Author Archives: russ@AHS

A Short History of Revell, and Where the Company Stands Today

Posted on October 30, 2018 by russ@AHS

Revell got its start in the U.S. in the early 1940’s, starting as a toy manufacturer, and eventually transforming into plastic kits.  In 1956, a subsidiary was formed in Germany known as Revell Plastics GmbH.  It operated very independently from … Continue reading →

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Zvezda Boeing 737-MAX8 Kit has been Released!

Posted on October 21, 2018 by russ@AHS

Good news!  The long awaited Zvezda Boeing 737-MAX8 kit has been released, and first shipments are on their way to our distributor.  I anticipate receiving my first shipment mid November. It’s not too late to order one (or more!) from … Continue reading →

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New Product Announcements, week ending October 20th 2018

Posted on October 20, 2018 by russ@AHS

26Decals has announced that two more decals are ‘at the printer’ this week.  ETA for in stock is mid November. STS44-211 Iberia Douglas DC-8-63 (updated reprint of an earlier release) STS44-317 Tui Boeing 787-8 / -9   In addition, six … Continue reading →

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New Product Announcements, week ending October 13th 2018

Posted on October 14, 2018 by russ@AHS

LPS Decals released four new sheets this week. LPS100-001 American Eagle Embraer 175 LPS100-002 Delta Connection Embraer 175 LPM144-006 Royal Australian Air Force Douglas DC-2 LPS144-036 Panair do Brasil Douglas DC-2 Yes, the LPM DC-2 decal is Royal Australian Air … Continue reading →

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FRsin to Release a 1/144 Scale Bristol Freighter Kit

Posted on October 8, 2018 by russ@AHS

*** In Stock !! *** FRsin has announced that their next series of 1/144 scale kit releases will feature the Bristol 170 Freighter, with Mk.21, Mk.31 and Super Freighter Mk.32 included in the line-up. FR-P4100 Bristol 170 Freighter Mk.21, TAI … Continue reading →

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New Product Announcements, week ending October 6th 2018

Posted on October 7, 2018 by russ@AHS

8ADecs released three new sets this week, in 1/144 and 1/100 scales. 8A144-480  8A100-480 Magnicharter (2014 cs) Boeing 737-200 8A144-481 Servicios Aereos Mexicanas Douglas DC-9-30 8A144-482 Aeronaves TSM Douglas DC-9-30F DRAW Decal released another Lufthansa ‘Fanhansa’ set this week, this … Continue reading →

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New Product Announcements, week ending September 29th 2018

Posted on September 29, 2018 by russ@AHS

Vintage Flyer announced four new decals this week across 1/144, 1/72, 1/100 and 1/200 scales. VFD144-259A National Airlines (delivery cs) Boeing 727-100 (Airfix kit) VFD144-259R National Airlines (delivery cs) Boeing 727-100 (Revell kit) VFD72-259 National Airlines (delivery cs) Boeing 727-100 … Continue reading →

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New Product Announcements, week ending September 22nd 2018

Posted on September 23, 2018 by russ@AHS

8ADecs has released a screen printed Airbus A.318/319/320/321 Wing Corogard and laser printed stencil set as CS-02S, in 1/144 and 1/200 scale.  Both are in stock. 8A144-CS-02S   8A200-CS-02S   Airbus A.318/319/320/321 Wing Corogard & Stencils The latest Bodacek Agency (BOA) 1/144 … Continue reading →

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New Product Announcements, week ending September 15th 2018

Posted on September 16, 2018 by russ@AHS

26Decals has announced that 10 decals in their 1/144 scale silk screened series are “At the Printer”, and are expected to be available at the beginning of November.  Six are reprints of earlier (and sold out) STS releases, and four … Continue reading →

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David Hannant, 1930 – 2018

Posted on September 8, 2018 by russ@AHS

  I regret the need to pass along the sad news that David Hannant, owner of the world famous Hannants hobby shop in Lowestoft, England, has passed away. From the Hannants web site, posted September 1st 2018: ‘It is with … Continue reading →

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