berniemckenna Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Is there a size difference between C & E horizontal stab. Asking as I have the GWM F-15C and the stabs are thick and I see someone has stabs for the E available thought maybe I could use them. TIA Bernie McKenna Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Hi, Bernie. So, you did find a GWH F-15 yesterday. I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think that there is a size difference. I've never heard one mentioned. Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenshb Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Never heard of a size difference, but aftermarket stabs for example may not match the curvature of the GWH kit in that area. Try sanding the stabs trailing edges thinner, although you may have to replace any raised detail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
berniemckenna Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 Steffen, yes 2 of the Jo's. I figured I'd sand everything down,was hoping to find an easy way. Bernie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 3 hours ago, jenshb said: Never heard of a size difference, but aftermarket stabs for example may not match the curvature of the GWH kit in that area. Try sanding the stabs trailing edges thinner, although you may have to replace any raised detail. Who makes aftermarket stabs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Piker38 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Quickboost. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haneto Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 The main issue of GWH F-15 stablizers is not the edge thickness, but the wrong positioned axle and together witht the wrong placed endurance plate. So if you are willing to build the best F-15, Quickboost F-15E resin stablizers are must. I'm also making the correct shape windshield/canopy correction set for GWH F-15s, the original parts are way too wide and cross section is very bad (not true round). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 1 hour ago, haneto said: The main issue of GWH F-15 stablizers is not the edge thickness, but the wrong positioned axle and together witht the wrong placed endurance plate. So if you are willing to build the best F-15, Quickboost F-15E resin stablizers are must. I'm also making the correct shape windshield/canopy correction set for GWH F-15s, the original parts are way too wide and cross section is very bad (not true round). Well, put me on the list for two windshield/canopy sets! Now, must find stabilizers. I tell you, its a never ending task, trying to get all the aftermarket to correct one's kits. My only complaint is that I don't have that much money, because I LOVE buying model stuff! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 48 minutes ago, Mstor said: Well, put me on the list for two windshield/canopy sets! Now, must find stabilizers. I tell you, its a never ending task, trying to get all the aftermarket to correct one's kits. My only complaint is that I don't have that much money, because I LOVE buying model stuff! I'll take at least 3 sets for myself Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bernie mckenna Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 thanks for the info.I sent away for one set of stabs forgot I needed 2. Please put me down for 3 of the canopy/windscreen sets as I can use them also. Thanks again. Bernie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seawinder Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 6 hours ago, haneto said: The main issue of GWH F-15 stablizers is not the edge thickness, but the wrong positioned axle and together witht the wrong placed endurance plate. So if you are willing to build the best F-15, Quickboost F-15E resin stablizers are must. I'm also making the correct shape windshield/canopy correction set for GWH F-15s, the original parts are way too wide and cross section is very bad (not true round). Will you be making it available for sale? If so, I'm down for one. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adamitri Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 On 3/18/2019 at 9:05 AM, Mstor said: Well, put me on the list for two windshield/canopy sets! Now, must find stabilizers. I tell you, its a never ending task, trying to get all the aftermarket to correct one's kits. My only complaint is that I don't have that much money, because I LOVE buying model stuff! The WSO left circuit breaker panel is wrong as are the wheels for the GWH "E" kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 4 hours ago, adamitri said: The WSO left circuit breaker panel is wrong as are the wheels for the GWH "E" kit. Would that apply to the F-15I also? I have that one plus a F-15J kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 4 hours ago, adamitri said: The WSO left circuit breaker panel is wrong as are the wheels for the GWH "E" kit. Photos for comparison? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 On 3/18/2019 at 7:53 AM, haneto said: The main issue of GWH F-15 stablizers is not the edge thickness, but the wrong positioned axle and together witht the wrong placed endurance plate. So if you are willing to build the best F-15, Quickboost F-15E resin stablizers are must. I'm also making the correct shape windshield/canopy correction set for GWH F-15s, the original parts are way too wide and cross section is very bad (not true round). haneto, do you plan on making windshield/canopy sets for both single and two seater F-15s? Realized I should have gotten that clarified first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBP1538 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I would be interested in some canopies for the F-15C too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmanton300 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 (edited) I built the Academy and GWH 1/72nd Strike Eagles head-to-head last year. I did think the entire GWH nose looked too beefy from the windscreen forward, only a fraction, but quite obvious compared to the Academy, which looked dead on to me. So to hear Haneto talk about it being too wide on the 1/48th sort of fits with my observations. Oh yeah, and the GWH drop tanks are terrible too! Edited March 20, 2019 by Dmanton300 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Dmanton300 said: I built the Academy and GWH 1/72nd Strike Eagles head-to-head last year. I did think the entire GWH nose looked too beefy from the windscreen forward, only a fraction, but quite obvious compared to the Academy, which looked dead on to me. So to hear Haneto talk about it being too wide on the 1/48th sort of fits with my observations. Oh yeah, and the GWH drop tanks are terrible too! Wow interesting to know about the drop tanks. Have not taken a close look at the tanks in my GWH F-15I kit so can't really tell. Is there a location where a drawing of the tank is available? I tried the Google thing and lots of hits but mostly info. Will try again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Dmanton300 said: I built the Academy and GWH 1/72nd Strike Eagles head-to-head last year. I did think the entire GWH nose looked too beefy from the windscreen forward, only a fraction, but quite obvious compared to the Academy, which looked dead on to me. So to hear Haneto talk about it being too wide on the 1/48th sort of fits with my observations. Oh yeah, and the GWH drop tanks are terrible too! haneto was talking about the windshield/canopy being too wide. Not the nose. Or did I miss something? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmanton300 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 3 hours ago, Mstor said: haneto was talking about the windshield/canopy being too wide. Not the nose. Or did I miss something? No, that's what he was talking about, but it may explain why the whole nose area looks too beefy to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 14 minutes ago, Dmanton300 said: No, that's what he was talking about, but it may explain why the whole nose area looks too beefy to me. Are you guys talking about the 1/72 series of GWH F-15's? Or the 1/48 series? I'm sorta confused since I am reading 1/72 scale in the same thread. AND....the corrected F-15B/D and follow on kits were supposed to have corrected the shape of the nose, canopy, et.al. I don't recall reading of people complaining when the correction set was added to the F-15B/D kits or much after the release of the others. Now all of a sudden we're scrambling to replace parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bernie mckenna Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 it about the 1/48 GWM F-15. I have the J and had heard about the stabs being too thick. Bernie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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