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The same question also confused me as I found seat belts on the PE fret. After querying snowman, they told me that they FORGOT to add the step to the instructions. Okay, we're all modelers... strive to enjoy the hobby and don't seek perfection.

Yes, D/E model all can be built without the Longbow radome. It's just an option to choose. The assembly instructions clearly show this. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/takom-2602-ah-64e-apache-guardian--1441027

Firefly, Just a brief opening of the box to check the differences between the two kits. As two different retail kits, it is not feasible to have all the E parts in the D kit, only some parts are the same, the D/G/J plates of E model are new and the PE are still in 4 pieces. The main rotor blades, electromechanical cabin panels and engine exhaust ducts are different from those of D model, but all include the longbow radar. The most obvious difference is in the position of the exhaust ducts. In terms of configuration, the E model has new 3D-printed parts.

Some photos after I got the kits yesterday. Gotta say, the rivets look rather impressive. If someone wants to know the details of a section of the kit, I will be happy to answer.

Some test shot pieces The pilot crew figures are from ROCAF special version.

Beautiful work !! I must say that I learned a lot of how you do things especially in the meticulous treatment of small parts. Thank you for sharing all your techniques!

Agree~ Amazing weathering! How did you highlight the rivets on it? Thanks.

Sasha ，May I ask what did you modify to keep the antenna always be taut in any lantern position.

New limited version pics from snowman

The kit will include 32 AMG-114 Hellfire missiles, but only 8 sets of PE. Special version of ROCAF (not finished)

Impressive work as always！ But as an Asian, I found a small mistake in the decal at this postion. It was in the wrong direction and should have been rotated 180 degrees. 型式 紫電21型 = Model 製造番號 = Serial 所屬 = Unit