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Hello, this is my F-15C Eagle built last summer. It was from Great Wall Hobby also known as GWH in 1/48th scale. This model represents modernized F-15C Eagles with sigificant improvements and with new armaments. I discarded the original decal in the kit and chose 'Shogun Eagles' from Afterburner decals. The fitting of this plane is not quite perfect, one need to do a lot of filling and sanding to achieve excellent finishing. It would be better if you make the trailing edge of ailerons, flaps and horizontal stabilizer thinner. To my astonishment, the fitting of radome and doors of avionic bays were near perfect so I did not use cement to put them in place. The painting were done with Gunze Mr. Color paints. As for panel lines and rivets, I gave it a little touch with oil paints thinned with lighter liquid.- 12 replies
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Im in with the Academy kit, with some Caracal decals. Its part started, can I ask the Admins to look and if happy its under 25% let me know. Similar to the F111 GB, a personal connection, being born and bred in Lakenheath, can remember when the wing converted to the E model initially, and the 493rd inactivated in Dec 92, before reactivated in Jan 94 with F15Cs. A rich history since, which I will touch on during the GB. Need to be careful not model the same airframe as others....- 43 replies
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65th Squadron Load Crew Competition 1/72 Diorama Moving on from my previous Harrier diorama (link) I started my next project today in earnest. I had originally intended to do an RAF Valley Hawk on or just leaving the flightline on a 6x6 bathroom tile in keeping with the RAF Bathroom tradition; however Ive had an Academy F15C MSIP II sat staring at me from the stash for a long time begging to be built. So, here goes. This project is grounded in my interest in rare and unique camouflage schemes, and the F15 Eagle. The 65th Squadron based at Nellis AFB just outside of Las Vegas maintains a group of F15C and F15D adversary aircraft for use in training operations flown by pilots who are trained to replicate the tactics and manoeuvres of likely-to-be-adversary airforces. Currently, their F15s are painted to represent Russian Flanker aircraft in three camouflage schemes: Desert, Blue and Digital. My current aircraft will be an F15C in Blue, however I intend to build and F15D in Blue and F15C in Desert at some point in the near future. I like dioramas, therefore this build will incorporate some sort of activity around the aircraft on the ground, as such, I thought that a load crew competition may add further interest. USAF squadrons routinely carry out load crew competitions, usually on a quarterly cycle. The competitions consist of four assessed elements including: a written test, an assessment of the dress and appearance of the crew and their toolkit; and the weapons load. The weapons load is assessed by time taken, safety and technique. The current diorama is to represent a crew preparing for or undertaking the load element (I thought it would be more interesting than the classroom setting I had planned for the written test element). Although Im not sure what this will look like yet, it will likely be the crew preparing the aircraft and the weaponry. The Kit(s) Aircraft: Academy 1/72 F15C MSIP II Eagle. Crew and accessories: Hasegawa 1/72. Detailing: Eduard (Big Ed set). Decals: Afterburner. Any questions, comments or suggestions are greatly appreciated. David -
Hi all, I've been thinking about adding some USAF birds to my stash and was considering a 1/72 65th squadron F15C Eagle in either Flanker or digital camo. I'm interested in trying out some detailing sets to add a bit of depth too. So, you already know what's coming...what kit, detailing sets and decals for this squadron would people recommend? I've seen a few online but thought I'd consult the Britmodeller oracle before I parted with my hard-earned cash! Thanks, David