Scooby Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 There is a fair bit of flash on sprue in these images. I am not a big fan of the split canopy but I guess it is a requirement for the mold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 The split canopy and windscreen are a bummer. Monogram/Revell managed to do both in one piece. Maybe splitting them gives a more accurate shape, but at a price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticWeapons Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 The split canopy and windscreen are a bummer. Monogram/Revell managed to do both in one piece. Maybe splitting them gives a more accurate shape, but at a price. Yeah, same thoughts here. From what I can see from the sprue shots, I like the TRAM turret molded in the stowed position as well as the activated position. The glare shield appears more accurate than the Revell kit and flatter (which it should be). I have one on order so I'll wait and see what parts look useable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JEN722 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I just compared the fuselage of the Kinetic A-6E with that of the Monogram/Revell kit, and they are similar in length and frontal view. The Kinetic fuselage appears to be a fraction deeper, especially in the nose area. Kinetic has used a couple of sprues from the Prowler kit which makes sense. The wings appear to be the same though, which means either the Prowler or the Intruder wings are not completely correct. Not wure which ones though. Overall it looks like a very nice kit. Some details could have been better, e.g. the rudder line, but that's nothing a modeller can't fix. At least it has got recessed panel lines (and hopefully better fit than the Monogram/Revell kit). It would have been nice if the intakes were deeper, but the good thing is that the DMold intakes for the Prowler will most likely fit this kit too. Jens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JEN722 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Here is a comparison photo showing the Revell/Monogram and Kinetic kits: From top to bottom: - Kinetic EA-6B - Kinetic A-6E - Revell/Monogram A-6E - Revell/Monogram A-6E on top of the Kinetic A-6E Jens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JEN722 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 FWIW the missing wing fence mistake from the EA-6B has been corrected in the A-6E kit. :) Jens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harold Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I just compared the fuselage of the Kinetic A-6E with that of the Monogram/Revell kit, and they are similar in length and frontal view. The Kinetic fuselage appears to be a fraction deeper, especially in the nose area. Kinetic has used a couple of sprues from the Prowler kit which makes sense. The wings appear to be the same though, which means either the Prowler or the Intruder wings are not completely correct. Not wure which ones though. Overall it looks like a very nice kit. Some details could have been better, e.g. the rudder line, but that's nothing a modeller can't fix. At least it has got recessed panel lines (and hopefully better fit than the Monogram/Revell kit). It would have been nice if the intakes were deeper, but the good thing is that the DMold intakes for the Prowler will most likely fit this kit too. Jens Thanks for the comparison Jens.. I sent Gordon at Sprue some A-6 intakes. There are some minor differences from the EA version. Cheers, Harold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petrov27 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Just curious - what differences exist in the intakes between the EA-6B and A-6E? Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticWeapons Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 In the EA-6B, there is a flat spot on the upper portion of the intakes. A mini boarding step. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F-16 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Could you see if the wing thickness has been corrected at the trailing edge? Wing The Prowler kit had VERY thick wing trailing edges that were also too rounded. I just thought that if they fixed the wing fence, they would also fix the trailing edge. Scott CNJC-IPMS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devilleader501 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Im actually getting really excited about this kit. does it come with the wing fold options as well. Im not a stickeler like everyone else is on making everything correct but I havent built one of these aircraft in like 20 years and want on like this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard J Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 The fairing near the top of the tail is too big on the new kit. The Revell version looks more like the real thing. Seems like an odd mistake to make, since it's so easily measurable in real life. Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JEN722 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 The fairing near the top of the tail is too big on the new kit. The Revell version looks more like the real thing. Seems like an odd mistake to make, since it's so easily measurable in real life. Rich The Monogram fairing actually looks a bit too small to me, so I think the truth is inbetween. At least it is easier to remove plastic than to add it. :) Jens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harold Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 In the EA-6B, there is a flat spot on the upper portion of the intakes. A mini boarding step. :) What Ryan says... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Finn Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Instructions are up: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10168476 Jari Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Let's see if I read this correctly one could with the use of decals backdate this kit to the pre TPS days of Gull gray over white for instance with the proper markings you could easily do one as an A-6C...as the outward appearance varies very little if any. I would love to do one with a loadout such as the one the lone intuder had in "Flight of the intruder" when they attacked "Sam City". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Let's see if I read this correctly one could with the use of decals backdate this kit to the pre TPS days of Gull gray over white for instance with the proper markings you could easily do one as an A-6C...as the outward appearance varies very little if any. I would love to do one with a loadout such as the one the lone intuder had in "Flight of the intruder" when they attacked "Sam City". I don't think so. From what I've gathered, the Kinetic kit represents a SWIP bird which is circa ODS and beyond. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticWeapons Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) Removed reply to edit some info and photos. Edited January 22, 2012 by PlasticWeapons Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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