Hi all,
we spoke in Nuremberg with the armor representative of RoG. He confirmed that Revells target is the general modeller, not the super-duper-PE-Resin-AM-washing weathering specialist. Like M. Meier said, you can get Revell here everywhere. On the other side Revell is contacting private researcher for new subjects. According to the man, we might see not only Bundeswehr vehic-
les in the future but also modern US and British. But don`t ask me for a time frame! I know a lot of Bundeswehr soldiers who build RoG kits OOTB just to have their mounts.
I personally like the RoG 2.0 serie (Wiesel 2, Boxer). They might not have the quality of Bronco, but they are roughly 1/2 the price. I rather do my own updates on RoG models, that for me the spirit of modelling!
Hans-Hermann
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illi1977
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Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012 - 02:35 AM UTC
Wow my first posts starts with a quote. 
Anyway....Hello Everybody
From What i can see on Revell USA for the lsat couple years Revell USA still the leader on bringing out new and re-issue 1/24 & 1/25 Car models. What i noticed is that the Cars are Made in China not USA anymore. but i dont know if this caused by the Hobbico take-over.
But what they already had for Cars was a give and take in Cars. Some American Cars under the RoG label and European Supercars Audi R8 e.g. on the RoU label
For Revell Germany i personally hope it will now be easier to get hands on the US cars made by Revell of America
On the 1:35 market WWII point of view. the latest co-op with ICM helps to get decent model-kits in your LHS / toyshop which i consider good......hope it will stay like this
Anyway....Hello Everybody
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Does anyone know what's happened in America re: Revell's static models since 2007, when Hobbico acquired Revell US?
More RC appearing?
Cutting back on static models?
Tom
From What i can see on Revell USA for the lsat couple years Revell USA still the leader on bringing out new and re-issue 1/24 & 1/25 Car models. What i noticed is that the Cars are Made in China not USA anymore. but i dont know if this caused by the Hobbico take-over.
But what they already had for Cars was a give and take in Cars. Some American Cars under the RoG label and European Supercars Audi R8 e.g. on the RoU label
For Revell Germany i personally hope it will now be easier to get hands on the US cars made by Revell of America
On the 1:35 market WWII point of view. the latest co-op with ICM helps to get decent model-kits in your LHS / toyshop which i consider good......hope it will stay like this
mmeier
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Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012 - 02:40 AM UTC
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While I agree that their ac and ship selection is very good, I feel obligated to say that they don't release the best armor kits. I disagree that they are one of only two companies to produce post-WWII armor. Tamiya is a third. I've found many errors in their armor. The pieces don't always fit and it seems that there are glaring with many of them. For the price, they are excellent kits. But, I would recomend them for beginners and scratch-builders. Other companies may be newer, but this should not affect critisism of their kits(some of which are of excellent quality). I sincerely hope that this merger will strengthen their armor section. It is also my hope that, having been bought by a US company, more products produced by RoG will be available stateside.
Tamiya is the company with the
30+ year old "has some similarities with the real thing" models
Their Boringpard2AWhocares might be better (can't say, won't build that thing) but the Leopard1, Marder and Gepard kits are not all that great and need a lot of work to be good representations if at all.
martyncrowther
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Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012 - 02:51 AM UTC
As long as they get round to producing the Dingo ATF in 35th then I'm not bothered who purchases it 
HermannB
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Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012 - 06:57 AM UTC
Hi Martyn,
for an ATF Dingo kit, I would rather look eastwards.......
far eastwards.......
Hans-Hermann
for an ATF Dingo kit, I would rather look eastwards.......
far eastwards.......
Hans-Hermann
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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 07:42 AM UTC
Isn't it funny that there are so many military modellers in the USA and basically NOT ONE mainstream manufacturer that produces a 1/35 styrene kit? I don't know if we are not capable or the production costs are just too high. I don't know if Hobbico is going to help Revell of Germany...I just hope they don't ruin what Revell of Germany is now doing. I like thier products...as someone has said they have a good product at a nice price and younger kids and non-millionaires can afford to buy them. I know my narrow-minded view of the modelling world consists of 1/35 vehicles and figures and 1/32 aircraft...and Revell of Germany does a great job of providing a decent 1/35 and 1/32 kits for a great price. That is thier strong suit.
Jeff
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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 09:22 AM UTC
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Jeff, I had some contact with the folks at Accurate Miniatures some years ago, and to set up a mold costs around $100K. That's a lot of swag to put up-front. It just isn't cost effective for an American company to make those kinds of investment when their are factories in China and Hong Kong that can be hired for the work (see the kerfuffle about the 1/32nd scale B-25 that was basically contracted-out to Asia).
armouredcharmer
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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 10:09 AM UTC
IMHO I`m prepared to wait and see what happens,Here in Norwich we`re awash with retailers who sell Revell kits but only a couple who deal with other manufacturers.
My hope is this does put the boot in because if it`s used by the Bundeswehr or Luftwaffe,Revell have Kitted it !,if the company`s purchase by Hobbico gives it the financial clout to expand their range then this could only be a good thing.
The only thing i do`nt want to see go is Revell`s pricing structure,as stated,their recent 1/32 and 1/35 have been outstanding WITHOUT being ridiculously priced.This has allowed many modellers (myself included) to enjoy first-rate kits without having to break the bank to get them.
My hope is this does put the boot in because if it`s used by the Bundeswehr or Luftwaffe,Revell have Kitted it !,if the company`s purchase by Hobbico gives it the financial clout to expand their range then this could only be a good thing.
The only thing i do`nt want to see go is Revell`s pricing structure,as stated,their recent 1/32 and 1/35 have been outstanding WITHOUT being ridiculously priced.This has allowed many modellers (myself included) to enjoy first-rate kits without having to break the bank to get them.
Bodeen
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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 07:05 PM UTC
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Jeff, I had some contact with the folks at Accurate Miniatures some years ago, and to set up a mold costs around $100K. That's a lot of swag to put up-front. It just isn't cost effective for an American company to make those kinds of investment when their are factories in China and Hong Kong that can be hired for the work (see the kerfuffle about the 1/32nd scale B-25 that was basically contracted-out to Asia).
Thanks for the reply Bill. I figured it was financial. If I'm not mistaken the Monogram Military kits were produced in North America. Just thinking out loud I guess.
Jeff
Chi-Chi
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Posted: Monday, February 20, 2012 - 05:04 AM UTC
I am a modeller that does a lot OOB kits, I build all sorts and have built a fair few from Revell, cars, aircraft and military, and has been said above more thasn once, their pricing is spot on, in the end, WE cannot alter what is happening, but we can hope more avenues are opened up, and hope that Revell prices aren`t sent sky high, there are enough kits around that need a lottery win to purchase.
For anyone that is worried, get the plastic flexy friend out and purchase like mad incase things go the wrong way
For anyone that is worried, get the plastic flexy friend out and purchase like mad incase things go the wrong way
kermit77
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Posted: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 05:58 PM UTC
First of all, i know this topic is a year old but now that we are a year down the line i guess we can see some results of the take over by now..?
Talking about the subject with my LHS owner, he is telling me that as of late he really is having trouble getting restocked and that the distribution is a problem; one of the reasons he started selling some airfix kits lately.
On top of that he says that the new owner sure is pushing the RC branch
I for one love the heading in which RoG was going just prior to the takeover. Like stated earlier their arado and HE111 amongst others are of immensly great value. But what i love most about good old revell is the fact that they really cater to the lower entry modeller and modellers with less of a wallet. I know the dragons and tamyias are usually better quality armor kits but i am one of those people with a smaller wallet and i simply cannot afford most of these unless i have a lucky month financially
Richard
Talking about the subject with my LHS owner, he is telling me that as of late he really is having trouble getting restocked and that the distribution is a problem; one of the reasons he started selling some airfix kits lately.
On top of that he says that the new owner sure is pushing the RC branch
I for one love the heading in which RoG was going just prior to the takeover. Like stated earlier their arado and HE111 amongst others are of immensly great value. But what i love most about good old revell is the fact that they really cater to the lower entry modeller and modellers with less of a wallet. I know the dragons and tamyias are usually better quality armor kits but i am one of those people with a smaller wallet and i simply cannot afford most of these unless i have a lucky month financially
Richard
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