Caution Wake Turbulence Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 http://www.plastik-modellbau.org/blog/herbstneuheiten-von-revell-septemberoktober-2013/2013/#more-23277 Thanks to modelldoc for posting this link in the rumourmonger section. Regards, Andrew Edit: it says it's a reissue of the old Aer Lingus boxing, which had GE engines, but presumably it will have the PW engine sprue too - as far as I can tell Thai have only had PW and RR engines on their 330s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATPER Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 that really sounds great! I hope it will get both engine types as I like the A330 more with the GE's. ... ;-) any other old models to be re-issued sometime? thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmiratesFTW Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 YES, more conversions now, i've got a spare set if A340 engines, this is brilliant news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garryrussell Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 That's nice. Makes up for the 340 being withdrawn Thanks for the HU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Great news, thanks Revell, and I also see a TU-144 as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caution Wake Turbulence Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Thai seems an interesting choice, says he hoping for Air Berlin, but I've just got a set of Ray's new CSA decals, so those could do the job.... Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Makes up for the 340 being withdrawn Cue the calls for -340 conversion kits in 3...2... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garryrussell Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) Indeed After a spate of converting 340's into 330's....how to convert a 330 into a........ Edited June 20, 2013 by garryrussell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caution Wake Turbulence Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Cue the calls for -340 conversion kits in 3...2... I've got a couple of spare engine sets..... (A330 all the way for me, I'm afraid - 4 engines just doesn't look right ) Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirfixAndy Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Any idea how easy or hard it would be to convert to a RAF A-330 Voyager ?? Thanks. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caution Wake Turbulence Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Not sure about all the lumps and bumps, but it's basically an A330-200 with RR Trents isn't it? So shorten the fuselage add Bra.Z engines and tail fin.... I thought someone on here had mentioned once that they were planning to do one, don't know if anything came of it. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV571 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Cue the calls for -340 conversion kits in 3...2... Or insane prices for the A340 kit on a certain auction website... Actually the idea of a conversion isn't too far fetched, the pylons in the A340 don't look right to me. A resin set of A340 engines would be a definite improvement on the kit offerings. Any idea how easy or hard it would be to convert to a RAF A-330 Voyager ?? Thanks. Andy The MRTT version is based on the A330-200 so the fuselage has to be shortened and the fin changed to the latest post mod 48979 standard (http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/BZ4062 ). The RAF version uses Trent engines so you'll need to source the Bra.Z engine set as well ( http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/BZ4002 ). Pics here: http://www.brazmodels.com/Airbus/A330-200/A330-200kitphoto.htm .Then there's all the ECM gear and the Hose Drum Units to add; these are located where the outboard engines are situated on the A340. I hope the fuselage mould isn't wearing out. The last two A340 kits I bought both had some serious flash and the fin was warped. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirfixAndy Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Thanks for the replies guys .......think Ill get one just in case someone does a conversion set for it Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 damn! maybe I should have waited until Revell re-released this before I undertook the 340 conversion oh well... Maybe Revell will release a new or at least refurbished tooling of the A330 and add the relevant MRT components? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caution Wake Turbulence Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 damn! maybe I should have waited until Revell re-released this before I undertook the 340 conversion oh well... Maybe Revell will release a new or at least refurbished tooling of the A330 and add the relevant MRT components? That would be nice, but I doubt it will happen. Money for old rope and all that... Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 It's the old kit, hopefull with Thai markings. (That not absolutely sure at the moment.) No more. modelldoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Good to see it again. And good riddance to the silly prices it was fetching second hand!. I still have the LTU version! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 the Hose Drum Units to add; these are located where the outboard engines are situated on the A340. I don't think they are, it was the original plan but IIRC they are further outboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caution Wake Turbulence Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 I don't think they are, it was the original plan but IIRC they are further outboard. I don't know the answer, but looking at pictures online, both (A340 outboard engines and HDUs) seem to be between the outboard end of the flap and the inboard end of the aileron...which sort of makes sense? Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandaire Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I don't know the answer, but looking at pictures online, both (A340 outboard engines and HDUs) seem to be between the outboard end of the flap and the inboard end of the aileron...which sort of makes sense? Andrew "The A330-200 wing shares the same design structure, including the strengthened mounting points, as that of the four-engine A340 aircraft. The wing positions for mounting the air-to-air refuelling pods therefore require minimal modification." http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/a330_200/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.Moore1521 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 That would be awesome if they did re-issue it, but then again id kick myself in the a$$ for spending 125.00 on what seemed like the only Revell A330 kit online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George D. Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 They have the A330-300 in their catalog now in the livery of Thai... Same engines like Aer Lingus so it's just new decals, but nice ones indeed... Coming October 2013 according to their site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caution Wake Turbulence Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Hi George, Aer Lingus A330-300 have GE CF6 engines http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/search.php?manufacturer=Airbus&subtype=A330-300&fleet=1935&fleetStatus=all Thai have PW and RR: http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/search.php?manufacturer=Airbus&subtype=A330-300&fleet=4414&fleetStatus=1 So I think the reissue will most likely come with PW engines (possibly PW and GE like the LTU issue) Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George D. Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I hope so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.Moore1521 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I cant wait for the A350 issue also. My 3 favs are the a330 A350 and 787 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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