. And these extras don’t come with the kits.

The best Revell car kits

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Classic cars

Smaller 1:24-scale Volkswagen Samba Bus also available.

Glue, paints, and paintbrush included.

Standard Volkswagen Golf GTI also available in silver.

Classic muscle cars

Modern cars

918 Spyder: Level 4 | Scale 1:24 | Parts 129

Glue, paints, and paintbrush included.

Racing cars

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