Janissary Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I am trying to figure out Revell's (RoG and R/M combined) best 1/48 aircraft kits. What I am looking for is roughly the following: (1) 1/48 (2) Recessed panel lines (3) Interested in jet fighters, but bombers, props, recon, prototypes are ok too (but no sci-fi) (4) Best (with respect to detail and accuracy) in its class (e.g., Tamiya Vipers are the best 1/48 16s in my book) Revell's F-15E is the only kit I know that fits these criteria. Are there other ones? I have not ventured much into the 30's to 60's aircrafts. I guess their Super Hornets might also be considered, though I think Hasegawa is still the better choice there. I am curious to explore Revell's kits a little more. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lancer512 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Tornado IDS, which will be upgraded this year into a Tornado Gr.4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FCM Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Among bombers, the 1/48 He-111 is an excellent kit as its bigger brother in 1/32 scale. The same for the Dornier 217E and the brand new Tornado IDS. There are others but some are Hasegawa reboxes or have few accuracy issues despite the very good tooling. Revell's investment has been a bit weak lately in jets Edited February 8, 2015 by FCM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EagleAviation Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 The Rafale kit is very nice. Fine palel lines, crisp detail, fantastic landing gear. And the latest version has all the new ordnance used in the recent operations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonbryon Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 F-15E Rafale B and M (later boxings are more accurate) F-86D F-84E and F-84G IMO nothing else Revell has produced can rival these four. Jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Both the Stearman and Ventura were excellent kits as well. Since the HE-111 and PBY every new tool 1/48 Revell has made has been great in my book. Although their Superhornets were not the knock outs they could've been, I still have never paid more the $20 for an F and $9 for an E. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VMFA314Knights Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Aside from those mentioned already, I'd have to add: 1/48 Ju 52/3m 1/48 AH-1F Cobra Very hard to beat when if comes to value for money - especially in those medium bomber kits mentioned. Build them all.:thumbsup:/> David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I seem to be the only one who likes their Me-410. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jfmajor60 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Revell's F-18 E/F models are fairly decent built out of the box. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polar bear Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Eurofighter is a good candidate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hegedus Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 The SB2C-4 is a very good kit as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VMFA314Knights Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I'll second Jester292 Me 410 vote (so he's not the only one :)/>) and add Revell's Hs 129 B kit as well. Cheers, David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Exhausted Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 The SB2C-4 is a very good kit as well. Yes, but I think that's originally an Accurate Miniatures mold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Av8fan Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 IIRC, the Eurofighter Typhoon had some fit issues around the airbrake, and the air intake was interesting to fit. There was at least 1 resin aftermarket set for the intake. The Revell 1/48 Mosquito released a few years ago had some issues with spinners & U/C. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Yes, but I think that's originally an Accurate Miniatures mold. Actually, it was a Pro-Modeller kit and then AM repopped it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a4s4eva Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Both the Stearman and Ventura were excellent kits as well. Since the HE-111 and PBY every new tool 1/48 Revell has made has been great in my book. Although their Superhornets were not the knock outs they could've been, I still have never paid more the $20 for an F and $9 for an E. I'll disagree on the Ventura, soft details/panel lines, some accuracy issues. On the plus size it's very cheap so it gets a pass from many (myself included). The Eurofighter Typhoon is another that falls into this category. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hegedus Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Yes, but I think that's originally an Accurate Miniatures mold. No, it's a Revellogram original from c. 1995 or so. The reboxing was by AM. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pep Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I wish they would update the B-17 molds =( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airmechaja Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I'm a big fan of the F-15E and Dog Sabre. I would never go outside Revell if all their kits were this good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I like the F-18E/F kits myself as well as the F-15E. Easy builds all around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hegedus Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I like the F-18E/F kits myself as well as the F-15E. Easy builds all around. I don't disagree with you, but if you post that opinion of the Revell Super Hornets on some other sites, you'll be tarred, feathered, burned at the stake and drawn and quartered for a heretic! :unsure: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) Thank you all, great info. I don't have the new Tornado but from what I have been seeing, it's not up to all the initial hype about it. A few build threads I've seen all pointed out some issues during construction. Am I wrong? Perhaps it is the learning curve with a new kit, but I am still holding on to my HB Tornado :P Well, I am aware of the horrific shape issues with it but nonetheless... Edited February 9, 2015 by Janissary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lancer512 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I don't have the new Tornado but from what I have been seeing, it's not up to all the initial hype about it. A few build threads I've seen all pointed out some issues during construction. Am I wrong? Yes, you are wrong. I have seen several builds and the only issue is the assembly sequence in the instructions. I was so impressed by the builds threads that I've got now three of the kits in the stash now. It also contains unused parts for a GR.1 and an ECR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) I don't disagree with you, but if you post that opinion of the Revell Super Hornets on some other sites, you'll be tarred, feathered, burned at the stake and drawn and quartered for a heretic! :unsure:/>/> I could care less..lol However, if I was going the accuracy route, I'd go hasegawa all the way...too bad my budget can't afford them. Edited February 9, 2015 by VFA-103guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hegedus Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) I could care less..lol However, if I was going the accuracy route, I'd go hasegawa all the way...too bad my budget can't afford them. For me, the Revell is "close enough" - the difference in accuracy between it and Hasegawa isn't worth an extra $30-50 to me. That sentiment would likely get ME drawn and quartered on certain sites as well...And from what I understand, Hasegawa has it's own issues. It would have been nice if Revell put at least 2 tanks in the kit, though. Edited February 9, 2015 by Joe Hegedus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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