is it windy yet? Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Not as much out there on the GWH F-15E as I thought there might be. Looks like that kit is currently the top of heap, and the most current configuration of the jet. My question is if the Eduard Striking Eagles release of the Academy kit is a worthy competitor to the GWH kit? No so worried how current the configuration is, as it will the one and only F-15E on the shelf. Both kits are loaded up with weapons, which is what I want. Eduard kit has nice nozzles, decals, seats and wheels which is about the only details that will be visible on the shelf. I can get a second hand boxing of the Eduard kit for about the same money or perhaps a bit less than the GWH boxing. Opinions, thoughts, ideas or suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Revell would be a worthy competitor imho! Add some Amraams / rails and you are already very close to current! Probably a lot cheaper. Then..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Until GWH was not present on the market Eduard or Academy seemed the Top, so you see ..... of course if you have to go to a competition, and maybe you want to aim to get among the first then .... Linus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobski Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 If the price is the same I'd go for the Great Wall kit. It's stunning. If money is an issue, I'd go with Revell if you can get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Agree with what Bobski has said - The GWH kit looks outstanding, I've 2 in the stash to build. If money is an issue, Revell. If not, GWH. I've built 6 Revell F-15Es - a great kit, fit is excellent as is the detail, but as exdraken has said, needs some parts to bring it top to modern spec. The GWH kit has everything (my one gripe is that there isn't a bigger selection of bombs - but there are plenty available elsewhere.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I also have the GWH kit in the stash and as stated, it looks stunning. One of those kits that I’m building myself up to starting, want to do it justice!! I’d imagine it will also be another GWH kit that will become difficult to get hold of in the future. Muzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
is it windy yet? Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 I think I’ll go the Revell route. I don’t care if it is UTD on weapons and antennas. A moment in time is fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelliott523 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 I've built a few of the Revell kits and they are great, as everyone has mentioned. I picked up the Hasegawa missles and bombs sets to enhance the Revell kits. I've not built the GWH kit yet; however, I'm currently working on the GWH F-15C kit and its pretty good. The detail is excellent but the tolerances are tight, if you are off in one area, it will come back and bite you later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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