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Tuesday, June 07, 2011 - 12:39 PM UTC
Italeri have released a 1/48th EA-6B Prowler, which does appear to be a re-boxed Kinetic kit.
EA-6B Prowler
Code - 2698
Scale - 1/48
The first prototypes of the Grumman EA-6B Prowler were built in the late 1960s. Its lengthy operational service, which began in 1971 with the U.S. Navy, make it one of the most renowned electronic warfare aircraft in the History of flight. The "Prowler" derives from the A-6 Intruder, carrier-based, ground-attack aircraft, from which it acquires a large part of its fuselage and wing profile. The Prowler, however, is characterized by its configuration, which is dedicated to electronic warfare through the use of the large pod shaped fairing on the vertical fin and the side-by-side, twin cockpit layout. Today the EA-6B is in service with the US Navy, as well as with the Marines and the USAF. It took part in the more recent conflicts in Afghanistan, the Balkan peninsula and Iraq. In addition to its traditional roles of radar jamming and electronic warfare, the latest versions, equipped with AGM-88 Harm missiles, are also capable of performing strike missions on enemy air defenses.

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Andy I noted my nearest model retailer is selling this Kit for the pricy sum of £53. Is this a reflection on the increased cost of kits or is it the level of detail. Seems very expensive for 1/48 scale and certaintly for Italeri Cookie
JUN 16, 2011 - 12:30 AM
Hi Paul, I don't know what the level of detail is with this kit, but £53 does seem a tad much, especially when Hannants have the Kinetic kit priced at £35, mind you it is out of stock. The Italeri kit is priced at a whooping £59.99. I think the only difference between this and the Kinetic kit is the inclusion of a lot more decal options. Andy
JUN 16, 2011 - 03:52 AM
It’s 100% the Kinetic Prowler kit with different decals. As to the level of detail well it’s not too bad. I built two and working on a third. There are some fit problems, and the four piece canopy can cause a headache. On the upside it does have a well detailed cockpit and seat. Yes the price is high… Italeri last year release the Kinetic E2C Hawkeye kit with different decals, again the price at my local hobby shop was $92 dollars. They/We wonder way the hobby is slowly petering and it’s getting harder for the newbie’s and the young’ns to get involved. Happy Modeling, Joe
JUN 16, 2011 - 06:56 AM
I appreciate that manufacturers are being asked to produce more accurate and detailed models. Indeed you can see the reaction on this site to any omissions or mistakes made by the manufacturers. Whilst I am delighted at the variety and amount of details crammed into todays modern Kits the price does make me think very carefully before buying. In today’s financial climate I have to consider how I can justify spending so much on a model, no matter how much I would love to build it. Cookie
JUN 17, 2011 - 02:27 AM
I saw this in LHS, they were trying to flog it hard at me. My reply was....I'll wait till it goes on the SALE hitlist....
JUN 17, 2011 - 07:20 AM
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