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1/48 (or 1/32 ?) - Messerschmitt Bf.109G-6 Gustav - easy click - by Revell - box art+parts - release in 2023


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The Revell new tool, easy click, 1/32nd Messerschmitt Bf.109G-6 Gustav - ref. 3653 - is on approach

This kit was first announced in 1/48th scale (link) and is now reported 1/32nd scale in the Revell homepage !

Sources: 

https://www.revell.de/en/products/novelties/model-set-messerschmitt-bf109g-6-easy-click-system.html

https://1999.co.jp/eng/10919805 (still announced in the 1/48th scale kits as in most of the hobbyshops)

 

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The Messerschmitt Bf109, also known as the Me109 is one of the most legendary fighter aircraft of the Second World War.

Completely new tool, 

The most versatile version of the Bf109

The innovative Easy-Click system makes this model fast and easy to assemble (42 parts!): Simply snap these colourful, precisely crafted parts together for a sturdy fit, and decorate your model with stickers.

Basic paints and brush are included.

Scope of delivery:

  • Plastic model kit (non-assembled)
  • Illustraded, multilingual assembly instructions
  • Decal set
  • Sticker
  • Base colors (Revell Aqua Color)
  • Brush

 

box art

 

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V.P.

 

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  • Homebee changed the title to 1/32 - Messerschmitt Bf.109G-6 Gustav - easy click - by Revell - box art - release March 2023

No, it is an own new development based on the 32nd G-6 in terms of size and outline. It is not a kit from our understanding but a "step into the hobby build something together", a cousin of the Airfix-legolike-application. The parts, better told as elements, are divided along the color demarcation lines of a standard Messerschmitt factory color scheme. The elements/parts are of solid RLM-color to avoid the need of painting. I cannot tell if stickers or decals will be included.

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Interesting news.  Revell is listening to its real customers.  This looks like a modern kit for future busier than ever generations. This philosophy was started by Tamiya and EVERYBODY praised Tamiya for the new approach.  So this is a nice and welcomed surprise.   Now there is more time to focus on paint and weather instead of the boring parts of modelling...

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  • Homebee changed the title to 1/32 (or 1/48 ?) - Messerschmitt Bf.109G-6 Gustav - easy click - by Revell - box art+parts - release in 2023

This is the way Revell needs to invest in developing potential markets and make a profit. Just like Hobby Boss and in a certain way, Tamiya.   

 

I will try myself one of this.  For those who like to painting and weathering, well...Here is your opportunity!  Hope they will return to the "not so serious and professional" modelling that inspired a lot of modellers back in the 70s...

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  • Homebee changed the title to 1/48 (or 1/32 ?) - Messerschmitt Bf.109G-6 Gustav - easy click - by Revell - box art+parts - release in 2023
3 hours ago, JFM148 said:

 

What is "cheap" in the modelling world now that is worth attention?

Well, it’s about the same price, in Yen, as the regular kit Revell 1/32 Bf 109G-2/4. Revell has clearly taken a page from the Airfix Quick-Builds with this but at a much higher price point. Much, much higher tbh. Maybe the price in the EU will be more compatible with this being an entry level kit.

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On 13/05/2023 at 16:48, VMA131Marine said:

Well, it’s about the same price, in Yen, as the regular kit Revell 1/32 Bf 109G-2/4. Revell has clearly taken a page from the Airfix Quick-Builds with this but at a much higher price point. Much, much higher tbh. Maybe the price in the EU will be more compatible with this being an entry level kit.

It is a Japanese price.  Just ask How much is a watermelon worth in a Tokyo supermarket...🤷‍♂️

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