I have both kits and though these are good overall. The F-22 kit does have a couple major errors to note. One has to be aware of buying Academy kits, as they can be hit and miss; with more missies. Most of their 48th scale jets have gross shape inaccuracies and are generally not the best picks of those subjects: F-4E, F-14, F-15, F-16, MiG-29, etc..

However, they have improved over the past few years.
Their recent F-4B and F-4C are great kits, though not without some problems like the inaccurate slotted stabs. I have one ready for decals and though the fit is decent (not perfect by any means) I found that there parts break down was overdone making it more complex than it had to be. Despite that, it’s the best F-4B and C out there.

Academy’s F-22 has a few major errors; the nose and vertical tails being the worst aspect. The nose on the initial kits was too blunt. There are a lot of them out there, so one has to be careful. The vertical tails are well over a scale foot too short! This is quite noticeable built up. The stabs are also wrong, though not in shape but cross section; they are razor thin. There are Stab, Vertical Tail, and Nose/Radome corrections out there for the Academy F-22; just check Sierra Hotel Models.

Academy F-22 shape inaccuracies aside, the model does build up well, though the intakes are a PITA to get right and clean up. Detail is well done and the fit is decent. The exhaust nozzles need some help. Look for the Cross Delta PE set for the Academy F-22 Exhausts; well worth it.
Mike V

Mike,
I've been building the Academy 1/48 scale F-4B, and it's one of, if not the best fitting kit I've ever built. Every kit has some issues, and every kit has some inaccuracies. It's just the nature of our hobby.
Joel