Citadelgrad Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I know that the Revell Germany P 51D-5NA Early, kit 03944, is a decent kit, not Tamiya, but pretty good according to some. I have also heard that the difference between this kit and the "earlier" Revell P51 D is the decals, and they are both the newer mold version. My issue is, which earlier one is the similar one? My LHS has the 03944 for about $50, but another kit marked P51D-5NA, No. 85-5989 (which implies it's maybe a 1985 kit?) in a regular lift top box, for much less, about $31 out the door. I would like to make certain that this is the correct kit, meaning new tool but differing in decals? The pricing and the kit number raise my spidey sense. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 According to our own kit database, 85-5989 is one of the boxings of the new tooled kit. Revell P-51D scvrobeson and Citadelgrad 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) It appears that one (03944) is Revell USA while the other (85-5989) is Revell of Germany. Same kit, different marking options. Other than that, I don't know much about either. After viewing K2's link it appears I have the numbers reversed....03944 is Revell of Germany and 85-5989 is Revell USA. Edited October 19, 2021 by Juggernut Citadelgrad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) Link in K2's post fixed while I was typing this Edited October 19, 2021 by Juggernut LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Just now, Juggernut said: Um, is that an admin site link? The link is asking me to log in again and then tells me that I'm not authorized to view that site. Yes it is. I just corrected that while you were asking. Juggernut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citadelgrad Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 10 minutes ago, LSP_K2 said: According to our own kit database, 85-5989 is one of the boxings of the new tooled kit. Revell P-51D Well, I try to learn something new each day. I didn't even know there WAS a kit database. I am constantly referencing the reviews section when I find a kit, but this is new to me. Thanks! LSP_K2 and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, Citadelgrad said: Well, I try to learn something new each day. I didn't even know there WAS a kit database. I am constantly referencing the reviews section when I find a kit, but this is new to me. Thanks! Here's the public access kit database in its entirety, easily searchable too. (Not the admin link.) Panzerwomble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Our Kit Database is a highly-valuable resource, and in many cases more reliable that Scalemates when it comes to LSP stuff. It is, however, sadly in need of some work, which has been planned for a long time, but I've just never found the time. That should be changing next year, and I'm hoping to really beef it up and bring it to its full potential. Kev Fanes, LSP_K2, Trak-Tor and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger2614 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 For what it's worth, the two kits mentioned are identical, aside from decals. The Revell of Germany kit has more precise decals, including cockpit placards, that are not included in the Revell USA boxing. The RoG decals, however, are not glossy which turns some folks off. The plastic, however, is identical. Hope this helps. Citadelgrad, Rick Griewski, Model_Monkey and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) 18 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: Our Kit Database is a highly-valuable resource, and in many cases more reliable that Scalemates when it comes to LSP stuff. It is, however, sadly in need of some work, which has been planned for a long time, but I've just never found the time. That should be changing next year, and I'm hoping to really beef it up and bring it to its full potential. Kev It´s a great resource, thanks! I also tend to forget about it for some reason... But recently had great use of it when the linked builds helped me with some pics of a P-47M.. Interested to see what happens in the future.. Edited October 20, 2021 by Paramedic P-57M ---> P-47M, oops LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 10 hours ago, Paramedic said: It´s a great resource, thanks! I also tend to forget about it for some reason... But recently had great use of it when the linked builds helped me with some pics of a P-57M.. Interested to see what happens in the future.. There was a time when I was adding a ton of data to the kits database, mostly linking the reviews, finished articles and references to individual kits, but I eventually ran out of interesting stuff to work on, so haven't touched it in quite some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 I had a mad frenzy adding stuff too, then got diverted onto other stuff. I'd really like to get going again! As a professional data manager, it just seems a natural thing to do. Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model_Monkey Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) The RoG P-51 is a fine kit. And for around $35, a bargain. Yes, mine had some fit issues but nothing awful, and nothing that a little TLC couldn't fix. From one Citadel grad to another, it was $35 well spent. Edited October 21, 2021 by Model_Monkey Paramedic, MikeMaben and coogrfan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Well, my first Tamiya had fit issues too - not necessarily a "feature" of the kit but **** and trash behind the wheels.. (Too thick paint I think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citadelgrad Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Model_Monkey said: The RoG P-51 is a fine kit. And for around $35, a bargain. Yes, mine had some fit issues but nothing awful, and nothing that a little TLC couldn't fix. From one Citadel grad to another, it was $35 well spent. Awesome, thanks! N Co, '87. Seems like a lifetime ago. Model_Monkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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