wrbrdmech Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Saw an article on FB where Revell talked about it new direction and staff changes. In the article they mention a 1/32 F/A-18E for this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David66 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I think it's been mentioned on here previously but, yes, they are going to produce a 1/32nd F-18E. It's in their latest catalogue but I don't know the release date. I originally thought it might be a re-issue/reboxing of the Trumpeter kit but, apparently, it is an all new tooling. I'm kinda looking forward to seeing it and might even be tempted into getting one. reconspit and FIGHTS ON 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartmann352 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) November?? Good to see in my opinion, Trumpy is out of my price range.http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234994600-132-boeing-fa-18e-super-hornet-by-revell-release-november-2016/Cheers,Dave Edited March 18, 2016 by Hartmann352 David66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) I'm not so sure ... the Revell Eurofighter is moe accurate that the Trump one, that's accepted , BUT the plastic in the kit is soft , the moulded in details are softer , there's flash , and overall there's a feeling of it being produced down to a price.. I ope the 18E/f is not like this , but I won't be first in the queue for this one I'm afraid colinR Edited March 18, 2016 by Scotsman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 oooo i could do a naked hornet... David66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logical Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Rather low parts count though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGySgt0372 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Is a F/A-18F in their future as well (I hope)? I would buy a two-seater, but not an E. Masterguns FIGHTS ON 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telepatu Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 I got mail from Wonderland Toys, the Revell Super Hornet 04994 is now available for pre-ordering. Price is £63 / €73 / $90 This item will be available in 75 days on 22nd September 2018. It can be pre-ordered below. https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/revell-132-us-boeing-f-18e-super-hornet/ Br, Jani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timvkampen Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Apparently they are redoing the kit as a result of some serious - but constructive - criticism from the modelling community...so, they should get it right(er) this time... Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 1 minute ago, timvkampen said: Apparently they are redoing the kit as a result of some serious - but constructive - criticism from the modelling community...so, they should get it right(er) this time... I actually love hearing companies do that. Although I really dont have a dog in the Revell F-18 fight, I love it when I modeling company recognizes when something new they have designed needs some tweaking. It shows they are committed to making accurate models not that they are in the business of making semi scale models for profit only. timvkampen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timvkampen Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 7 minutes ago, Out2gtcha said: I actually love hearing companies do that. Although I really dont have a dog in the Revell F-18 fight, I love it when I modeling company recognizes when something new they have designed needs some tweaking. It shows they are committed to making accurate models not that they are in the business of making semi scale models for profit only. GWH (GreatWallHobbies) also listens. They re-designed the 1/48 F-15B/D if I recall correctly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 27 minutes ago, timvkampen said: Apparently they are redoing the kit as a result of some serious - but constructive - criticism from the modelling community...so, they should get it right(er) this time... This is good to hear. I know the spine on the back was too squared off. I gave up and bought the Trumpy after seeing the pics of the prototype at one of the shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timvkampen Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 GWH, corrections: http://www.themodellingnews.com/2014/06/gary-looks-at-just-what-has-changed-in.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel111 Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 22 hours ago, timvkampen said: Apparently they are redoing the kit as a result of some serious - but constructive - criticism from the modelling community...so, they should get it right(er) this time... That would indeed be very laudable. I do think that the required rework is pretty huge, the spine looked wrong, the LERX to wing root transition area was wrong and the exhaust area looked badly off... this is from pics I have seen online. All-in-all the model looked badly off to my eyes. Meanwhile the Trumpy Super looks generally correct and to my mind (I have built the EA-18G) the major issues can all be addressed such that you end up with a generally decent rendition of the real thing. @ Revell: Go hire back the guy that did your 1/32 Tornado. Cheers, Marcel Daniel Leduc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 I still have the 1/32 Academy hornet sitting here waiting to be built. I'd prefer to build a super hornet, to be honest, but I highly doubt a Revell kit is going to trump the Academy kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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