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1/48 Tamiya F-15... are the A and J the same plastic?


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2 hours ago, galfa said:

Just go with Hasegawa

 

Not exactly answering the question that was asked.

 

All operational USAF F-15A's had the larger pod on the left vertical stab for the AN/ALQ-128 receiver. Unless the J boxing comes with the larger pod you'll probably have to scratch build one.

 

Now if you're planning to build one of the test aircraft with no AN/ALQ-128 receiver pod then the J boxing might work. Just be aware that the test aircraft had a lot more differences than just the fin pods.

 

Cheers,

 

John

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It's just optional tail tips and a replacement stinger:

 

 

So... Yes, the Tamiya F-15J would make as accurate an A as the F-15A kit.  You just have to glue on the tail antenna and you have functionally the same plastic. 

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Excellent, many thanks for the informative replies! :thumbsup:

While the Hasegawa or even more so the GWH Eagle may be the better kits I somehow have a special interest in the Tamiya offering.

 

Don't know the logic here but that's probably for a different forum to discuss... :rolleyes:

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