59North wrote:I find it interesting that you are building multiple same family models sharing a common theme. Not being a jet guy, I wonder if the obvious nose differences on the A-4's are fairly accurate or if they are the manufacturers take on the subject.
I suppose that by using the assembly line approach, you would soon know who makes the better kit.
I've certainly got a mixed bag of offerings from various makers. I have four A-4s, 2 Fujimi 'C's a Fujimi 'B' and an Esci 'E') with plans to get a couple of Airfix 'B's. They are all excellent representations but the particular 'E' that I'm doing had no black anti dazzle panel in front of the canopy, which makes the nose shape look different to other 'E's.
On the Corsair front I have 8 in progress, most of them recently recovered from the Shelf of shame. (3 Fujimis, 1 'E' and 2 'B';
2 Esci, 1 'B' and 1 'E'
2 Revell 'B's
and a Heller 'E'
The Fujimis are the best looking and detailed but with a fiddly intake. The Esci's are nicely etched but have a blocked off intake trunking which is annoying. The Heller is reasonable but has raised etching. As for the Revell 'B'......ummm.......the decals are nice!