1/48 I Love Kit F-22A Raptor Build Series - Part 5: Final Reveal

[@brucekaposta163]

Hey brother your videos are the best I love watching and you have helped me with techniques and enhanced my models thanks

[@RWHobbies]

Thank is very kind. Have a fantastic weekend. Richie

[@brucekaposta163]

You as well

[@raymadani270]

I jump on the laptop each time Richie posts. Totally worth every second of the audience's time. Thanks man

[@RWHobbies]

Very kind

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Wow enjoyed watching your channel thanks for sharing DD.

[@RWHobbies]

Thanks for watching, Richie

[@anthonyricco5522]

Turned our really nicely Richie, well done.

[@RWHobbies]

Thanks!

[@spalkin]

I've used Rit clothing dye in hot water to tint canopies.

[@RWHobbies]

Interesting 🤔

[@blight1885]

Recently got the Hasegawa F-22, couldn't really afford the I Love Kit one, and I really liked the Ace Combat limited edition they were offering, so yeah... I ended up rushing my purchase cause of my FOMO (really need to get over this)
And honestly I think I might be in too deep... I had only made 1/72 kits (WW2 planes on top of that) till now and wow I seriously underestimated the size of a 1/48!
I'm going to take my time and review your vids once I feel a bit more confident to tackle this project, for the time being this kit is going to the (already pretty large) backlog.
Thanks a lot for documenting and uploading your work!

[@RWHobbies]

Sounds good. I feel my paint mixes for this were pretty accurate.

[@Andrew-tz1cc]

Really nice build-- I'm thinking about getting this kit. Nothing easy about going for that F-22 finish.

[@RWHobbies]

It wasn’t too bad. I think the colors I used nailed it. Just the kit is very expensive for what you get.

[@kenhanson1819]

Great Job Richie! Good tip on the intakes and landing gear.

[@RWHobbies]

Thanks Ken

[@RWHobbies]

Thanks Ken

[@RyanSheridanLifts]

what an absolutly stunning build.

[@RWHobbies]

Thanks buddy. Richie

[@NPractitioner]

Well done! Great build, really informative commentary too

[@RWHobbies]

Thank you sir

[@modeltankguy]

looks to be nice for me ty for sharing keep them coming

[@WhiteGloveModels]

Thank you for another great, informative video Richie!
It looks awesome, nice work as always!

[@RWHobbies]

Thanks buddy

[@spop7061]

Which Hasegawa or I Love Kit is better in terms of detail and realism?
IF don't think about price ??

[@RWHobbies]

I love kit. Hasegawa surface detail too overdone

[@spop7061]

thanks for the good video
I Subscribed your channal.
I have one question.
What makes this kit better than the Hasegawa 1/48 F-22A?
Overall, which of the two is better?
if you don't mind about price??

[@RWHobbies]

I responded to your other question. I think I did a review of this where I talk about the kit. Surface detail is better and look at my videos on tips to achieve the correct color

[@energo9430]

Amazing building! Paintwork is spot on! Are all the rivets on the kit there originally or did you add them somewhere yourself? Thanks

[@RWHobbies]

Thanks. I did not add any rivets or surface detail. All on the kit plastic.

[@cameronfarrell9076]

nice build, very informative. has your opinion on the price point changed since you completed the build?

[@RWHobbies]

Yes and no. It was originally $150, now $100. Seems the going rate for a 1/48 jet. Unfortunately still seems a bit steep at $100. Just a bog standard plastic kit which fits well. Zero PE, resin, seat belts etc. I would say $60. But right now the world has gone crazy with prices.
But if you want a F-22 for your collection really best option.