2003 Jeep Rubicon

I bought this for my son but ended up doing it myself. It's a nice kit. It screws together and has real springs for suspension- it will make painting a breeze, even the way the interior is separate is cool. Flash was a bit more than average but not serious. It also has plenty of build options- but only 1 tire size... Get this kit- you won't regret it.

On the shelf it looks great, but this one has more of a toy feel to it. Screws to hold some suspension together, the hood doesnt even open, and it pretty much snaps together. It does have some cool details, and its molded really well with some really nice tires and rims. I dont think I would get this one to build again, and I'm already thinking of taking the one I have apart to use the parts on other builds

First I want to say the below average rating is solely due to the lack of engine and opening hood, secondly read the review by caverncity4wheeler, the expression and points listed there are right with what I thought opening this kit the first time around - engine doors, hood, suspension options etc. There is an additional factor I think those considering this kit might find useful. I bought two of these kits with the plan to build one as a late model Jeep and one to use parts for a CJ-7 kit I had one the shelf. Given that this kit is 1:25 and the CJ kit is 1:24 scale the parts are exchanging nicely due to the real world size differences. As I work through this build I am beginning to think this is the best use of this kit. I still have my second kit that I am leaning more toward using to work on my panel cutting skills by opening the hood and doors, adding a spare engine I have laying around and scratch building some extra parts, maybe try to redesign the suspension.... In all I think this is a good kit in a build it as it is on the box kit and hope that companies like Revell continue to make more 4x4/ off-road kits to supplement the muscle car/ exotic car variety available.