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Revell F-15E vs Hasegawa F-15E in 1/48
DutchBird
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Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 01:40 AM UTC
Hi guys,

I was wondering if the Revell F-15E and Hasegawa F-15E are dimensionally different?

I have seen a wonderful set of decals (TwoBobs, 48-147 F-15E 2005 TMOTA Eagle), which are sized for the Revell kit. Yet among the recommended kits the Hasegawa kit is mentioned.

So what would be the way to go?

Hasegawa kit + AM for Hasegawa kit + decals for Revell kit
Revell kit + AM for Hasegawa kit + decals for Revell kit?

Thanks in advance,

Harm
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Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 02:22 AM UTC
Why use AM for Hasegawa with Revell kit?

Generally Revell 1/48 F-15E is the only true Mud Hen in this scale. Hasegawa is not a true F-15E, but rather F-15D with some parts to make it closer to E configuration, but not enough. Revell is truly excellent kit - probably one of the best, if not THE best, modern military jet kit in this scale and is very accurate F-15E.

I did not compare Hasegawa and Revell kits dimensionally, but I think they are pretty close - enough to use these same decals.

Pawel
DutchBird
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Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 02:30 AM UTC
Thanks Pawel...

I could not find AM for the Revell kit - only to find out I overlooked it big time...

Thanks for the advice
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