Boeing 747-8

Both the Revell and Zvezda Boeing 747-8 1/144 kits are quite new, and the quality really shines. These are stretched versions of the 747, much less common than the 747-400 with the familiar wing tip winglets. Both has a stand. The parts are similar, but not interchangeable. Practically no flashings to trim, everything fits perfectly. Molding is precise and extremely well detailed. It's amazing how plastic kit quality has improved, compared with the previous generation 1/144 Revell B747-400. The main connection of wings to fuselage are much improved solid designs, so much better than the older 747-400. The Zvezda even beats the Revell in using a one-piece wing bottom, snaps into the fuselage and it's done, pure perfection. Both kits have jet turbine blades that even spin if you just blow on them, if done well. The Revell has the classic Lufthansa decals, all pieces small, easy to apply, no problems (except the wing no step lines). The Zvezda decals are quite difficult. The long and thin ones break easily when wet. I tried cutting the really long ones in half and then align them wet, it works better and seems easier for me. It was a joy assembling these fine new generation models.