Quote from: chrisonord on July 11, 2024, 09:04:28 AM

Quote from: Weaver on July 11, 2024, 05:30:29 AM

Quote from: chrisonord on July 10, 2024, 02:34:18 PMA&A have released the 1/72nd scale Northrop F-15 Reporter, a shop I have been to near Wigan is advertising as having it in stock.

Yeah Hannants have advised me it's in stock, but get this: £41.30 for a 1/72nd scale kit!     

MJR hobbies were advertisimg them at under 40 quid posted.

That's still a lot of money!

Quote from: kerick on July 11, 2024, 09:33:17 AM

Quote from: chrisonord on July 11, 2024, 09:04:28 AM

Quote from: Weaver on July 11, 2024, 05:30:29 AM

Quote from: chrisonord on July 10, 2024, 02:34:18 PMA&A have released the 1/72nd scale Northrop F-15 Reporter, a shop I have been to near Wigan is advertising as having it in stock.

Yeah Hannants have advised me it's in stock, but get this: £41.30 for a 1/72nd scale kit!     

MJR hobbies were advertisimg them at under 40 quid posted.

That's still a lot of money!

True, the price has put me off wanting one to be honest. I am going to wait until they release their mirage G8 .

Quote from: Weaver on July 11, 2024, 05:30:29 AM

Quote from: chrisonord on July 10, 2024, 02:34:18 PMA&A have released the 1/72nd scale Northrop F-15 Reporter, a shop I have been to near Wigan is advertising as having it in stock.

Yeah Hannants have advised me it's in stock, but get this: £41.30 for a 1/72nd scale kit!     

    I had intended to get both this and the XP-61 but, at that price, I've suddenly lost interest. . Think I'll wait and see if I can get it cheaper.

Quote from: chrisonord on July 11, 2024, 01:32:31 PM

Quote from: kerick on July 11, 2024, 09:33:17 AM

Quote from: chrisonord on July 11, 2024, 09:04:28 AM

Quote from: Weaver on July 11, 2024, 05:30:29 AM

Quote from: chrisonord on July 10, 2024, 02:34:18 PMA&A have released the 1/72nd scale Northrop F-15 Reporter, a shop I have been to near Wigan is advertising as having it in stock.

Yeah Hannants have advised me it's in stock, but get this: £41.30 for a 1/72nd scale kit!     

MJR hobbies were advertisimg them at under 40 quid posted.

That's still a lot of money!

True, the price has put me off wanting one to be honest. I am going to wait until they release their mirage G8 .

Isn't there a Mirage G8 coming from Modelsvit? I have their M4000, and that is quite nice indeed. And expensive.

Anyway - Obviously I have a M G8 from Anigrand as well, and the chance of that ever getting built is rapidly declining when the styrene options are increasing. And that kit wasn't cheap either.. 

Quote from: Pellson on July 11, 2024, 11:30:18 PM

Quote from: chrisonord on July 11, 2024, 01:32:31 PM

Quote from: kerick on July 11, 2024, 09:33:17 AM

Quote from: chrisonord on July 11, 2024, 09:04:28 AM

Quote from: Weaver on July 11, 2024, 05:30:29 AM

Quote from: chrisonord on July 10, 2024, 02:34:18 PMA&A have released the 1/72nd scale Northrop F-15 Reporter, a shop I have been to near Wigan is advertising as having it in stock.

Yeah Hannants have advised me it's in stock, but get this: £41.30 for a 1/72nd scale kit!     

MJR hobbies were advertisimg them at under 40 quid posted.

That's still a lot of money!

True, the price has put me off wanting one to be honest. I am going to wait until they release their mirage G8 .

Isn't there a Mirage G8 coming from Modelsvit? I have their M4000, and that is quite nice indeed. And expensive.

Anyway - Obviously I have a M G8 from Anigrand as well, and the chance of that ever getting built is rapidly declining when the styrene options are increasing. And that kit wasn't cheap either.. 

It could be modelsvit yes, now you mention it. Another  expensive kit company that does a lot of repops., although their subjects slightly cussion that blow.

Quote from: Pellson on July 11, 2024, 11:30:18 PMAnyway - Obviously I have a M G8 from Anigrand as well, and the chance of that ever getting built is rapidly declining when the styrene options are increasing. And that kit wasn't cheap either.. 

Yup but at least with Anigrand you felt you were getting value for money even if those thoughts were solely based on the chunkiness/weight of the resin    I like Anigrand 

Quote from: NARSES2 on July 12, 2024, 05:20:19 AMYup but at least with Anigrand you felt you were getting value for money even if those thoughts were solely based on the chunkiness/weight of the resin    I like Anigrand 

Too right, my resin F-15  is from Anigrand and it's SUBSTANTIAL! 

My friend John, another IPMS-Seattle/Northwest Scale Modelers member, takes a detailed look at
the kit on his Model Paint Solutions* site. It's kinda rough.

A&A Northrop F-15 first look




*MPS is John's business so, yes, the listings for what he sells interspersed are kinda irritating,
but I give him a pass, especially as he includes a lot of photos of the sprues.

Thanks for those sprue shots Jon, the panel lines and rivet details look a tad on the heavy side, but then I brush paint 

I must admit the A & A kits I've seen/have aren't up there with the best when it comes to finese, but they do some interesting subjects and build reasonably well. Value for money is a matter of personal opinion, and long may it remain so