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Below are Frequently Asked/Answered Questions. The questions and their answers cover all aspects of Model Building, our products and consumer service.

I messed up my paint job and don't want to throw my model away. What can I do?

I want to open the doors and trunk on my model without ruining my body.

How can I add make my tires look like they've been driven?

Why do I sometimes get bubbles in my paint?

How should I get the parts off the runners? Twist them off?

How can I get a missing/broken/lost part replaced?

How do I apply the decals?

How do I tell the difference between a Revell US and a Revell of Germany kit?

How can I make an " alligator skin " vinyl top?

When I try to put flocking on my 87 Grand National it dries in clumps.

Why doesn't Revell sell parts, such as wheels, separately?

A few of the parts in my kit have some rough edges...?

I bought a Corvette 327 engine (Kit # 85-1594) and it was missing two sparkplugs and two ignition wires. Can I get replacement parts?

Will you sell me a kit directly?

How can I get the chrome trim on my model cars to look realistic like the ones on the box covers?

I've lost the instructions for my model. Can I get another set?

Where can I find more reference material about the subject I'm building?

Why can't I find certain color like fiery yellows and leafy greens etc. in paints?

I want to make the bumpers on my 60 Chevy Lowrider look like they're gold plated.

Why is it the glue won't always stick to the part after I've painted it?

I am building one of your Tuner model kits and realized that some of the parts (ie: front and rear bumpers and side skirts) are different from the actual automotive parts. Is there a reason?

What type of paint is best to use?

How can I get a replacement part for a Revell of Germany kit?

Do you sell parts by themselves?

I want to put original looking tinted glass in my 56 Nomad model.

What type of glue or cement do I use?

In step 6 of the instructions for the kit #85-0398 it says ...

Do you have a catalog? I have been looking for specific models and have not found them.

What if I have a couple of extra parts left that are not called for on the instructions?

How can I make my own side trim?

I want to build a dirt track race car. How can I make it look like it's been raced?

Why do models sometimes look different on the box than what's in the kit?

Is it better to paint the model before or after it's built?

I've been trying to find model airplanes in 1/35 scale with little success. Where can I find them?

I bought a very old kit from a garage sale, at a swap meet, or on Ebay. Do you still have parts and decals for it?

I'm putting together a model of the #2810 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 in 1/12th scale for my father as a birthday present. I'm painting the car silver to match his real car. His car has black stripes instead of white.

Why does it take so long to get parts from Germany?

How can I make my stock interior look like vinyl?

I want to give my 70 Challenger a candy color paint job, but I want to make my own color.

I'm having a problem with the cement I'm using holding my model together. They seem to come apart after a while.

How can I find Revell paints in the US or Canada?

I just bought the 1/48 F-15E Strike Eagle. I was wondering exactly what the best order was to do things. Should I paint before or after I assemble the model?

Will superglue work on a model? I want to build the new Caribbean Pirate ship (85-0386).

I recently purchased a 1:48 scale Revell Boeing B-29 Superfortress. WOW! What a beautiful model! Unfortunately however when removing the right wing bottom half from the tree I noticed it is slightly warped. Can you give me some tips on this?

I'm building the 37 Ford sedan (08090) model and there is a straight axle in the kit, but not on the instructions.

On the 85-2342 68 Firebird the rear shocks don't touch the rear axle after assembly.

How do I apply the decals to my space shuttle? I have the decal sheet, but these are not stickers.

I have the 85-2827 2004 Corvette Z06. The instructions say there are two different sizes, but they all look the same.

Sometimes when I paint my car the paint dries like sandpaper. What gives?

I'm building the California wheels 56 Chevy (85-2882). The inner wheel halves are too small and there two rear ends and two front suspensions in the kit. Which one should I use?

I'm building the 85-2855 Ryan Newman Alltell car and I'm not sure how to paint it. Should I paint the black first or the white?

I am a first-time model maker and am having difficulty removing the decals from the page to apply to model. Do you have any suggestions for application?

On the 85-2159 '98 Pontiac Firebird Ram Air 2n1 kit the exhaust only has one tip. The manual shows two, and the rear bumper has 2 openings for both exhaust tips. Is it supposed to be like that?

In step one of your 80-4036 Revell Germany Tornado ECR Tiger Meet '98 kit there are a pair of wings and below it is a lit candle with a screwdriver above it. What does this action mean?

I have the 85-2437 59 Impala convertible and in step #28 it shows stick-on stickers for the seats, but they're not in the box.

The 85-1930 2005 C6 Corvette convertible calls for "Sunset Orange" for the body color, but I can't find it anywhere.

I am currently building your 95 Mitsubishi Eclipse Tuner and I was wondering if this kit has a turbo molded into it.

I am almost finished assembling the Ford-Trimotor model and have a question about the decals. The wings and other surfaces on this aircraft are grooved, not flat. How do I install the decals on an uneven surfaces so they do not look amateurish?

I am building your model B-24 Liberator. What does the clock with curved arrow mean in the instructions?

I bought the '70 Plymouth Road Runner and it the instructions say that "Rapid Transit System" signs are included on the instruction sheet to decorate the walls of my 1/25 scale Mopar Fanatic's garage. Where's the garage?

The 85-2876 #3 Goodwrench Chevy Lumina shows parts that are supposed to be chrome plated on the instruction sheet, but there are none in the box. What gives?

I have bought a 1/48 scale P-47N Thunderbolt (Pro Modeler). Part number 75 (bottom wing) is warped. Is there a way to get it straightened out?

If I get a finger print of paint or glue on my windshield, how can I get it off without ruining it?

The instructions on the 85-2853 Jeff Gordon Monte Carlo don't indicate how to attach the front wheels.

A friend of mine said he "shadow sprayed" the paint job on his model. What is shadow spraying?

Can I use an ultrasonic washer to remove mold release from my plastic parts?

I'm building the 85- 5209 1:48 Scale P-40B Tiger Shark model. Should I paint the parts before or after assembly?

What plastics is the V/8 Engine Kit 8883 made of? The directions specifically call for an epoxy cement. In order to use the appropriate epoxy cement I need to know if it is polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene or another plastic?

In the 1960's I purchased a Revell model known as the Civil War Balloon. I still have this balloon, put together and painted. What would be the value of such an item today?

Where can I buy Revell Paint?

There is a large sheet of white decal paper in the 85-6876 F4F Phantom kit. Where is it supposed to go?

What is the best way to paint the gauges on the dashboard?

In the 85-5243 Wright Flyer kit there's a color brochure that offers tips on building dioramas. Item #14 says the hubs shown in the corresponding picture were made from brass tubing. I didn't get any brass tubing in my kit.

Who makes the models that are on the box tops?

I'm having a problem trying to paint your 1968 Firebird 400. When I try to put the automotive paint on it, the primer and color coats are fine, but when I apply the clear top coat it wrinkles up. What am I doing wrong?

I have a real '40 Ford Standard coupe. How can I make my kit look like its rusty, just like my car.

I bought the Revell Germany RG 04701 - 1:32 scale P38 Lightning model and I'm having some difficulty fitting a few of the parts together.

I want to paint the interior of my car the same color as the body, but I don't want it to be shiny like the outside of the car.

I'm building the Revell '66 Chevelle station wagon and I want to paint the wheels the same color as the car. How can I take off the chrome plating?

Sometimes I have trouble putting the vinyl tires on the rims.

I'm putting together the 86 Monte Carlo kit #85-2862, and in step #8 I'm having a problem gluing parts #62 and #63 to part #13. The problem I'm having is when I glue them in, the glue fogs up the clear plastic. How can I avoid this?

I'm building the '67 GTX (Kit # 85-2386) and the door panels don't fit the interior.

I'm building the 70 Boss 429 3'n1 Mustang and there's no battery.

I'm Building the #8 Budweiser Monte Carlo (Kit #85-2031) and there are holes for the gauges on the dashboard. What do I put there?

I am working on your PBY Catalina (Kit #5609), and have a few questions about the best way to get the details just how I want them.

I have tried numerous times to order replacement parts on the Revell web site and cannot complete the billing part of the order form. Why is this?

I purchased Dale Earnhardt, Jr's 2005 Monte Carlo kit #2884, and am having trouble finding two of the paint colors, semi gloss black and burnt Iron. Are there other colors that can be substituted for these?

On the Big Deuce, the fuel log on the Pontiac engine points forward on the US version, and rearward on the German version. Which is correct, and where does the fuel line go from the engine?

I recently purchased a Honda Civic Coupe, "The Fast and the Furious" model #85-1553, and one the wheels has a tendency to fall off. What solutions do you have to offer on this dilemma?

I'm building your Revell Mustang 350-R 1/24 kit, and on the instructions it shows to put the gas cap on before the decals. How are you supposed to fit the decals over the gas cap?