Anyone pick up Revell`s PV-1 Ventura yet?

Oh that's a beauty! I hit another LHS before work today, and it looks like they have not even received it yet. Patience...

And I gotta say, I know Revell is slow between releases new tooled 1/48 kits. But each one that I have bought, in the box (PBY, He-111, SB2C, Ju-52 3M,  F-15E, F-84E/G, F-86D, BF-110s, Rafale M, F/A-18E) looks like an absolute gem and the ones I have built (F-84E, He-111, Bf-110 G2) have been sweet! Excellent builds for a most affordable price. I look forward to their next effort.

Wabashwheels

Got my son's Christmas gift via UPS today. Take a peek.

Hey Vance, from Revell to You!

I've tried to show you the overall sprues, and a detail shot of a few parts.

Nice 21 page instruction booklet.  Well illustrated.  I don't want to fuel any arguments, but gazing at the parts trees and seeing the build review a few posts up looks like Revell has hit a homerun here.  Very nice tooling of a new subject in 1/48.  I hope that Revell/Monogram is teeing up to make another big impact in the hobby.  If they can introduce kits of this quality at this price there will be a great demand for their work.  Rick

 

Very cool...do you need a new Grandson? 

Oh Yeah!! Great Models just recieved their shipment today and my brother who lives just a couple of miles from their warehouse is swinging by to pick one up for me. $26.35 and I don't have to pay for shipping. Now I just have to wait until he comes down for the weekend.

                                                    Joe

I just ordered mine from Sprue Brothers. $26.49

Just as Omnimodels promised , mine was waiting for me to come home from work... Couldn`t wait to tear the wrapper off. Just happened to glance in my wife`s direction to see her shaking her head and mumble "what a dork"...lol...isn`t love grand??

Got word that OmniModels is shipping mine today..  And I too get "Dork" a lot... Plus the occasional "Dweeb"...

I hope that Revell/Monogram is teeing up to make another big impact in the hobby. 

Ya, but it better be a PB4Y-2.. Hell, I'd settle for the -1 right now....  I mean, if they're gonna re-tool, then re-tool something into a different variant, fer Cripe's sake, not just panel lines and a new instruction sheet and decals....

Hans von Hammer

Got word that OmniModels is shipping mine today..  And I too get "Dork" a lot... Plus the occasional "Dweeb"...

 Ah yes...Dweeb...forgot about that one...been called a few others that can`t be mentioned here ....

I hope that Revell/Monogram is teeing up to make another big impact in the hobby. 

Ya, but it better be a PB4Y-2.. Hell, I'd settle for the -1 right now....  I mean, if they're gonna re-tool, then re-tool something into a different variant, fer Cripe's sake, not just panel lines and a new instruction sheet and decals....

Anyone know if there are any good AM decals to make this into a night fighter? I have a thing for night fighters.

Give it a little time and I am sure the usual suspects will put out some sheets for this kit.

Hadn't thought about that. I will not be starting it for a while any way.

What about a "Harpoon"?

and I'll second Hans...what about a Privateer?!?

I just got mine last night and all I can say is that looks like a great looking kit.

This one is HARD to leave in the que... I'm really tempted to "sweep the bench" and start it... RIGHT NOW, lol...

Do it! Build it now!

Mine got into my hands yesterday and after perusing the sprues and instructions it appears to be a very sweet kit indeed. The instructions are a bit vague but that is minor and easily overcome.

Indeed Hans amp up and get on 'er!

A 1/48 PB4Y Privateer would be absolute sweetness!!! 

Hercmech

Anyone know if there are any good AM decals to make this into a night fighter? I have a thing for night fighters.

Zotz Decals just re-issued a sheet. Not sure if any are night fighters.

http://www.zotzdecals.com/reviews/zotz48009/zotz48009.htm

I had to wait until I got the right subject-bird...

CAF's Attu Warrior"..

Ain't she a beaut??

Very nice bird Hans

I received an e-mail from Squadron that the Ventura was available for just under $25. I responded but they were sold out. I called to see if they would honor that price when they restocked and they won't. I ordered one from another online store which had the kit in stock. Can't wait to receive it and build it.