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#31
02-13-2003, 06:23 PM
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Revel truly is an inferior product. You can't really say Revel kits are cheaper than Tamiya. Tamiya products are imported and have additional distribution costs. If you took adjusted FMC(Final Manufacturing Costs) values and retail mark up, and excluded distribution costs. Tamiya kits would be only 10-15% more. On a "GANT" plot I would also say Tamiya spends considerably more than Revel to enginner their products, with a corresponding decrease in manufacturing costs. Just my two cents. Revel I am positive has the capability to rival if not exceed Tamita for quality. They choose not to do so. And in a free market, if the market demands quality they will eventually adapt or risk going out of business. So vote with your check book. If they have a kit you like but wouldn't buy for lack of quality. Write and let them know. If they're good business people, they will listen. 
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#32
02-13-2003, 06:31 PM
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I have built many Revell kits and I think they are not bad though they do require more sanding and filling. Maybe I need to get a Tamiya kit to see the difference but Tamiya is more expensive and doesn't have full engine detail. But I have seen some nicely built Revell and AMT kits on this site (i.e. Kunta's 'Vettes)
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02-13-2003, 06:38 PM
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Engine detail schmengine detail !
  OK it sums down to THIS ! Tamiya=QUALITY=$ Revell= bare minimum of quality= CHEAP.
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02-13-2003, 07:13 PM
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I feel the need to say it again...
To each, their own! Buy what you like, build what you like! There is no need to be in such disagreement about one's choice of models! Personally, I can take just about any model and make it look decent but then again, who cares what I can do with a model so I'll shut up and mind my own business
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#35
02-13-2003, 07:30 PM
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It's pretty weird,I have two Revell models. My first, which is 99% done, and another one that is ready to be primed. The first one was one of those 2 in 1 where you can build a dragster or a stock. Never again will I buy one of those. The kit is horrible and lacking detail, even as a newbie modeler I can tell. The second kit is not a 2 in 1 and seems to be excellent quality (well, excellent compared to the 2 in 1). This being the reason or not, I am trying to stay with Tamiya models for the most part...
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#36
02-13-2003, 11:09 PM
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Re: How i hate Revell
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Anyway...Old arguement, same result... read this- Revell vs. Tamiya - Let's get it on!! Here is one of those damn Revell kits!  It's not the clay, it's the ARTIST!!!:finger:
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#37
02-13-2003, 11:14 PM
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All you guys who claim that you're never gonna buy a revell kit agian, I bet by the end of the year, you guys are all gonna show off your revell civics ...
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#38
02-13-2003, 11:18 PM
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LOL... You guys...
In an effort to be fair, let's list all the cars we that weer kitted by both Tamiya and Revell (and beware of reboxes!  )Of the top of my head: Ferrari Testarossa Ferrari Mythos Ferrari F50 Ferrari 360 Spyder Nissan [Datsun] 240Z ~94 Ford Mustang (& Mustang Cobra) ... What else...?
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#39
02-13-2003, 11:21 PM
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VW bug I think.
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02-13-2003, 11:23 PM
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02-13-2003, 11:23 PM
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02-13-2003, 11:38 PM
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true, compared to tamiya, revell is an inferior product. however, i must agree with jdm on the issue that it's in part innovation. i believe marketing and distribution is a major part of it as well. everyone on this board knows how 'bad' a revell kit can be but that doesn't stop any one of us from buying their products. in this business, the bottom line counts. if they still get your money, why spend more on engineering and tooling? it'll just keep eating their profits. they'll never get the tamiya market share so why compete directly? in this respect, i believe they're doing a very good job in both running their business and keeping their existing fans happy with new subjects (the new civic coming out, escalade, etc.)
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#43
02-14-2003, 12:35 AM
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Ferrari 360 Modena Ferrari Enzo (:o) BMW M3 Ferrari F310B Ferrari F1-2000
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#44
02-14-2003, 02:34 AM
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8.10.2003 13:44:25 Ales says: and with some work I'd be a great model 8.10.2003 13:44:36 Mikke says: no you wouldn't 8.10.2003 13:45:00 Ales says: good point 8.10.2003 13:45:01 Ales says: LOL!
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02-14-2003, 02:39 AM
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click me
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