Hi folks,
I have decided that my next project would be a CF-18 1:48 scale, but I need to order in the kit (nothing available locally). So, I am wondering if anyone can make a recommendation or point me to a reviews website so I can choose between the Revell, Monogram, and Testors kits.
The Testors and Monogram seem to be readily available, lest we forget inexpensive, so I'd be happy with a thumbs-up/thumbs-down for either, based on fit/finish and overal attention to detail.
Many thanks! Craig
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Pip Moss
The Hasagawa kit are far and away the best F/A-18s in 1/48, and even offer a CF version, as I recall.
Other than that, the Monogram (and/or Revell - I haven't actually seen the Revell offerings, though) are far and away better than any Testors offering. You'll have to change the seat a bit if you're building a CF jet, and make any needed modifications to back date it to A model configuration.
Thanks Rufus & Pip Moss...
It looks like the Monogram will be the way to go... I found another by ESCI, but I can't seem to find a review about it anywhere. Wikipedia gives ESCI a nice review, but can anyone comment further?
Again, thanks!
Craig
The Monogram F-18 ( 1/48 ) makes a nice kit and it's less complicated than the Hasegawa kit ... however keep in mind if you want to show the flaps and leading edge slats down ( as most F-18's look sitting on the ground ) the Hasegawa kit is the way to go. That is not an option on the Monogram kit.
Chris
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