1:24 SCALE REVELL VW T2 IS THE MISSING LINK IN BUS KITS

IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME COMING but finally the gap has been filled between the first Volkswagen MicroBus T1 and the third, T3 version. But now we can give an overdue welcome to this 1:24 scale Revell kit of the model in the middle, the VW T2.

1:24 SCALE REVELL CAR KIT. IT'S A PORSCHE – BUT NOT AS WE KNOW IT

THE OTHER HALF of this 1:24 scale Revell Gift Set, the Porsche Panamera, has already been dealt with in SMN, so now here's the other kit in the box – a Porsche 918 two-seater.

CLASSIC US MUSCLE CAR IN KIT FORM: REVELL 1:25 SCALE PLYMOUTH AAR CUDA

THIS KIT IS A reissued and reboxed version of an original Revell US kit that dates to around 1995. Just to confirm, this is the newer and more detailed Revell US kit. Monogram also made a very similar 1971 Plymouth which, in convertible form, was the star car that featured in Nash Bridges, a TV cop series that starred Don Johnson.

OFF-ROADING IN A 1:24 SCALE REVELL LAND ROVER

THE LAND ROVER IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S best known off-road vehicles, and is found in every country. But considering this widespread popularity, kits of the original Land Rover to 1:24/25 scale have been few and far between. In the military scales of 1:35 and 1:72/76, yes, but to the standard car scale, no.

1:24 SCALE DEUTZ D30 FARM TRACTOR MODEL KIT FROM REVELL

THIS IS THE second tractor kit in Revell’s new 1:24 scale series, this time featuring one of the most popular small tractors of the early 1960s, the D30 from the German manufacturer Deutz.

1:144 SCALE KIT FROM REVELL: THE ONE AND ONLY SIX-ENGINE ANTONOV GIANT

THERE’S AN OLD AVIATION question that runs, “Why do they put four engines on a 747? Answer: because they can’t fit six…” Well, that doesn’t apply to the Antonov An-225 as it has six engines as standard and holds the record as the largest aircraft in the world currently flying.

REVELL KITS GO TO ATLANTIS MODELS

THE REVELL GROUP’S PARENT COMPANY HOBBICO ceased trading in April 2018. Since then there has been a lot of activity, and plenty of speculation. But now the situation is becoming clearer.

1:48 SCALE MiG-21 SMT FROM REVELL

 

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT 1:48 scale Revell kit of the MiG-21, the most-widely produced jet fighter of the former Soviet Union.

HOBBICO AND REVELL: WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW?

HOBBICO, WHICH OWNS REVELL filed for bankruptcy early in 2018. So what is happening with the Hobbico plastic kit brands?

ARTIST HEROES WHO PAINTED MODEL KIT BOXES

THE VISUALS ON MODEL KIT BOXES are what the marketing men call ‘primary sales tools.’ Simply put, if you can spot an attractive box in a store or on screen, the odds are that you’ll want to home in for a closer look. 

RETRO-FUTURE STYLE: DOUBLE-BUBBLE LINCOLN FUTURA DREAM CAR

A KIT REISSUE THAT harks back to the golden age of Detroit dream cars.

BLAST FROM THE PAST: SWEET NOSTALGIA FROM THE GOOD OLD DAYS

FOR THE MORE MATURE MODEL MAKER out there, then these old kits might bring back a few memories.

1:48 SCALE STEARMAN PT-17 BIPLANE TRAINER FROM REVELL

NEARLY 11,000 STEARMAN PT-17 TRAINERS were built, from 1934 until 1945. The new Revell kit should satisfy scale builders of aircraft from this era, or model makers who prefer civil versions, many of which are still flying today.

MORE REVELL 2015 RELEASES - MILITARY, PAINTS, DRONES AND MORE

 

THE REVELL MODEL RANGE for 2015 is hugely impressive. Here's an update on what's in store for military modellers and much more.

REVELL BOX ART: UNSUNG ARTISTS WHO MADE YOU WANT TO BUY A KIT

Celebrating five years of Scale Model News, here we look again at Revell box art, and the artists who created them. The visuals that decorate kit boxes are what the marketing men call ‘primary sales tools’. Put simply, if you can spot a decent box from a distance - or today, easily on screen - the odds are that you’ll go over to have a closer look.

2014 INCOMING: REVELL AIRBUS A350-900 JETLINER TO 1:144 SCALE

Jetliner fans: this latest Revell airliner is for you, as it features the latest twin-jet from Airbus, the A350-900 XWB, which first flew in June 2013.

REVELL 1950 OLDSMOBILE CLUB COUPE - A FITTING TRIBUTE TO BILL LASTOVICH

First Look from Mat Irvine
The long awaited Revell 1:25 scale 1950 Oldsmobile ‘Rocket 88’ Club Coupe 2'n1 kit has finally arrived, and it looks to have been well worth the wait.

LONDON BUSES NEW AND OLD

DAVID JEFFERIS REPORTS:

The SMN Crew had a trip to London yesterday, and apart from rides here and there on standard buses, we also saw one of the prototypes of Mayor Boris Johnson’s ‘Boris Bus’, and have to report it looks amazing in the metal.

Diecast Boris Bus

The 1:76 Corgi version (below) is nearly with us, so it's wait-n-see time for this one. Judging from this promo pic, it looks to be an excellent little model, and one we'll definitely have on display ASAP.

MORE MODELS ON DISPLAY

SMN REPORT:

Here’s the second set of scale model pix, courtesy Revell-Germany, the Mercedes-Benz set (above) due for release in August. And also a reminder that RG’s Scale 2012 modelbuilding competition is open for entries until August 15.

REVELL SCALE MODELBUILDING AWARD 2012 - GET YOUR MODELS ONLINE AND WIN!

SMN REPORT:

Target date for this year’s entries in the prestigious Revell Scale Modelbuilding Award competition is August 15, 2012. So if you want your talents recognized, here’s the chance.