An Interview with Revell's Ed Sexton & Roger Harney

[Casey]

If you're a fan of Revell on facebook this might be old news to you, but The Plastic Scale Modeling Hour's guests this week were Ed Sexton and Roger Harney of Revell, and you can listen to what they had to say, and how they answered each question here:

http://hawkeyes-squa...ling-hour-ep33/

There is some interesting info in their answers, and Mr. Sexton's honest and direct answers were very refreshing to hear, especially in regards to licensing costs, why we don't see more larger scale kits, and why we will continue to see more '69 Camaro kits.

I don't know that listening to this interview will change anyone's mind with regard to their opinion of Revell, Round2, etc., but at the very least it may provide you with some new insight and understanding of why this happen the way they do.

On a side note, Gregg, if you happen to read this, would an interview like this be something you would be interested in doing, representing Model Cars Magazine?

[sjordan2]

Thank you, Casey.

I might add that if anyone knows how to search online, it's me, and I know a zillion varieties of phrasing to find what I'm looking for. But this site's search function is so bad, I can't find bupkis.

Edited September 23, 2012 by sjordan2

[MAGNUM4342]

Revell and Round2 are completely different animals. I wish people would stop grouping them together. Revell has monogram and a few old Aurora molds.

ROUND2 is AMT,MPC, Polar Lights (Aurora). Revell DOES NOT own Round2.

[moparmagiclives]

Revell and Round2 are completely different animals. I wish people would stop grouping them together. Revell has monogram and a few old Aurora molds.

ROUND2 is AMT,MPC, Polar Lights (Aurora). Revell DOES NOT own Round2.

Revell doesn't own revell either.

Thanks Casey, that was pretty neat. Never knew there was such a pod cast.

[Casey]

Revell doesn't own revell either.

Thanks Casey, that was pretty neat. Never knew there was such a pod cast.

I found it very informative, at least to help understand why many things we want aren't realistic for Revell to do/make. The "double the time and cost" for the 1/12 Shelby kit wasn't totally shocking, but it does explain why it was a surprise to most modelers that they even decided to go forward with the project...and why it'll probably be a while before we see another 1/12 scale kit from Revell.

[MAGNUM4342]

I don't know that listening to this interview will change anyone's mind with regard to their opinion of Revell, Round2, etc., but at the very least it may provide you with some new insight and understanding of why this happen the way they do

Then why mention them when they have nothing to do with Revell?

[Casey]

Then why mention them when they have nothing to do with Revell?

Because it offers a glimpse into how the model companies, not just Revell, but also Lindberg, Round2, Moebius, and others "think", and why they can and can't do what we want them to do.

The interview may have been with two Revell employees, but it also relates to other similar companies.

[MAGNUM4342]

Because it offers a glimpse into how the model companies, not just Revell, but also Lindberg, Round2, Moebius, and others "think", and why they can and can't do what we want them to do.

The interview may have been with two Revell employees, but it also relates to other similar companies.

And yet no mention of the other companies, just an etc. You see now how that can be misleading? None of those other companies operates the same as revell. I find your blanket terming of all kit companies to be in poor taste. I'll waste no more of my time on you. Nuff said!

[moparmagiclives]

And yet no mention of the other companies, just an etc. You see now how that can be misleading? None of those other companies operates the same as revell. I find your blanket terming of all kit companies to be in poor taste. I'll waste no more of my time on you. Nuff said!

How do the others operate?

[Ace-Garageguy]

Casey, I really look forward to hearing this interview. I've been pretty critical of some of the model manufacturers, and I'd like to get an inside perspective. Thanks for posting the link.

[1930fordpickup]

Casey thank you for posting the Link ! It was a good listen.