anyone build/built this exact kit?
i just came in contact with it, and am very interested in it, but not the price at $45 a pop!
is this just the same as in intruder kit? any differences?
I’ve got the old Airfix 48 EA-6b but have not built it.
Rob.
if i remember correctly, in a wild weasel book, this EA-6A was the same airframe as the A-6A, but crammed with all sorts of electronic gear… If I’m not mistaken, i think a few of these EA-6As had the capability to launch an AGM-45 Shrike.
Man, i would love to build this kit! where did you find it? and is it in 1/48 or 1/72? [:D]
1/48 if i told you where to get it, i couldnt get it myself. all ill say is i’m getting it from a guy in australia and there is only one for sale…currently. if i find more, ill let you know.
lets both pray there are more out there since Revell DID make it
heres what i’ve been able to find on it…
http://s96920072.onlinehome.us/Gal3/2001-2100/Gal2040_EA-6A_Henthorn/gal2040.htm
http://hem.bredband.net/thomaskolb/art/models/ea6a_s.htm
http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:YP_ooSvQbu8J:www.model-kits.com/REVELL-EA-6A.html+"revell+ea-6a"&hl=en (cant find out how to get any from this site)
From what I’ve read in the links you rpovided, it’s the same basic kit as any Revell A-6, but with different parts for the underwing stores (jamming pods/generators and the HARM missile). I have the A-6E TRAM version still in the box. There’s a choice of cockpits in this kit, so I guess the one that’s not used is for the EA-6A? Best check your references on that one though:
http://gra.midco.net/mlgould/Later%20Attack/Later%20Attack.html#A6
The kit is nicely detailed with raised panel lines. Personally I don’t mind that but it’s your decision if you want to pay $45 for it. The fit is generally pretty good, but you will need some sanding and filler. Hope this helps some.