Robert Posted June 30, 2011 Posted June 30, 2011 Saw this on Hannants. Wonder what version and which company moulds. Can anyone enlighten us ? Robert
Paul A H Posted June 30, 2011 Posted June 30, 2011 I can't find anything about it out there in cyberspace. As Silver Fox says, the most likely scenario is a re-release of the Matchbox nightfighter (although that was boxed by Matchbox as an Armstrong Whitworth rather than a Gloster). The price seems a little steep for Revell too, given that the Xtrakit boxing is still available for £7.50. Do they have a cooperation with Cyberhobby? Is it a new tool? Ah well, time will tell. Let's just savour the excitement and hope it isn't just a Hannants typo!
chrisrope Posted June 30, 2011 Posted June 30, 2011 This link says 1/48 http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/1849_1_106663636.html This one too, scroll down below the Gannets http://www.models2u.co.uk/Shop/contents/en-uk/d797.html Who does a 1/48 F.4? Deffo getting a few of these Chris
Max Headroom Posted June 30, 2011 Posted June 30, 2011 Tamiya did an F.4 but as far as I know, don't mould share with Revell (or anyone for that matter). Trevor
Paul A H Posted June 30, 2011 Posted June 30, 2011 That's the same catalogue number as Hannants (4658) have for their 1:72 listing. The plot thickens...
Paul A H Posted June 30, 2011 Posted June 30, 2011 Tamiya did an F.4 but as far as I know, don't mould share with Revell (or anyone for that matter).Trevor I knew they did an F.1 and and F.3, but I didn't think they did an F.4? The only injection moulded F.4 I know of in 1:48 was the Classic Airframes kit. So this must be either a brand new tool or a revised Tamiya tool... or it's not an F.4 or 1:48 after all! If it was my money being invested in a new tool Meteor in 1:48, I'd be insisting on an F.8 not an F.4.
Paul J Posted June 30, 2011 Posted June 30, 2011 Tamiya have 'mould shared' with Italeri but AFAIK only for the Japanese market. But a new Meteor from Revell is surely a surprise as its not in the catalogue, is it?
Paul A H Posted June 30, 2011 Posted June 30, 2011 Tamiya have 'mould shared' with Italeri but AFAIK only for the Japanese market. They have also cooperated with ICM in the recent past. But a new Meteor from Revell is surely a surprise as its not in the catalogue, is it? Correctamundo! The more I think about it, the more I think it's a new tool (or a typo).
Homebee Posted June 30, 2011 Posted June 30, 2011 (edited) Sound to be a 1/72 Gloster Meteor Mk.4 von Revell im Maßstab 1/72*** Neuheit *** In Kürze lieferbar *** Artikel-Nr.: RE 04658 http://www.modellbau-universe.de/produkt;g...658;9;1;6;6.htm V.P. Edited June 30, 2011 by Homebee
Max Headroom Posted June 30, 2011 Posted June 30, 2011 I knew they did an F.1 and and F.3, but I didn't think they did an F.4? The only injection moulded F.4 I know of in 1:48 was the Classic Airframes kit. So this must be either a brand new tool or a revised Tamiya tool... or it's not an F.4 or 1:48 after all! If it was my money being invested in a new tool Meteor in 1:48, I'd be insisting on an F.8 not an F.4. You're right of course but what is involved in modding to a 4? That is for another thread! However......didn't some Japanese company whose name eludes me do a (very expensive) single seater in 1/72 recently? Maybe it's a repop of that. Trevor
Paul A H Posted June 30, 2011 Posted June 30, 2011 Cyberhobby (offshoot of Dragon) did an F.1 and F.3 but have not announced an F.4 yet. I reviewed the F.1 and very nice it was too. If it's 1:72 what are the options? Frog? Not for £12 surely... new tool again then. I guess we'll find out in the fullness of time.
Test Graham Posted June 30, 2011 Posted June 30, 2011 An F Mk.4 will have much larger nacelles. Major retooling of anyone else's kit. Just what is implied by the term "Neuheit"? Is it otherwise used in the context of a new tool?
Paul A H Posted June 30, 2011 Posted June 30, 2011 I think Revell usually use the term "Neue Form" to describe new tools. I think Neuheit just means it's a new product. It doesn't really give and clues to the kit's origins. We'll just have to wait for more info (and for the review sample to turn up!).
chrisrope Posted June 30, 2011 Posted June 30, 2011 Neuheit= newness novelty recency freshness innovation originality Could mean anything at the minute How remote are the chances it could be the Classic Airframes F4 or could it be one Revell have had on a back burner for a while? 1/72 has to point to brand new tool or old Frog (Revell have released Frog kits before) This really has come from nowhere and I'm looking forward to finding out Chris
Paul A H Posted June 30, 2011 Posted June 30, 2011 How remote are the chances it could be the Classic Airframes F4 or could it be one Revell have had on a back burner for a while?1/72 has to point to brand new tool or old Frog (Revell have released Frog kits before) This really has come from nowhere and I'm looking forward to finding out Chris I would have said there is virtually no chance that it's the Classic Airframes kit. Presumably Revell would have to tool quite a few new plastic parts to replace the parts cast in resin by CA? If it is 1:72, FROG is a possibility. I wouldn't have thought Revell would price that at £12 though. New tool it is then!
chrisrope Posted June 30, 2011 Posted June 30, 2011 New tool it is then! I hope so, whichever scale it is
derek burton Posted June 30, 2011 Posted June 30, 2011 If its 1/72nd what about a reboxing of the MPM MkIV. Dek.
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted June 30, 2011 Posted June 30, 2011 Well, MPM kits have appeared in Italeri boxes, and Italeri kits have appeared in Revell boxes, so there's a tenuous link. I'm keeping my eye on this one, I could do with a few Meteor F4s.
GreenDragon Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 Price is very steep if it's the old Fog kit, only other F.4 I can remember was a VERY old 1/48th AMT or Lindberg kit. Paul Harrison
davidelvy Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 Price is very steep if it's the old Fog kit...Paul Harrison It's also a bit low for a new 1/48 kit. I know Revell have been offering excellent value recently, but if they want £16.99 for a 1/48 Spitfie I don't see why they would want anything less for a twin engined fighter in the same scale.
thx6667 Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 Price is very steep if it's the old Fog kit, only other F.4 I can remember was a VERY old 1/48th AMT or Lindberg kit.Paul Harrison AMT kit was an F.1, the only mainstream 1/72 F.4 was the FROG kit. This one is an oddity, I would have thought if Revell were doing an all new Meteor in any scale, they'd make more of a splash with it.
Paul A H Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 Thinking on it, Revell have backed away from 1:48 recenty. The last new kit was the modified Typhoon 2 seater wasn't it? Before that... the Mosquito? Plus £12 seems cheap for what looks to be a new tool in 1:48. I'm more inclined to think it will be 1:72 now. But will it be an F.4? Where's Modeldoc when you need him?! Any clues chap?!
chrisrope Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 (edited) Plus £12 seems cheap for what looks to be a new tool in 1:48. If they can do a 1/32 Hawk for £20, the price might be about right Edited July 1, 2011 by chrisrope
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 How much is their 1/48 Mosquito? About £17? Meteor kit would be similar size, but has (potentially) fewer pieces, meaning less expensive... it could be done for £12...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now