Paul H
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Revell's 1:24 new tool impact bumper Porsche 911 coupe is now available!
https://www.revell.de/en/products/modelmaking/cars/young-oldtimer/porsche-911-g-model-coup.html
A German language review with sprue pics & instructions shown here:
Numerous suppliers listed on scalemates: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/revell-07688-porsche-911-g-model-coupe--1324089 It is on Hannants too but they are already out of stock: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/RV7688 However, Amazon prime currently has it for £25:34!
I'm so far resisting (as I have enough models that I am yet to build) but it does look very tempting... Also, what I can see of the sprue shots also suggests that the very soon to be released Targa variant https://www.revell.de/en/products/modelmaking/cars/young-oldtimer/porsche-911-g-model-targa.html may not be the only version that Revell have planned as there seem to be parts included that are not used in either of these two kits.
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Given how popular old Fords are, especially RS models, I am very surprised that Tamiya haven't reissued those Sierra kits (& also the Escort RS Cosworth ones). Even the road one would be popular, but the racing / rally ones would surely be a license to print money...
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An update from Heller, which shows detailed sprue shots & the instructions:
I can't remember if they were there previously when I posted this link in one of my earlier posts, but if not, there are some good photos of the built up kit here:
https://www.heller.fr/en/80742-renault-estafette-gendarmerie-new-mould-1000807420
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2 hours ago, johnlambert said:
Nice collection, where id you get that Honda S2000 kit? I've been after one for some time but the only version I could see was some blinged up model rather than the nice stock variant that you've got.
I know I said I wasn't buying any more kits until I'd cleared the backlog but the S2000 would go nicely with my other Hondas.
Is the blinged up one white with gold wheels on the box art? If so, according to a review on its Scalemates page, that still has all the parts to build the stock version (as per the gunmetal box art above) except for the raised soft top, which is replaced by a hardtop. The other additional parts are the gold wheels and a LHD interior. I built a stock one a while back, and it was an excellent kit.
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On 05/10/2021 at 22:15, johnlambert said:
Thanks for the info on the Gunze kit, it looks pretty good for what it is. I must admit I can see where you're coming from with your comments on the Revell E-type FHC, an odd approach if that's what happened as E-types aren't exactly difficult to find.
The 240Z on Wolfrace wheels, yes indeed!
The wires were for my Revell E-types and an Airfix (or something) Aston Martin DB5, Since I have now bought more kits that might use those wheels I may end up buying more sets. If I get the chance I'll see about some comparison photos, unless someone else has already done that?
Haven't seen one elsewhere, so any pics would be very appreciated!
I gave in to temptation & bought both versions of Revell's new E type as I was able to get them for good prices. As you may have guessed, I'm really not keen on the FHC due to the screen so not sure yet what I will do with it, but the OTS is definately much better & more accurate, so will be built box stock - well mostly, as there are a few things with the way that Revell has moulded some of the front suspension that really annoys me! I think that the lack of perspective on a lot of Revell's own photos doesn't help the proportions at all, as I was unconvinced by the screen on the OTS too until I saw other people's built photos of it, where it does look fine. I cannot unsee the issues with the FHC though.
I guess that one way to solve the windscreen issue on the FHC is to build it as the blue one in the Italian Job... In reality, I suspect that I will have a go at correcting it (I can use the vacuum forming machine at work to make the new screen), on the principle that if it goes wrong, I won't have wasted a kit as I can combine the rest with the Gunze curbside (same as your's) that I have, or use the running gear, suspension & lots of the decals for my AirTrax resin Mk10 & save the (slightly) better bonnet for one of my Hellers. Of course, there is also the option of turning one of my several E Type kits (or remnants of) into a Guyson E12
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On 12/10/2021 at 20:33, johnlambert said:
No Aston pics today, but it was the last Gaydon gathering of the year. I've taken a few photos but only a couple seem to want to upload.
This is a Riley, apparently.
The chassis is - from a 9hp. However, the radiator grille is most certainly not though, and the chassis has been shortened considerably too.
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I couldn't resist that Volvo kit either. Still haven't decided whether to build it as it is, or convert it to an estate. I do have fond memories of the £100 760 that a friend had at uni, & which I regularly had to jump start with my Morris Minor...
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On 23/09/2021 at 22:45, johnlambert said:A couple more purchases.
In one a recent Revell Jaguar E-type build or RFI thread someone mentioned that this kit was a fairly decent representation of a 4.2-litre Series 1 Jaguar E-type. As it happened, this kit then showed up on Ebay for a fairly sensible price (although sadly not the £10.35 on the price sticker). Now I've got the Heller kit to represent the flat-floor E-type, the Revell to represent the later 3.8 car and this for a 4.2, which covers the evolution of the Series 1 E-type. It will also ne interesting to see how the different kits compare.
I bought this a few weeks ago. The ZG is not my favourite 240Z variant but it still looks like a nice kit and you can see how it's been tooled to permit other versions and I hope that by buying the first release it will encourage Tamiya to bring out thos other variants sooner rather than later.
Finally, I've bought a few sets of these wire wheels and resin tyres from Moto Bitz, although given the kits I've bought recently I may need a couple more sets.
Although a curbside, the Gunze kit is pretty accurate - prior to the Revell, my plan was to combine one with a Heller to make a really nice full detail model. As far as I know, the only real issue is the profile of the rear wheelarches needs tweaking, but that's relatively easy - headlamp bezels are just decals, but the cover shape is correct (the full detail Gunze OTS has PE for the bezels). Whilst Revell's FHC isn't great due to the roof issues, the OTS looks pretty good & based on built pics I've seen, is easily a match for the Gunze. This does make me wonder whether Revell's main reference was just an OTS, and that the FHC model was then created from that data?
Tamiya's 240ZG does indeed look amazing, and I also hope that there will be other versions. I'd love a regular Z, preferably with a set of Wolfraces...
Are the wires for the E Type? If so, I'd love to see some pics to compare them to the kit wheels & tyres, to see how the size & proportions compare.
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Is this on all chrome parts, or just things like grilles & wheels? If the latter, then some dark / black washes to add depth really make a difference to those areas, as well as bringing out the detail. If it's a chrome plated wheel that should be a more subdued finish (e.g. alloy), I've also used thinned down silver paint to good effect to tone it down. If the former, then I know that some people like to strip the chrome & use things like Alclad. I've never done that, so can't comment on how easy it is, but I've never thought it necessary with any of the car model kits that I've built.
On things like bumpers, the main problem is usually poor sprue attachment locations (unless the plating is so thick that the detail has gone soft...) - the chrome can be touched in almost invisibly with Molotow chrome pens. Foil isn't really suitable for double curvature such as bumpers, but is excellent for areas such as window frames / surrounds and also for chrome side trim.
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That is certainly good news to hear - I've been wanting one of Finecast's MGAs for a long time, to build a replica of my uncle's 1:1 (1600 Mk1 roadster in dove grey) so fingers crossed that it will be back in production.
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Lots of demobbed Scammell Pioneers ended up as brake down trucks - there's the old Airfix 1:76 tractor unit which would work as a reference for scaling off, if you want one at 1:144, otherwise IBG have recently released most variants in 1:72. The instructions for those may supply useful reference drawings etc?
I've been tempted by the 1:35 military Pioneers which were released by two manufacturers a couple of years ago, but like you, I actually want to build a civilian one...
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1 hour ago, thommo said:
And I see Bunnings do a chrome - https://www.bunnings.com.au/white-knight-300g-super-chrome-spray-paint_p1566055. Anyone tried running this or other chromes from auto stores through their airbrush? Wonder what you'd thin them with?
Not familiar with the Bunnings one, but I've previously tried 'chrome' paint in spray cans & was not impressed.
Another vote for Molotow pens! I usually use it for model kits & have been pleased with the results. Also, when I used some to touch up damage to chrome on an old diecast model, the repair was pretty much seamless. I really wasn't expecting it to work so well!
BMF can work well too for trim strips, window surrounds etc.
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On 28/07/2021 at 16:41, johnlambert said:
One thing to point out, with my E-type anorak on, you only need the "JAGUAR" script for the boot lid. The interior detail for this car isn't correct for the 4.2 Series 1 E-type that was introduced in 1964. I suspect the gearbox might look different as would other under-bonnet details.
Agreed, however In terms of the gear lever decal, I'd just assume that the Moss box has been ditched in favour of the much better 4.2 one
As with the coupe kit, E Types never had overdrive (it didn't fit in the transmission tunnel - except perhaps if converting (auto) 2+2s?), yet Revell have moulded one on the back of the gearbox... It's pretty much the same as the one on Tamiya's Jaguar Mk2 but for that car it is correct for a 3.8 MOD. Unlike the FHC, based on pics I have seen elsewhere, it looks like Revell have got the windscreen right on this OTS though, which is a big relief!
The Revell (& also Heller) E Types are all 3.8 from the interior, but the Gunze is a 4.2 & has the different seats etc, although moulded in a rubberised plastic (vinyl?) rather than normal polystyrene.
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21 hours ago, Bozothenutter said:
Aren't those the Fujimi ones?
The Revell Premium Porsche 911 kits from a while back were indeed reboxed Fujimi kits (whereas the BMW 7 & 8 Series and Mercedes SEC in the same series were their own), but these 911 kits are Revell's own new tooling. Comparing the pics of the sprues confirms that they are completely different from both the Fujimi kits, and also the old 1:24 911 Turbo ex Monogram kit that Revell recently reboxed.
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Sadly couldn't find one for a Morgan four wheeler - did see one for the pre-war three wheeler though. If it is of any use, I can help with reference pics too for the TC, if you need those as well, as I have built up quite a large reference library for the many model kits that I have but am still yet to build...
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Ah - is this TC blueprint any good?
https://stelvio.dk/content_images/galleries/mgtc1947sort/TCblueprint.JPG
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What scale are you wanting? An MG TC would be available in most scales - e.g. Oxford Diecast for 1:72/76, Matchbox for 1:32, and Revell / Monogram for 1:24. Almost certainly something in 1:43 too (possibly several). The Morgan is probably available in 1:72 & 43, but not aware of a 1:32. The only 1:24 that I know of is the Tamiya one, which is scarce as it is long out of production, and has a price tag to match. Could one of those be the basis to work from?
Not sure how widespread Morgan's four wheelers were though for what I am assuming is a WW2 setting? The prewar ones were different from the arcetypal Morgan, as they had a flat radiator (the sloped grille wasn't introduced until the '50s) - however the Riley Sprite and also the late '30s Triumph Dolomite both had that style of cowled grille (rather than a conventional radiator) - at a glance or if only visible in the background, either of those may have appeared to be a Morgan? As for the TC, whilst it is actually post war, a scale model of one would still equally represent a period correct TA or TB. (Apologies in advance though if this is all stuff you already know!)
As for blueprints, loads of info for both can be found via google images - if not dimensioned, overall length & wheelbase info is all on wikipedia.
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There are now pics of the new tool '70s and '80s Porsche 911 impact bumper model on Hannant's website (at the time of writing, no info on Revell's own website):
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On 01/08/2021 at 12:28, Andy J said:
Hmm I'm quite excited about tackling these kits
Watch out for body warping on the Royale - the centre pillar and around the rear wheelarches are also very prone to cracking, which can all make it a pain to get the opening doors lined up. There were also some other fit issues getting the body to sit in the correct place on the chassis that I found when I built one of these about fifteen years ago. However, the end result will be worth it!!
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These kits do look really impressive! Based on Eduard's past releases in 1:48 and 1:72, is it likely that they might also release a 1:72 Mk1 & 2?
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Also thinking Bedford cab & bonnet / grille. However the front wings are from a Triumph Renown.
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Looking good, and great to see a Ferrari in a more unusual colour - this one really suits it. Lovely work on the interior too, and those wheels look so much better dechromed!
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Airfix Sea Harrier
in The Rumourmonger
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I must admit that I was quite excited by this release, as I quite fancy building a Falklands Harrier. I have been very impressed by the Airfix GR1 starter set that one of my daughters has been building (she just needs to fnish painting, before applying the decals),so I was a bit confused by the comments above. However, having done a bit more research, I didn't realise until now that the GR1 (& GR3) are a completely different (& newer) tooling, and are much more highly regarded than this FRS1 moulding.
One of the GR3 variants has a Falklands decal option, so I guess I will go with that instead. Out of interest though, how different in 1:72 would that be to a Sea Harrier?