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Keith KMy box has "Revell 1974, 1976" on the side and a UPC code, but the instruction sheet has 1987 on it. Does that affect the timeline or do we just say 1976 model with 1987 instruction sheet"?
All comments (5) » 5 October 2015, 22:00
Keith KYes, the 74 kit added sails. I found a video review and took a screenshot of the box. It is definitely different than the 76. The tell is the little liberty bell above the Revell badge on the top. Also, the 74 included a little ship's history booklet. I suspect I have a kit from the 87 timeframe, but no different than the 76 kit, except they had to print more instruction sheets and updated the date on the sheet. I have added the 74 and will add the latest release (2014) with completely rewritten build and rigging instructions based on the years of customer calls to their hotline.
6 October 2015, 23:16
Twotoes Hello, in 1986 Revell, Monogram merged under new ownership. ( Revell-Monogram 1986-2007 ) All of Revell assets were moved from Venice California to Des Plaines Illinois, then closed the Venice plant. 1987 Revell-Monogram Rekit #0398 (Revell H-398) is made in Ill. Not in Cal. Even though the box lid side Venice Cal. and Kit #H-398 say different. On 1987 instruction sheets printed to the top left Kit #0398, across to the right made in Ill. At this time still made in USA. On the Inside and bottom ends you will find 0398-XXXX perforated in the box.
24 March 2022, 21:21