72modeler Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 I thought I read somewhere about a Revell PBY-5A as a future release in 1/72 scale. Does anybody know if this is a re-release or a new-tool? Would it be too much to hope for a new-tool with correct nacelles and cowlings to supercede the Academy Catalinas? Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Alan Bardell Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 hope this is a new tool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, 72modeler said: I thought I read somewhere about a Revell PBY-5A as a future release in 1/72 scale. (...) Seen under ref.3902 in the Hannants "future release" list Here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235029998-revell-2018/&do=findComment&comment=2904411 But this news was not confirmed in the recently published Revell 2018 catalog: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235029998-revell-2018/&do=findComment&comment=2909012 http://www.themodellingnews.com/2018/01/revells-new-releases-of-2018-laid-out.html And if this happen in 2018 don't hope a new tool. It'll be for sure a repop from the original revell kit (link) or from the Academy one (link). V.P. Edited January 6, 2018 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 In the past, Revell offer some kits only in some countries. (F.e. the Hornet with swiss markings, the EC-145 with french markings or the Junkers F-13 with markings from Finland). So we will see waht is end of the month at Nuremberg Toy fair on the display. modelldoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavingav1 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 (edited) as stated by Der Lingener in the revell 2018 thread : "the 72nd Catalina is NOT officially listed by Revell Germany and has also NOT been announced during last November´s press conference! So officially it´s a "NO" - officially! But trust me: Hannants do have the new items list for the trade and they need to have it in advance to order their stocks ... need to say more? The OV-10A Bronco is a re-pop of Academy - so who knows what else will be re-released in the near future? maybe a Flying boat? who knows..." I dont really see the point of these big press releases to launch your entire range then omit some items for a later release, either do a range launch or dont . Edited January 6, 2018 by gavingav1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IT_Man Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Rumour has it that hannants are in big trouble with Revell over this announcement - not supposed to announce until 1st January. German modelling websites not happy as they are usually the first with this news and abided by the rules! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Homebee said: Seen under ref.3902 in the Hannants "future release" list Here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235029998-revell-2018/&do=findComment&comment=2904411 But this news was not confirmed in the recently published Revell 2018 catalog: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235029998-revell-2018/&do=findComment&comment=2909012 http://www.themodellingnews.com/2018/01/revells-new-releases-of-2018-laid-out.html And if this happen in 2018 don't hope a new tool. It'll be for sure a repop from the original revell kit (link) or from the Academy one (link). V.P. I was afraid it was going to be an Academy rebox or their original -5A reissued, but there's always hope. I wish the manufacturers would just keep quiet until they actually release a kit, as it just causes a commotion and almost always the actual release date is not even close to the announced date. Thank you for the quick reply, HB! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
politicni komisar Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 I'm sure this will be prepackaged Academy 100% . P.k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, politicni komisar said: I'm sure this will be prepackaged Academy 100% . P.k That'll suit me just fine - especially if it's at Revell's usual bargain basement prices! Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavingav1 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 13 hours ago, Albeback52 said: That'll suit me just fine - especially if it's at Revell's usual bargain basement prices! Allan And with a decal sheet that actually works . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 But only one scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Word on the street its the Cousteau Cat. Thomo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 21 minutes ago, The Tomohawk Kid said: Word on the street its the Cousteau Cat. Thomo. If so, it's likely to be (a) a PBY-6 (or PB2B-2, I've never been quite sure which) and (b) a re-release of a variation on the old mould. I had one when it was first released; there are still bits and pieces from it in the spares box. Won't complain about that - where else will you get a 1:72 tall tail Cat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Admiral Puff said: If so, it's likely to be (a) a PBY-6 (or PB2B-2, I've never been quite sure which) and (b) a re-release of a variation on the old mould. I had one when it was first released; there are still bits and pieces from it in the spares box. It's a new tool Cousteau Cat. Thomo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 New tool? Even more gooder! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 If we do get a new tool PBY, especially a tall tailed -6, it will indeed be good news, however I think it more likely to be an Academy re-pop, which is not a bad thing especially if we get a new decal sheet with some nice post war options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 On 8.1.2018 at 22:32, The Tomohawk Kid said: It's a new tool Cousteau Cat. Thomo. If so I doubt they include Cousteau decals - when they rereleased the Calypso some years back they did not mention Cousteau or Calypso because of royalities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRK4m Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 First - if it's PBY-5A it can't be the Cousteau cat. If it's Cousteau Catalina it must be PBY-6A with tall fin and no nose turret (like it was 40 years ago or so) https://www.scalemates.com/kits/934967-revell-congost-h-576-pby-de-cousteau Anyway in both cases it can be either old mould Revell (both -5, -5A and -6A were available), the re-packed Academy (-6A missing in Korean range, so at least one new sprue needed) or the brand new tool. Of course all we'd like the last option mentioned, but reality forces us (and Revell) to the first solution - in few months we'll see. It's said that hope dies last. Cheers Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillidragon Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Would enough people even remember Cousteau? I also remember that his son Phillipe was killed in said PBY-6A. Perhaps Revell could release it with Steve Zissou's Hiller, just to add insult to injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Chillidragon said: Would enough people even remember Cousteau? I also remember that his son Phillipe was killed in said PBY-6A. Perhaps Revell could release it with Steve Zissou's Hiller, just to add insult to injury. The Cousteau P-boat is never going to be made again in the Calypso colors as Jacques son was killed in it on the Taag river. After that accident they never had permission to release it as i was told... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 If it is an Academy repop I hope someone does something about those horribly undersized engine cowls ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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