Hello,
I’m looking for the best kit that I could build to represent the F-15A. My brother was one of the first crewchiefs (TAC 1)on the F-15s when they were first deployed at Luke AFB in 1974. I want build one in the blue paint scheme. I was thinking the GWH F-15 B/D might get me close. Thoughts?
Hasegawa has an F15A in their catalog. It may be out of production but you most likely can find it on ebay
Thanks, I’m hoping to find something of better molding quality with recessed panel lines. I built tgat kit when it came out in the 70s.
Nice KTM by the way. I have a KTM 790S.
I havent built a GWH F-15,but I will vouch for their great kits Mig-29 and F-4 were outstanding for me
I was thinking of the GWH F-15B as well. I have to research the differences between that and ab A model F-15
Tamiya also made an F-15A from back in 80’s,its available too on ebsy,not sure if its up to modern standards,but worth researching.
Thanks, I’ll look at it. I think it has recessed panel lines.
The GWH is a great kit, but it is an F-15B which means it’s a two seater and the A would be a single seater.
Michael 
The B is a twin seat version of the A. When the B first came out it was called the TF-15A, before they decided to change the nomenclature to F-15B.
I know, thanks. Looking for the subtle differences.
Well the earliest production blocks used the Escapac IG-7 seat instead of the later ACES II seat used on the later production blocks.
Looking at my F-15 Detail & Scale book and Walkaround book, they say that the A & B are virtually identical. The internal ECM boxes behind the pilot in the A are removed to make room for the rear cockpit, so an ECM pod is carried when needed by the B
Thanks, sounds right. I’ll pick up the book. Thanks again
I love the 1290s. Too big for my wallet though.
Its an 1190, and i bought it in 2014… but it was a 2013 model still at the dealers, hence I got it a bit on the cheap side (still expensive enough i admint). I now regret that i did not buy the top case as well, but an extra 600 euro at the time was pushing it too far.
You see, we all have the same little problems 
and besides: my previous motorcycle “only” had 100 horsepower. This one has 150 and a heap of electronics to make sure that no-one can ever use all that power (and kill themselves) under real life conditions
Your 790 looks like a perfect machine to me
Haha! Good points on that. 790 does great for me.
