k5054nz Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 10:56 PM, tony.t said: I hope a YF-12 follows. Tony I don't want to derail the thread but I just wanted to advise this nonbeliever is now praying for the above. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.t Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 8 hours ago, k5054nz said: I don't want to derail the thread but I just wanted to advise this nonbeliever is now praying for the above. Complete with XAIM-47's and peeps in silver Gemini era suits, chrome plated. For now, just wondering exactly how huge the SR-71A box will be. Revell like big boxes. Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I might be alone on this, but I'm hoping they release the A-12 single seater. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I'm ready Going to do a build log from the point of view of someone who really wants to build one, rather than to find out what's wrong with it 🤔 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard123 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 hour ago, SAT69 said: I might be alone on this, but I'm hoping they release the A-12 single seater. I'd like one too but it's a very different machine. We live in hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 41 minutes ago, Alan P said: I'm ready Going to do a build log from the point of view of someone who really wants to build one, rather than to find out what's wrong with it 🤔 You and me both Alan! Some AM seats and decals will do me nicely. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I wonder if there is enough interest to warrant an STGB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 21 hours ago, Alan P said: I'm ready Going to do a build log from the point of view of someone who really wants to build one, rather than to find out what's wrong with it 🤔 21 hours ago, DaveJL said: You and me both Alan! Some AM seats and decals will do me nicely. When you do, please post WIP threads and after action reports. There are a lot of us with soft spots for the SR-71 who are keen. But for such a large and impractical model that they're charring premium prices for it needs to be of a reasonable quality to justify it. Exactly what level that is will vary from person to person, but being able to make an informed decision would be a big help. It takes a certain degree of bravery to be one of the first. I don't mean to bring snobbery into this. I don't demand that be the world's greatest model for me to buy it, but something that big that's going to take up that much space in my collection can't be a piece of sh*t that's a chore to produce an acceptable result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Gidge said: I don't demand that be the world's greatest model for me to buy it, but something that big that's going to take up that much space in my collection can't be a piece of sh*t that's a chore to produce an acceptable result. That's very much a horses for courses thing then, I like something impressive that's taken a bit of effort to build, otherwise I might as well stick to Lego. Look out for my build log, I've cleared a space in November and December to build this. But if it does turn out like the Super Hornet, I'll still have fun building it and it'll be a nice display model regardless. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 49 minutes ago, Alan P said: That's very much a horses for courses thing then, I like something impressive that's taken a bit of effort to build, otherwise I might as well stick to Lego. Look out for my build log, I've cleared a space in November and December to build this. But if it does turn out like the Super Hornet, I'll still have fun building it and it'll be a nice display model regardless. Absolutely right. Everyone line in the sand is going to be different. I like to be challenged and will put in more work for a better result. However I like to be challenged for the right reasons. I'm happy to struggle working with tiny intricate detail, but I don't like fighting quality of manufacture issues that shouldn't be there in the first place. Especially on a brand new premium product built on new tooling. If it were an old kit or a budget kit I would have a very different set of expectations. But if a manufacturer is charging that kind of money it's reasonable for us as consumers to expect engineering and quality of manufacture to match up to the price. The greater the price, the higher our expectations should be. This is going to be one of the most expensive 48 scale kits on the market so it's reasonable to expect quality of a similar standard to similarly priced 48 scale kits. Even if we factor in its size and decide it's more appropriate to compare it to 32 scale kits it's still got some impressivecompetitionto answer to for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 @Gidge no offence but I'm thinking this kit probably isn't for you mate 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 We haven't even seen the kit yet. Yes we've seen built up examples but an in-depth build review is still in the near future. Let's wait for that, please? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcV Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 23 hours ago, Alan P said: @Gidge no offence but I'm thinking this kit probably isn't for you mate 😂 Hi Alan, Out of interest, why do you reckon the kit's not for Gidge? Thanks mate, Marc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 4 hours ago, MarcV said: Out of interest, why do you reckon the kit's not for Gidge? Hi Marc, I thought he expressed himself very clearly. This Revell kit probably isn't going to meet his preference for quality at the price point being offered. Aside from that it was a tongue in cheek comment intended for him, and I'm not sure why you're asking, following your very pointed comments above. I've no axe to grind here. My philosophy is pretty open regarding these repetitive discussions regarding new kits - if you want one, you'll buy one. If you don't want one, you won't. No need for either of those groups to tread on the other, it's an entirely subjective choice, however you try to frame it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) Pre-ordable. Sources: https://www.revell.de/en/products/novelties/lockheed-sr-71-a-blackbird.html https://the48ers.com/sr-71-blackbird.html https://www.revell.de/en/produkte/modellbau/flugzeuge/militaer-modern-revell/lockheed-sr-71-a-blackbird.html V.P. Edited November 26, 2021 by Homebee 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ka-Efka Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Those photos of the finished model look very much CGI to me... But, well, soon the wait is over and the real thing is to be examined. And build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Nope. The map on the nav's screen is all wrong.....it's Unbuildable! 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 5 hours ago, Ka-Efka said: Those photos of the finished model look very much CGI to me... Damn good work if so. Would make Industrial Light & Magic proud! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ka-Efka Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 10 hours ago, k5054nz said: Damn good work if so. Would make Industrial Light & Magic proud! Well the lighting in the cockpit is very much screwed up... Hope ILM is better than that 😉 Come on Revell, release that thing now 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcV Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 20 hours ago, SAT69 said: It was a good read and carried a lot of truth. Thanks for pointing us to it. Glad you liked it SAT - he's unconventional but very refreshing. Marc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 10/21/2021 at 7:13 PM, MarcV said: Over at Dogg's models, he puts it better than I do and encapsul;ates perfectly some people at BM and other sites - fun to read: https://doogsmodels.com/2021/06/18/airplanes-assholes/ Now can we get back on topic and stop acting like a bunch of old women? Marc. What a load of stuff that I'd rather not mention on a family-friendly forum... Annoying people of every kind exist in all communities while the vast majority is friendly and only glad to help. Just have a browse through the many pages and posts of this forum and you'll see it ! Now back to the Revell kit, since this thread is supposed to be about this kit and nothing else.... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 Source: https://www.facebook.com/PhaseHangarResinAccessories/posts/10158975169568802 V.P. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 I like the first rendition of the box art far more than what is shown at Phase Hangar. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 9 hours ago, Scooby said: I like the first rendition of the box art far more than what is shown at Phase Hangar. ME TOO! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrB17 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 On 10/22/2021 at 8:44 PM, Scooby said: I like the first rendition of the box art far more than what is shown at Phase Hangar. I agree, the PH rendition reminds me a lot of US Revell box art. Not complaining, just an observation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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