cmatthewbacon Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 http://www.kitreviewsonline.de/revell-neuheiten-fuer-das-jahr-2017/ "In September 2017 there is a ... .. Aston Martin DB 5 - is still unclear whether as a "normal" road variant or as an emergency vehicle of the most famous agent of your British Majesty with the license to Martinitinken ... we hope for positive license negotiations and a Not too ordinary cars!" ...be still my beating heart. Let's hope that it's a new tool, not another retread of the Doyusha plastic... best, M. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 It looks as if they are going to re-do the Airfix beach buggy in 1/32 too. That will please a lot of people who have been yelling for it for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricLightAndy Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Brilliant, if it's up to the standard of their other recent releases this will be great, now we just need a new E-Type Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Afternoon Chaps As far as I can ascertain, Matt its a new mold. But then the script seems to elude to the fact that it might either be the civvie version, or the Bond version, which would seem to point to a re pop and the choice of one of two versions? Mad Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Afternoon Chaps As far as I can ascertain, Matt its a new mold. But then the script seems to elude to the fact that it might either be the civvie version, or the Bond version, which would seem to point to a re pop and the choice of one of two versions? Mad Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Afternoon Chaps As far as I can ascertain, Matt its a new mold. But then the script seems to elude to the fact that it might either be the civvie version, or the Bond version, which would seem to point to a re pop and the choice of one of two versions? Mad Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 That's good to know. There's not that much difference between a plain street version and the Bond car. A few interior trimmings, different bumpers, and the panel in the roof. You could either engrave the panel on the inside and cut it out, or leave it separate to be fixed and filled.If I was them, I'd keep both options open in case the licensing deal can't be done at the last minute, like happened to the 250 SWB re-issue... bestest, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I'm guessing it's the original Airfix moulding, seeing as further down the page they mention they are re-doing the Airfix beach buggy. No matter - even the Airfix 1/24 DB5 was pretty good for its time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Evenin All Yeah that's what I was also thinking Roy, the Airfix kit was actually quite a big thing when it was released. It would be nice to have a newish DB5 to go with my Monogram DB4 and Tamiya DBS Mad Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptcruiser Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Revell issuing old Airfx kits? Something doesn't sound right there I'm affraid? Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Airfix sold the stuff to Dyoshu - who Revell frequently get stuff from. There are loads of kits out there that were originally made by a different company. If you follow the link in the top post, scroll down the page and you'll see Revell are openly saying they are reissuing the Airfix buggy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptcruiser Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) Agree about Doyusha, and it says that Heller and Airfix tried and this form is from the same era. Are you sure it's not this one? https://www.scalemates.com/kits/243032-revell-dune-buggy Rich Edited January 1, 2017 by ptcruiser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 It could well be. Let's hope for a new tool DB5 then... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 23 minutes ago, ptcruiser said: Agree about Doyusha, and it says that Heller and Airfix tried and this form is from the same era. Are you sure it's not this one? https://www.scalemates.com/kits/243032-revell-dune-buggy Rich Thats a good point Rich, I am not car modeller, nor do I claim to "Speak-a zee Deutsch", however if one converts Revell's German text with an online translater, there is no confirmation that this Beach Buggy is the old Airfix mould. I can see where the obvious links can be tied, however although both Heller and Airfix words are mentioned - nothing to confirm where these moulds originate. Funnily enough, I also received an email from Revell this morning advising all their 2017 releases and I cannot seem to find the DB5 listed anywhere! The Buggy is there, but no Aston? Cheers.. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 Airfix didn't sell anything to Doyusha. The Airfix DB5 James Bond issue became the DB6 Red Stripe, and is now lost. There's a Doyusha James Bond DB5, but it's notably different from any Airfix kit. Then, of course, Airfix confused matters by reissuing the Doyusha DB5 as a non -Bond regular kit... best, M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Re the beach buggy, it merely states that heller and airfix used 1/32 and that the mould to be used dated from that era (60s). So it may well be the Revell snaptite revisited... The Revell buggy looks like a nicer design car but lacks Airfix's Jason King and gf! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimpion Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Im Maßstab 1:32 gab es in den 1970er Jahren mehrfach Versuche, Auto-Bausätze zu etablieren (u.a. von Heller und vor allem Airfix). Aus dieser Zeit stammen auch die Formen des „Buggy„. This translates as : In the 1970s there were multiple attempts to establish car kits in 1:32 scale (amongst others from Heller and in particular from Airfix). The moulds for the Buggy date from this era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomppa B Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I had the Revell Buggy in 1970. The plastic was a strange pink colour that looked some how slightly translucent. It was as I remember quite a simple model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Lingener Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Hi folks, sorry to say so, but I did get the confirmation: The Aston Martin DB5 (in whatever guise) from NEW MOLDS hab been stopped due to license issues! Therefore it has not been mentioned in the official Revell newsletter! I included it in my article from January, 1st without knowing this fact - sorry for any hopes I did trigger for nothing! Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbostream Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 So it's a done deal it will never see the light of day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 33 minutes ago, dbostream said: So it's a done deal it will never see the light of day? Is that a play on the words 'The Living Daylights'?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbostream Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Rabbit Leader said: Is that a play on the words 'The Living Daylights'?? No it was unintentional. I don't know my Bond movies I had to look up what you meant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I think he drove a DBS in that film - not a DB5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 4 minutes ago, roymattblack said: I think he drove a DBS in that film - not a DB5 The Living Daylights was a V8 Volante and then a Vantage. My fav bond film lol. Ashley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Yes I know this was not a DB5 movie.. I was just trying to be a tad humourous! Its not one of my faves either - unlike Thunderball and that great Vulcan scene. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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