Revell 1/200 North Cormorant Off-Shore Oil Rig

http://makettinfo.hu/index.php?jobb=makett/egyeb/furotorony/index.htm&&hash=

This is actually an old kit and I knew of it's existence quite a few years ago when I saw it on the Internet. I had always wondered how a build up of her would look like but the price tag literally turned me off. Yup, this is one expensive unique kit from Revell at 1/200 scale - Skill level 5, approx. size 68.5cm/27.5cm/50.4cm (says so on the box). And guess what .... she is being reissued again and retailing at almost USD 180.

FEATURES

High-quality plastic parts molded with the highest level of detail and accuracy.
This water line model uses 5 different colours of plastic to eliminate the need of painting.
Exquisitely detailed superstructure!
Container units with internal fittings.
Beautifully reproduced derrick and loading crane.
Pivotable cranes with movable booms.
Helicopter landing pad.
40 drill strings.
Flare mast and lifeboats.
Realistically molded railings and catwalks with steps.
Waterslide decals.
Illustrated assembly instructions.

You can pre-order her from Hobby Search Japan. More images after the jump.



Sprue Trees and a closer look at the parts. Images courtesy of Markettinfo:

Looking at some of the parts, esp for the cranes and areas with metal netting floors, it would be better if these areas were replaced with photo etch pieces but alas, I do not know if such a photo etch set exist. But still, she'd build up to quite an impressive kit. Just look at what Earl R. Simons made. Impressive .... 

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/m/online/1234076.aspx