Hajo L. Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Which model of the F-15C can you guys recommend for 1/72? I don´t necessarily need the best kit available, a "good" and affordable kit would be OK. HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Hasegawa 1:72 Eagles are good kits (accurate shape/detail and not too complicated to build) and can be found for ~ $20 USD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Academy's aren't too bad, and can be found cheaper than Hasegawa. Academy has the added benefit of providing two intake-position alternatives. The Esci/AMT kit is also not too bad, but not as accurate or detailed as Hase or Aca kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lancer512 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Hasegawa has old and new tool Eagles. The old tool has raised lines. Just what Paul wrote, the Academy kit is a good alternative to the new Hasegawa tool. If you want an Academy F-15C, I've got one left over. It has been started by the previous owner (not as bad as your B-52), but I will check it for part integrity. You know how to reach me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 How does the Hobbyboss 1/72 F-15C kit compare to these options? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
White Wolf Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Academy's new 1/72 F-15C has newer parts to build a MSIP bird, including the newer missile rails and AIM-120Cs and AIM-9Xs. I heard that the fit is not so good. The Hobbyboss Eagles are very easy to build but are simplified and come with no weapons, and they only come with the turkey feather exhausts. Very affordable though, even cheaper than the Academy in some places. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Academy's aren't too bad, and can be found cheaper than Hasegawa. Academy has the added benefit of providing two intake-position alternatives. The Esci/AMT kit is also not too bad, but not as accurate or detailed as Hase or Aca kits. I don't know which came first but the Academy and Esci/AMT kits are Very Similar in scribing and parts breakdown. I suspect Academy started with the Esci/AMT molds and added the intake trunks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lancer512 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I don't know which came first but the Academy and Esci/AMT kits are Very Similar in scribing and parts breakdown. I suspect Academy started with the Esci/AMT molds and added the intake trunks. IMHO the AMT has much better detailed wheels. However, I am not sure how close to the real thing they are, but they look better than the Academy wheels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mizar Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Academy's aren't too bad, and can be found cheaper than Hasegawa. Academy has the added benefit of providing two intake-position alternatives. The Esci/AMT kit is also not too bad, but not as accurate or detailed as Hase or Aca kits. Another point for Academy intakes is that they are I think full lenght while Hasegawa ones if they have not updated theirs are short Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I've built a few Hasegawa "C" and 1 Academy "E" (more like a "D", apparently). If Academy's "E"/"D" is any indication of their "C", it should be easier to build than Hasegawa's. Hasegawa's Eagles are a b*&(# to build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I don't like the way Academy has split the front fuselage horizontally ( very similar to ESCI, iirc). I believe others have also commented on the "step" that occurs on the spine when the front fuselage assembly is mated to the main fuselage. Also, wrt panel lines, Hase's seem more crisp & cleaner than Acad's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I don't like the way Academy has split the front fuselage horizontally ( very similar to ESCI, iirc). I believe others have also commented on the "step" that occurs on the spine when the front fuselage assembly is mated to the main fuselage. Also, wrt panel lines, Hase's seem more crisp & cleaner than Acad's From memory, the front and main fuselage break down is virtually identical between Hase and Acad. But then again... it's been a few years since I built my Academy E/D. As far as panel lines go, yes I agree. Hase's are crisper and cleaner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airmechaja Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I recently built the Hasegawa C & IMHO it was a nice build. I'm presently building the Academy E/D and parts of it (like most Academy kits) are a struggle. Going back to the OP, I would pick the Hasegawa C. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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