plasmahal Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 **Update** - Weapons painted and decals applied.So the weapons were painted up and then sealed. Then the decal have been applied. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Looks magnificent mate. Shame about the paint cracking but I don't think it's noticeable in photos. What do you think it was? The paint not cured properly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasmahal Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Looks magnificent mate. Shame about the paint cracking but I don't think it's noticeable in photos. What do you think it was? The paint not cured properly? Paint was left for a few days. The light sand has the worst cracking over it and that was done first. Cracks are in the clear coat. It could have been the fact I sanded the paint and cleaned it then did the clear coat. Sanding might have released some gases from the paint. I'm going to try some Alcald aqua gloss with the My hobby aqueous next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasmahal Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 **Update** - Decals Completed.All the decals have now been applied and then a satin coat applied and left to dry for 24hrs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasmahal Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 **Update** - Pin Wash and Weathering.I have made a start on picking out panel lines with a wash made from raw umber oil and low odour thinners. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somnas Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Amazing work and I like how you are able to correct the things you're not happy with. Modeller for about a year? You're a natural! I'm not on here that often any more but I will try to follow you finishing this one up. Erik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms111s Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I love the paint job, very effective. Shame about the cracks in the clear, the thing is you know they are there. Anyone else will be blown away by finish of the whole thing and won't notice them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1314 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 It is a very nice build. I've got an 1/48 Academy F-15E in my stash and hopefully I can find sometime to start it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rom1 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Very impressive work on that paint job! It works really well over the pre-shading. I agree with toms111s - the slight imperfections in the clear coat won't be noticed by anyone but you! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasmahal Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 **Update** - Weathering Part Two.Been slow progress but have spent some time playing with oils and getting some stippling and streaking done.Have a nice reference photo of a dirty F-15I for inspiration.On the home stretch now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasmahal Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 **Update** - Final Assembly Part One.Weapons set assembled and attached to airframe.Undercarriage assembled and glued into place.I need to the undercarriage doors but will wait until the legs have set in place. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 That camo looks amazing!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Looking very fine indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasmahal Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 **Update** - Final Assembly Part Two.It's now up on sticks with the undercarriage doors sorted.Final aerials and pitot probes sorted too.Just setting up the canopy so it's removable. All that leaves is to finish off the 2 ejection seats. I can see the chequered flag. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Stunning.........Absolutely stunning!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasmahal Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 **Update** - Ejection Seats.The resin seats were cleaned and primed with Tamiya XF-19. Then base coated with XF-69 Nato Black. Then dry brushed with a stainless metalizer.The coloured parts were picked out with various paints and the the decals applied. Then on to a couple hours of work on the fiddly photo etch parts. Not perfect but it will do.Just need to paint the straps grey, seal the paintwork, apply a light wash and the sain coat at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rom1 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Very nice work !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasmahal Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 (edited) **Update** - Ejection Seats.Bang seats all done. Used Mr Hobby Aqueous to paint the straps. Then sealed with alclad aqua gloss. Once dry, I sprayed some sand/dark dirt for some weathering. Then when the wash was dry, I cleaned it up and then sealed with satin varnish. Just need to fit the seats in the cockpit and on to the final reveal. Edited June 15, 2015 by plasmahal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasmahal Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) So the F-15I is now all done and final reveal posted here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234983482-rfi-148-academy-israeli-f-15i-raam-eduard-cockpit-pe-aires-aces-ii-ejection-seats/#entry2016490It's been a struggle at times and first time understanding when people say they have lost the 'Mojo' for modelling. I pushed through all the issues and got it finished.Many thanks to all those who supported me and provided valuable feedback and words of encouragement. Edited June 15, 2015 by plasmahal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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