Revell 1/32 Snap-Tite Hummer H2
By Jacob Russell
The Car
The Hummer H2 was a large, five or six passenger SUV, powered by a 6.0 liter, 325 hp V-8 with 365 lb-ft of torque and four wheel drive. It had 10 inches of ground clearance, a dual-range transfer case and a driver-selectable rear differential locker among its standard equipment. Optional equipment included chrome wheels, brushed aluminum roof rack, tubular side steps, navigation system, etc.
It also weighed a hefty 6,400 pounds, and had abysmal gas mileage of less than 10 miles per gallon. GM, owner of the Hummer brand, tried and failed to find a buyer for the company and production ceased in 2010. But as they say, it was fun while it lasted.
The Model
This kit comes in one of Revell's top opening boxes, and it consists of 23 parts, molded in clear, yellow, chrome, grey and black. The overall detail is soft, but pretty good nonetheless. The chrome in particular is well done. The single piece body has the mirrors, roof rack and rails, and wipers integrally molded.
The interior tub includes the rear seats. The front seats are separate pieces, which curiously have open backs. The instrument panel is nicely detailed; in fact the whole interior is well done and it will look very good with careful painting. The chassis detail is also very good. There is a small sheet of stickers for the tail lights, license plate and the Hummer H2 logo.
Conclusion
I like this kit, and I recommend it. I had a chance to ride in a Hummer H2 while on vacation in Mexico two years ago, and I really enjoyed it-pity about the poor gas mileage. I am glad that I didn't own it! You could build this kit with your children in about 15 minutes, so buy 2-one for them and one for yourself. Take some time with your kit, bust out the Tamiya tape to mask off those integrally molded roof rails and mirrors, lavish some attention on the interior, and I think you will be pleasantly surprised with the results. I purchased my kit from the Skyway Model Shop.
References
New York Times Online: https://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/13/hummer-production-to-end/
Edmonds.com: https://www.edmunds.com/hummer/h2/2007/#fullreview
