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Recommend 1/72 F-15C ??
tede911
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Posted: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 - 09:54 PM UTC
Hi all,

I am planning on doing a F-15C in 1/72. I am looking for recommendations as to the best kit. Ease of fit and accuracy being at the top of the list.

Thanks!
retch
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Posted: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 04:34 AM UTC
IMHO the Hasegawa kit with no turkey feathers option is the best kit; the Academy kit is a close 2nd for a few bucks less.
HTH!
Retch
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Florida, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 06:23 AM UTC
Thanks for the info Retch. I've been looking at trying some 1/72 modern a/c.
bytepilot
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Posted: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 09:27 PM UTC
Hi,

Here are some reviews I found on the web for the F-15 series;
SMARK Site, has addnl links
Revell 1/48 F-15E Strike Eagle
One more Revell 1/48 F-15E Strike Eagle
Monogram 1/48 F-15A Eagle


Hope these help. I couldn't find any F-15C anywhere, sorry !

BP.
TOMCAT14
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Warszawa, Poland
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Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 - 09:15 PM UTC
Hi ,

In 1:72 scale I recommend F-15 C from Hasegawa , but from K-series or from new realeses , beacause there is in Hasegawa models F-15 C with old panel lines . See www.hlj.com - there is F-15 C from Gorrila's sqn. Aslo pretty structure have F-15 C from Academy . For now Revell is pre-pack Hasegawa Models - look for new F-15 E from Revell in 1:72 , maybe more Eagles will be packed .


Best Regards
stavka2000
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Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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Posted: Sunday, October 20, 2002 - 01:38 PM UTC
Your best bet are Hasegawa and Academy. Both have nice engraved panel lines and are a joy to build.

Artur is correct. I bought the original Hasegawa kits and they don't fit, have no engraved lines and are a hassle.

Verlindens lock on on the Eagle reviews the kits by hasegawa.

Cheers,
drewgimpy
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Utah, United States
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Posted: Sunday, October 20, 2002 - 01:53 PM UTC
Like they said stay away from the old Hasegawa F-15c especaily C6 00336. I was suprised at the low qaulity of the kit. I didn't know there where old and new F-15's by them in that scale.

While we are on the topic, who makes the best F-15C in 1/48. I have heard for the E version the Revell kit is the way to go but I don't know about the C version in the bigger scale.
TOMCAT14
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Warszawa, Poland
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Posted: Monday, October 21, 2002 - 09:14 PM UTC
Hi ,

I think in 1:48 scale Tamyia F-15 C or Hasegawa F-15 C will be good for modelers ,
with resin/PEtched sets they're look awsome .

Best Regards
stavka2000
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Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 - 04:40 PM UTC
Drew,

I don't build the 1/48 scale but I recall reading the Hasegawa kits also already had some PE parts in them, I believe for the engine.

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