Revell 1/48 F/A-18E - Opinions?

[PaulBradley]

So, I acquired one of these for a tenner. Looks good in the box, but what's the scoop on accuracy and build?

[Ralph Nardone]

So, I acquired one of these for a tenner. Looks good in the box, but what's the scoop on accuracy and build?

 

The good: It is cheap. Even when new, it can be found for less than $20. It builds up into a decent model.

 

The bad: There are some detail issues with the kit. The heat exchanger vents are the earlier style, and the intake trunks are short.

 

The ugly: Depending on how you look at things, the shape is off in several areas, most notable of them being the cockpit hump.

 

John Chung did a three-part article on HyperScale that outlines his build.

 

http://hsfeatures.com/features04/fa18ejc_1.htm

http://hsfeatures.com/features04/fa18ejc_2.htm

http://hsfeatures.com/features04/fa18ejc_3.htm

 

Ralph

[jbates]

The Good: It is a Hornet.

 

The Bad: It is Devil Scale.

 

The Ugly: It cannot be built in Canadian markings.

 

Hope this helps, :)

 

Jim

[dmorrissette]

I thought it was "man" scale. kinda like a Lab vs. a "pants" puppy LOL

 

Dave

[PaulBradley]

Thanks everyone, very helpful. Well, except Jim of course....

 

The Good: It is a Hornet.

 

The Bad: It is Devil Scale.

 

The Ugly: It cannot be built in Canadian markings.

 

Hope this helps, :)

 

Jim

 

:lol:

 

You naughty, naughty Canuckian! Just for that, I'll do it in Australian colours...!

[Glynyrd]

I thought the two different instrument panel decals were neat. One for lights on, and the other lights off.

 

Glenn

[Dreamsof51]

Not bad for the money. Looks like a Hornet when it done and best of all in the scale thats easy on aging eyes. Decals gave some silvering issues gloss coat real good. Thought the landing gear was the best part of the model.