Dennis_C Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) Hi Everyone! This is my third and the last model for this year – F-15C in IDF service. In fact the model is not completely new. It’s the refurbishment of the Modelist kit (repack of Academy) that I assembled OOB some 14 years ago as the USAF’s F-15. I was never happy with how it turned out and was thinking about major overhaul for couple of years. The idea to do it as an IDF’s Baz gave me the necessary mojo. I stripped model of the paint with caustic soda (this procedure also helped to safely detach most minor parts), cleaned and polished canopy, removed upper front fuselage part to make improvements to the cockpit. Then assembled everything back. Aftermarket updates to the original kit included some Eduard PE and Quickboost chair in the cockpit and Hasegawa’s AIM-7E and AIM-9L (for some reason soda did not help to remove white paint from original missiles). Plus the key element – beautiful Isradecal set. It’s very nice – well-printed, readable stencils, allows to build any IDF’s Baz. But it’s over 300 decals and that is not including stripes on missiles. To be honest – decaling quality started to diminish after #200. And now I start panicking when I see ‘complete stencils’ sheets I reproduced F-15C #840 nicknamed “Commando” soon after the Lebanon war – somewhat in 1983. Therefore it has all 6 kill marks and earlier squadron markings and nickname style. The aspect I’m not really sure about is Sidewinders I know that IDF widely used Python 3 missiles during Lebanon war – however various sources give various information on what missiles were actually used to kill MiGs – some claim 100% Python’s, some claim that Sidewinders were also used Final decision to use Sidewinders was due to virtual unavailability of Pythons. Maybe sometime later I will get true Israeli missiles and replace those boring AIM-9s… It's a bit late for Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas – but just in time for Happy New Year to everyone!!! Dennis Edited November 9, 2020 by Dennis_C updated photo links to flickr 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Looks great, very nice build and paint finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 A really good looking F-15C Baz. Those decals certainly add up! A great rebuild of an old friend, it looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 nice looking eagle.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_C Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 Thanks for comments and likes to everyone! Happy 2016 once more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barak1 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Rhodes Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Stunning, all the more so considering this is a restoration. Amazed that not only did the canopy survive, it looks clearer than many new builds. And having done a full stencil job earlier this year, you have my sympathy and admiration for persevering! Sure I have some Python 3 missiles in the stash, so you fancy swapping the sidewinders out, more than happy to assist. Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwality8 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Superb looking bird.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinbear Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 That is very nice and a great job with so many decals too. I suspect it would have been easier not to bother but the aircraft looks very good indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_C Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Thanks for more comments! Darren, thanks for proposal of assistance with Pythons I've sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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