SaintsPhil Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Heres my entry I haven't taken sprue shots just yet, but it's the standard kit, just some additional weapons. It'll be OOB with the exception of the Quickboost seats and some Eduard Canopy Masks. Looking forward to getting going now! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llking Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 great choice, I agree it's time to get started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 This group build should be called the academy F 15 group build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Hi Phil. Great minds think a like. We're building the same kit. What aircraft number are you planning? Since I've not decided mine yet we don't have to build the same one. /Bosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 The Israeli aircraft looks mean! The camo and tail art go so well on this mighty Eagle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Yeah the Israeli scheme is pretty eye catching! Bosse I'm going for option 2 from the kit, but I don't see any reason whywe can't do the same scheme! Not too long now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Option 2 noted. Just be careful. The instructions in the Academy kit is wrong. Python IV's goes on the outside on the wingpylons. The Python's also uses a different rail than the AMRAAMs. Just remember to put them on the right side and not according to the instructions. And IDF/AF doesn't use the AGM-130. You can put JDAM's on the wingpylons instead. I'm also going for the markings with the large eagle's head. But not No255, I'll do another one. Not long now.... /Bosse - certified IDF/AF Nut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 Thanks Bosse, that would have caught me out I think, as I know little about the IDF aircraft, even though I normally don't trust the kit instructions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 You're welcome Phil. Â IDF/AF is my main aera of interest. I started about six years ago to build as many IDF/AF aircraft I can in 1/48. I've built around 35 so far, with about 50 more in the stash. If you have any question please ask, and I'll try and answer as best as I can. /Bosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 Excellent our resident IDF expert!! I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Well I managed to get started this weekend, despite plenty of distractions!! I primed and base coated the pit, Tamiya NATO black, some light grey dry brushing and it's pretty much done! Still a few bits to tidy up, plus it'd be nice to add some colour but I can't find any pics of Ra'am cockpits.... IP done too Seats aren't quite done so pic of those when they are! I also go onto my favourite job(!!) of filling ejector pin marks, quite a few in this beasty! Joy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Great start Phil. Sanding and filling is good for the soul... /Bosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Thanks Bosse, I do enjoy it in a way.... Any suggestions for a 'typical' Ra'am load out?? I quite fancy the AGM-142 but I'm not sure how often they'd be carried... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) Hi Phil I've got a list of typical Ra'am loads at home. I'll post it in my own thread when I get home from work.  Long range strike missions with the Popeye´s is one of the missions for The Hammers, so I think it'll be a common loadout. I'm leaning towards the Popeye's myself on my own Ra'am.  /Bosse  Edit: spelling Edited January 14, 2013 by Marlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Nice start mate! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) Thanks Chaps More progress to report. While I go over pictures of the pit to see if I can add any colour I cracked on with the back end: There aren't many parts to it, especially as I didn't bother with the intake trunking, I'm going for FOD covers anyway I think. The fit on the E I built was very poor, to the point it almost got binned! This time however I have had more success! I took my time getting the fuselage halves joined as neatly as possible (maybe aided by the lack of trunking...). I then attached the wings using CA and accelerator. First time I've tried this and it worked a treat, what minor seams there were are filled as you go and the joint is rock solid. A bit of sanding and rescribing was required but nothing too bad. You can just about see some Mr Disolved putty I've used to level off a slight lip I was left with. Thanks to Bosse posting some load out info in his thread I've gone with these 2 beauties AGM-142 Popeye stand off missiles. She'll also carry the associated data link pod, plus a center line 600gal tank and 2 AIM 120 on the CFT stations. Missile rails aren't carried on the wing stations with Popeyes as they foul the fins. I would like to paint the Popeyes next but it's a bit brisk in the garage!! Phil Edited January 16, 2013 by SaintsPhil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Looking good Phil. They are rather mean looking those Popeyes. /Bosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 NIce work mate. If I ever get around do doing a RA'AM, i'll probably get this kit, rob the bits off it and use them on a Revell kit as they are that much nicer  Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Nice work so far Phil - I need to get me some seats - I'm not sure of the quality in the Revell kits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Cheers gents, To be honest I like this kit, I'm no Eagle expert so I can't see the shape issues and it does seem to have gone together much better this time. Maybe I need to build a Revell kit to compare.... Andy go for the quickboost they're lovely, I'll post up a pic later as they're done now. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger 9 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Looking good Phil Montgomery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 Ok chaps time for another update! I'm about there with the main build. A few squirts of primer has show up my deficiencies so it's back to filling and sanding! I've not shown the underside, as I didn't make a great job of the CFT....plenty of time to correct though as I'm waiting for the Mr Color version of the underside grey to arrive on the slow boat from the far east, not that it's warm enough in the garage for spraying anyway!! To keep me amused, and not building something else, I've cracked on with the load out AGM-142 and the associated datalink pod I've also finished the seats Quite pleased with them, but I fell foul of the vague instructions and stuck the sticky out bits in the side of the head rest wrong, do they don't stick out! Oh well.... Gear done too And the exhausts Next update should be the underside grey on, when it arrives! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Nice progress Phil. I do like the big missiles. /Bosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matcham11 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Looks goood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungo1974 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Looks good Phil, always have liked the F-15/AGM-142 combo. One thesedays i'll get around to doing a Eglin AFB F-111F weapons test jet. When the USAF looked at adding the Popeye to the Vark's weapon profiles the flew with 4 AGM-142's under the wings. A impressive load but drag must have been terrible,i can only imagine if it had been tried in combat the Vark would have need Tanker support all the way through the mission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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