Check Six Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) Which company offers the best F-22 in 1/48th scale? Opinions, suggestions, and advice are welcome. Edited August 12, 2013 by Check Six Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I'm building the Hasegawa kit now. It's spectacular. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zark Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) I have built the Academy one and I was very happy with the end result. I know it has "shortcomings" but either you can correct them or learn to live with them. I have seen the Hasegawa model and it looks "more" accurate in shape than the Academy one, BUT...I can't stand those panel lines, for me...they look ridiculous, I think that Hasegawa got that completely wrong...but thats only my personal opinion!!!! What ever you choose, good luck and enjoy the built!!! ...and a picture of my model... Edited August 12, 2013 by zark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 I'm building the Hasegawa kit now. It's spectacular. Aaron I was on Hobby Research looking at the kit. Over 368 parts :o/> ?! Question: On step 8 of your kit; Are those actuators of some sort above the ordinance bays? Parts E70, E69, E57. Crazy detail for sure! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 I have built one Hasegawa and building three more Someone likes the Raptor! I'm building the Revell 1/72nd scale version. Not knowing very much about the plane, I was surprised to see under-wing pylons with 600gal drop tanks. Does anyone know the story behind the drop tanks? When would the Raptor use external fuel tanks; Intercontinental travel? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 The Hasegawa kit is more accurate and has a little better detail. It's only real negative is the raised RAM panels, which many feel stand up too high off the surface, and it turns a lot of people off. Don't bother with the Italeri kit, and I think the Revell kit is a rebox of Italeri. It's either Hasegawa or Academy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I've never seen or heard of Revell offering a 1/48 F-22 kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 I've never seen or heard of Revell offering a 1/48 F-22 kit. Maybe I should have said Revell-Germany. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SR10user Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Hasagawa for the kit, Academy for the decals. Got a Hasagawa Raptor on the bench now but going to use the Tyndall decals from the Academy kit. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fly-n-hi Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I have built the Academy Raptor and now am starting (sort of) a Hasegawa Raptor. The only "bad" thing about the Hase kit is the fact that it has the oversized surface detail. But to be honest I don't really mind it so much. The one thing better about the Academy kit is that it comes with the external drop tanks which makes for an interesting look. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mawz Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Someone likes the Raptor! I'm building the Revell 1/72nd scale version. Not knowing very much about the plane, I was surprised to see under-wing pylons with 600gal drop tanks. Does anyone know the story behind the drop tanks? When would the Raptor use external fuel tanks; Intercontinental travel? The Raptor isn't exactly long-legged. It needs the tanks to deploy pretty much anywhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F4DPhantomII Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I have two Hasegawa 1/48 Raptors and 2 Academy F-22s.One Hasegawa mostly done.I like the Hasegawa even with the cheese grater Ram panels.I find it more accurate than my early version Academy kits with the too short vertical tail plane.The only thing I don't like are the internal braces for the fuselage halves.Getting them lined up is a pain.Revell and Revell Germany both offered the Italeri F-22 in 1/48th.The latest Revell 1/72 Raptor is new tooling and beautiful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I've never seen or heard of Revell offering a 1/48 F-22 kit. Revell 04559 http://www.scalemates.com/products/product.php?id=115164 It's an Italeri rebox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fly-n-hi Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 ...and you can get the Hase F-22 for $25-$30 on Ebay. I got mine for $24 with S&H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captoveur Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I always thought the Hasegawa looked way too lumpy. Who am I kidding? It's Hasegawa. Clearly Lockheed got it wrong and Hasegawa got it right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toadwbg Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I always thought the Hasegawa looked way too lumpy. Who am I kidding? It's Hasegawa. Clearly Lockheed got it wrong and Hasegawa got it right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Revell 04559 http://www.scalemates.com/products/product.php?id=115164 It's an Italeri rebox. Understood, but it's still the Italeri kit, making the Revell option in the poll redundant/misleading. IMO Revell (& Revell Germany) have only the (excellent) 1/72 kit to call their own. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Understood, but it's still the Italeri kit, making the Revell option in the poll redundant/misleading. IMO Revell (& Revell Germany) have only the (excellent) 1/72 kit to call their own. However, as the OP put Revell as an option, it needed to be addressed. Simply saying that Revell didn't make a kit is misleading and confusing as there clearly is a Revell boxing that says 1/48 F-22. It's just not their mold. Not sure the relevance of bringing up the 1/72 kit in a discussion about a 1/48 F-22. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 I always thought the Hasegawa looked way too lumpy. Who am I kidding? It's Hasegawa. Clearly Lockheed got it wrong and Hasegawa got it right. /> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 The Raptor isn't exactly long-legged. It needs the tanks to deploy pretty much anywhere. As does any other fighter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 The Raptor isn't exactly long-legged. It needs the tanks to deploy pretty much anywhere. So they're used just for deploying/traveling purposes then and not for combat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I have an early Academy kit....anyone make replacement tails? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F4DPhantomII Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Someone was going to make replacements.Don't know if it happend.I added some Evergreen strip to mine.Addition measured off my Hasegawa Tails. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I have an early Academy kit....anyone make replacement tails? Sierra Hotel Models has some tails for the Academy kit. Not sure what their production schedule is but a lot of stuff is delayed. I think they might also be at the IPMS USA Nats in Colorado for the next week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlCZ Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I have both kits... Hasegawa is far far better as Academy. Have sharp really "prey" look nose and accurate tail... Academy´s tail are smallest... Details have Hasegawa too better. Academy have complete weaponry (with JDAM and auxillary tanks) and excelent decals from Cartograph... Buy Hasegawa... It´s expensive but is really beautiful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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