CanDid Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Hi, This is my GWH F-15B/D Eagle finished as an F-15DJ of the J.S.D.A.F. Hiko Kyodotai Agressor Squadron using DXM's excellent decals. I am truly impressed by the 'like a glove' fit on this GWH kit. I have not used any putty at all, only careful gluing and some Mr.Surfacer. It only let me down installing the engines as they for unknown reasons were simply 1 mm to long. Probably due to me not dry fitting them... The gap on the canopy is simply because it is not glued. After some masking...finished with Gunze acrylics and Aclad2, weathered with Ammo and AK. It is an OOB build with just a few scratch build details on the nose, in the cockpit and on the bang-seats, some wires on the landing gears and drilling and plastic card on the weapon pylons. Weapons and ALQ-131 togheter with the slightly modified pilots are Haswgawa. Thanks for looking //Fred 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMUSKY Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Very nice indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Stunning, a lot of work has gone into the finish of that one! Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Fred. . ASTOUNDING ...ASTONISHING color scheme. . FLAWLESS & NEAT build. . simply SUPERB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Great work Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somnas Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Great work here! Interesting kit, had to read up on it and was ready to order but then I saw it was twice as expensive as the Tamiya kit so I have to pass for now. Again, nice build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I have to build one! That looks amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Really nice job you've done on this, I've got the Hasegawa little brother of this one, but the amount of processes involved in painting etc are putting me off a little! Love the alclad work on the bare metal parts, and the weathering is just right IMO. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc7676 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Real nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Excellent. What are the decals like? as I have this sheet. Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Hi Fred! Wonderful build and amazing result! Looks great! It is seems that the TamiGawa age has finished!))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundylunch Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Very nice Eagle !! - super painting !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanDid Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Thank you for all the kind words. @ somnas Yes, it is a bit expensive compared to others, but it felt like a new generation to me. I was lucky and got a discount due to a damaged box. @ Rich G Don't let the masking put you off. It is all straight lines and my guess is that the mechanics have painted the plane, so it is quite an easy camo after all. I used Tamiya tape and their sheet with support lines. @ Julien I like the DMX decals, they are very thin so let them soak properly. I damaged one of the national markings (top left wing) but managed to put the parts together. They form very well over details and I only finished them with a little setting solution when almost dry. Will use the brand again. Speaking of brand. I agree with Snitok 1893, there are new alternatives out there and in my opinion this kit deliver. I also like the plastic as you can 'force' it a little when needed. Cheers! /Fred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 superb work, looks great very nice job on the scheme and finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Looks fantastic. I like the camouflage. A bit different. Cheers, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low flyer Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 :wow:Oh my God that is a stunning finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Well, that's depressingly awesome.... One more for the "never going to compete with that..." file! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Really great job, love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Beautiful work, looks spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrritableRabbit Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Bloomin 'eck! That's a bit different for an F-15. Shows how out of touch I am! Top notch finish all round and thank you for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Superb work. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 That's so in your face - I love it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Hang The DJ!!! That is really beautiful; I really like JASDF Aggressors even if there's a lifetime of decalling involved. Yours has what must be the most demanding scheme, but it certainly paid off - all round! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 The second superb eagle of the day and a real stunner too! Excellent work all round and love the scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Phwoooaaaaarrrr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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