TEZ Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Hi all,Not the best light here in the UK for photos...The model depicts an aircraft belonging to the 57th Fighter Weapons Wing, Detachment I, Luke AFB (circa 1975). The detachment was responsible for operational test and evaluation of F-15 weapons at both Luke and Nellis AFB (hence the LA tail code and 57th FWW markings). This aircraft, 73-0085, is typical of an early F-15A / B, in that it wears the short lived Air Superiority Blue scheme. Monogram F-15A Eagle (released in 1979)· Scratch work cockpit details, including Bay 5 ‘boxes’· Aires ESCAPAC seat· Re-scribed panel lines· Scratch built jet pipe interior· Eduard remove before flag tags· Scratch built intake covers · Xtracolour paint NOTE- Air Superiority Blue (X601 – Flanker Medium Blue)· Decals were from various sources – Microscale, Two Bobs, Afterburner… I decided to keep weathering to a minimum. I'll save that for the Ghost grey & Mod Eagle ones I have planned. Andrew 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Now that is smashing - lovely job! And a fab bit of nostalgia - those black wheel hubs really take me back! Excellent re-work of an old gen kit and I totally agree on keeping the weathering to a minimum, those a/c were kept nice and clean being shiny and new back then. Nice Work! Cheers Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 She's a fine looking example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clift Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Very impressive! One would never think that was the old Monogram kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Great looking Eagle, that scheme is superb and your hard work really shows it off well. Excellent job re-scribing, it gives me chills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 That polishes up beautifully in Air Superiority Blue - great work on that kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) Hello Tez, What a nostalgic and inspirational build. Lovely to see an air superiority blue aircraft again. The bits and bobs you've added really set everything off a treat. Great job and thanks for sharing her. Cheers Edited February 10, 2013 by geedubelyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Thats an excellent model and one to be very proud of for sure. Looks great in that scheme, and the kit looks better than I do at 33! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 TEZ, VERY NICE. your rescribing is flawless. I know some don't like that but I think it looks AWESOME. It Enhances its lines..something a little different with that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungo1974 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Simply Beautiful.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylurve Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Brother that is a stonker! I have the same kit in the stash but the rescribing really stops me from building it. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Nicely done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mireson Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 that is one good looking aircraft, and you have done it justice well done malc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin77 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 That is awesome, I so want an early F-15, I love the scheme. Great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 nice Eagle always managers to look mean regards Glenn..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Nice to see the retro look. Well Done! Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spence Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Wow - that's something else! A very tough kit made to look sensational... I love it! Spence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEZ Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Thanks for all the comments. I really enjoyed the build, as did my wallet!! You could probably get six Monogram F-15 for the price of one Hasegawa example. Doing a euro-centric aircraft next...an F-4F. regards Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Looking forward to seeing your next project "Doing a euro-centric aircraft next...an F-4F" What squadron are you doing? Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillstar Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Your Eagle looks great. I like that you have not made a conversion to the new style grey-in-grey jets. I wish I had some skills in re-scribing panel lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Wonderful work, especially considering the age of the kit. The paint work is spot on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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