tko24 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I just purchased the Kinetic SU-33 and suddenly became inspired to build my Hasegawa F-15C's that have been in my stash for a couple of years. I have two of the Hasegawa F-15C's but I'm wondering how much better the Great Wall Hobbies Eagles are? I don't mind spending the money for the GWH Eagles if they're really that much better. Any opinions from those who have had the chance to compare the two kits? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Roof Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I just purchased the Kinetic SU-33 and suddenly became inspired to build my Hasegawa F-15C's that have been in my stash for a couple of years. I have two of the Hasegawa F-15C's but I'm wondering how much better the Great Wall Hobbies Eagles are? I don't mind spending the money for the GWH Eagles if they're really that much better. Any opinions from those who have had the chance to compare the two kits? I know next to nothing about the F-15 itself. However, from a modelers stand point, I can tell you that the GWH F-15 is leaps and bounds better than the Hasegawa kit. It is well worth the money and will be my 'go to' kit for the few JASDF and CAANG birds that I would eventually like to build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airmechaja Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I agree with Dave. The GWH F-15's are great kits. It's one of those builds you will really have fun with and the detail is top notch. Well worth the money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
galfa Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Accuracy wise, and for easy of building, the Hasegawa Eagle is vastly superior to the GWH. Save your money, enjoy your kits. Best, Edited March 31, 2016 by galfa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 "Vastly superior"? How exactly? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kellyF15 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 "Vastly superior"? How exactly? I was wondering that my self. I spent many years working on F-15s, and I have never liked the Academy or Hasegawa kits. The nacelles just dont do it for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 "Vastly superior"? How exactly? Please for goodness sake don't make him repost his "list". Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol Crew Dog Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I just purchased the Kinetic SU-33 and suddenly became inspired to build my Hasegawa F-15C's that have been in my stash for a couple of years. I have two of the Hasegawa F-15C's but I'm wondering how much better the Great Wall Hobbies Eagles are? I don't mind spending the money for the GWH Eagles if they're really that much better. Any opinions from those who have had the chance to compare the two kits? I was a Crew Chief on the F-15 A,B,C,D,E,I,J, S models for 20+ years, you want an accurate Eagle go with the GWH kit, you can't go wrong........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxmulder_ms Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I was waiting for galfa to show up... Love this guy :D a little disappointed not to see the list though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) The 1:48 F-15C by Great Wall Hobby is a masterpiece. Edited March 31, 2016 by jester292 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Inquisitor Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) I was a Crew Chief on the F-15 A,B,C,D,E,I,J, S models for 20+ years, you want an accurate Eagle go with the GWH kit, you can't go wrong........ Galfa has researched and sorted through 400+ post in various forums with info about the F-15, your knowledge is invalid.:whistle:/> Edited March 31, 2016 by Inquisitor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Rock Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 "Vastly superior"? How exactly? Well, GWH kit doesn't come with pilot figure. Unbuildable. ;-) Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adamitri Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) I saw an eagle once, it was flying real fast. Vroom vroom. what info do you need ? Edited March 31, 2016 by adamitri Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vaildog Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Another vote for GWH. The front fuselage joint in much better engineered than the Hasegawa kit so that alone make for a easier build. The only issue I have with the GWH kit is the fuel tanks. They seem too narrow and pointy compared to the Hasegawa or Revell kits and photo references. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vaildog Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Another vote for GWH. The front fuselage joint in much better engineered than the Hasegawa kit so that alone make for a easier build. The only issue I have with the GWH kit is the fuel tanks. They seem too narrow and pointy compared to the Hasegawa or Revell kits and photo references. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) The GWH kits are my go to Eagles now. My only real negatives are the open avionics bays(personally not a fan of open panels on any kit) and the lack of availability here in the UK Edited March 31, 2016 by mungo1974 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
galileo1 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Is the seat size still an issue on the GWH kit? I seem to recall the whole cockpit had some kind of issue with its size. Is this right? Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airmechaja Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Is the seat size still an issue on the GWH kit? I seem to recall the whole cockpit had some kind of issue with its size. Is this right? Rob I believe you are right...the seat is oversized for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I haven't got hold of a GWH yet but of the ones I've seen they are fenomenal....and if the seats give you grief get a couple of quickboost ACERs :D My vote is for the GWH too :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 The GWH kit is superb. Like others have said it will be my go to kit from here on out. A good option for the best price is to wait for Lucky Model to have a sale on shipping and buy a few. It'll take a hot minute on the slow boat from China, but its hard to beat the price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 While on the GWH F-15C....Lucky has listed a F-15c chinese edition,what is different in that box vs the F-15C MSIPII kit other than price? The Chinese version is $42 insteadas of $60... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) While on the GWH F-15C....Lucky has listed a F-15c chinese edition,what is different in that box vs the F-15C MSIPII kit other than price? The Chinese version is $42 insteadas of $60... See here. http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=286205 Mark Edited March 31, 2016 by gb_madcat_sl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 The GWH F-15 is excellent but the open avionics bays spoil it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kellyF15 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 The GWH F-15 is excellent but the open avionics bays spoil it. My only thing with that is that most of the time on the ground door 3R and 6L would be either open or at least have the latches popped. The aircrew had to verify circuit breakers and and mode settings before every flight. as far as the other 4 doors, They were opened for every basic postflight/preflight inspection. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tko24 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 My only thing with that is that most of the time on the ground door 3R and 6L would be either open or at least have the latches popped. The aircrew had to verify circuit breakers and and mode settings before every flight. as far as the other 4 doors, They were opened for every basic postflight/preflight inspection. Thanks for the all the replies. Except for one person it seems the Great Wall F-15C must be the superior kit. I always build my kits in flight so I never display my kits with panels open. The only time I build a kit with gear down is if I build two of the same aircraft, which I often do, but even then I prefer having the panels closed. How good is the fit if I build it with the panels closed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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