Erwin Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) Hi all, It's been over a year that I stopped building models. I don't want to make a come-back.But I need something to do during boring evenings. That's why I want to know how good the "new tool" Revell kits go together. Overall fit,filler needed,etc... It would be my idea to build them totally unpainted as in a demo-model.Maybe just with national markings. Edited October 18, 2017 by Erwin Jack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregair Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I would be really keen to see the finished builds, its always nice to see something done differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I would be really keen to see the finished builds, its always nice to see something done differently. Eduard build kits unpainted to show off their PE - just take a look at their site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Try for the newer boxings with the black design. The instructions are much easier to follow, unlike the slightly neurotic assembly drawings done previously. Frankly, if I was not going to decorate the kits in the traditional way I would build them wheels-up for dangling from the ceiling and would spray them silver overall using a rattle can, canopies and all. Then you could thus skip on the boring interiors. Or, if you don't want to do modelling except on really boring evenings (which I find are better served by inane tv, whisky and a chuff) consider ships or spacecraft which can look cool with no paint, or spray-can coated in white etc. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holzemjo Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Currently working on their Arado Ar 196 and the fit is really good! I just used a touch of filler on the wing root, but you could just fill that with clear CA if you don't want the filler to show. MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Southern Bandit Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Often thought of doing a quick build of a kit in my stash unpainted, just for the sheer pleasure of the construction that I really enjoy. Bomber_County 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I think you could build a revell new tool kit easily if you just want to do a fun build. BUT....try to do a BANDAI Star Wars kit, try maybe their storm trooper, Tie fighter, X-wing. They go together so well, its actually relaxing, no glue, no paint, just a hobby knife and sprue cutters. These are what got me back into the hobby after 25 years away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbk57 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I think you could build a revell new tool kit easily if you just want to do a fun build. BUT....try to do a BANDAI Star Wars kit, try maybe their storm trooper, Tie fighter, X-wing. They go together so well, its actually relaxing, no glue, no paint, just a hobby knife and sprue cutters. These are what got me back into the hobby after 25 years away. I would second this, the Bandai kits in general are wonderful and fit increadibly well, they are in colored plastic in many cases and usually snap together(maybe always not sure). I would think you would tire quickly of unpainted conventional kits very quickly but who knows. The other negative of unfinished is that is shows all imperfections, such as gluing or any other plastic issues. I would definitely move to something you could enjoy building that does not need paint. This may sound crazy but there are also lots of adults the legitimately build lego sets. I did not imagine such a thing until I saw a show about lego. My 12 year old is really into them and they are in some cases exceptionally complex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunwinglow Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Completely out of my normal zone of interest, I picked up one of their EC135 ADAC ambulance helo kits. I was VERY impressed! LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Completely out of my normal zone of interest, I picked up one of their EC135 ADAC ambulance helo kits. I was VERY impressed! That's pretty left field for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 That's why I want to know how good the "new tool" Revell kits go together. Overall fit,filler needed,etc... Hey Irwin, long time no see. The new tool Revell kits aren't as 'simple' in parts breakdown as the oldies. I'd just grab an old Zero and slap it together just to get back into it. For you new kids, Erwin was the originator of the "Make the others jealous" thread. Jack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Yes, the ancient 1/32 Revells can be fun. It depends what you want. For whittling and fettling you can't beat wooden boat models which just need varnish, if anything. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I've done this on 2 small scale (1/72) builds just for fun. Its a good challenge to build in the mind set that any and all filler or misalignment will be shown. I'd say if your going to do a revell kit either get a new tool one or from the old ones find a Spitfire or the Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunwinglow Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I know, Dean! But I was lucky to visit our local air ambulance at Filton a few weeks ago. Squirrel!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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