Destructions Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Hey all My next model I'm building is an 1.48 F15E from Revel it looks a good and challenging model to build. One downside is that it does not come with a pilot and the ejection seats supplied do not look very convincing. So has anyone built this and have you either obtained a pilot or purchased the high detailed pre moulded ejection seats? With this model I want the cockpit to really stand out so I will buying some added detail so if anyone knows where I can get a pilot can you let me know. I'm starting this next week after I finish my A10 and I will post pictures as I build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 For a pilot or two you could try PJ Productions ? https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/PJ481123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Have a look at the Aires or Quickboost ACES seats for great detail that won't break the bank. (Quickboost is Aires with resin seatbelts, Aires have PE belts). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructions Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 20 minutes ago, Dads203 said: For a pilot or two you could try PJ Productions ? https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/PJ481123 Wow only £4.50 think ill buy two as it is a two seated aircraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon382 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Morning, have one of these in the stash so will be following with interest. Just one point re the pilots, what era are you modelling? I only ask as modern aircrew have those larger, all singing and dancing helmets. At least the pilot does anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructions Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Hey Simon 382 I'm following the 391st FS Tiger Lead scheme as the kit comes with very nice decals for 9-11 remembrance and tiger stripes you can see a preview of the scheme here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon382 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Nice choice of scheme, will look good I think. If I ever get time for mine I'm sticking with a Lakenheath example with a C model for company. I have a load of nukes left over from a B1 build so thinking about the Armegedon look for mine, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructions Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) So far I've ordered Hataka 6x 17ml AS43 Acrylic Paint Set - Ultimate USAF F 15 Eduard 1/48 F-15E Strike Eagle etch for Monogram or Revell kit Don't see the need for PE on the external as the detail is already very good especially the engines Discovered Hataka paints yesterday, what a brill idea.. (especially like the ball bearing inside each bottle) Still undecided to have pilots or resin ejector seats Edited February 1, 2017 by Destructions 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 On 30/01/2017 at 11:20 PM, Destructions said: Hey all My next model I'm building is an 1.48 F15E from Revel it looks a good and challenging model to build. One downside is that it does not come with a pilot and the ejection seats supplied do not look very convincing. So has anyone built this and have you either obtained a pilot or purchased the high detailed pre moulded ejection seats? With this model I want the cockpit to really stand out so I will buying some added detail so if anyone knows where I can get a pilot can you let me know. I'm starting this next week after I finish my A10 and I will post pictures as I build. Hello,Destructions - Welcome to the Forum.I'm delighted that your building the Revell 1/48 Strike Eagle.I built this kit OOB.If you wish,please have a look at my topic titled 'Liberty Lady' - Lakenheath Strike Eagle.I used the kit parts throughout.Only the decals were aftermarket.See what you think. 😉👍 All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructions Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 On 01/02/2017 at 17:27, mcdonnell said: Hello,Destructions - Welcome to the Forum.I'm delighted that your building the Revell 1/48 Strike Eagle.I built this kit OOB.If you wish,please have a look at my topic titled 'Liberty Lady' - Lakenheath Strike Eagle.I used the kit parts throughout.Only the decals were aftermarket.See what you think. 😉👍 All the best,Paul. Hey Paul Have taken a look and wow you did an excellent job, did the seat belts come with the kit? hope my come out close to what yours look like. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructions Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Also I have just noticed that the canopy has a seem line right down the middle, how did you manage to remove it? Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 15 minutes ago, Destructions said: Hey Paul Have taken a look and wow you did an excellent job, did the seat belts come with the kit? hope my come out close to what yours look like. Many thanks,Destructions.The seat belts were made from painted strips of masking tape and positioned over the kit's moulded strap detail.I tack them in place with superglue and pick them out with a fine brush.The buckles are merely a dab of silver paint on the end of a cocktail stick.If you have access to it,I'd recommend decorators masking tape as it has a slightly textured surface and when painted looks like the real fabric material.Give it a try,save a bit of money and put it towards your next purchase.🤔 🦅 All the best,Paul. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Destructions said: Also I have just noticed that the canopy has a seem line right down the middle, how did you manage to remove it? Thanks Hello,Destructions - That's a valid point to raise.Canopies scare me a little and I treat them very carefully! I know many of our colleagues on the Forum use a sharp blade to scrape the raised line away and then polish with varying grades of sander. I used a nail sanding/polishing stick to remove the majority of the seam line.I say majority because I didn't want to make contact with the rest of the clear surfaces with the stick.Then,using a bit of toothpaste on a damp cloth,polished over the line of the seam.I washed and rinsed the canopy in readiness for the final stage.This was to dip the canopy three times in Johnsons 'Klear' allowing it to fully dry on each occasion.This built up a good 'depth' of shine which has basically hidden what was left of the seam. I'll be following your progress with your build of an aircraft very close to my heart and wish you every success with it.😉👍 All the best,Paul. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructions Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Thanks Paul Great tips, this forum is helping me take my modelling to another level with the precision detail, not quite there yet but practice makes perfect. I will post some pictures of my progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Hi there Destructions, don't get too hung up on the aftermarket stuff, just enjoy the build. A couple of nice seats, pair of pilots, jobs a good ' n. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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