Summertime 2015 is finally here, and is always the case at this time of year, I feel the urge to build a 1/25th scale drag or ski boat model. You too?

Fortunately for us, Revell has just reissued their seemingly timeless "Hemi Hydro" ski and drag boat model, with new box art, an expansive new decal sheet, and improved quality vs. some of the 1990's "Selected Subjects" reissues of this kit.

Let's take a closer look at what's new, along with a kit history (did you know that the original version of this kit dates to 1963 and included some different parts, as well as a real wood veneer applique for the hull deck?) Not only that, I'll suggest some simple kitbashing ideas, AND hopefully definitively resolve the rumors that the Revell kit is really 1/20th scale instead of 1/25th (I'll provide visual proof this rumor is wrong).

Please use the "Roll" button directly below left so that you can view my photos as well as the captions that go with each image.

Thanks for looking...and what do you say we bring up the revs on that 1/25th Hemi and send some echoes across the lake! Cheers....TIM