Revell release schedule

[Poakwoods]

Already ordered the Naboo N1 1:24 on Amazon (I'm in Italy). It should arrive within a few days from Germany. As soon as it arrives I will take some photos of the sprues (hoping that this time there won't be the problem of the rough surface as happened with the Razor Crest...).

 

[Poakwoods]

Ok, the Mandalorian Naboo N1 has arrived and, as promised, here are the photos of the sprues.
The plastic surface is not exactly smooth, but fortunately it is not as rough as that of the Razor Crest either, so I would say it is acceptable.

 

[Poakwoods]

The cockpit...

 

[Poakwoods]

 

[Poakwoods]

Grogu is present in two different positions, sitting on his adoptive father's lap and standing inside the glass dome. In addition to him, the droid is also present (if you wanted to opt for the most recent version of the ship).

 

[Poakwoods]

The canopy and the dome are very clear and without too much distortion. The pedestal and supports are also made of transparent plastic.

 

[Poakwoods]

Here is a detail of the upper surface, where you can see the amount of roughness. A layer of primer and fine sandpaper will probably be enough to make the surface smooth.

 

[Poakwoods]

The decals.

 

[Hunk a Junk]

Overall, looks pretty good. Some of the details look a little soft in areas, but I think I can modify some of the 3D designs I created for my Hasbro N1 toy conversion. I assume there's going to be some PE sets that become available. The structural ribs, for example, really need to be PE. But it looks like a great base for super detailing and upgrades.

 

[StevenBills]

Great photos, Poakwoods, thank you!

SB

 

[Hunk a Junk]

This is the cockpit control panel I 3D printed. I think I could swap it out. At least I can then backlight the control screens.

 

[Poakwoods]

I'll just drill into the screens and put in some white thin styrene little discs with low intensity LEDs, while for the buttons some optical fibers will be fine, as I've already done for the Razor Crest.

 

[Hunk a Junk]

I'll just drill into the screens and put in some white thin styrene little discs with low intensity LEDs, while for the buttons some optical fibers will be fine, as I've already done for the Razor Crest.

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For me it may come down to whether I have the canopy open or closed. Does the model kit allow the canopy bubble to slide open and closed or do you have to choose one or the other?

 

[Poakwoods]

The canopy can slide back and forth.

 

[SirSandalot]

66.49GBP SRP suggested retail price? (top left of the photo). Or what does it say? I can't read it.

 

[rms77]

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66.49GBP SRP suggested retail price? (top left of the photo). Or what does it say? I can't read it.

Just double-checked my original photo to be sure the photo compression wasn’t playing tricks, and yes the SRP for the speeder bike was listed as £66.49.

 

[SirSandalot]

Just double-checked my original photo to be sure the photo compression wasn’t playing tricks, and yes the SRP for the speeder bike was listed as £66.49.

Thank you. I was just about to edit my previous comment saying that I've found it listed in a few stores for preorder, and yes, it is 66.49 pounds SRP.

For context, the N1 is 61,95 pounds SRP, usually sold for 50 or 55 pounds.

A bit on the pricey side...

 

[StevenBills]

Why Revell puts this stuff on the OUTSIDE of the molds is beyond me...

 

[Jkirkon]

Why Revell puts this stuff on the OUTSIDE of the molds is beyond me...

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AMT/Round2 had the decency to put it on the inside of the new Tie Fighter.

 

[edge10]

AMT/Round2 had the decency to put it on the inside of the new Tie Fighter. View attachment 1764459

On the side that doesn't show.