DaveJL Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hello all, Here is my second entry. 1/48 Revell F-15E converted to a Royal Saudi Air Force F-15S. The kit: Aftermarket: I will be using the Wolfpack Designs F-15S conversion set, Two Bobs decals and Pavla seats. Contents of the Wolfpack set: Reference: I read in The Times newspaper on Friday that Saudi jets have, reportedly, been attacking terrorist camps in Yemen, presumably with the F-15S. I may try and find what loads they used for such missions. If I can't find anything, I'll load it up with 4x GBU-10's on the CFT's, something else along the centre, 2x fuel tanks and 4x AIM-9's. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Oh an S-model. Interesting, most interesing..... I'll watch this very carefully, and taking notes. /Bosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Another great selection, should be a belter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Thanks chaps, looking forward to getting started! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungo1974 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 A good choice Dave... I'm hoping with the amount of folks signed up to this GB we'll get to see a bunch of non US Eagles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Thanks mate. Yes, likewise here! A colourful Japanese machines, Korean 'K' or Singaporean 'SG' would be a nice addition! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzio Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) Nice choice dude!! I'm feeling a bit out of place by not doing either a US aggressor or using an academy kit... However if I get the MTD done, I do have decals for two F-15C's from the JASDF aggressors. So we got one covered Kind Regards Dazz Edit : F-15C's?? I meant F-15DJ's... Least that's what they are on the box. It's amazing what you think about while at work... Edited January 7, 2013 by Dazzio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Another fine choice Dave! What are the Wolfpack parts like? Never used their Resin but might add some to my Mig 29AS at some point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Thanks Phil and Dazz. F-15DJ sounds good! Phil, the Wolfpack stuff is great. Detailed and easy to work with, though some of the parts are becoming harder to find, especially their great F-14 sets! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hoping to start this one in the next few days. Been doing a bit of research regarding the weapons load-outs. My initial plan was to load it with 4x GBU-10 but I think that may be a little bland! I've seen a few pictures on the net of a S model with Mavericks on the wing pylons so this got me thinking.... 2X GBU-10's on one CFT, a fuel tank down the centre, 6x CBU-105's or MK82's on the other CFT, 4x AIM-9 and 2x Maverick on the wing stations. 4x GBU-10's on the CFT's, 1x GBU-24 on the centre line, 2x fuel tanks and 4x AIM-9 on the wings. 2x GBU-12 and 3x MK82 on one CFT, fuel tank on the centre line, 2x GBU-12 and 3x CBU-105 on the other CFT, 2x GBU-10 and 4x AIM-9 on the wings. 2x GBU-10 on one CFT, GBU-15 pod on the centre, 2x AIM-7 on the other CFT, 1x GBU-15, 1x fuel tank and 4x AIM-9 on the wings. Really not sure what to go for! If anyone has details of actual F-15S loads, i'd be most grateful! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hoping to start this one in the next few days. Been doing a bit of research regarding the weapons load-outs. My initial plan was to load it with 4x GBU-10 but I think that may be a little bland! I've seen a few pictures on the net of a S model with Mavericks on the wing pylons so this got me thinking.... 2X GBU-10's on one CFT, a fuel tank down the centre, 6x CBU-105's or MK82's on the other CFT, 4x AIM-9 and 2x Maverick on the wing stations. 4x GBU-10's on the CFT's, 1x GBU-24 on the centre line, 2x fuel tanks and 4x AIM-9 on the wings. 2x GBU-12 and 3x MK82 on one CFT, fuel tank on the centre line, 2x GBU-12 and 3x CBU-105 on the other CFT, 2x GBU-10 and 4x AIM-9 on the wings. 2x GBU-10 on one CFT, GBU-15 pod on the centre, 2x AIM-7 on the other CFT, 1x GBU-15, 1x fuel tank and 4x AIM-9 on the wings. Really not sure what to go for! If anyone has details of actual F-15S loads, i'd be most grateful! Dave Hi Dave, I think this one will look great.: 2X GBU-10's on one CFT, a fuel tank down the centre, 6x CBU-105's or MK82's on the other CFT, 4x AIM-9 and 2x Maverick on the wing stations. Something quite different from all the rest. /Bosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Definitely want to do something different! I just discovered though, I only have one LAU-117 pylon for the Maverick. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 (edited) Brief start made today. First up, I added the Saudi specific antennae to the rear portions beside the stabilisers: Intakes were assembled then the fuselage put together. Easy as 1, 2, 3! Weapons load. I decided on something 'different' so here it is: 2x GBU-10 on one CFT, GBU-24 down the centre, 3x MK-82 & 3x CBU-87 on the other CFT, 2x Fuel tanks and 4x AIM-9 on the wings. The GBU's are from Hasegawa Weapons set D, the others are from a Kinetic F-16. I have also found out that the RSAF have decided to retrofit all their F-15S airframes with General Electric engines, replacing the P&W standard engines...example Luckily, I have 2 GE engines spare from the Academy Ra'am that I am robbing parts from. I had initially thought that the Ra'am had GE engines, but it in fact has P&W engines with the 'Turkey Feathers' still in place. More to come Dave Edited January 29, 2013 by DaveJL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Should be finished tomorrow? Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Not quite, maybe next week Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 More done today. Wings added: Prepped the cockpit for all the detailed painting. Note the instrument panels are from the Wolfpack set as they are slightly different to the USAF panels: Tomorrow, I will paint the cockpit, close up the forward fuselage and hopefully attach this to the rear section. More to come. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nico13 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Very interesting topic. Can't wait to see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Thanks mate. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 A bit more to show. Cockpit has been painted: The GE engines being pinched from an Academy Ra'am kit: I've dry-fitted them to the Revell kit and they slot right in. The tail fin with the 'chunky' ECM pod had to be modified as the Saudi Eagles have a 'skinny' pod on both fins: GPS dome added to upper fuselage (just need to sand off the excess glue!!) I then inserted the cockpit to the front fuselage sections and, once dry, added this to the rear fuselage, left to dry for an hour, added the fins and then the intakes. Did I mention before that this kit is a GIFT to build? Next up is to add the CFT's and tidy up the minimal gap at the fuselage join. More to come. Dave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungo1974 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Dave.....for the love of god.....slow down!!! Your making us all look bad....lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Haha sorry Gary, but these kits just fall together! Progress will slow next week when i'm back to work Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Not much of an update today. Just added the CFT's and the fuel dump valves. The left CFT didn't fit down overly well at the rear, hence the tape! Next up is to add all the pylons etc. More to come. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) Dave, Razxle-Dazzle... Great choice and how good to see a Royal Saudi Air Force EAGLE ...Massallah!!EXCELLENT!! Good neat clean start.. Will be back for more.. Edited February 1, 2013 by HOUSTON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Thanks Houston, glad you like it. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Good going Dave, do you not do any gardening?!! . I was thinking of starting a DaveJL G.B., has to be finished in 2 weeks though. Any more planned? Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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