RoG 1/48 Super Hornet--WTF?

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tomcervo - 30 Dec 2005 14:19 GMT

Saw this and wondered if was worth $10 more than the US release. The
"prototype" shots on the box showed the infamous non-existant airbrake
and the decal-only instrument panel, so I put it back. Then I found
this preview:

http://www.ipmsdeutschland.de/FirstLook/Revell/Rev_F-18E/Rev_F-18E.html

and bought it. It's the same kit with the new, good molds. The decal
options are
VX-9 100, China Lake
VFA-27 204, Atsugi
VFA-137 205, Lemoore
VFA-143 401, Oceana

Two more options than the US release--three if you're counting
squadrons. Only one, the VX-9 cover bird, is a CO bird; the other three
are regular squadron planes, so there's room on the sheet for two
more. 149 individual markings on the sheet, so it's a big one, and that
may be worth another $10. But you wouldn't think that looking at the
box photos!

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Rufus - 30 Dec 2005 18:03 GMT

> Saw this and wondered if was worth $10 more than the US release. The
> "prototype" shots on the box showed the infamous non-existant airbrake
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> may be worth another $10. But you wouldn't think that looking at the
> box photos!

Actually, the kit is not without it's flaws, but it's DEFINATELY better
than the Shiterelli offering (and I'd recommend passing on their G kit
as well)...and the price it right. But I personally prefer the Hasegawa
one as the best overall...though it also has some flaws.

BTW - VX-9 actually has two jets painted in color; an E (100) and a C
(400). The scheme depicted on the box with the bunnies has pased once
again into history...but other than that the two are painted very
similarly, but with the C carriying a bit more color. I think there are
decals available for both, if you're interested in doing the pair.

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- Rufus

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Ingo Degenhardt - 30 Dec 2005 18:04 GMT

I just built two of those including a test shot for a german modeling
magazine and the kit is as good as reviewed on ipmsdeutschland. Of
course it has got it's weaknesses, but what you get for the money is
unbeatable. It is made in China.
What you do not get are positionable Fowler flaps or slats.
So I have here VX-9 and VFA-143 planes... :-)
Ingo

>Saw this and wondered if was worth $10 more than the US release. The
>"prototype" shots on the box showed the infamous non-existant airbrake
[quoted text clipped - 16 lines]
>may be worth another $10. But you wouldn't think that looking at the
>box photos!

*time is an enemy*

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RoG 1/48 Super Hornet--WTF?