Some model kits are satisfying to build. Some are impressive to display. And occasionally, you find one that makes you stop and just stare at it — not because of your painting or your technique, but because the car itself is that extraordinary. The Revell Bugatti EB 110 and McLaren 570S are both in that category. And if you pick them up together, you end up with a display that spans three decades of hypercar evolution and tells a genuinely compelling story about what it means to build the fastest car in the world.
The Bugatti EB 110: The Hypercar the World Wasn't Ready For
The year was 1991. Bugatti — resurrected under Italian entrepreneur Romano Artioli — unveiled the EB 110 in Paris on what would have been Ettore Bugatti's 110th birthday. The name wasn't a coincidence. Neither was the ambition.
The EB 110 was an audacious machine: a 3.5-litre quad-turbocharged V12 producing 560 horsepower, a carbon fiber chassis (genuinely advanced for its era), and all-wheel drive. It hit 60 mph in under four seconds and topped 212 mph. In 1991. For a brief window, it held the title of the world's fastest production car — and then a certain F40 update and eventually the McLaren F1 pushed it back down the list, which is perhaps why history hasn't been entirely fair to it.
Michael Schumacher owned one. That should tell you something.
Revell's 1/24 kit (#07353) captures the EB 110 in its iconic electric blue — the color most associated with the car's debut and the one that photographs beautifully under display lighting. At 148 parts across 18.3 cm of finished model, this is a genuinely detailed build. The low, wide stance and steeply raked windshield are all faithfully reproduced. As part of the Build + Paint series, it's also approachable for builders who want a premium result without a prohibitive parts count.
The McLaren 570S: The Everyday Hypercar (If That's Even a Thing)
Fast-forward to 2015. McLaren — having already produced the legendary F1 and the 12C — introduced the 570S as the entry point to their Sports Series. "Entry point" is doing a lot of work in that sentence. The 570S produces 562 horsepower from a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8, rockets to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds, and tops out at 204 mph. McLaren called it the everyday supercar. They weren't entirely wrong.
What made the 570S special — beyond the numbers — was the driving experience. McLaren's carbon fiber MonoCell chassis gives the car a rigidity and responsiveness that heavier steel-framed rivals simply can't match. Paired with hydraulically-linked suspension and razor-sharp steering, it earned a reputation as one of the most driver-focused sports cars ever built at any price point.
Revell's 1/24 kit (#07051) does the 570S justice. 106 parts, 19 cm finished length, and — critically — those signature McLaren dihedral doors open on the completed model, giving you a full view of the interior detail. The Volcano Orange on the box art is the definitive color for this car, but it also looks stunning in McLaren's trademark Papaya Spark or a deep metallic grey if you want to go your own direction.
Why They Work Together
Side by side, these two kits make for a fascinating display. The EB 110 is angular, wedge-shaped, unmistakably early-'90s in its drama and excess. The 570S is sleeker, more refined, shaped by three additional decades of aerodynamic understanding and carbon fiber mastery. Both are mid-engine, both are AWD or RWD tour-de-forces, both represent a moment when a manufacturer decided to build something extraordinary without compromise.
Together on a shelf, they're a conversation starter. Separately, they're each worth building — but the pairing is something else.
Build Tips for Both
For the EB 110, the key is that electric blue. Tamiya's TS-50 Blue (lacquer spray) is a near-perfect match out of the rattle can, and it lays down beautifully over a grey primer base. For the chrome trim details, Molotow Liquid Chrome applied with a fine brush will outperform any silver paint.
For the 570S, if you want to nail the Volcano Orange, Tamiya's TS-73 Clear Orange over a white-primed base gives you that warm, translucent depth that flat orange paint can't replicate. The dihedral door hinges require patience — dry-fit everything before committing to glue. The payoff when those doors sit perfectly open is well worth the effort.
Shop the Revell Bugatti EB 110 (#07353) and McLaren 570S (#07051) — available now at Shoreline Hobby.
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