1/48 Grumman EA-6B Prowler Kinetic Model Kits #K48022 Factory Sealed MISB

Description: I must clear some space on my shelves, so I need to part with some of my collection. THIS IS MY LAST ONE! Kinetic Model Kits has been very active in producing high quality 1/48 scale aircraft with an emphasis on interesting subjects. The EA-6B Prowler was the EW (Electronic Warfare) version of the versatile A-6 Intruder attack aircraft. Along with the added avionics suite, there are two additional EW officers that sit side-by-side behind the pilot and EWO. The US Navy and USMC used it until 2015 and 2019 respectively, replacing it with EA-18G Growlers. The Air Force had their own EW aircraft that borrowed heavily from the Grumman systems. Fun Fact: As an Air Force Officer, my father worked on the development of the EF-111A Raven by adapting the EA-6 jamming system to the F-111 airframe. There are about a dozen listings for this kit on eBay (mostly from China or other overseas sellers), but as a Top Rated Plus US Seller, I have this in stock and can reliably ship this item to you very quickly. Here are a few examples of the abundant praise for the quality and stunning detail of this kit from around the web: The Kinetic Model Kits website has a page for this kit that says this re-issue will include a new one-piece wing. The cover of the box clearly states that this kit has this new wing. Earlier kits (pre-2014) had two-piece wings to make folding them easier. This created some problems, so now they have one-piece wings that you have to cut (along provided lines) if you want to fold them. From other sources, I have found the following information about this modern kit: · Folded wing and full wing span options· ICAP III configuration· Surface details with recessed panel lines· AN/ALQ-99 Jamming pods· GPS & Various antennas· 2 drop tanks· AGM-88 HARM Scalemates.com has a listing showing this is a 2011 tooling that has been the foundation for several releases across Kinetic and Italeri labels. The site provides a link to download the complete 12-page instruction set and full-color painting guide. There are also loads of links to aftermarket parts, reviews, walk-arounds and galleries of completed kits. Michael Benolkin did a thorough First Look Review on the cybermodeler.com site. He starts with an interesting history of the EA-6B and its capabilities. You get eight high-resolution photos of the sprues and decals to show what is in the box. He noted that this is the first 1/48 Prowler kit that can be built with the wings folded or extended. He goes down a long list of impressive features and options for this kit. In summary, he said: “This latest gem from Kinetic will do well and I hope they've got the A-6 series on the drawing board as well. With a little patience, this will build into a very nice Prowler straight out of the box.” Scott Van Aken published a brief Kit Preview on the modelingmadness.com site with just a line drawing of the sprue layout and a color photo of the big Cartograf decal sheet. There is a short history of the subject before going into the features of the kit. His kit was damaged in shipping, but he was still impressed with many of the details and features saying: “Probably the biggest nice thing about this is that you can build it with the wings folded. There are detail parts for the inside of the folded sections if this is chosen.” Brett Green presented a lengthy First Look Review on the hyperscale.com site that focuses on the kit parts with over two dozen high-resolution photos showing entire sprues and individual parts, revealing astonishing detail. All you really need to hear is his summary, which includes: “Kinetic's brand new 1/48 scale EA-6B Prowler is an impressive model of an important subject. Surface detail is noticeably improved compared to the Hawkeye as well. I was very pleased to see the folded wing option, inclusion of ordnance and the sparkling clear parts and those decals are pretty spectacular.” Mike posted an exhaustive In-Box Review on the britmodeller.com site that graces us with professional photos of the sprues. He also walks us through the construction steps while displaying the pertinent parts and providing valuable insights. The kit is very highly recommended and he says: “An excellent new release from Kinetic, with only a few rough edges that should be within the abilities of most modellers. I'm sure we'll be treated to other schemes as time goes on, and I'm looking forward to seeing some weary looking Prowlers in time.” This kit is in a beautiful box about 15” x 10” x 4.5”. As you can see from the pictures, the package is pristine and still sealed with tape strips, so I consider it factory sealed and absolutely gift-ready. This item contains one complete injection molded plastic model kit with over 200 detailed grey and 12 clear plastic parts and a large sheet of awesome Cartograf decals (designed by Fightertown Decals!). It requires cement and paint to complete as shown. I use eBay Managed Payments, but I no longer ship internationally. Auction winner pays the winning bid and for a limited time, this large item is offered with $12 Flat Rate Shipping in the US! No reserve and a low starting bid. Check out my other great auctions and listings for combined shipping. Good luck! Those familiar with my listings can tell that I really enjoy these products and the modeling hobby. I like to provide more than just the bare facts about the items, trying to lead you into discovering more about the subjects and optimizing your builds (if that is your goal). I started out picking up models that I was interested in, with the eye toward building them when I had time. Always a bargain-hunter, I accumulated many more than I can build, so I found myself in a Collector status (sounds nicer than a hoarder). As I am sure you have noticed, my items are almost always sealed and in mint condition (I call them Gift-Ready), since I only open them when I am ready to build them. Now I enjoy making these products available to my fellow modelers; both Builders and Collectors. For the Builders, there are probably better (at least cheaper) ways to add to your project lists than buying from me, but you know you are getting top quality. For Collectors, my goal is to save you a few bucks over the competition for the same item in factory sealed and collectible (or resellable) condition.

Price: 59.99 USD

Location: Bradenton, Florida

End Time: 2024-09-11T17:43:56.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12 USD