ade rowlands Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) 22 minutes ago, John1 said: It's present in the AH-64E Apache Guardian kit, I would hope the other E kit would have it as well but am not sure. If the Brits aren't using the upwards facing exhausts on their Apaches, then stay away from the Guardian kit because it doesn't offer the earlier style engine exhausts. Looks like the exhaust exits from a rear facing exhaust system the British one. Looks like we need the E’s of the World kit which has some schemes on the box with the Longbow fitted so hopefully it’s included. I need to find some sprue shots or unboxing videos. Edited February 26, 2023 by ade rowlands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) The Es of the World kit has both exhausts. Even though the upturned exhausts aren’t used for the decal options provided, there are some E specific parts on that sprue that are needed for the kit, so the sprue is included. The Longbow radar is included in all of the kits, as well as the rotor cap when the radar isn’t fitted. I’ve previously shared the kit differences. Edited February 26, 2023 by Dave Williams Uncarina and npb748r 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade rowlands Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 16 minutes ago, Dave Williams said: The Es of the World kit has both exhausts. Even though the upturned exhausts aren’t used for the decal options provided, there are some E specific parts on that sprue that are needed for the kit, so the sprue is included. The Longbow radar is included in all of the kits, as well as the rotor cap when the radar isn’t fitted. I’ve previously shared the kit differences. Thanks for that confirmation Dave. I shall now go see who has the best price for the kit here and get one ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichenson Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 I have all three kits. I can probably take pics of each to show the differences between them on Weds. I was really hoping for them to show some love to Israel in the D but like was mentioned before, the scheme choices in the D and E kits are kind of blah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Personally I'm waiting for an Israeli version from one of them. I'm sure at least one will come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zola25 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 10 hours ago, thierry laurent said: Personally I'm waiting for an Israeli version from one of them. I'm sure at least one will come. I think I will build the Qatar Apache.. it looks cool in desert camo. I would really like to get a JASDF Apache though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 14 hours ago, thierry laurent said: Personally I'm waiting for an Israeli version from one of them. I'm sure at least one will come. Well, if we don't get one out of the box, I'm sure the aftermarket people will help us out eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I plan to do the ROKAF version, mainly for the wingtip Stingers. CRAZY IVAN5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Aren't there a bunch of differences needed to do an Israeli AH-64 Sharaf? Or is it just decals needed? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichenson Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Basic idea of what is in each kit D E EofW A X X X arms B X pylons/wingtips C X X exhaust/early D X X exhaust/late E X X X hoses F X X X rotor hub G X X wheel hub/early H X X wheel hub/early J X X blades/late K X blades/early L X X X engine M X X X cockpit N X X X exterior/wings P X X X LG/exterior Q X X X glass R X X rotor fold As one can see, only the E's of the World has the B sprue but it also contains everything but the rotor fold and D blades. The EoW kit also has some 3D parts. I will post pics of each sprue Weds or so. ROM and Uncarina 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichenson Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, scvrobeson said: Aren't there a bunch of differences needed to do an Israeli AH-64 Sharaf? Or is it just decals needed? Matt There should be several at least in terms of the avionics. I am sure someone can point to all of it before I get to doing the research. scvrobeson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichenson Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 A really quick glance shows that it would need flare/chaff pods along the spine behind the engines, new wings that also have two flare/chaff pods each as well as satellite communication equipment in these little spheres, and several small sensors and antennae in various spots. Most everything else is close if not the same. Maybe they will do a new kit with an extra sprue or perhaps Isradecals will do a transkit. The external fuel pods would be a nice addition as well but not absolutely necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, nichenson said: A really quick glance shows that it would need flare/chaff pods along the spine behind the engines, new wings that also have two flare/chaff pods each as well as satellite communication equipment in these little spheres, and several small sensors and antennae in various spots. Most everything else is close if not the same. Maybe they will do a new kit with an extra sprue or perhaps Isradecals will do a transkit. The external fuel pods would be a nice addition as well but not absolutely necessary. I’m not an expert but I believe most / all of their Apaches are now equipped with Spike ER missiles as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichenson Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, John1 said: I’m not an expert but I believe most / all of their Apaches are now equipped with Spike ER missiles as well. Last I had from about two years ago was them still testing the ER2, LR2, and NLOS versions. All would be welcomed as well. Uncarina and John1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, Zola25 said: I think I will build the Qatar Apache.. it looks cool in desert camo. I would really like to get a JASDF Apache though.. Here you go: https://tinyurl.com/yck7xkdk Cheers, Tom Edited February 28, 2023 by Uncarina Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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