Neal Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Im considering doing the A-6 Intruder in 1/48. Can anyone tell me the difference in the Monogram vs the Fujimi kit? Thanks BC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A6BSTARM Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 The Mongram/RoG kit has a very spartan cockpit; there are not ejection seats they are just some molded stumps to place the pilots, the displays have minimal to no detail. The Monogram kit I have is from 1986/87 time frame so there are raised panel lines and some panel lines are in the wrong locations. No detail in the wheel wells. Overall it represents what the A-6 looks like but it will take a lot of effort and work to get it up to speed and be nice to show anyone with. The Fuijiami kit has better details over all and there are more after market parts made for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volzj Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 There are more aftermarket parts out there for the Fujimi kit??? News to me... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Viperguy Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I don't know if we're talking about the same Fujimi A6 but I have always thought it is kind of primitive compared to the Revell kit. Also I heard it is closer to 1/50 than 1/48. And if you've seen more aftermarket for it where have you been looking lately? All the aftermarket I've seen is for the Revell kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Wise Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 To me the Revell Intruder kit is a more "buildable" model. Yes, the details can be a bit rough when compared to today's standard, but it's still a decent kit after you slap in a B.B. resin pit. I bought one of the Fujimi Intruders. Viperguy is correct... it does scale out somewhere near 1/50th. This model was a big let down considering how awesome Fujimi's 1/72 A-6 kits are. In the end I pitched the whole model kit - not worth the effort. Randy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toadwbg Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I really liked the Monogram kit for it's time- sort of classic Monogram of the 80s: Raised panel lines but good shape and good cockpit detail (but the Black Box pit will really improve this). There may be some exterior innacuracies, but nothing major. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Impatient Pete Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 The Mongram/RoG kit has a very spartan cockpit; there are not ejection seats they are just some molded stumps to place the pilots, the displays have minimal to no detail. The Monogram kit I have is from 1986/87 time frame so there are raised panel lines and some panel lines are in the wrong locations. No detail in the wheel wells. Overall it represents what the A-6 looks like but it will take a lot of effort and work to get it up to speed and be nice to show anyone with. The Fuijiami kit has better details over all and there are more after market parts made for it. OOps, i think ol' Starm got his kits backwards. Swap the kits with the descriptions and he's on track. Stay away from the old Fujimi kit. It's so bad, the wheels aren't even round. And I don't mean that it has weighted tires either. Imean those things are ovals! Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluesman Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 "The Mongram/RoG kit has a very spartan cockpit; there are not ejection seats they are just some molded stumps to place the pilots, the displays have minimal to no detail." Are we taking about the same 1/48 Revell/Monogram kit here? I'm surprised to read the above comment. Perhaps it's a RoG thing? I believe the general opinion on the Revell A-6E is that it's the best 1/48 Intruder out there. I have one here and the only disappointment is the raised panel lines. It's got a detailed cockpit with raised dials and gages, excellent seats, detailed landing gear and an excellent selection of weapons. If you're familiar with '80s Monogram kits (a-10, f-14, f-4, f-106...) you know what I'm talking about. it's the same quality. As for Fujimi, I'm sure it's the same old mold that dates back to the last major war US fought (Vietnam, that is). Quality wise it would be comparable to their F-4E. I'd stay away from Fujimi and grab the Revell. This link should help. [http://modelingmadness.com/scotts/mod/a6e.htm] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
P47ACE503 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 The Fugimi kit is indeed 1/50th scale, has less detail and less realism. I don't know of any aftermarket for the Fugimi kit, whereas there is a wealth of aftermarket for the Revellgram kit. Stay AWAY from the 1/48th Fugimi kit! The Revellgram 1/48th A-6 is the best game in town period! Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 The Mongram/RoG kit has a very spartan cockpit; there are not ejection seats they are just some molded stumps to place the pilots, the displays have minimal to no detail. The Monogram kit I have is from 1986/87 time frame so there are raised panel lines and some panel lines are in the wrong locations. No detail in the wheel wells. Overall it represents what the A-6 looks like but it will take a lot of effort and work to get it up to speed and be nice to show anyone with. The Fuijiami kit has better details over all and there are more after market parts made for it. What are you talking about? Was there another Monogram kit, because the one I have has a very good cockpit and detailed wheel wells??!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A6BSTARM Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 My bad :), I did swap the two kits around and thinking about the 1/72 offerings at the same time. It is really strange in 1/72 Fuiji's is better but up near 1/48th revell's is better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 IIRC the (purportedly) 1/48th Fujimi kit is from the late-60s, early-70s, so figure Monogram's kit is probably 20 years "newer." It's hard to believe Fujimi's 1/72nd scale A-6s are from the same company that produced their 1/50th kit. Short version: 1/72nd - Get Fujimi 1/48th - Get Monogram Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Animal Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Stupid Fudge-me kit. The ejection seats look like ~gag~ Ikea couches. Here's your seats... Two words: Go REVELL! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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