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  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Saturday, March 28, 2020 6:47 AM

JohnnyK

How about the older Revell and Monogram kits? If you like building 1/48 scale planes, those two brands have some unique kits.

 

Their old classiic car kits are also great buys at flea markets.  These kits were excellent kits with good fits, fairly good detail, and well executed design. 

 

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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    August 2005
  • From: Sydney, Australia
Posted by Phil_H on Saturday, March 28, 2020 1:55 AM

stikpusher

 

 
Lonwuff

Which is better if there is a difference, Revell or Revell Germany?

 

 

 

There is no more difference nowadays. Revell USA is no more. Revell Germany is the survivor. They shared many molds over the past couple of decades. 

 

 

To further muddy the waters, both Revell and RoG have repopped kits from older companies like Matchbox and Frog, among others. You still need to do your research, it may be a new tool kit or it may be a rebox of an ageing kit from decades ago.  

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  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, March 28, 2020 1:13 AM

Lonwuff

Which is better if there is a difference, Revell or Revell Germany?

 

There is no more difference nowadays. Revell USA is no more. Revell Germany is the survivor. They shared many molds over the past couple of decades. 

 

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  • Member since
    February 2020
  • From: Idaho
Posted by Lonwuff on Friday, March 27, 2020 10:13 PM

Which is better if there is a difference, Revell or Revell Germany?

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Posted by GMorrison on Friday, March 27, 2020 8:57 PM

Oh absolutely they are. This is where the internet is such a help. A site you should get familiar with is scalemates. That site is an encyclopedia of kits, their history and often has linked reviews.

In my own case, I build subjects, so I see all kinds of kits, from garbage to exquisite.

Its the joy of the hunt for me. I want a Mig 19s? Well, there are a few, the one closest to what I want is a Bilek kit. Lots of flash, soft details, garbage cleary parts. But it's fun to beat it into submission and at the end, a bad a ss Farmer.

Hasegawa makes/ made a lot of really nice kits. Revell, Monogram, Airfix, Heller. They all have good kits and bad kits, so do your research. There's a lot out there.

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Close to Chicago
Posted by JohnnyK on Friday, March 27, 2020 7:33 PM

How about the older Revell and Monogram kits? If you like building 1/48 scale planes, those two brands have some unique kits.

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

  • Member since
    February 2020
  • From: Idaho
Old brands considered
Posted by Lonwuff on Friday, March 27, 2020 7:09 PM

Hi modelers, I've been building Tamiya brand kits and one Trumpeter. I've noticed some brands that have been around forever are coming up with some good looking armor and airplane models (at least on box art). I consider myself good enough to do intermediate to expert kits or somewhere between the two. To make a long story short (oops too late) I was wondering if the brands besides the two mentioned above are worth looking into and what have been good experiences.

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