The new items from Revell of Germany this month include some very nice little Hunter and the same scale Luchs, A very large Harley by any other name and an old-school brand new Typhoon - Today we show you the box-art, features & built-up models in this month's new releases preview...
Revell of Germany kits in this month's new release preview
100 Years RAF: Hawker Hunter FGA
Scale: 1:72nd
Product number: #03908
Number of parts: 102 Length: 196 mm Spanweite: 144 mm
19,99 € incl. tax, plus shipping.
A challenging but very well detailed for its scale model construction kit of this British fighter aircraft. In the FGA 9 version, the famous Hawker Hunter was used among others, in the ground attack role by the Royal Air Force.
- Surfaces with countersunk sheet metal joints
- Detailed under-carriage
Authentic representation of the following versions:
- Hawker Hunter FGA.9, No.54 Squadron, Royal Air Force, West Raynham, England, June 1968
- Hawker Hunter FGA.9, No.8 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Khormaksar, Aden, early 1963
PzKpfw II Ausf.L LUCHS (Sd.Kfz.123)
Scale: 1:72nd
Product number: 03266
Number of parts: 66 Length: 65 mm
14,99 € incl. tax, plus shipping.
A model construction kit of the Luchs (Lynx) reconnaissance AFV based on the Wehrmacht's Panzer II. A light reconnaissance tank, the Ausf. L, was the only Panzer II design with the Schachtellaufwerk overlapping/interleaved road wheels and "slack track" configuration to enter series production, with 100 being built from September 1943 to January 1944 in addition to the conversion of the four Ausf. M tanks. Originally given the experimental designation VK 1303, it was adopted under the alternate name PanzerspƤhwagen II and given the popular name Luchs ("Lynx"). The Luchs was larger than the Ausf. G in most dimensions (length 4.63 m; height 2.21 m; width 2.48 m). It was equipped with a six-speed transmission (plus reverse), and could reach a speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) with a range of 290 km (180 mi). The FuG12 and FuG Spr A radios were installed, while 330 rounds of 20 mm and 2,250 rounds of 7.92 mm ammunition were carried. Total vehicle weight was 11.8 tonnes.
This kit features: Rotatable turret
Detailed chassis
Injection-moulded track with individual sections
Decal set for two variants in German service during WWII
US Touring Bike
Scale: 1:8th
Product number: #07937
Number of parts: 163 Length: 302 mm
59,99 € incl. tax, plus shipping.
A demanding model construction kit with many chrome parts. This US motorcycle has a high level of comfort and very good road holding. Despite its considerable size, it is very easy to handle and to super detail.
This kit features: Detailed two-cylinder engine
Rotating wheels
Twin exhaust system
Movable handlebar
Various chrome parts, including rims, cylinder head cover and exhaust pipes
Authentic decal set for these country versions:
Germany, Switzerland, USA
100 Years RAF: Eurofighter Typho
Scale: 1:72nd
Product number: #03900
Number of parts: 65 Length: 222 mm
19,99 € incl. tax, plus shipping.
A model replica of the Eurofighter Typhoon. In 2015 on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and in honour of Flt. Lt. James Nicholson the multi-purpose fighter aircraft was adorned with the Royal Air Force camouflage colours carried during WWII.
Authentic representation of the following version:
- Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4, No 29(R) Squadron, Royal Air Force, Conongsby, England, April 2016
These new varied and pretty promising items will be available from Revell’s Distributors worldwide this month.
