Choosing between vehicle & armor model kits usually comes down to a subject choice: do you want a civilian street truck with period customization, or a military tank with moving parts and figures? The Revell 1977 Chevy Street Pickup and Revell M48A2 Patton Tank take very different routes, so the right pick depends more on the kind of build you want on display than on the price gap.
Quick verdict
Choose the Revell 1977 Chevy Street Pickup if classic street-truck styling, eighties modifications and automotive detail are the main attraction. Choose the Revell M48A2 Patton Tank if you want an armor-focused project with moving components, crew members and military figures. The $4.11 spread is a useful tiebreaker, but the subjects point in different directions.
Price and scale comparison
| Kit | Price | Scale | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revell 1977 Chevy Street Pickup | $25.99 | 1:25 | Street pickup |
| Revell M48A2 Patton Tank | $21.88 | 1:35 | Patton tank |
Where each kit wins
- 1977 Chevy Street Pickup: This kit wins for a civilian street-truck display brief. Its classic square-body design and eighties modifications establish a distinct period look, while the tuned-port Injected 350 V-8, side exhausts, front roll bars, Champ 500 wheels and Californian decals provide specific styling anchors. It is the more fitting route when the 1977 Chevy Street Pickup subject is the main draw.
- M48A2 Patton Tank: This kit wins for a military-vehicle focus with mechanical movement. Opening and closing hatches pair with a movable turret cannon, machine gun and tank treads, giving the project several working-style details to emphasize. Two crew members and six military figures add scene-building material, while waterslide decals and illustrated instructions support the armor theme.
Product notes
1977 Chevy Street Pickup Model Kit
The Revell 14552 1977 Chevy Street Pickup is a good fit when the display goal is a civilian truck with a defined period identity. The square-body design and eighties modifications are the concrete reason to choose it, with the tuned-port Injected 350 V-8 and Californian decals reinforcing that theme. A limitation is that paint and glue are required and not included, so the kit calls for supplies beyond the plastic parts. Its subject is specific: the title names a 1977 Chevy Street Pickup, which helps settle the choice for shoppers who want that vehicle rather than an armor subject. The build is recommended for ages 12 and up.
M48A2 Patton Tank Model Kit
The Revell 85-7853 M48A2 Patton Tank Model Kit suits a shopper who wants a dedicated military vehicle project. Two crew members and six military figures are a concrete reason to choose it, and waterslide decals plus illustrated instructions support the scene-building direction. Its limitation is the stated assembly workload: the build calls for a hobby knife, cement for plastics, sprue cutters and paint. Those requirements make the project dependent on having the named tools and colors available. The title also identifies a 152-piece plastic tank building kit, a useful signal for shoppers who want a parts-focused armor project. It is recommended for ages 12 and up.
Final choice by use case
- For a civilian truck display: Choose the Revell 1977 Chevy Street Pickup. Its named 1977 Chevy subject and $25.99 price make it the direct match when street-truck styling matters more than armor.
- For a military vehicle project: Choose the Revell M48A2 Patton Tank. Its named Patton tank subject aligns with a dedicated armor-building brief.
- For the lower listed price: Choose the M48A2 Patton at $21.88. The $4.11 spread is the tie-breaker if both subjects appeal equally; otherwise, let the vehicle type decide.