That is a lot of PE.

That's a SERIOUS amount of PE! That looks to be about $15 - $20 worth of PE, which leaves the plastic cost less than $20! Is Fujimi competing with Flyhawk? I think their plastic quality still falls short of Flyhawk's, but they're trying to compensate with lots of PE. Is design and production of a PE fret cheaper than machining detail into a steel mold for styrene? I notice in one of the pics the model is mounted on pylons - are these included turned brass parts, or colored styrene?

OIC - it's a re-release with upgraded PE. Didn't read the description carefully.

Yes, looks too be a very nice PE up-grade. I will get me one for sure. Yes, PE is very economical. You would be surprised how inexpensive it really is.