dalea Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Does anyone know what's happened to this? Alleged to be re-released in October. Three weeks to go and not a word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofiane1718 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Wait a little, they just released A380, Yak-3, He-177, 747-8 UPS, Catalina is surely the next one to come, just before their An-225 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ka-Efka Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Now that they have (re)set up Revell Germany and Revell USA after the Hobbico bankruptcy they can finally focus on the more important things in life 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Good afternoon  According to Scalemates It is based on the Academy kit https://www.scalemates.com/kits/1119687-revell-03902-consolidated-pby-5a-catalina  Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 2 hours ago, TEMPESTMK5 said: Good afternoon  According to Scalemates It is based on the Academy kit https://www.scalemates.com/kits/1119687-revell-03902-consolidated-pby-5a-catalina  Patrice It lists 'changed parts' under the description- probably 'way too much to hope for and doubtful  that they have corrected the cowlings and nacelle fairings that were too small in diameter, but keeping my fingers crossed! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 7 hours ago, 72modeler said: It lists 'changed parts' under the description- probably 'way too much to hope for and doubtful  that they have corrected the cowlings and nacelle fairings that were too small in diameter, but keeping my fingers crossed! Mike Probably means "new decals" - shame, because I'd like to see those cowls/fairings fixed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Admiral Puff said: Probably means "new decals" - shame, because I'd like to see those cowls/fairings fixed! or that they are using Academy moulds rather than the ancient Revell ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: or that they are using Academy moulds rather than the ancient Revell ones. At least the ancient Revell moulds had cowls/nacelles closer to the right size ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalea Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 As a contributor to Scalemates I know not to rely on information given out prior to releases. Have Revell really squared the fin like the publicity shots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofiane1718 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 On 10/10/2018 at 11:39 PM, Admiral Puff said: Probably means "new decals" - shame, because I'd like to see those cowls/fairings fixed! Highly unlikely IMO, in German part means 'Teil' which rules out decals 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Also......best not to assume 'test shot' photos will actually reveal the origins of the kit. I well recall several instances where kit manufacturers have built display models from other manufacturers for expediency and to have something to display at toy fairs etc. 'Experts' have then subsequently been caught out when the actual model hits the streets and it is discovered that it is indeed a completely new mould. The realist in me thinks this Revell kit will be a re-pop of the Academy kit but we can all live in hope. Having been fortunate enough to get a trip in one a few years back I have a hankering to make one at some point in the future.   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroubos Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Well, I don't know the origin of those photos posted above but that is definitely the old Academy kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) 27 minutes ago, sroubos said: Well, I don't know the origin of those photos posted above but that is definitely the old Academy kit. A brand new kit would be nice but, if not then the Academy kit works for me  Allan Edited October 23, 2018 by Albeback52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 If it is the Academy kit I will eternally blame them for not correcting the awefully naked and undersized engine cow-lings. Â ^^ no offense to cows anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalea Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 Have started rounding up a few of the old revell kits just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroubos Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 The Academy is a wonderful kit. If you ignore the cowlings.  When I built it I bought the Quickboost replacement cowlings before I realized it's the entire nacelle that's too small. Worse, the Quickboost cowlings are actually smaller in diameter than the Academy ones. They are the only upgrade set I've ever bought that is worse than the original parts it replaces 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Note the nosewheel doors are incorrectly fitted, as per the Academy instructions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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