SCALE MODEL NEWS

SMN REPORT: Here’s the second set of scale model pix, courtesy Revell-Germany, the Mercedes-Benz set ( above ) due for release in August. And also a reminder that RG’s Scale 2012 modelbuilding competition is open for entries until August 15.   SpaceShipTwo The one we’re really looking forward to later this year (November release) is the 1:144 scale SpaceShipTwo with the carrier plane WhiteKnightTwo. The kit is reportedly being developed with Hasegawa, and looks as weird in prototype model form as it does in reality. Scale astronauts please It would be rather good if a set of 1:144 scale astronauts came with it, though figures to this scale are a rarity. A modicum of interior detail would be desirable too, especially as there are so many portholes to peer into. Whatever, it’ll be a decent-sized model on display, the mother ship’s wingspan being some 297 mm (11.7 in). More good stuff Here’s a roundup of more Revell stuff, and note the winners. The ‘big red’ London bus, Junkers Ju 88,...

SMN REPORT: Target date for this year’s entries in the prestigious Revell Scale Modelbuilding Award competition is August 15, 2012. So if you want your talents recognized, here’s the chance. Ships old and new (above). Just count those oars!  Competition entries Revell has made the Scale 2012 competition wide open for subject matter, so you are free to choose your model kit and how you finish it. Entries do not have to be constructed stock, as the most important assessment criteria are creativity and attractiveness. So that leaves the field clear for everything from a simple but perfectly-constructed ‘from the box’ kit, to a major kit-bash with added genius ideas. Leonard da Vinci kits are major Revell production items. The winners First of all, there’ll be an expert jury review, to pre-select 10 of the best models in each category - adults or teens. These will then be presented to the public at the Leipzig Model-Hobby Fair in October, when visitors to the show will cast their votes...