Godsmack Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Uuuh.. you hit the nail. An Eagle from my hometown. What a beast. The nozzle look awesome !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Looking good Al, the nozzles look the part, must admit I'd have been very tempted with the FP ones but then I'm a masochist and need full time hospital care.....Are you going to droop the 'tailerons' or are they now fixed ? Camo looks good from what I can make out from the piccy you've posted, stirling work fella.........should be done soon then ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) Al, what a beauty! As far as photos go, I picked up one of these and have never looked back! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160803325967 I can tell that you are one of the Great modellers on this site. Karen, you're not wrong there! Edited October 22, 2012 by Busdriver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Stunning work so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avgas Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Wow, this is taking shape very nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger 9 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Al, If your camera has various settings for shooting, try full automatic with the lens on automatic focus. That will get everything in focus if you don't use the manual setting on aperture mode.. Monty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Looking very cool Al :thumbsup2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Thanks very much for these comments, very nice people you all! Are you going to droop the 'tailerons' or are they now fixed ? They're moveable, like a lot of stuff in this kit - nose cone, canopy, avionics bay panel, gun access hatch, variable incidence intakes are all positionable. Clever engineering, especially considering it was released in 1994. On the home straight now, should be finished by the end of the week. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Al, what a beauty! As far as photos go, I picked up one of these and have never looked back! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160803325967 Karen, you're not wrong there! I am so pleased to be part of a forum with such wonderful people and fabulous modellers. Kind Regards, Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblehead Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) Hi Al! Just noticed this thread of yours! Stunning build so far.. Sorry to hear about the enforced time off, thought it had been quiet at work!!! At least you can take your time between building models and be word perfect on your new procedures when you get back Looking forward to your MiG build! Cheers Andy Edited October 22, 2012 by Wobblehead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark73 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Thanks very much for these comments, very nice people you all! They're moveable, like a lot of stuff in this kit - nose cone, canopy, avionics bay panel, gun access hatch, variable incidence intakes are all positionable. Clever engineering, especially considering it was released in 1994. On the home straight now, should be finished by the end of the week. Al Do you think you would find one on evilbay our where would you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) Hi Mark, There are plenty of them out there, still retailing around the 80-100 quid mark. A lot of eBay sellers are China-based, so you will need to factor in the VAT and parcel handling charge (up to 30 quid extra!) if you go down that road! eModels and Wonderland usually have stock, worth calling beforehand though! modelsforsale has the J in stock which is the same kit if you have your own decals. All retailing about £95. Al Edited October 23, 2012 by PHaTNesS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 On the home straight now, should be finished by the end of the week. Al So it should be ready for the next club night? That is very nice work there Al, and I a looking forward to seeing it in the flesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) I've moved the modelling indoors for the winter now, so hopefully, I can keep the photos coming... State of play as of this evening: Â Â Â Â Aircraft specific markings are on, from the TwoBobs "Eifel Eagles" sheet. I found the Osprey "Superbase 10: Bitburg" book very useful for placing these. Those who have been paying attention will realise that I've changed the subject airplane from 79-0053 to 79-0036, the Wing Commander's personal aircraft. (0036=36th TFW, geddit??) Also applied the Hobbydecal panel numbers - the whole job took about an hour, a fraction of what waterslide stencils would have been. And, of course, no silvering and instant application! Â Â Â Â Radar and nose painted - I elected, in the end, to close the radar access panel as the potential for cockups was high at this delicate stage of the build. Â Tonight I'm going to finish off the canopy and HUD - the pylons, drop tank and solitary AIM-9 drill round also need finishing off. If the remaining stencils arrive tomorrow, this will be finished at the weekend and ready for weathering Al Edited January 15, 2018 by Alan P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Yet again some nice work there Al, especially that panel numbering. I remember the panel Nos that were on a Phantom which seemed to be alot, but there seems to be even more here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark73 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 That is one sharp looking eagle, nice job on those panel details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Cheers guys. Jabba, I tried doing the panel numbers using normal decals on my USAFE Phantom, but it was so fiddly and half of them were silvering, so it just wasn't worth it. The dry transfers make all the difference, I'm truly amazed more options aren't available for stuff like stencils. The rest of the flippin stencils still haven't arrived, so I'm going to open the MiG-29 today. Hope I don't forget the Eagle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJPFlightpath Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 The Flightpath nozzles were alot of work and as Al has just shown in the above pics, not entirely necessary. The point is though that no detail set or aftermarket accessory is 'entirely necessary' - these products are just offered as an option for the builder, who can use them or super-detail from scratch. It just provides choice for the modeller, that is all. David Parkins, Flightpath www.djparkins.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 The point is though that no detail set or aftermarket accessory is 'entirely necessary' - these products are just offered as an option for the builder, who can use them or super-detail from scratch. It just provides choice for the modeller, that is all. David Parkins, Flightpath www.djparkins.com And if I was taking more time over this model, I surely would have indulged myself! Al (Flightpath fan!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 (edited) Al, will you please stop making the Tamiya 1/32nd scale F-15C look so blinkin' appealing.....! How am I supposed to find an affordable one if everyone and his mate sees this build and then wants to build their own? Just joking of course. I'm thrilled to see how this one is turning out and I'm glad that you are sharing your project with us, thanks. Very neat (and speedy) work too. She looks very chic in her Compass Ghost grey and the panel stencil numbers finish the job a treat The point is though that no detail set or aftermarket accessory is 'entirely necessary' - these products are just offered as an option for the builder, who can use them or super-detail from scratch. It just provides choice for the modeller, that is all. David Parkins, Flightpath www.djparkins.com Hello David, I agree with you entirely and I'm very glad that your sets are available. Having used them on both of my two large scale F-15s I have been happy with the results and would probably use a third set if I ever find an F-15C to build. No offence was intended. I should have added that they are the icing on the cake.Cheers. Edited October 26, 2012 by geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJPFlightpath Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Having used them on both of my two large scale F-15s I have been happy with the results and would probably use a third set if I ever find an F-15C to build. No offence was intended. No offence taken! Your workmanship is truly outstanding. Regards, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twentyten Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Great Progress, you can't half rattle throught a Kit!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger 9 Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Al, Your craftmanship is amazing. I conjure up images of Pele, Senna, Ali and the great John Holmes - all masters of their chosen fields. You are certainly in elite company. If my version of this kit comes out half as good as yours, I will be thrilled. Brilliant. Monty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) Gosh, I've come over all hot and bothered! Thanks very much for the very nice comments so far HUD - using my very useful polarised film from Japan: Â The colour changes as you change perspective Finished off the weathering, don't want to overdo it: Â Â Â Â Metalwork at the back finished: Â Â Rattled ahead and fitted droptank, pylons and Sidewinder - just a few bits and bobs and the rest of the cockpit to finish and it's done!! Â Â Now, how to actually take some decent photos of this - it's HUUUUUGE! Al Edited January 15, 2018 by Alan P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Wow Al, the more you do the better it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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