Mike999 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Re-posting the link to Chuck Most's article about the Monogram Land Rover. It should answer all your questions about the kit. TL;DR Version: the Monogram Rover is the only kit with an engine, and the only 2-door, short wheelbase version ever made. The ESCI/Italeri kits are all 2-door, long wheelbase versions. The kit was a giant flop, and the molds probably no longer exist. http://chuckmost.wixsite.com/madhouse-miniatures/single-post/2015/04/07/The-Sad-and-Sordid-tale-of-Monograms-Land-Rover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) is there any info on whether it has an engine? If it has the V8, it would be a good source for copying some in resin for use in your MGBs or Morgans; and if it doesn't, there are at least two aftermarket Rover V8s that could be slotted in... http://modelkars.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1237 best, M. Edited July 2, 2019 by Matt Bacon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) On 02/07/2019 at 9:33 PM, Matt Bacon said: is there any info on whether it has an engine? If it has the V8, it would be a good source for copying some in resin for use in your MGBs or Morgans; and if it doesn't, there are at least two aftermarket Rover V8s that could be slotted in... http://modelkars.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1237 best, M. It's being modelled on an early 1970 109" station wagon, I've seen a few photos of the 3D model there working on, I'm not sure if it's going to have an engine, but it's being classed as a level 3 model,the Citroen 2cv has the same level and does indeed has an engine, the V8 didn't come out until 1979 and the front panel was totally different to the regular Series 3,plus permanent 4x4 as it used the gearbox from the Range rover. Edited July 3, 2019 by GeeBee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeTomaso Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Two versions listed for pre-order, 07047 level 3 kit and 67047 easy click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoRover007 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I love Land Rovers and while it's great they are making one, they are making a mistake in creating this version. This is a near re release of the old ESCI kit. Why not make a model of the Defender 90? That's easily one of the most desirable Land Rovers of all time. What about the Discovery I&II? That was one of the all time best selling SUV's. Those kits would see easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 It's Revell, I would be surprised to see them make a "modern" Land Rover kit when they haven't even yet made a glue 6th gen Mustang or non-snap current F150. Those Land Rover subjects would be more likely under Fujimi or Aoshima, maybe Tamiya though they seem to have cut back on the new subjects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Tower Hobbies has it listed for a mid Nov release , pricing is $35, you can pre order it if that is your thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Here a link to the German DPMV site, where they show a test shot of the upcoming Revell Land Rover http://www.dpmv.de/plastikmodellbau/194-bericht-2019-10-08-landrover-testshot-revell-24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 I'm surprised no one bothered to fix that rear tire when they took the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 It has an engine. Looks like a 6 cyl? Two Spare Rims, 3 sets of rear view mirrors! Lots of seats. It looks even better now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) I am excited for this one, it looks like its a good kit. Edited October 9, 2019 by martinfan5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) From the link that Luc posted, translated from German so you don't have to. Positive: - Detailed engine, engine compartment and underbody - Open hood - Front axle movable - Model can be built as a right or left-hand drive - Optional seats - Numerous details on the outside of the model Negative: - All doors are shown closed - Smaller details of the interior were not considered Edited October 9, 2019 by martinfan5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, martinfan5 said: Negative: - All doors are shown closed - Smaller details of the interior were not considered If the worst thing you can say about the kit is the doors don't work and some inconsequential interior parts were sacrificed to the budget in order to make the part of the model kit you actually see when it's sitting there on your display shelf better. Well that's a balance I'm willing to accept. Edited October 9, 2019 by niteowl7710 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 49 minutes ago, niteowl7710 said: If the worst thing you can say about the kit is the doors don't work and some inconsequential interior parts were sacrificed to the budget in order to make the part of the model kit you actually see when it's sitting there on your display shelf better. Well that's a balance I'm willing to accept. I think this sums it up perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 I've pre-ordered 2 of these from Eliminator in Winnipeg. Built the old Monogram one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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