john53 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Looking at doing a Jet Blue A-320. I had the 1/144 Revell kit and it was ok but I have heard the 1/144 Zvezda kit is much better, positionable flaps? Is it that much better in details?---John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whisky Papa Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Check this one out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PMG Offramp Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 (edited) Hi, this is what I found : Zvezda's pros : - much better moulding quality, no flash - much more accurate nose section - cockpit - more detailed ldg/brakes (the nose ldg is, however, fragile) - separated slats/flaps/rudder - much more accurate & detailed CFM engines - accurate flap track canoe fairing setting (Revell's represents an A321 setting on their A319 & A320 kits) - overall, IMHO a much more pleasant building experience Revell's pros : - their V2500s look more accurately shaped but I still need to compare with photos - more detailed main ldg wing bays - a bit more recessed detailing on the belly - better sized & shaped pax windows - as usual beautiful decal sheet (but Zvezda's are an improvement over their previous crap) To me, Zvezda wins because I have lots of Revell spare V2500s (in case it is really better than Zvezda's), main ldg wing bay details are easily created, belly recessed details are easily added, pax windows I will use realistic decals & I still have loads of Revell decal sheets. Edited January 4, 2015 by PMG Offramp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Hingtgen Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 If you build it gear-up and use decal windows, is there any reason to go with the Revell? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFlyingDutchman Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) I still prefer the Revell kit as it includes a wonderful decal sheet with all the little details that make a model stand out. Building the Zvezda-kit in clean (flaps up) configuration would be challenging as you end up with minor steps at the spoiler panels' trailing edges. So, yes, the Zvezda kit IS a very nice one looking at the photos but I don't see any reason to throw my Revell's out. Edited January 14, 2015 by TheFlyingDutchman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PMG Offramp Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 If you build it gear-up and use decal windows, is there any reason to go with the Revell? If modellers are price sensitive, the Revell kit is a good choice but of course it depends where the kit is purchased. And TheFlyingDutchman is correct, Revell decal sheets are obviously better than Zvezda's. For me, it's all the way Zvezda. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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