1/16 Revell Big Bad Van Chevy Custom Van

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Here's a look at the contents of the 1/16 scale Revell H-1290 "Big Bad Van" Chevy custom van. Perhaps the ultimate representation of the custom van craze in scale, this kit includes many period accessories-- wheel arch flares, spoilers, tinted porthole windows, interior cabinetry, a reel-to-reel tape deck, drink holder for the engine cover, raised letter tires and mag wheels, and mural style graphics for the quarter panels. While the kit can only be built as a custom van, it's an accurate replica of a custom van from the mid 1970s.

The box, featuring artwork by Kenny Youngblood:












Instruction and decal sheets:




Vinyl tubing, coated wire, for use as spark plug wires, and seat belt material:




The semi-firm Goodyear GT Radial tires, in two slightly different sizes:

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The transparent parts, molded in a slightly tinted plastic:










Chrome plated parts:

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Body parts, molded in a reddish-orange color:




Side-view mirrors, rear spoiler pedestals, and interior trim for the porthole windows:




Right and left rear doors:






Left (driver's) door:




Separate, removeable roof:






Clamshell side doors:






Front chin spoiler:




Rear pedestal spoiler halves and hood:

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The Chevy G20 van body shell, molded in one piece:

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Interior parts, molded in a medium brown color:

Diamond tufted upholstery everywhere:














Reel-to-reel tape player:




Engine cover:




Dashboard:




The floorpan, which is not supposed to be in two pieces, like this one is:

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The remaining parts, molded in black plastic: