64Comet404 Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) The LHS received a fine load of new releases from Revell this week, several being from Germany. I have always liked the look of the Porsche Juniors ever since I saw my first one in the pages of Excellence, so I was happy to get my hands on one. The Panamerica was on the shelves, but as I still believe that a Porsche with an adult-sized back seat is a form of sacrilege, someone else can review it. According to the box, the kit contains 76 parts, molded in a variety of colours. As much as I like the Heller Ferguson, I also like being able to finish a kit once in a while. The engine assembly and other assorted pieces are molded with sufficient detail, though I wish they hadn't molded the gear levers onto the drivetrain halves. Some drilling and pinning will be in order. The rear fenders have molded holes for installing a roll-over bar, but blanking plates are included. Three different styles of seats and two different types of railing are included. Some research will be required to find out which ones represent an original tractor. Roll-over bar and steel wheels. Some nice detailing to be found, considering this kit is billed as an Easy-Click kit. If this is what Revell AG is up to, I won't worry so much about the upcoming 356 kits. Lugged rear tires and treaded fronts. The front tires are actually the same diameter as the steel rims in the Revell 29 Ford Roadster kit, so someone who wants a really narrow set of steelies for a drag car may be in luck. A choice of stickers or waterslide decals. I believe the decals are Cartograf, and the metallic silver decals look metallic. I wish some of the US companies would figure out this process, and use it in their decals. Even if you may not be into tractors, this is still a fun kit to check out. I will be showing build photos in the All The Rest section soon, but I may have to pull out a Fujimi 356, just so I have something to pull behind the tractor... Edited February 2, 2018 by 64Comet404 duplicated picture
Bennyg Posted February 3, 2018 Posted February 3, 2018 Hi Ken. Here's my build review. There's a few issues with the kit like sink marks that I initially missed. I love this kit so much I've bought a second one. Looking forward to seeing how yours goes together. I'm about to do a buikd review on the Panamera 2. I'm liking the look of the 1/16 356 from revell too. Ben
fomocomav Posted February 5, 2018 Posted February 5, 2018 This looks like a great little kit. Does anyone know if they will be coming out with a Lamborghini tractor?
lordairgtar Posted February 9, 2018 Posted February 9, 2018 Hey RC2, see these tractors? Howsa bout dusting off those old Ertl tools of the IH Farmalls.
Luc Janssens Posted February 11, 2018 Posted February 11, 2018 (edited) On 9-2-2018 at 1:50 AM, lordairgtar said: Hey RC2, see these tractors? Howsa bout dusting off those old Ertl tools of the IH Farmalls. I've read somewhere a Round-2 rep stating, that they don't own the tooling for agricultural items Edited February 11, 2018 by Luc Janssens
Rob Hall Posted February 11, 2018 Posted February 11, 2018 44 minutes ago, Luc Janssens said: I've read somewhere a Round-2 rep stating, that they don't own the tooling for agricultural items Yes, I read they stayed with whomever owns ERTL these days (they still make the die cast farm toys).
Bennyg Posted February 11, 2018 Posted February 11, 2018 18 minutes ago, Rob Hall said: Yes, I read they stayed with whomever owns ERTL these days (they still make the die cast farm toys). They probably have the Transtar 4070B as well? Ben
Rob Hall Posted February 11, 2018 Posted February 11, 2018 Just now, Bennyg said: They probably have the Transtar 4070B as well? Ben No idea.
garagepunk66 Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 On 2/8/2018 at 6:50 PM, lordairgtar said: Hey RC2, see these tractors? Howsa bout dusting off those old Ertl tools of the IH Farmalls. Did Ertl ever kit a Farmall Cub?
vintagercr Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Ken, thanks for the review. I was at your LHS last Tuesday and did not notice any.
64Comet404 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Posted February 14, 2018 On 2018-02-12 at 6:34 AM, vintagercr said: Ken, thanks for the review. I was at your LHS last Tuesday and did not notice any. They didn't have any at the time, Steve, but they have restocked. I was at the meeting last night, and two people showed up with built tractors (unpainted, but still built).
DumpyDan Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 Hey Ken, I bought one last Oct when I was in England but didn't arrive until after I left. Daughter will bring it this summer for me.
lordairgtar Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 On 2/12/2018 at 1:38 AM, garagepunk66 said: Did Ertl ever kit a Farmall Cub? No
89AKurt Posted February 19, 2018 Posted February 19, 2018 On February 4, 2018 at 11:06 PM, fomocomav said: This looks like a great little kit. Does anyone know if they will be coming out with a Lamborghini tractor? I've wondered the same thing over the years, since that's how Ferruccio got started. Diecast: http://www.lambodiecast.com/detail.php?item=model548
64Comet404 Posted March 6, 2018 Author Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) Finished the Porsche tonight, so decided to throw up some pics. A bit of wiring and weathering is all that was needed to show off the kit. All paints used are Vallejo acrylics. A bit out of the ordinary, but it does make a neat addition to the collection. Edited March 6, 2018 by 64Comet404 duplicate picture deleted
unclescott58 Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 A great review. And a great build. Thanks for sharing this with us, Ken.
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