Gene K Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) Came across this on YouTube, and looks very good (even with some UberEngraving). Has anyone seen it in the flesh? Gene K EDIT: Excellent thread here. Edited May 17, 2017 by Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene K Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 Will be interesting to compare it to the GWH kit -- whenever that shows up. Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
White Wolf Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I like the breakdown of the fuselage for the Academy, it's going to be very easy to paint the metallic areas without having to spend time masking it. Clever way to eliminate the usual gaps between the CFTs and fuselage too. Pretty excited about this kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Is this in the same series as their recent snap-together 1/72 F-16 kit ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 On 4/27/2017 at 8:36 PM, habu2 said: Is this in the same series as their recent snap-together 1/72 F-16 kit ? It appears to be a snap kit, much like the F-4Jand Super Hornets. Some of the sprue gates make it clear that an F-15K Slam Eagle is on the way...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
not2p Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 (edited) The kit has not been officially released yet but some test samples were distributed to a limited number of modelers and a modeling community, MMZ in Korea. Below are an official review of the kit by MMZ and a blog posting for the kit review. http://mmzone.co.kr/mms_tool/mt_view.php?mms_db_name=mmz_media&mms_cat=[리뷰]&no=1547 http://blog.naver.com/spooky_64/220992030477 There were also posted test build photos of the kit on the MMZ few hours ago. http://mmzone.co.kr/album/showcase.php?dbname=gallerymain&id=49510 The guy who posted the photos wrote that the sample was made without any glue to show that the kit was made as snap-together. Even without the glue, parts of the kit come together well. Overall, the kit was engineered as snap-together and there are some simplified details including PW turkey-feather nozzle. The reviewers are in agreement that the kit was engineered with far better details than the company's previous offerings including 1/72 F-18E/F and F-4 series. AFAIK, the kit was designed by Wolfpack design, another modeling company in Korea, which explains the significant improvement in details over Academy's previous snap kits. BTW, the decals are printed by Cartograf. Edited April 29, 2017 by not2p Quote Link to post Share on other sites
murad Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 looking very nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mizar Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 welp looks like I need to rescribe the Hasegawa kit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark S. Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 For me I'm going to wait for reviews of both kits after the out-of-scale F-15E of Fujimi a while ago. The price of the Academy kit is attractive but will need to factor in a set of Aries replacement engine nozzles. Do like the way they designed the Sniper pod with clear plastic windows. As for the GWH kit it looks based on the sprue shots to have detail engine nozzles. What is intriguing is the box art. It shows the AN/ASQ-236 SAR pod. Would be nice if it is included in this release or a subsequent one. Mark S. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mizar Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 GWH bites me off due their CFT and fuselage solution,I have some plans for a Silent Eagle and if and if Hasegawa doesn't cover it first modding those two will be a pain in the bummer.Plus I'm also looking for the F-35C gunpod and two ECWP of the Advanced Super Hornet as I was so smart to NOT preorder them and I want to keep my buy/sell stuff back when is no longer needed at minimum Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 On 29/04/2017 at 11:01 PM, not2p said: http://blog.naver.com/spooky_64/220992030477 Hmmm, looking at the 2nd pic, the kit seems a little too rivet-y .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Baldwin Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 1 hour ago, JackMan said: Hmmm, looking at the 2nd pic, the kit seems a little too rivet-y .... I'll agree with that, why can't they give just finely recessed panel lines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene K Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, JackMan said: ... the kit seems a little too rivet-y .... I thought the same about the UberRiveter going overboard on the wing tops. However, the rest of the model (minus pylon rivets) looks more restrained (I hope). Quote ... why can't they give just finely recessed panel lines. I agree with your sentiment, Craig, but you know there would be plenty of folks complaining about the lack of riveting as they rolled their Rosies along those fine recessed panel line. Gene K Edited April 30, 2017 by Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene K Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) 1 minute ago, Gene K said: Duplicate deleted. Edited April 30, 2017 by Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Milo Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 The rivets don't look too bad. A coat of paint should tone them down. Besides, if you've bought a recent Hasegawa, a lot of details have to be rescribed because the molds are getting worn and some details are going from restrained to faint! I'm more concerned about some of the more clunky-looking details. The sidestick controllers in the back seat look like stumps, the canopy is a single piece, the landing gear attachment points are huge and the P&W exhaust are a joke. On the plus side, it's got the GPS dome, correct main gear doors and gun clip. I also like how the wings are molded with the fuselage and the GE exhaust look great. If the price is competitive and the GWH isn't very good, I may still pick one up. I'm happy to have more choices. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
not2p Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) On 2017. 4. 28. at 7:29 AM, Gene K said: Will be interesting to compare it to the GWH kit -- whenever that shows up. Gene K Some photos of the GWH kit were uploaded on 1999.co.jp Edited May 12, 2017 by not2p Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene K Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 10 minutes ago, not2p said: Some photos of the GWH kit were uploaded on 1999.co.jp Saw those on Britmodeller, thanks. They look great, I think. I'm looking forward to the comments and analysis from the experts (seriously). Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 These snap kits are absolute perfect for my boys. Looks good too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene K Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 19 hours ago, fulcrum1 said: These snap kits are absolute perfect for my boys. Looks good too. For sure! "Snap kits" used to have a connotation of simplified detail and large seams. However, I think that's changed with what Academy and some other companies are doing these days! In that regard, the Academy F-15E kit follows their very nice F-4 and F/A-18 snappers, but I wasn't aware that the GWS kit is designed in a similar manner. There is an indication in the first picture in this review ... have you seen more? Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene K Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) Well, since there's no ARC thread on the GWH kit (is there?), I'll post this link from BM to some more photos of the GWH kit. Looks really good ... and Google translate does a fair job. Here are a couple of samples: Gene K Edited May 17, 2017 by Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
not2p Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) On 2017. 5. 16. at 7:01 AM, Gene K said: Well, since there's no ARC thread on the GWH kit (is there?), I'll post this link from BM to some more photos of the GWH kit. Looks really good ... and Google translate does a fair job. Gene K The GWH kit shows overall nice details. I can also see that its wheel hubs are not those of an F-15E. Edited May 17, 2017 by not2p Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene K Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) Here's a clue to the price of each kit: Academy: ~ $20USD GWH : ~ $32USD The Academy price seems (too) low going by previous comparable Academy kits like the F-4. Gene K Edited May 17, 2017 by Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cool Hand Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I'm not interested in a mudhen, but if GWH does a C model I'm sold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
not2p Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Academy announced the release of the new kit on their website. Aseembly instructions are also posted (link). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene K Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 Thanks for the links, not2p. Wonder what "Modeler's Edition" connotes? Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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