Revell Audi R8 out in Europe

Just paid a visit to my local Hobbycraft in the UK (same as Hobby Lobby but twice as expensive) and they had the new Revell Audi R8 sitting alone on a shelf. Price was £14.99 GBP which I expect is going to be Europe's MSRP.

First impressions: 106 pieces. The body and interior are molded in silver grey, like the R10. The chassis and engine however are molded in a lighter grey. The wheels are 2 piece chromed and another fret for the clear parts. Tires look like the standard Revell street tires used in the Ferrari kits (though I haven't checked the tread pattern :iceslolan ) Decals are well printed "in Italy" and have 6 different European number plates and 1 display plate. I only mention this as Revell were keen to point this out on the box :wink:

Brake discs actually look like they should and the engine is just screaming for some superdetailing (watch the skies for those photo etch masterpieces).

It's nice to see a model released as the 1:1 is hitting the streets and I reckon a lot of folks will like this kit. Enough details to make a good OOB build but with just enough to tantalise those wanting to go further.

I'll try and get some photos up once I can recharge the camera battery :banghead:

cant wait for pics!!

o pictures plz....

Plug that damn camera in and take a picture man! Holy Can't Wait to see this Batman!

Thanks for the heads up

Plug that damn camera in and take a picture man! Holy Can't Wait to see this Batman!
You want pics ? Try these.....(and sorry for the big sizes, better to see it all)

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k249/HappyMartian/Models/IMG_0028.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k249/HappyMartian/Models/IMG_0033.jpg http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k249/HappyMartian/Models/IMG_0014.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k249/HappyMartian/Models/IMG_0026.jpg http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k249/HappyMartian/Models/IMG_0015.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k249/HappyMartian/Models/IMG_0013.jpg http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k249/HappyMartian/Models/IMG_0023.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k249/HappyMartian/Models/IMG_0022.jpg http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k249/HappyMartian/Models/IMG_0018.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k249/HappyMartian/Models/IMG_0024.jpg http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k249/HappyMartian/Models/IMG_0019.jpg

The only fret not shown is the glazing as there's not much to see in the pic :evillol:

A couple of close-ups:

The brakes
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k249/HappyMartian/Models/IMG_0017.jpg

The Chassis pan
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k249/HappyMartian/Models/IMG_0020.jpg

Schweet! I 'm looking forward to it!
Thanks a million for the pics!

Olivier

I'm going to get a bunch of these kits to have fun with. Do they include CF decals for the side blades?

Sorry DB, that was the one pic I forgot to show. No CF.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k249/HappyMartian/Models/IMG_0021.jpg

The markings along the bottom of the sheet look more like grill decals than CF and the parts themselves have a slightly raised hexagonal texture.

looks like good. i want to buy one now

Ah, okay. Looks good, I'll just have to get some carbon fiber decals for the side blades :)

Sweet! Cant wait to get mine so I can replicate the R8 V10 test car. :)

is that during the burning, while it was soaked in foam or afterwards?

Looks good! I saw one of these yesterday at my local Audi dealership, in black, sitting in the dark with it's LED front 'parking' lights on - it looked plain evil.

Quick note on the decals - isn't the GB numberplate wrong? An A-reg plate like that is from early 80's isn't it? Shouldn't it be an 07-reg or 57-reg? I also like decal #16 - why would Audi put a pair of scissors on the 'quattro' badge? ;-)

Wow, I cant wait to get mine. How long before we see it in Canada ?

Or even in the US.

George

Looks good! I saw one of these yesterday at my local Audi dealership, in black, sitting in the dark with it's LED front 'parking' lights on - it looked plain evil.

Quick note on the decals - isn't the GB numberplate wrong? An A-reg plate like that is from early 80's isn't it? Shouldn't it be an 07-reg or 57-reg? I also like decal #16 - why would Audi put a pair of scissors on the 'quattro' badge? ;-)

It's the quattro badge for the grille, you cut it out and glue it on the front. I'll wait and get a PE badge.

thanks for the pix man, I am drooling!!

I hope this comes soon to the US and the rest of the world.

Does anyone know what body mods the R10 version will have? I would think it is going to have something to differentiate it from its little brother, and I hope its something pretty simple for us model folks. The 1:1 car is getting rave reviews, and I have to say the initial photos of the model look excellent too!!

thanks for the pix man, I am drooling!!

I hope this comes soon to the US and the rest of the world.

Does anyone know what body mods the R10 version will have? I would think it is going to have something to differentiate it from its little brother, and I hope its something pretty simple for us model folks. The 1:1 car is getting rave reviews, and I have to say the initial photos of the model look excellent too!!

The RS8 (as I've heard it called) has bigger side blades, that I know for sure. That's really the only thing I've seen on the prototypes.

OMG I have to go check my LHS for it now! Thanks for the photos. Quality looks typical of Revell but damnit, I want one so bad! Don't know how I'm gonna finish my Ferraris on time too :shakehead

Quick note on the decals - isn't the GB numberplate wrong? An A-reg plate like that is from early 80's isn't it? Shouldn't it be an 07-reg or 57-reg?
Well spotted A Reg is from 1984

Well spotted A Reg is from 1984
That's what you get for having a bloody silly registration system in the UK - Revel gets confused (and it doesn't take much ;))

At least they remembered to make teh rear one yellow :evillol:

Hey guys I'm not an expert of Audi stuff: the question is may this one

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k249/HappyMartian/Models/IMG_0015.jpg


be used as a base for the R8 engine? I'm not sure if I'm mad enough to cut the LMM R8 resin hood, but also a stand-alone displayed engine would be great.

Any ideas?
(thanks HM for the pict I stolen ;)

edit> sorry for the confusion: I meant the racing R8 LM car

Oh my, I really love this kit! Mine is on the way, but it was quite hard to order...

Hey guys I'm not an expert of Audi stuff: the question is may this one be used as a base for the R8 engine? I'm not sure if I'm mad enough to cut the LMM R8 resin hood, but also a stand-alone displayed engine would be great.

Any ideas?

edit> sorry for the confusion: I meant the racing R8 LM car

Gio,

Check http://www.mulsannescorner.com/audir8-01-1.html . There's some good pics of a R8 engine from a Le Mans racer. The shape is the same (comparing the 4th image on the web page to the front facia on the sprue) but anything above the cylinder covers would need to be scratchbuilt.

(thanks HM for the pict I stolen ;)

ADMIN !!! I want to report this person :lol: :lol: :lol:


Andy.

Hi i'm news on this forum, i'm michele from italy(sorry for my englih).
I take the same kit on e bay at http://cgi.ebay.it/Revell-07398-Audi-R8-1-24-NEU-OVP_W0QQitemZ150177990833QQihZ005QQcategoryZ9142QQ rdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItem
If someone have pics of this kit plz post it

The number plate is an Audi Marketing number plate

A 420 SLM
A = Audi
420 = 420 PS the power of the car
SLM = Series Le Mans, I think.

So its not that stupid

Dave N

http://youtube.com/watch?v=-y1kGPITD0M

Hmm...maybe I will get one after all?
(a scale one unfortunately :lol:)

Hey guys I'm not an expert of Audi stuff: the question is may this one be used as a base for the R8 engine? I'm not sure if I'm mad enough to cut the LMM R8 resin hood, but also a stand-alone displayed engine would be great.

Any ideas?
(thanks HM for the pict I stolen ;)

edit> sorry for the confusion: I meant the racing R8 LM car

The engines may look similar but they are actually completely different powerplants. The R8 road car uses a 4.2L naturally aspirated V8 engine while the R8 race car has a twin-turbo 3.6L V8. The two cars, despite sharing the name, are completely unrelated.

Mmmm R8 so sexy... though with thoughts of them putting the lambo V10 in would one of us get there first?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=-y1kGPITD0M

Hmm...maybe I will get one after all?
(a scale one unfortunately :lol:)
Apart from the looks, this is a dream car for me. 4wd with only 1/3 power to the front wheels :runaround: awesome control power there.
If only I had the money for a 1:1 :rolleyes:
Well, I guess I can settle for a scale one for now :frown:
LOL

is that during the burning, while it was soaked in foam or afterwards?
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Looks good..will get one this week hopefully :)

I'm looking forward to the Revell USA issue next year (assuming it will be molded in white instead).