Revell USA established a tradition in the 1960s and 1970s with their iconic 1:32 scale fighter kits. Surely any modeller who was a child of this era prized their 1:32 scale Revell Spitfires, P-40s and Bf 109s above the regular 1:72 scale run-of-the-mill. I know that they were spectacular to my young eye at the time. Revell of Germany has resurrected this large-scale tradition over the last decade with some remarkable new large-scale releases. The difference is that these new models benefit from 21st century research, much higher levels of detail, and fewer gimmicks. One thing that has not changed, however, is Revell's affordable price tag. In my opinion, the most impressive of these recent offerings has been the 1:32 scale Junkers Ju 88 A-1. Now Revell has released its Kampfflieger stablemate, the Heinkel He 111 P-l. Revell's new 1:32 scale Heinkel He 111 comprises 390 parts in pale grey plastic and a further 43 parts in clear. The plastic is typical of Revell - well moulded and slightly soft. Surface detail includes recessed panel lines and selected rows of rivets, especially on the metal flying surfaces. The fabric-covered ailerons are subtly depicted.
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