Homebee Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 (edited) AMP is to release a 1/72nd North American Lenticular Reentry Vehicle (L.R.V.) kit - ref. 72020 Source: https://www.facebook.com/mikro.mir.dnepr/posts/4516192195125148 3D renders While there's so many interesting and historical aircrafts in need of kits... Sigh. V.P. Edited September 5, 2023 by Homebee 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thompson Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 I just lurrrve it... John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Wonderful stuff, keep giving us these interesting subjects MikroMir...makes such a refreshing change. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMSLion Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Not my first pick for a subject, but at least it's not another of The Usual Types. I think we're finally seeing the realization that the market for Spitfires, 109s, and Mustangs is completely saturated. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thompson Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Maybe not completely saturated, but close. I have to believe that the 109, or Spitfire, or Mustang pie is finite in size, and with every new release, the pie slices become smaller, to the point where it's no longer financially sensible to launch another one. Also, anyone who buys the latest superkit from Brand X after reading glowing reviews of its perfection may just decide that the next new superkit from Brand Y can't be that much better, and give it a pass. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madoc Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 It'll be interesting to see how this kit compares to the Fantastic Plastic kit of the same subject. I'm definitely looking forward to this release! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 We have no injected of the North American AJ Savage (no, I don’t count the Mach 2 “kit”) but we have this? Used as a bomber, recon ship and tanker. A Historically important USN machine that was used operationally is ignored, but we at least we have this paper vehicle? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piotr Mikolajski Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Well... The LRV was to be just over 12 metres in diameter. In 1/72 scale this gives a 170 mm diameter kit. Few parts, fairly simple and quick design, cheap mould, cheap unit cost to produce the model. AJ Savage has about 267 mm length, about 320 mm wingspan with tip tanks, so it will be a much bigger, more expensive and longer lasting project. With 140 aircraft produced and only one user, on top of using the aircraft in the not-so-popular 1950s... Well, it is a big investment, the market is small, and the risk is big. Will LRV be a market success? Hard to say, but the whole production should sell, if only because the kit won't be big, and is something very unusual in shape. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Lambess Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 On 07/09/2021 at 11:49, Ad-4N said: We have no injected of the North American AJ Savage (no, I don’t count the Mach 2 “kit”) but we have this? Used as a bomber, recon ship and tanker. A Historically important USN machine that was used operationally is ignored, but we at least we have this paper vehicle? Special hobby /mpm announced one around 15 to 20 years ago...... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 12 minutes ago, Neil Lambess said: Special hobby /mpm announced one around 15 to 20 years ago...... . You are correct. But I am afraid I will be crowned Lord Emperor of Xalus VI before SH releases a 1/72 Savage. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 8 hours ago, Beermonster1958 said: Then Sir, you shall have to fight me to the death for my crown! John (Lord Emperor of Xalus IV and, Lord Protector of the Tharg Hegemony)😉 I humbly withdraw my challenge. And with that, I am certain the SH Savage will be released in all its glory this December 12. Oh wait, you're Lord Emperor of Xalus IV? I want to be Lord Emperor of Xalus VI. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Quote Oh wait, you're Lord Emperor of Xalus IV? I want to be Lord Emperor of Xalus VI. Are you sure you don't mean Lord Emperor of Valus XI, Lord Protector of the Large Hedgehog or am I batting at the wrong end of the pitch? Interesting concept, barking mad so just my cup of tea... Lenticular Reentry Vehicle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 hour ago, general melchett said: or am I batting at the wrong end of the pitch? It's often been said. (But behind closed doors) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share Posted January 14, 2023 Box art Source: https://www.facebook.com/mikro.mir.dnepr/posts/pfbid0rDBSBLMNtuvhY1oW54bUMJzYUzpo9qw8pSvfkjf4oKaHJuKF6VLg2VaBnnsAAy1jl V.P. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 (edited) Release soon - ref. 72020 - North American L.R.V. - American experimental nuclear warhead delivery system Sources: https://www.hobby.dn.ua/uk/amp-amp-72020-kosmchnii-bombarduvalinik-north-american-lrv-p-110112.html https://modelsua.com/north-american-l-r-v-us-experimental-nuclear-warhead-delivery-system-1-72-amp-72020 V.P. Edited August 26, 2023 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 5, 2023 Author Share Posted September 5, 2023 Released - ref. 72020 - North American L.R.V. - American experimental nuclear warhead delivery system https://ua-hobby.com/products/1-72-north-american-lrv-amp-72020 V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Club Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 I hope that they will continue their Space subjects in 1/72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Oh, that's rather jolly isn't it. I hope the missile isn't returning from whence it came...puts a new spin on getting your own back. Must investigate further, well done AMP, more of the same please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I just ordered one! There’s something fascinating about these ‘Cold War doomsday concepts’. Where’s Slim Pickens when you need him? I also ordered one of these, a nuclear-powered supersonic cruise missile bomber concept: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 50 minutes ago, billn53 said: There’s something fascinating about these ‘Cold War doomsday concepts’. Where’s Slim Pickens when you need him? I love the movie especially when Slim goes over the survival kit contents. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 My LRV has arrived and I’ve just begun building! Meanwhile, enjoy this video: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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