Junkman Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 On 10/08/2019 at 10:13 PM, GLMFAA1 said: I'd like to get one to do the 'Death in Paradise' police unit, My research has it as a 'Defender' with a different front radiator and hood which I don't think would be hard to make. Interestingly some of the photos show two different units with different plates and tire/wheel combinations, Any fans of the show from over the pond can nail down what season which/where and when the units were used would be appreciated. It was on for nine seasons and hopefully a tenth. Seems that the unit with the mag wheels has had a hard run as the right front corner of the hood and grill is damaged. Left hand drive unit. Also another build would be the Royal Enfield cycle and side car greg The bodywork changes are more extensive than meets the eye at first glance, but could be accomplished with a lot of work. Where the proper effort starts, however, is the conversion to the coil spring setup and scratchbuilding of the engine, gearbox and transfer case. As I said earlier, the Hongwell would be a much easier base for Defender variants. A 1/24 scale Royal Enfield is available from IXO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 If your looking for land rover off road parts in 1/24 have a look at kitformservices military range. They already do some 1/24 land rovers and there is a pretty decent range of extra details available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 On 11/08/2019 at 4:17 PM, Junkman said: That's the very reason why I'm tempted to make exactly that one. It's a Series II that has a replacement wing from a later Series IIA. No, both the Series 2 and 2A had the lamps mounted horizontally, the wing that has the lamps vertically has come off a military Land Rover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeTomaso Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 More pictures.Due on sale in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Looks really good. I shall definitely be having a couple. It'll be interesting trying to figure out a good paint effect for the ?galvanised? bits of metalwork, which IIRC have quite a distinctive "crystal" pattern... might be another application for a sponging technique. Although the kit may come with left and right hand dashes, there'll be some more substantial reorganisation to be done in the engine bay to switch sides. Looking forward to getting my hands on the real thing! best, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 (edited) Brush on some methylene chloride (acrylic solvent) or some other quick evaporating adhesive on the surface, using crosshatched (45°) strokes from one side to the other. The result will be a fairly good representation of galvanized steel when oversprayed with steel metalizer. Edited August 19, 2019 by SfanGoch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) Its up for pre ordering in the land of the Rising Sun, just under $40 US and the release date is showing for after Nov Edited August 23, 2019 by martinfan5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 hour ago, martinfan5 said: Its up for pre ordering in the land of the Rising Sun, just under $40 US and the release date is showing for after Nov I was speaking to my contact at Revell yesterday, I was told the release date was 1st of November for U.K release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 2 hours ago, GeeBee said: I was speaking to my contact at Revell yesterday, I was told the release date was 1st of November for U.K release. I guess that with luck there’ll be a few knocking around with vendors at Scale Model World, then... best, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 This might be my next kit purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, GeeBee said: I was speaking to my contact at Revell yesterday, I was told the release date was 1st of November for U.K release. Its seems most time's Japan gets Revell AG kits about month after their UK release . Edited August 23, 2019 by martinfan5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 On 8/23/2019 at 10:37 AM, GeeBee said: I was speaking to my contact at Revell yesterday, I was told the release date was 1st of November for U.K release. The day after Brexit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 17 hours ago, Junkman said: The day after Brexit. Apparently.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 This is a little outside my normal type of model but I will have to have one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fomocomav Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I don't know if anyone else needs this color chart, but I found it helpful: http://funrover.com/tips-guides/funrover-land-rover-factory-paint-guide/ It will ask you to sign up for/sign into Drop Box, but you don't have to do that. It isn't the way I would do it, but if you don't have access to all the color chips, this will at least get you to a color used on the year you desire to build so that you can look it up elsewhere for a chip or someone to mix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Thanks for the Chart, F-J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 One of the coolest kit announcements in a long time. At first I thought it would be a re-pop of the Monogram kit, but no. Nicely done, Revell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 A repop of the Monogram kit notwithstanding... Imagine they would and you could make an ace 88er by kitbashing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 So, are there anymore pics of this kit out, or are we just waiting for somebody to be the first to order one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 On 8/23/2019 at 1:11 PM, Matt Bacon said: I guess that with luck there’ll be a few knocking around with vendors at Scale Model World, then... best, M. Revell have updated the release date to the middle of October,so should be a few sellers at SMW selling them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Instructions available now: https://stage.revell.de/fileadmin/import/images/bau/07047_%23BAU_LAND_ROVER.PDF And there's excellent news -- Revell has provided a full set of alternative parts to build LHD and RHD engine bays as well as dashboard and interior controls. Top job, Revell! best, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Ooooh! This will be my X-mas gift to myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Saw the parts trees and body up close at the Revell display at the NNL Nationals last weekend, it looks like it's going to be great...really looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 So the good news is hobby shops in the UK are showing this one as in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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