As I recall, I built the F-84 some years back and it was a very nice simple kit to put together. The panel lines are raised which is no big deal. The cockpit details are sharp and easy to detail. It’s a very nice kit and affordable. You did not mention the F-100, 101, 102, 105 and 106, all have IMO fantastic details and make excellent models.
With the use of Alclad paints you can make a stunning Thunderstreak in NMF.
Lol! Come join La Familia but seriously, if you saw that thread, most if those kits have been built on there. That being said, the Mosquito, P-39, and Typhoon are roughly 40+ years old. They build up nicely and the Airacobra still compares well to the latest Eduard kit. The 109 G-10 is late 70s vintage and not bad at all. With a little AM or creative work it can really shine. The Mustang is an older kit that was retooled in the mid to late 90s and is also a good kit that has held it’s age well. And the Thunderjet is a new mold, new tooled kit that is VERY nice! Definitely one not to miss if you like 50’s/Korean War jets.
PJ, you’re thinking of the F-84F Thunderstreak, with the raised panel lines. The F-84E/G Thunderjet is new tooled recessed panel lines. A real gem of a build.
Good catch there stik! I mistook it for the older one and yes the new mold is super as I have it too. Another sweetheart is the F-86 Saber Dog, another gem.
I’m new to this one but. I like the revell line. Back in the day they was the main stay of the hobby or I should say they was the affordable line. I still pickem up.
I picked up there pc-1 Ventura it’s 1/48 I think it’s a new model not a old/New releas. Can’t say about the build but in the box very up to date.
Also have there Me 410 under there pro modeler line very nice kit even has both pits full of colored photo etch by Czech republic…Edward maybe ?
The Ventura was the newest mold released by Revell until the new Stearman is due out this month. The Me-410 was one of the final new release Pro Modeler line kits. Another new tooled kit that has just been re issued in a new variant a month or two ago. There are only a handful of their kits that really have not held up well over the years.
the p-61 can be a little tough the canopys don’t look bad they just don’t fit well. They was the only game in town in 1/48 till I think it’s wall models came out with there 1/48 line There pricy 100$ give or take.
I have the revell I cut off the location pins and put my own on the rescribed the panel lines. That’s how far I got then the new ones came out. It’s bin sitting since I joined the GB here.
Their original Bf-109E, their Spitfire IX, the A6M5 Zero, the F4F/FM-1, the original SB2C (not the Pro Modeler new tool release)… Those are all older kits with working landing gear, folding wings, etc. and are meant for the young modeler to play with. Part model, and part toy. Mind you they are fun nostalgia builds, or good for getting kids into the hobby with as easy starter kits. But there are better more recent kits of the same subject out there. I would probably add the F6F and F4U-4B as well. Maybe the SBD too, although it is still the only 1/48 SBD kit with an accurate raised rivet exterior like the real SBD. But correcting all the other gigs and bringing it up to snuff is a MAJOR project. Their TBF is marginally less so, and also is still the only early production TBF-1 kit in 1/48 out there. If you want a Midway or Guadalcanal/Eastern Solomons/Santa Cruz Avenger, you have to convert an Accurate Miniatures kit, or work with the Monogram kit.
I think we will have to start a MM III in early summer here… Of course you guys knows its open to more than just wingy thingies… They do cars, boats, armor, etc…
Their old F4U was fun. It’s cool that grandpa (my dad) built one in the early '70’s and his grandson (my boy!) built one some 40 years later (last month).
but seriously, if you saw that thread, most if those kits have been built on there. That being said, the Mosquito, P-39, and Typhoon are roughly 40+ years old. They build up nicely and the Airacobra still compares well to the latest Eduard kit. The 109 G-10 is late 70s vintage and not bad at all. With a little AM or creative work it can really shine. The Mustang is an older kit that was retooled in the mid to late 90s and is also a good kit that has held it’s age well. And the Thunderjet is a new mold, new tooled kit that is VERY nice! Definitely one not to miss if you like 50’s/Korean War jets.