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Hello! This is my recent project: a 1/48 GWH F-15C. I’ve been planning this combination, a top-tier kit paired with a nice set of aggressor desert paint schemes, for quite some time. After the 65th Aggressor Squadron was disbanded, its aircraft were distributed among various units. One recipient was the 194th Fighter Squadron in Fresno, California. They transitioned from F-16Cs to F-15s, which initially retained their aggressor paint schemes before eventually being repainted in the Mod Eagle design. Having previously built GWH’s excellent SU-35, I had high expectations for their F-15C. While this kit is still above average, it doesn’t quite reach the same standard. It has some minor issues, including a bit of flash and a few fitting problems, particularly in the air intake areas. The instructions also contain some errors, for example, they incorrectly depict the main wheels facing the fuselage centerline, when the opposite is true. For this build, I used Eduard PE and masks for both interior and exterior details, as well as a resin ejection seat. The kit’s included seat, though detailed, is significantly oversized. I also incorporated a KA Models exhaust nozzle set, though in hindsight, the Reskit set would have been a better choice due to its easier installation. Additionally, to address the gaps and steps inside the air intake areas, I opted for resin F.O.D. covers, with some improvement, a much simpler solution. Of course, I used the always nice aggressor decal set from Two Bobs. The paints were all polyester-based and sourced from a local supplier. Hope you enjoy the results! Cheers!
