White Wolf Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10286511 Does anybody know any details about it, like if it's going to come with all the latest updates? If it is, I feel a bit silly at having just shelled out for the Wolfpack update set. :(/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Boy if it's not updated you should feel silly for shelling out $60 USD. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
White Wolf Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Boy if it's not updated you should feel silly for shelling out $60 USD. Aaron I hardly think that anyone living outside of Japan will buy it at that price, especially for a non-Japanese brand. Hobbyeasy, LuckyModel, or other stores would definitely have it for much cheaper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Hopefully it's more than new decals and some ordnance. I would like to see LAU-129s, a SNIPER pod and parts to build -229 engined birds right out of the box! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IrishGreek Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Doesn't that look like the box art (photo) on one of the later Academy Mud Hens? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedHeadKevin Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Hobbyeasy, LuckyModel, or other stores would definitely have it for much cheaper. Or in the US, places like Michael's or Hobby Lobby sell this kit,and it regularly has at least a 40% off coupon. If you can get to one of those stores, its definitely the way to go for a Revell Strike Eagle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vodnik Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Or in the US, places like Michael's or Hobby Lobby sell this kit,and it regularly has at least a 40% off coupon. If you can get to one of those stores, its definitely the way to go for a Revell Strike Eagle You mean the original kit in the Revell USA box. The original kit in Revell of Germany box had number 04550. The "new" kit is 04891, so it looks like it is in some way modified release. Maybe just new decals, but maybe some new parts as well. I have no idea if this new kit will also be available in Revell USA box. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Looking at the pic in the link, and if that is from Revell, it seems this [re-issue] kit will have different decals, that being they will be from the 'heath, and hopefully this offering will have more weapons and be similar to the Academy release with regard to weapons included; however the Revell kits are much more accurate and all know it is the best in scale if not best of all. It is a true "E" though some upgrades are required for an up-to-date Strike Eagle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) :explode: Server delays.... :bandhead2: Edited August 1, 2014 by #1 Greywolf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I think it'll be the same plastic with a new decal sheet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 DACO designed the decals for the previous F-15E releases by RoG (kit #4550) and Monogram (kit #5965) so I wouldn't be surprised if Danny is doing the decals for this new release as well. http://www.dacoproducts.com/KRevell05.html I don't know who did the decals for the Revell #5511 release. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Unfortunatly I think its same plastic different decals. Shame really, an update would place it fair and firm at the top of the Strike Eagle tree Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I'm hoping for a modified/updated kit, but not holding my breath. The molds are getting a little long in the tooth, so it would be good if they cleaned those up a bit and added new pods and ordnance to it. Like was said, if they did that, there would be no competition in 1/48 for a "true" Mudhen. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Im just hoping to get a -229 jet out of the box. Its not much to ask, the -229 was from back in '92, anything from around then is good for me, all the bombs can come after market, its the basics I would like from a kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Carroll Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Im just hoping to get a -229 jet out of the box. Its not much to ask, the -229 was from back in '92, anything from around then is good for me, all the bombs can come after market, its the basics I would like from a kit. Have you seen this? Dunno if it answers any questions....... http://www.hyperscale.com/2014/galleries/f15e48dw_1.htm kc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Have you seen this? Dunno if it answers any questions....... http://www.hyperscale.com/2014/galleries/f15e48dw_1.htm kc The GBU-15 and guidance pod are new I think... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Have you seen this? Dunno if it answers any questions....... http://www.hyperscale.com/2014/galleries/f15e48dw_1.htm kc Based on the pix in the link the decals are basically the same, MO bird, however the GBU', slammers, are added as with the original boxing the only weapons offered were 4 'winders, and the gasbags. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Nope. If it is indeed the ProModeller re-boxing as that preview said, it will be nothing new. Everything shown there came with the original release of the ProModeller. The GBU-15's, the AN/AXQ-14 Data Link Pod, the AIM-120's (and inaccurate launchers) and GBU-10's. I'm sadly disappointed. They missed the boat on this one. As I said, if they clean up the molds, that will be good, but that is the only good thing I can see coming out of this re-release. The weapons are not up to par in comparison with those found in the Academy and Tamiya kits already out, so you gain nothing there. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just4kiks Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 So will the original Revell release still be available? Or are they planning on just releasing the promodeller kit in replacement of the original kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlCZ Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 i was have a RoG original release and US Revell release - and both haven't bombs - only AIM-9 and tanks... It is still a best F-15E in this scale... no ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 The GBU-15s are inaccurate. The AN/AXQ-14 is nice The GBU-10s are ok The kit still needs an update set for the AIM-120 rails and the -229 intakes!!!! Thank you Revell, but I honestly can not congratulate you, if you had updated the molds you would have made quite a few more sales on recommendations alone, as it is it is no real different to the kit that is still out there. Shame really, it could have been the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redcorvette Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) The GBU-15s are inaccurate. The AN/AXQ-14 is nice The GBU-10s are ok The kit still needs an update set for the AIM-120 rails and the -229 intakes!!!! Thank you Revell, but I honestly can not congratulate you, if you had updated the molds you would have made quite a few more sales on recommendations alone, as it is it is no real different to the kit that is still out there. Shame really, it could have been the best. I haven't built one (I'm primarily a Navy guy), but I was always under the impression that the Revell kit was the best 1:48 F-15E on the market. (I built the Hasegawa 1:72 kit years ago and know that was basically a F-15B with some bomb racks included.) If not the Revell kit, then what's the best option in 1:48th? Mark Edited August 4, 2014 by redcorvette Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pookie Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I haven't built one (I'm primarily a Navy guy), but I was always under the impression that the Revell kit was the best 1:48 F-15E on the market. (I built the Hasegawa 1:72 kit years ago and know that was basically a F-15B with some bomb racks included.) If not the Revell kit, then what's the best option in 1:48th? Mark It still is, they are just venting that Revell didn't update the kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Actually, Hasegawa just revised their F-15E. They included new parts for the weapons pylons to make a more accurate F-15E. As a minimum it's at least up,to standards if the Revell release. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pep Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) $60!!!! Edited August 4, 2014 by Pep Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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