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Boxer - Hobbyboss vs Revell
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Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 11:24 AM UTC
Hi everyone,

Hobbyboss Boxer MRAV or Revell GTK Boxer GTFz

I think it is hard to decide, IMHO Hobbyboss kit is better detailed but the Revell one is more realistic (production model).

Which Boxer do you choose and why? Which one is better detailed and accurate??

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Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 01:28 PM UTC
I can't comment on Accuracy, but the HB one seems better detailed- I bought both. However, like you said, it is the prototype. The RoG version has hatches molded closed but is less expensive, No aftermarket for the Revell one yet. The DEF Model wheels will fit but you have to reshape the plastic attachment points on the Revell kit
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Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 09:45 PM UTC
Both. Some other kits in the queue first though ....
/ Robin
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Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 10:59 PM UTC
Go with Revell. Its better all round.
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 01:37 AM UTC
hello,

There are some resin wheels for the Revell kit from Djiti Production. I've got this set and the wheels looks very nice.

http://djiti.production.free.fr/main_menu.html
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 01:51 AM UTC
Hi there,

Saw the PE set from Revell for their Boxer in Nuremberg. Together with Djiti`s wheels, it´s improves the kit a lot.

Hans-Hermann
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 02:28 AM UTC
Thanks a lot for your interest and responses guys. So far I understand that the Revell kit is better but need detail improvement..

Also I heard that the .50 needs to be changed with aftermarket barrel because of the heavy sink marks, and I think anti-slip patches are too thick in both kits..

And Hans-Hermann, when will the photoetch set from Revell on the market??
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 04:57 AM UTC
Hi Cagkan,

can`t tell when the PE set will be available. I only saw it in Revell packaging at the Eduard booth. You might check Revell homepage for this. http://www.revell.de
There is a simple reason for the inaccuracies in the Revell kit. Since the kit was developed in cooperation with KMW company, part of he deal was that certain areas of the vehicle sholud not be to detailed. OPSEC reasons. The FLW 200 RWS lacks certain details, but if you wait `til summer, you will get a resin replacements. I will wait with my second Boxer (AFG version) until then.

Hans-Hermann
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 06:35 AM UTC

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Hi Cagkan,

can`t tell when the PE set will be available. I only saw it in Revell packaging at the Eduard booth. You might check Revell homepage for this. http://www.revell.de
There is a simple reason for the inaccuracies in the Revell kit. Since the kit was developed in cooperation with KMW company, part of he deal was that certain areas of the vehicle sholud not be to detailed. OPSEC reasons. The FLW 200 RWS lacks certain details, but if you wait `til summer, you will get a resin replacements. I will wait with my second Boxer (AFG version) until then.

Hans-Hermann


Thanks for the information.
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 08:30 AM UTC

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Hi Cagkan,

can`t tell when the PE set will be available. I only saw it in Revell packaging at the Eduard booth. You might check Revell homepage for this. http://www.revell.de
There is a simple reason for the inaccuracies in the Revell kit. Since the kit was developed in cooperation with KMW company, part of he deal was that certain areas of the vehicle sholud not be to detailed. OPSEC reasons. The FLW 200 RWS lacks certain details, but if you wait `til summer, you will get a resin replacements. I will wait with my second Boxer (AFG version) until then.

Hans-Hermann


That is good news! I bought a second Boxer as well, so I will be keeping that one until the PE and RWS come out
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 09:01 AM UTC

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Hi Cagkan,

can`t tell when the PE set will be available. I only saw it in Revell packaging at the Eduard booth. You might check Revell homepage for this. http://www.revell.de
There is a simple reason for the inaccuracies in the Revell kit. Since the kit was developed in cooperation with KMW company, part of he deal was that certain areas of the vehicle sholud not be to detailed. OPSEC reasons. The FLW 200 RWS lacks certain details, but if you wait `til summer, you will get a resin replacements. I will wait with my second Boxer (AFG version) until then.

Hans-Hermann


Good news indeed, so I will buy the Revell kit and wait until summer as you said..

Thanks a lot for the info Hans-Hermann..
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Posted: Saturday, March 03, 2012 - 07:56 AM UTC
Hi,

I would recommend the Revell kit. Although it may lack some details, it's a very good basis for a good model. Also, it is easy to convert and detail. I have already built two versions and I am trying to get some castings of an open rear ramp ready soon. You might like to check my Boxer adventures here: boxers by erik It's in dutch but I guess most pictures speak for themselves.

Cheers,
Erik

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Posted: Saturday, March 03, 2012 - 10:06 AM UTC
Nice work Eric welldone Ta Geraint
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Posted: Saturday, March 03, 2012 - 08:47 PM UTC
The Revell update set should be available already, it was anounced for February: Revell Boxer PE set
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Posted: Saturday, March 03, 2012 - 09:17 PM UTC

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The Revell update set should be available already, it was anounced for February: Revell Boxer PE set


Great, but how and where can I buy one of this?
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Posted: Sunday, March 04, 2012 - 01:40 AM UTC

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The Revell update set should be available already, it was anounced for February: Revell Boxer PE set


Great, but how and where can I buy one of this?


Well, anywhere where they sell Revell items. I will order one at my local model shop.
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Posted: Sunday, March 04, 2012 - 03:17 AM UTC

I can't find it anywhere online right now, so I think I will wait until Hobbyeasy or Luckymodel have one of this..
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Posted: Sunday, March 04, 2012 - 09:09 AM UTC
It´s already saw the finished set in Revell package in Nuremberg. I will contact the onlineshop of my choice for a release date.

Hans-Hermann
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Posted: Friday, June 12, 2015 - 07:48 AM UTC
Thread necromancy....

Anyone else have alignment/warping issues with the Revell kit?

Greg
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Posted: Friday, June 12, 2015 - 09:30 AM UTC
Hi Greg,
yes there are some small fit problems. If you still habe ,y email adress, send me a mail and I send you some pice of my current WIP Boxer.
Cheers
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Posted: Friday, June 12, 2015 - 02:55 PM UTC
Email inbound H-.H.
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Posted: Saturday, June 13, 2015 - 02:45 AM UTC
I was pasing time on eBay this evening when I stumbled on this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-35-Advanced-Resin-Vajra-German-Boxer-MRAP-AFV-full-resin-kit-HTF-/231589896101?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

I've never seen this before - nor have I ever heard of the company. But the parts layout looks ok to be.

An alternative to the suggested kits ????????????
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Posted: Saturday, June 13, 2015 - 04:39 AM UTC

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I was pasing time on eBay this evening when I stumbled on this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-35-Advanced-Resin-Vajra-German-Boxer-MRAP-AFV-full-resin-kit-HTF-/231589896101?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

I've never seen this before - nor have I ever heard of the company. But the parts layout looks ok to be.

An alternative to the suggested kits ????????????


Nice find

A review of the kit. Is Vajra Miniatures still in buisness ?

http://www.amps-armor.org/ampssite/reviews/showReview.aspx?ID=939


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Posted: Saturday, June 13, 2015 - 07:30 AM UTC
Nice find indeed. Wasn't this the first 1/35 kit of the Boxer, IIRC?
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Posted: Saturday, June 13, 2015 - 10:37 AM UTC

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I've never seen this before - nor have I ever heard of the company. But the parts layout looks ok to be.

An alternative to the suggested kits ????????????

Varja Miniatures is kind of a mystery. noone knows where they come from and whos behind this. But Many think that the resin kits served as base for some injection molded kits. I bought their Buffalo MPCV a while ago and was very pleased with the quality. As for the GTK Boxer, it is the same prototype as the HobbyBoss kit and it is highly likely that HobbyBoss took some "inspirations" out of it.
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