Basuroy Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Lately , I have had this urge to build a couple of 32nd/35th scale models of attractive and iconic airplanes but the retail price of brands like Tamiya or Wingnut wings is a total deal breaker - I can purchase 4/5 eduard 48th scale kit for the price of a single tamiya mustang/spitfire or a wingnut wing biplane . As such , it is good that brands like revell are offering us vastly cheaper alternatives ; I just hope that some brand also see the immense potential in affordable 32/35th scale biplane models - a segment where Wingnut Wings at present enjoys near monopoly ( the only other option I can find in market is Roden and having built their 6$ 72nd scale models , I am not keen on paying 30$ for a 35th ) . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Box art + schemes Source: https://www.facebook.com/ScaleAviation/posts/2366898096868817 V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) So this first release is a P-51D-5 without the dorsal fin fillet. That is nice, but will limit the possible alternate markings. Presumably, Revell will also release a block 10 and later version with the fillet and hopefully provide the Dallas hood and Aeroproducts prop so a P-51K will be possible as well. Edited October 16, 2017 by VMA131Marine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom175 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 24 minutes ago, VMA131Marine said: So this first release is a P-51D-5 without the dorsal fin fillet. That is nice, but will limit the possible alternate markings. Presumably, Revell will also release a block 10 and later version with the fillet and hopefully provide the Dallas hood and Aeroproducts prop so a P-51K will be possible as well. ON the video over at Hypercale, Brett mentions and shows the three different cowling oil cooler outlets. Perforated, Perforated and louvered, and solid. He mentioned that the Perf and louvered ones were typically founf on K models so there some hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIkeMaben Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Thanks again VeeP ! I see them milking this til the cows come home EZ B/C in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 Sprues: https://www.facebook.com/ScaleAviation/posts/2367143596844267 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin ritchie Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 This is the sort of kit that hopefully will persuade more modelers to dabble in 32nd , I've built numerous 32nd Mustangs over the years , including 3 Tamiya ones, but this kit really has me excited , cheap, but beautifully designed and produced , and I'm certain there will a many more Revell Mustangs in my future I can feel it , The investment I made in the Xtradecal RAF Mustang sheet a few years back seems to have a really good investment!!! Bring on the K's - Until then I content myself with my very first LouIV! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcop Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 While it looks like Revell could prepare a B model , I read somewhere ( but I can't remember where) that there was a difference in cowling height between the B and D model and that this would be most noticeable in front of the windshield. One of the B or D cowling would be less rounded... Can anyone confirm this ? Thanks a lot. Madcop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin ritchie Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 there's been a 28 page discussion going over the differences between the B and D , the upshot seems to be that while the wings are similar , the B is essentially a totally new aircraft sharing few parts with the D.. have a look for yourself LSP P-51 discussion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I have one WIP, half built Tamiya (which is NICE!) and one unbilt - and I still want a few of these..! The details look very crisp and nice.. Not how I remember Revell but to be fair, it was many a year since I built any Revell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcop Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 4 hours ago, colin ritchie said: there's been a 28 page discussion going over the differences between the B and D , the upshot seems to be that while the wings are similar , the B is essentially a totally new aircraft sharing few parts with the D.. have a look for yourself LSP P-51 discussion Thanks for the link. Just read the 28 pages. Nice to see I was not that mad. Thank you Colin Madcop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solowing666 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I might be really tempted if they include Charlotte, I mean, Chuck Yeager's scheme as seen on previous page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABeck Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 The RevG boxing will include Lou IV and Desert Rat. From my estimation RevUSA will take over this boxing in the first run. Maybe they will make an own boxing (with the same plastic) but different markings (and correct ill markings!) at a later point of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) From the look of those test shots it seems like the wings are not covered in holes representing rivets, we can but hope. I would think that making an accurate B/C model from an existing D would require quite a lot of changes to the mounds for as well as the obvious fuselage differences there are would be quite a few changes to be made to the wings. Edited October 18, 2017 by Biggles87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hacker Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 1 hour ago, ABeck said: The RevG boxing will include Lou IV and Desert Rat. From my estimation RevUSA will take over this boxing in the first run. Maybe they will make an own boxing (with the same plastic) but different markings (and correct ill markings!) at a later point of time. Any RAF versions of this? Hacker...there goes the neighbourhood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABeck Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Mustang IV and IVa can be made with the not yet published extra parts . I do not know if there will be a special boxing with RAF Mustangs, I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ka-Efka Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 And I hope Revell will consider scaling this seemingly very nice kit down to 1/48! They unfortunately have not done this quite often in the past... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Ka-Efka said: And I hope Revell will consider scaling this seemingly very nice kit down to 1/48! 1/48th Mustang ? Airfix: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235010736-148-north-american-p-51d-mustang-by-airfix-released/ Eduard: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234974169-148-north-american-p-51d-mustang-by-eduard-3d-renders-release-in-2018/ HobbyBoss: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234914040-148-north-american-p-51d-mustang-iv-by-hobby-boss-released-rebox-as-p-51dk-released/ Meng: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235009127-148-north-american-p-51dk-mustang-by-meng-released-new-xtradecal/ And I just quote the most recents and future kits... V.P. Edited October 18, 2017 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ka-Efka Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Didn't say there are not 'enough' Mustang kits on the market / coming. But on these volume kits I like choice. Without going too much off topic here, the Revell in 1/48 would be my preferred one atm. Airfix offering is also very promising (soon we'll see), but a later one. Eduard, Meng do love them their holes in the skin a little too much for me. So, I still see room in this market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom175 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Released! (at least in the UK) Hope they will be on a ship to the US shortly! https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/RV3944 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 On 10/7/2017 at 4:52 PM, Basuroy said: Lately , I have had this urge to build a couple of 32nd/35th scale models of attractive and iconic airplanes but the retail price of brands like Tamiya or Wingnut wings is a total deal breaker excellent news ..and yes, what he said. Finished their 32nd Mk IX earlier this year - lovely kit for the price. As is their 262 in this scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf_Filip Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I actually like the filletless version. I've always wanted to build this Swedish J 26. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Just ordered one from eBay, can't wait to see it Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 2 hours ago, spitfire said: Just ordered one from eBay, can't wait to see it You will not be disappointed! It is a lovely kit, very well detailed and engineered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 released: https://www.aviationmegastore.com/north-american-p51d-5na-mustang-early-version-03944-revell-4009803039442-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=150461 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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