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Revell’s New Release Plans for 2019

Posted on January 2, 2019 by russ@AHS

One of the first emails I received in 2019 was from Revell Germany, announcing their planned 2019 kit releases.  No dates were provided, and they do not currently show up on their web site.  Here is the list, in no … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year, Best Wishes for 2019 !

Posted on January 1, 2019 by russ@AHS

First, my thanks to all my customers for helping make 2018 one of our best years. Our thanks go out to all our suppliers, big and especially small, who develop and deliver the kits, resin parts and decals we enjoy. … Continue reading →

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New Product Announcements, week ending December 8th 2018

Posted on December 8, 2018 by russ@AHS

8ADecs released 6 new sheets this week. 8A144-489-BB Jetblue (Blueberries cs) Embraer 190 8A144-489-BC Jetblue (Barcode cs) Embraer 190 8A144-489-TG Jetblue (Tartan Green cs) Embraer 190 8A144-489-TW Jetblue (Tartan White cs) Embraer 190 8A144-490 Austrian Airlines Embraer 195 8A144-491 Cayman Airways Boeing 737-MAX8   DRAW Decal … Continue reading →

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New Product Announcements, week ending December 1st 2018

Posted on December 2, 2018 by russ@AHS

26Decals has released the following new laser printed 1/144 scale decal.  It includes a screen printed “details”decal. TS44-904  Lufthansa Cargo Boeing 747-230F 26Decals has also sent the following 1/144 scale screen printed decals to the printer: STS44-321 KLM (2015 cs) Boeing … Continue reading →

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British Airways ‘Negus & Negus’ Releases

Posted on November 26, 2018 by russ@AHS

Choices! Choices!! 26Decals has the following screen printed decals “At the Printer”, and should be available mid December 2018.  They are reprints of previously released decals: STS72-010 British Airways, British Airways Cargo Boeing 707-320B/C STS44-272 British Airways L.1011 Tristar STS44-131 British Airways … Continue reading →

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Zvezda 737-MAX8 Kits are Here!

Posted on November 20, 2018 by russ@AHS

Headline says it all….  Will start to pack pre-orders tonight, should have them all in the mail by Friday noon. Click ZVE-7026 to place your order!

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New Product Announcements, week ending November 18th 2018

Posted on November 18, 2018 by russ@AHS

DRAW Decal released a nice sheet for Trans Caribbean Airlines Douglas DC-8-61CF for use with the Minicraft DC-8 kit (with replacement PW JT3D engines).  It is also available in 1/200 scale for use on a Nitto 1/200 scale DC-8-61 kit. … Continue reading →

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New Product Announcements, week ending November 11th 2018

Posted on November 12, 2018 by russ@AHS

DRAW Decal released a new China Eastern set for the imminent Zvezda Boeing 737-MAX8 kit.  The decal is also available in 1/200 scale. DW20-737-170X  DW44-737-170X  China Eastern Boeing 737-MAX8 26 Decals released a new sheet for the Japan Air Lines … Continue reading →

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New Product Announcements, week ending November 4th 2018

Posted on November 5, 2018 by russ@AHS

A handful of new releases this week…. 8ADecs has released two new sets this week.  The COPA sheet is available in 1/144 and 1/200 scales.  The Japan Airlines sheet can be ordered with or without windows printed on the stripe. … Continue reading →

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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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