Spots on the Internet 2019.

[Dave Ward]

In October I posted the Revell 1/24 Land Rover, and there was a discussion about LHD
It's available now - and you can download the instructions from the Revell website. They confirm that it can be made in either left, or right-hand drive - it's not just a cabin cosmetic change, they have different firewalls ( for the steering column ). The model isn't a kerbside model, it has full engine & chassis.
The Revell website offers downloads of their instruction sheets, in .pdf format - very useful. I know that Academy, Zvezda & MiniArt all have these on their websites - anyone know of any other major makers who do this?
I like to see the complexity of a model before actually parting company with my pennies!
Dave

[Guest]

For a few of the models I've done I've been lucky enough to find the instructions on Scalemates, but no idea about manufacturers listing them. Definitely a plus point for me as, like you, I prefer to see what I'm getting myself in to.

[Tim Marlow]

Wingnut wings do it Dave, along with plenty of prototype information and images of both the model and real thing.

[Dave Ward]

It would be nice to see all manufacturers do this, Dragon, Trumpeter, HobbyBoss, Tamiya, Takom certainly don't - Airfix did at one time, but don't now.
Scalemates depends on people scanning their own instructions & uploading them to the site - technically a breach of copyright, I suppose, but a real reference asset.
Dave

[Allen Dewire]

Hi Dave,

You can also go here and find a lot of the trumpeter, Dragon and other destructions.

www.1999.co.jp/eng/

Go under 'all categories' and choose military model. Then punch in the kit # and see if it's listed. If it is, click on it and scroll down to see if the destructions are there. HTH's….

Prost
Allen

[Dave Ward]

Allen,
yes, I have that site bookmarked, but that is a retailer - not the manufacturer - if a retailer thinks it's worth putting up the instructions, why not the maker?
Dave

[dave]

Eduard have all their instruction books on their site, for the kits and the aftermarket PE etc. Find the product and on the product page is a link to download instructions

[Dave Ward]

On the Trumpeter/HobbyBoss Facebook page - a teaser
Long Range AA missile

On the Zvezda Facebook page boxart for their Bumerang


On the Rye Field Model Facebook page - available 'next month'

I'm assuming this was a 'paper panzer'

And From the Arma Hobby website - 'shipping in the next two weeks'

Dave

[Dave Ward]

On the RFM Facebook page - coming soon
Another Sturmtiger.....................
On the KittyHawk Facebook page - already shipping
And from the IBG Facebook page - coming soon, one for the braille scalers
Dave

[Dave Ward]

On the AFV Club Facebook page...................
No further info
Dave

[Dave Ward]

On the RFM Facebook page boxart for their upcoming model.............
I'm sure someone will be interested!
Dave

[Guest]

The M108 has my interest … I’ve been wanting to make a Belgian one for a while, though if/when I ever get round to that is of course the question

[Dave Ward]

From an emailshot from MiniArt 'coming soon'
Hmmmm - Boarding Ladder and Japanese markings?
Dave

[Dave Ward]

On the RFM Facebook page 'available December'
Dave

[Guest]

That looks like they intend to give Asuka a run for its money, though with less choice in the box in terms of which wheels or exact suspension brackets to install. It certainly looks from the breakdown of the sprues as if they intend there to be more M4/Sherman kits, though.