reggie78usmc Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 This is the Revell Strike Eagle in 1/48 kit # 04891 which included bombs. I did some research and instead of purchasing the GWH strike eagle I decided to pay 1/3 of the price and found this kit on ebay for $45. I've read the this kit had less issues than the GWH kit. There were a couple of fit issues with the kit, the first is where the upper and lower fuselages meet which had to be filled and sanded down. Another was the CFTs. Thank goodness for Vallejo plastic putty which filled in some pretty noticeable seams. the canopy also had fit issues, I thought it was too long. my final issue with this kit was how the weapons load mounted to the aircraft. the pre-drilled holes by Revell did not line up with the mounts itself and real estate was tight when mounting the weapons. you had to angle the bombs a certain way or the fuel tanks would not mount correctly. Overall, I am happy with the outcome and would build another one of these kits as the detail is pretty good and the price was worth it. The decals are Caracal, F-15E Lakenheath Strike Eagles, and the pilots are extras from both a Tamiya F-16 and F-14 kit. I had to cut thier lower legs off to fit into the cockpit. Other than that this pretty much an OOB build. Thanks for looking! Strike Eagle by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Strike Eagle by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Strike Eagle by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Strike Eagle by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Strike Eagle by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Strike Eagle by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Strike Eagle by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Strike Eagle by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Strike Eagle by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Strike Eagle by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Strike Eagle by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Strike Eagle by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Strike Eagle by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Strike Eagle by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Strike Eagle by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Strike Eagle by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr 38 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Fantastic MudHen! Great model! :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Your comments about build issues are much appreciated as I have two of these in my kit stash. Beautifully built model. Love the way it's displayed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaracalModels Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Very nice, and the base is a great touch! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 4 hours ago, SAT69 said: Your comments about build issues are much appreciated as I have two of these in my kit stash. Beautifully built model. Love the way it's displayed. Test and dry fit every part! also sand down the CFT's and put some filler around the edges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 9 hours ago, exdraken said: Fantastic MudHen! Great model! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Niiiice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Another winner Reggie. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 20 hours ago, CaracalModels said: Very nice, and the base is a great touch! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Very nice indeed! Great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 15 hours ago, RMCS said: Niiiice 13 hours ago, Sky Keg said: Another winner Reggie. Mike Thanks Gents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 11 hours ago, Vultures1 said: Very nice indeed! Great work Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaa2000 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Very nice work Reggie! I love the choice of markings - Deadpool is great! The base is really cool as well! It's a shame that both this and the GWH kit have so many flaws - I'd love to have a definitive F-15 without any of the drawbacks (hint hint Tamiya ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 On 8/23/2020 at 6:47 AM, theaa2000 said: Very nice work Reggie! I love the choice of markings - Deadpool is great! The base is really cool as well! It's a shame that both this and the GWH kit have so many flaws - I'd love to have a definitive F-15 without any of the drawbacks (hint hint Tamiya ) I wish they would make one in 1/48! if it would be anything like the f-16 orf-14 kits id be really impressed. and for as many flaws that the GWH kit has I would buy a revell one each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now