scvrobeson Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hey guys. I know that Revell announced a 1/48 PV-1 Ventura not too long ago, and it is available for pre-orders online. I was wondering if anyone had any info on this kit, like when it's supposed to be out, and what kind of kit it will be? Will it really nice, like the new Ju-88, Ar-196, and probably He-111, or will it be kind of a miss, like their new Mosquito was? Any help would be greatly appreciated, I love the Ventura, and have been looking and hoping for a mainstream kit of it for a long time. I sure hope Revell does the version with the Octopus on top... Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nightiemission Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 They'll probably release it just before(OR just after) I finish my Koster PV-1. Cheers, Terry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 "They" are two totally different companies. The PV-1 is being done by Revell in the US, which only shares a name with Revell of Germany, where all those other kits originated. How will it be? Who knows. Nobody's even seen a test shot that I'm aware of, so probably not even Revell knows yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scvrobeson Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 Dang, I'm really excited about it. I love the Ventura, and want to build a model of it. Terry, please hurry up then, so it will come out. I just checked on GreatModels, and they have it listed for a July release, I'm guessing that's not super accurate? Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nightiemission Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 (edited) Dunno what the Revelle PV-1 will be like but the Koster kit is one of BIll's better efforts(All of his stuff I've ever built were very nice. You can build one of 5 different variants from his kit. With any luck, I'll have the fuselage together by next weekend. Cheers, Terry Now if someone would do a 48th scale PV-2(hint, hint, Bill.) Edited June 20, 2011 by nightiemission Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scvrobeson Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 Dunno what the Revelle PV-1 will be like but the Koster kit is one of BIll's better efforts(All of his stuff I've ever built were very nice. You can build one of 5 different variants from his kit. With any luck, I'll have the fuselage together by next weekend. Cheers, Terry Now if someone would do a 48th scale PV-2(hint, hint, Bill.) If you really want one, I'm pretty sure Fonderie Miniatures makes a PV-2 Harpoon, although it's probably more work than the Koster. Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2qwik4u Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 ...so probably not even Revell knows yet. They'll probably just throw a B-25 kit in the box and call it "close enough". "They both have twin radial engines, what more do you want?" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scvrobeson Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 They'll probably just throw a B-25 kit in the box and call it "close enough". "They both have twin radial engines, what more do you want?" Geez, I hope not. Revell has been making some great kits lately in the big scale, and I'm really hoping the Ventura is in that family of kits, I would be so happy to finally have one on my shelf. Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nightiemission Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 If you really want one, I'm pretty sure Fonderie Miniatures makes a PV-2 Harpoon, although it's probably more work than the Koster. Matt IIRC, the Fonderie Miniatures kit is a PV-1 Ventura that is pretty much a clone of Koster's PV-1 kit. As far as I know there isn't a 48th scale PV-2 Harpoon. Cheers, Terry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scvrobeson Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 IIRC, the Fonderie Miniatures kit is a PV-1 Ventura that is pretty much a clone of Koster's PV-1 kit. As far as I know there isn't a 48th scale PV-2 Harpoon. Cheers, Terry Oh, thank you Terry. I wasn't quite sure. Too bad that there isn't a Harpoon kit, maybe if the Ventura does well, Revell will expand it to include the Harpoon. Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 "They" are two totally different companies. The PV-1 is being done by Revell in the US, which only shares a name with Revell of Germany, where all those other kits originated. How will it be? Who knows. Nobody's even seen a test shot that I'm aware of, so probably not even Revell knows yet. You haven't known anyone until today that saw the test shot. Other than having seen the test shot I do not have any further info. It must be near to release though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gundamhead Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 So any pics? How'd it look? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
auhlik Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 (edited) Pictures here... Nats 2011 report Edited August 6, 2011 by auhlik Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 is it just me..or does that test shot look more like a harpoon then a ventura?? Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GVoakes Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Discussed this with the Revell rep here in Omaha and they expect that this will be a December release. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 is it just me..or does that test shot look more like a harpoon then a ventura?? It's just you. It's a PV-1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 It's just you. It's a PV-1. Aaah...I get it now. I was going with the impression that the Ventura had a glass nose while the Harpoon has the solid nose...bit more research and I found out that late Venturas also had the solid nose. Thanks jennings.. Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve N Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 It's definitely a PV-1. I took these pics of the test shots at the Revell stand. This is a build up of the actual kit.. SN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I was going with the impression that the Ventura had a glass nose while the Harpoon has the solid nose...bit more research and I found out that late Venturas also had the solid nose. Note that the front end of the fuselage is a separate assembly (hint, hint). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
achook-achook Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Definitely in my "to get list". :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dsmith Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Yea, The display was right benind my table at the Nats, so I looked at it a lot. It is absolutely beautiful, and will only be $32.00! The best part is that they learned from their mistake on the Super Hornet, and have gone back to Korea to do their tooling. Cheers, -Doug :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Yea, The display was right benind my table at the Nats, so I looked at it a lot. It is absolutely beautiful, and will only be $32.00! The best part is that they learned from their mistake on the Super Hornet, and have gone back to Korea to do their tooling. Cheers, -Doug :) That was music to my ears when Ed Sexton said that! BTW, it was a pleasure chatting with you again. I wish we could have had more time to hang out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobrahistorian Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 So any word on a release date yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 So any word on a release date yet? One of the Revell reps at their Nats table told me December...I was hoping for sooner, but I can wait patiently, just as long is it is released... Corey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Aaah...I get it now. I was going with the impression that the Ventura had a glass nose while the Harpoon has the solid nose...bit more research and I found out that late Venturas also had the solid nose. Thanks jennings.. Sean Hi Sean, Revell used the ex-RCAF Ventura at the Alberta Aviation Museum in Edmonton to create this kit. A few of us knew over a year ago that this kit was on it's way. I thought this may of been of interest to you. I sort of expect an RCAF version to be released. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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