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Hasegawa 1/48 F 22 vs: F 22 prototype
Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 6:40 pm
by wjkunert
Does anybody have any idea why the Hasegawa 1/48 F 22 Prototype is about $15 more expensive than their F 22 production model? They each have approx. 370 parts. I think my next build will be the 1/48 Hasegawa F 22(I have plenty of paint left over from my F 35A).
Re: Hasegawa 1/48 F 22 vs: F 22 prototype
Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 6:55 pm
by Stikpusher
I have no actual idea of the reason. But. SWAG says that if the kit is a newer release, those usually come out with a higher sticker price. If it is older than production aircraft kit, I have no idea as to why it would cost more.
Re: Hasegawa 1/48 F 22 vs: F 22 prototype
Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 4:22 pm
by wjkunert
Hasegawa lists it as a limited production kit on their web site and apparently it has a bit of photo etch which may explain their justification for the higher cost. Photo etch can be a real pain to work with so I rekon I'll probably opt for the production fighter.
Re: Hasegawa 1/48 F 22 vs: F 22 prototype
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 6:21 pm
by Stikpusher
Limited Edition and PE sound like the culprits indeed...
Re: Hasegawa 1/48 F 22 vs: F 22 prototype
Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2017 9:47 am
by Medicman71
Stikpusher wrote:Limited Edition and PE sound like the culprits indeed...
That and they can't rebox it a dozen times with different decals.