Hi
Saw some Revell helis at my local hobby shop. They looked really tempting but I’ve been burnt too many times with buying “new kits” that are in fact, re-releases.
Are the following kits new or re-releases?
Revell 4411 Kriegmarine Sea King with Skua Missiles.
Revell 4415 AH1W Cobra
Revell 4485 Eurocopter Tigre
Thanks!
Okay, I can only speak for the Cobra, which is a re-release of the Italeri/Tamiya/Testors molds. IDK who actually came out with it first, but it is the same as the other molds…
GRS,
I built Revell’s 1/72 Sea King with Skua missiles about a year ago. I don’t know if it is new or a re-release, but it was a very very nice kit with great detail, great fit, and great decals. I recommend it highly.
Chris
The Sea King is a really excellent kit. I haven’t built mine yet so I can’t comment on the fit but the surface and interior detail look great. The decal sheet is extensive with a lot of minute markings. For some reason, this kit seems to be really inexpensive. I got mine for about $11 US retail and it usually sells for less than $20. This is an excellent bargain! Revell has posted the instructions on its website: http://www.revell.de/manual/04411.PDF
The AH-1W is an Italeri reissue. Instructions: http://www.revell.de/manual/04415.PDF
The Tigre is a new mold and the reviews indicate that it is a very good kit. Instructions: http://www.revell.de/manual/04485.PDF
If I had to pick only one, I’d DEFINITELY go with the Sea King!
Martin IPMS 44668