N4521U
Colonel
The Revells seem to be pretty expensive, or should say not far from any other brands.
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£15.29 over here for Revell P-47 N kit
N4521U
Colonel
And US dollars? Revell about 25.55, Academy 22.54 from Hannants.
Is the Revell That good?
Geez, I've got two on the way, my stash grows like a tumor!
A Mustang to build as Bernie's Bo, and a Davidson flown Viet Nam O-2.
I've got a Davidson list more than 30 long.
Gotta keep my entries to One only.
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Benevolens Magister
Bill, at the moment, the Revell kit is equal to roughly $23US in the UK, sometimes less. Overall, Revell kits in 1/48th and 1/32nd scales are far less than Tamiya, and much, much less than the highly over-priced Hasegawa kits.
As an example, Revell have just released another 1/32nd scale version of the BAe Hawk, full retail price £23, average offer price around £20 to £21. (their earlier Red Arrows version can be found for as little as £10. The decal sheets alone, in both kits, would retail for over £10 if available).
If Tamiya marketed this kit, it would be in the region of £75, and if Hasegawa did ... well ...... name a figure!
As an example, Revell have just released another 1/32nd scale version of the BAe Hawk, full retail price £23, average offer price around £20 to £21. (their earlier Red Arrows version can be found for as little as £10. The decal sheets alone, in both kits, would retail for over £10 if available).
If Tamiya marketed this kit, it would be in the region of £75, and if Hasegawa did ... well ...... name a figure!
Just had a look Bill.
Forgot about Academy kit and it is £2 cheaper than Revell here.
Both kits look pretty much the same qualiity to me.
Choice is yours mate
Forgot about Academy kit and it is £2 cheaper than Revell here.
Both kits look pretty much the same qualiity to me.
Choice is yours mate
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Benevolens Magister
I've built the Academy P-47D 'bubbletop' Bill, and it's superb. It was my first Academy kit, bought at Duxford about 8 years ago for £10, cheap for 'museum shop' prices, and much cheaper than the equivalent Tamiya kit. Lots of 'extras' including different types of wheels, stores etc, and beautifully detailed.
Just scored this on 'the bay'. Had to go to the limit I'd set, but it was almost half the price the last one went for. But with my luck, Airfix will release a 1/48th scale version of their new smaller-scale kit next month!
Just scored this on 'the bay'. Had to go to the limit I'd set, but it was almost half the price the last one went for. But with my luck, Airfix will release a 1/48th scale version of their new smaller-scale kit next month!
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Lucky13
Forum Mascot
Hopefully, old boy, they'll respect that and wait two months.....
Nice score btw!
Nice score btw!
A4K
Brigadier General
Great scores guys!
Lucky13
Forum Mascot
Gonna have to get that Ju 188 set, Dragon has never really been famous, for putting a lot of options in their kits, decalwise.... 
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Benevolens Magister
See you've got a few '88 decals then Wayne!
Watching a 1/48th scale 'Aeroclub' Gnat on e bay at the moment. Been after one for over 20 years, and they're as rare as rocking horse sh*t !
Might (read probably) have to break the bank to get it, which is against all my principles regarding kits, but it's got to be done!
There are one or two other kits there I'd really like, but the Gnat comes first - unfortunately, it's got the longest waiting time too, meaning I'll have to miss the others to probably afford this !
Watching a 1/48th scale 'Aeroclub' Gnat on e bay at the moment. Been after one for over 20 years, and they're as rare as rocking horse sh*t !
Might (read probably) have to break the bank to get it, which is against all my principles regarding kits, but it's got to be done!
There are one or two other kits there I'd really like, but the Gnat comes first - unfortunately, it's got the longest waiting time too, meaning I'll have to miss the others to probably afford this !
A4K
Brigadier General
Worth the wait Terry!!!
Yeah just a few, annoying that those i wish to do all happen to be on different sheets....
Aaron Brooks Wolters
Brigadier General
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Benevolens Magister
Good one Aaron, and a good price too !
ellis995
Staff Sergeant
nice buys guys
al49
Tech Sergeant
I decided to try the Chinese way
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I understood that the best P-38 in 1/32 is available from Chinese Trumpeter and I found on e-bay a Chinese seller offering it for 75 Euros (USD 98), freight included, that means aprox 34% less then here in Italy.
Let's wait ans see if it works well! I will keep you informed.
Alberto
Hi,
it worked well!!!
I received the parcel today.
Not even checked everything inside the box, but there is a lot of plastic, 362 parts!!
And there is one thing sure: it's impressive!
The box is 60 cm wide and wingspan will challenge my cabinet capabilities: 495 mm!!
Here a couple of pictures
More will follow when I will carefully check what's in the box and, of course, when I will start assembling, but I doubt this will take place before September.
Cheers
Alberto
Footnote: I was a bit concerned to be asked to pay something for customs clearance or VAT: NOTHING
I don't know if this can be taken as a rule, but it worked well this time.