Revell Germany Schlingmann HLF 20/16

[Jim B]

Has anybody else seen this?

http://www.revell.de/en/products/model_kit...?id=742&L=1

[JdKustomModels]

wow! I want one!

[Jim B]

Actually found this link on a model warship board. Kind of figured you'd like it!

[Old Albion]

Jim,

Is this fire truck a prototype?? The detaling looks superb!

[Jim B]

Dave,

I don't really know. I was kind of hoping that some of our fire truck experts might know.

Jim

[Jim B]

Ok, here's an update from the Revell.de Website:

The Schlingmann crew-cab rescue engine on the DaimlerCrysler MB 1529 chassis with all-wheel drive and six-speed manual transmission has a water tank with a capacity of 2,000 litres.

The Schlingmann HLF 20/16 - based on an Atego 1325 AF - premiered at the IAA 2004. Aside from the fire-fighting and water pumping the tasks of this crew-cab rescue engine include providing technical assistance on a medium to high level. At most fire brigades this independent tactical unit with its comprehensive equipment fit and crew forms the first line of attack, i.e. it is the first vehicle to arrive on the scene of an emergency.

"SAFETY FIRST!" in the Schlingmann rescue engine begins right at the front of the vehicle, in the crew cab. That's why the driver and crew area has been designed as a safety cell, featuring double-wall stell construction just like the original cab. Consistent with the safety theme, the chassis design is able to absorb maximum elastic energy in case of an accident.

This ensures the crew is effectively protected.

Model details

Scale 1:24

Release date 09/2007

No. of parts 150

Length 303 mm

Height 125 mm

Skill Level 9

Original details

Type description Water tank car

Year/Period 2005

Origin D

Engine capacity 205 kW

Weight 15 t

[JdKustomModels]

I can only imagine the sticker price for this one

[SpreadAxle]

you know that will be a pricey one.

[JdKustomModels]

im just gonna guess on this one and say somewhere in the range of $200-400 just for the life of me

[Lizardqing]

As far as I have been able to find out the supposed release date is around Sept and price is said to be in the $75 neighborhood.

[JdKustomModels]

the low prices for this blow my mind, I saw a website advertising advanced pre orders for 55 bucks...........sheesh if they could run all the kits at a price like this when they come out........

[SpreadAxle]

That's a surprise, I thought it would be more

[Lizardqing]

Well one thing to remember, the prototype in the pictures is 1/10 scale and highly detailed. Good chance the 1/24 version may not be quite as detailed. All though should it be , there will be no complaints from me.