seawinder Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 I recently invested in this kit, but I chose not to put down the bigger bucks for the "with bombs" version, figuring I could source ordnance from weapons sets in the stash. Now I'm wondering, are the pylons provided in the kit appropriate for a ground attack loadout, or am I going to have to go aftermarket for them (assuming there even are any to be had)? Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 The pylons are the same in both kits. The addition of the bombs is the only difference in the kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seawinder Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 Great, thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adamitri Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 The only differences between the boxes are missiles, missiile rails, bombs and decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seawinder Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, adamitri said: The only differences between the boxes are missiles, missiile rails, bombs and decals. Thanks, adamitri. Which missile rails are included in the "with bombs" kit? All I see mentioned in one review are AIM-9s. If there are more esoteric items as well, can they be sourced from aftermarket? Thanks again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 You can see the instructions for both kits online. with bombs https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/6/6/0/145660-88-instructions.pdf Without bombs https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/7/6/9/540769-56-instructions.pdf The “without bombs” boxing only includes the following stores: - 4x AIM-9L with 4x LAU-114 launch rails - 2x 600 gal drop tanks -AN/AAQ-13 and -14 LANTIRN navigation and targeting pods. The “with bombs” boxing includes the above, plus - 2x AIM-120 with 2x LAU-128 launch rails - 4x GBU-10 - 2x GBU-15 - one AN/AXQ-14 data link pod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adamitri Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, Dave Williams said: You can see the instructions for both kits online. with bombs https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/6/6/0/145660-88-instructions.pdf Without bombs https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/7/6/9/540769-56-instructions.pdf The “without bombs” boxing only includes the following stores: - 4x AIM-9L with 4x LAU-114 launch rails - 2x 600 gal drop tanks -AN/AAQ-13 and -14 LANTIRN navigation and targeting pods. The “with bombs” boxing includes the above, plus - 2x AIM-120 with 2x LAU-128 launch rails - 4x GBU-10 - 2x GBU-15 - one AN/AXQ-14 data link pod. What dave said. The only real problem is that its a desert storm era bird. Need (4) LAU-128 rails as the 2 in the kit are undersized, a gps dome, antennas per references and the front CFT hard points changed around 2000 ish. Oh and drill out the JFS grill behind the belly tank. The current Strikes are being updated with -9x equipment, radome is going to get lightning strips and new main landing gear wheels. Edited February 9, 2019 by adamitri Add ons Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 42 minutes ago, adamitri said: What dave said. The only real problem is that its a desert storm era bird. Need (4) LAU-128 rails as the 2 in the kit are undersized, a gps dome, antennas per references and the front CFT hard points changed around 2000 ish. Oh and drill out the JFS grill behind the belly tank. The current Strikes are being updated with -9x equipment, radome is going to get lightning strips and wheels. The LAU-128s are available in the Hasegawa weapons sets and the GPS Bump and antennas can be easily scratched from styrene sheet- it’s not bad of a job really 👍🏻 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 2 hours ago, adamitri said: ..... radome is going to get lightning strips and wheels. Why is the radome getting wheels ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seawinder Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 5 hours ago, adamitri said: What dave said. The only real problem is that its a desert storm era bird. Need (4) LAU-128 rails as the 2 in the kit are undersized, a gps dome, antennas per references and the front CFT hard points changed around 2000 ish. Oh and drill out the JFS grill behind the belly tank. The current Strikes are being updated with -9x equipment, radome is going to get lightning strips and wheels. Wouldn't at least some of them still have been using AIM-9s in 1990/91? In which case one wouldn't need the LAU-128 rails? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 1 hour ago, seawinder said: Wouldn't at least some of them still have been using AIM-9s in 1990/91? In which case one wouldn't need the LAU-128 rails? Yes, correct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 1 hour ago, seawinder said: Wouldn't at least some of them still have been using AIM-9s in 1990/91? In which case one wouldn't need the LAU-128 rails? What era F-15E do you want to build? The initial releases of the kit came out in 2000 and 2001, so any changes to lumps and bumps, antennas, pods, and weapons after that aren’t represented in the kit. What you want to build will determine what extras you need to get and what mods you need to make to the kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seawinder Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 46 minutes ago, Dave Williams said: What era F-15E do you want to build? The initial releases of the kit came out in 2000 and 2001, so any changes to lumps and bumps, antennas, pods, and weapons after that aren’t represented in the kit. What you want to build will determine what extras you need to get and what mods you need to make to the kit. I'm looking at the Desert Storm markings, one of the Revell kit options. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adamitri Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 41 minutes ago, seawinder said: I'm looking at the Desert Storm markings, one of the Revell kit options. Then all you need is in the kit... minus the LAU-128s and AIM-120s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adamitri Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 5 hours ago, habu2 said: Why is the radome getting wheels ??? Because i said so..... lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Metallic Details and Wolfpack Design make LAU-128 sets for the F-15. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seawinder Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 15 hours ago, Mstor said: Metallic Details and Wolfpack Design make LAU-128 sets for the F-15. Yes, thanks. I used the Metallic Details for an F-15C last year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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