agelos2005 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Hi guys I am looking to build a Rafale C in 1/48 Which kit is the best? Revell Or Hobbyboss? Any aftermaket I would need? Also inwould like to add a meteor missile. Any good kits for it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 I’d say Revell. The Hobbyboss kit is kind of a copy. The latest Revell C release (03901) is nice as it includes the bomb racks with LGBs, as well as includes the parts for the M on the sprue. I don’t believe that Rafales use Meteor. They use MICA EM and IR versions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ching kuo Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 I have both kits, without hesitation "Revell" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Revell's Rafale M (C and M are very similar) is one of their best kits 1:48 ever. Beautiful details and very good fits. Building that kit was a great pleasure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polybebber Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 I have that kit but didn't realize that with the necessary skills it can be built into such a beauty like yours!!! Hats off! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
agelos2005 Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 Thanks guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mfezi Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 On 7/9/2020 at 2:52 PM, Solo said: Revell's Rafale M (C and M are very similar) is one of their best kits 1:48 ever. Beautiful details and very good fits. Building that kit was a great pleasure. I just want to say - that is a beautiful build. Almost makes me want to go out and pick up one of these kits for myself... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red Dog Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 agreed, Revell is great I built both revell and hobbyboss on a AAR diorama. Beside the decal, wheels and the fact that is seems a early model rather than an operational model HB is not that bad, but the revell kit really shines by providing later operational use details such as the CM ejectors, correct bomb loads and pylons etc etc. Most of the resin bits I had were mated to the hobby boss kit. Both kist suffers from lack of intake tubing but it's not that critical to be honest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExchefAndy Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Red Dog and Solo, Wow... you just helped me to decide my next purchase! Hats off to you both, wonderful work👍 Regards Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
agelos2005 Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 Thanks guys The ordered is placed Revell it is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Intake trunks are available. I have them, very nice. D-Mold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 14 hours ago, Thomas said: Intake trunks are available. I have them, very nice. D-Mold +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stalal Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Revell. When you see its surface details, you wont believe its a Revell kit. Their best kit of all that I have seen from them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
delide Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 I wish we could have a modern/new tool of the Rafale, no intakes was unfortunate, but Revell also got the canopy shape wrong. For anyone interested, notice the top outline of the main/middle section on the real thing, how it's mostly almost straight and starts to curves down more after the pilot's head/near to the front frame(a bit similar to the canopy of a Mirage): On the Revell kit, the "straight" portion is noticeably shorter, it curves down almost in the middle. To me it spoils the look a bit, anyway, a new tool would be nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
delide Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 4 hours ago, stalal said: Revell. When you see its surface details, you wont believe its a Revell kit. Their best kit of all that I have seen from them. Yes, it looks amazing, such a shame that we never saw that kind of tooling on their kits again! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChesshireCat Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 8 hours ago, delide said: Yes, it looks amazing, such a shame that we never saw that kind of tooling on their kits again! look at some of their WWII kits. The FW190 and ME262 just jump out at you. As for the canopy issue; looks like the camera angle to my eyes. Either way not enough to loose any sleep over gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
delide Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, ChesshireCat said: look at some of their WWII kits. The FW190 and ME262 just jump out at you. As for the canopy issue; looks like the camera angle to my eyes. Either way not enough to loose any sleep over gary Nah, I have my much better/preferred choices for FW190 and ME262 😉 The point is that the majority of their later kits do not have the same level of sharpness in tooling. Anyway, I'll be waiting for their SR-71 then. Well, anyone who has the Rafale kit/model in their hand can judge the canopy issue for themselves, I mention it because I know it's not camera angle, becaue I see it with my own eyes, which are no cameras LOL. I'm not telling anyone to loose sleep over either. I for one will be dreaming of a new tool Tamiya Rafale 😛 or maybe Kinetic would be great too! Edited July 17, 2020 by delide Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sysxii Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 On 7/15/2020 at 10:32 AM, Thomas said: Intake trunks are available. I have them, very nice. D-Mold Did you have to modify/shorten the main landing gear struts? I ordered this for mine and when I was dry fitting it, I noticed that the main landing gear bay on the resin part did not have the depth required to fit the kit's main landing gear struts. I ended up not using the intakes in the end. And like everyone else, the Revell kit is the better choice. Very crisp detail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Sysxii said: Did you have to modify/shorten the main landing gear struts? I ordered this for mine and when I was dry fitting it, I noticed that the main landing gear bay on the resin part did not have the depth required to fit the kit's main landing gear struts. I ended up not using the intakes in the end. And like everyone else, the Revell kit is the better choice. Very crisp detail. Haven´t built it yet, good to know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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