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Model Forum / General / Models / July 2006The Pursuit of Detail
Is Revell still considered a top-shelf reproducer regarding scale and detail? Thanks : Is Revell still considered a top-shelf reproducer regarding scale and : detail? No. Revell hasn't done too much new recently, outside of of the NASCAR releases a few years back. Monogram purchased Revell, and changed their name (WTF?), their later stuff was very nice, like the Big-tailed Beast, even if the box fell apart once the shrink was removed... Still, for that 1/72 scale B-36, you don't have much choice... Now, RoG is a different matter... Bruce  Signature------------------------------------------------------------------------ "I like bad!" Bruce Burden Austin, TX. - Thuganlitha The Power and the Prophet Robert Don Hughes >Revell hasn't done too much new recently, outside of >of the NASCAR releases a few years back. What about the new F/A-18E kit? SignatureAl Superczynski, MFE, IPMS/USA #3795, continuous since 1968 My "From" address is munged - use 'modeleral (at) swbell (dot) net' to respond via email. Check out my want lists and eBay listings at "Al's Place": http://home.swbell.net/arfunguy/index.html "Build what YOU like, the way YOU want to, and the critics will flame you every time." : What about the new F/A-18E kit? Hi Al, Sorry, sonar bouy's don't register with me. :-) I wasn't aware of this kit. Bruce Signature------------------------------------------------------------------------ "I like bad!" Bruce Burden Austin, TX. - Thuganlitha The Power and the Prophet Robert Don Hughes >I wasn't aware of this kit. You should read Internet Modeler. ;) <http://www.internetmodeler.com/2005/september/first-looks/hornetduo.php> SignatureAl Superczynski, MFE, IPMS/USA #3795, continuous since 1968 My "From" address is munged - use 'modeleral (at) swbell (dot) net' to respond via email. Check out my want lists and eBay listings at "Al's Place": http://home.swbell.net/arfunguy/index.html "Build what YOU like, the way YOU want to, and the critics will flame you every time." > Is Revell still considered a top-shelf reproducer regarding scale and > detail? > > Thanks You don't specify which type of models but in general companies like Tamiya and Fujimi produce models far superior to any of the US counterparts. In automotive field FUJIMI Enthusiast models are by far the most detailed and finest molded models. But Tamiya is right up there too. Revell of Gernany seems to sell many repackaged models made by other firms (like Italeri). Peteski > Is Revell still considered a top-shelf reproducer regarding scale and > detail? What type of models you are asking about? I can say that 1/72 revell tanks are very good regarding scale and detail - except older Hasegawa models. (like 03125, 03126 and 03127) I wouldn't recomment those. I can also recommend Dragon tank models in 1/72. I bought only one but already I am impressed with the crisp details. Keep in mind that Dragon 1/72s have one-piece tracks made od special plastic (not vinyl) and Revell have plastic tiny-piece tracks (except 03125, 03126 and 03127). Just decide what is better for you. Maciek Frigate and Clipper Ships >> Is Revell still considered a top-shelf reproducer regarding scale and >> detail? [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Maciek Signature- Trailer For Sale or Rent - > Is Revell still considered a top-shelf reproducer regarding scale and > detail? You mean they were at some point in time? Must have missed that... Rob > Is Revell still considered a top-shelf reproducer regarding scale and > detail? > > Thanks The new kits from Revell of Germany are very good, indeed. Their 1/72nd Tornados, F-16's, F-4F's, are top of the line. Their line of 1/72nd scale ships and boats are also very good. The Herman Marwede, Arkona, Uboat, and German WWII MTB are fine kits. Their line of 1/72nd kits in the amour range are also very good, if you get the ones they have done themselves. Way back when (1955-60) Revell had some very nice kits. Scale variety was a problem, but they were really innovative in their choice of subjects, especially in the ship line; but also in the amour and aircraft lines. Monogram were excellent kits as well, with a good variety of choices. (For their time, of course.) Don H. |
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