Academy CH-53E (12209)

According to scalemates.com there was a reissue in 2012 and a Wolfpack rebox for a JSADF version in 2013, so they're around. Bummer is that they were and are a hot item; eBay prices are approaching $100. No telling why Academy hasn't done another boxing. The same question comes up many times about other desireable kits. Good luck finding one in your price range!

I only saw one on Ebay and it was priced at $190.00  I don't mind paying a bit of a premeim for hot items but thats a bit much. Guess i'll hope for the best and keep looking. Thanks

Revel/Germany has one I believe, not sure how recently it was issued but it's not a bad kit and much cheaper I would think.

midnightprowler

Revel/Germany has one I believe, not sure how recently it was issued but it's not a bad kit and much cheaper I would think.

Revell's is a CH-53C/D/G (German version) model, which is a totally different aircraft than a CH/MH-53E.  It is also a 1970s model that has been reissued multiple times over the years.  It is nowhere near the detail level of the newer Academy kits.

The op asked about a CH53. Granted it's not up to the academy kit but it's probably a fourth the price and not that bad. Better than not building one st all.

USPSJuan. I totally understand not wanting to pay too much for an Academy CH-53E. Its not a perfect kit and anything over a $100 seems unfair. That said, in the end what does it matter paying twice as much as its worth? If you are like me, successfully building and finishing a kit depends on my level of interest and focus on having a certain model in my collection.

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USPSJuan. I totally understand not wanting to pay too much for an Academy CH-53E. Its not a perfect kit and anything over a $100 seems unfair. That said, in the end what does it matter paying twice as much as its worth? If you are like me, successfully building and finishing a kit depends on my level of interest and focus on having a certain model in my collection.

  Here's what I think you should do. Since most of these Ebay models won't sell at these inflated prices, contact the sellers directly and negotiate a price you can live with. It doesn't hurt to ask.rig by steve hawley, on Flickr" alt="" />

 

This looks fantastic, btw!

I have one if you're still looking. I bought it used a few years ago, but never built it. The kit has been opened, and a couple spruces were taken out of their plastic bags. The two halves of the body are off of their spruces, as is the tail section. The tail pieces are taped, but not glued, together. As far as I know, all of the parts are in the box.
If you're interested, you can email me at cwalker2174(at)yahoo.com. I'd rather talk off the board, as buying and selling is not allowed on the forum.

Wanted to publicly thank cwalker for his help in securing this kit. 

JUST A HEADS UP TO ANYONE WANTING THIS KIT. ONE IS CURRENTLY LISTED ON EBAY FOR $76 PLUS $15 SHIPPING. DEC 12, 2019.

The current BID is $76 .... + $29 shipping. You got me all worked up, Thought i might be able to score another one for myself. LOL

Sorry, I thought it was a 'buy it now'. Shipping on my screen shows $15.83 out of Ohio. Hell, go ahead and get it. That way Academy will surely reissue it

USPSJuan,

are you still looking for an Echo?

I'm interested, pm me.