modelling minion Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Hi guys, Like the title says I am thinking of building an F-15D (probably an aggressor) and was wondering if I could use the excellent Revell F-15E as a starting point. If so is it as simple as leaving off the FAST packs and relevant aerials and adding those relevant to an F-15D. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 The biggest difference is the cockpit, the E has an entirely different layout to the D with multiple MFD's both front and rear. Yes, the FAST packs will also have to be deleted and there are several other detail items such as antenna etc. There is a wealth of info at the following link- http://www.f-15e.info/joomla/en/home -Dazza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 The wheels are different and the doors are bulged on the E , more info here http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=273308&st=0&p=2592126&hl=strike%20eagle&fromsearch=1entry2592126 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Thanks guys, I knew some of you would have the answers. Looks like there is more to it than I thought, not the first time that's happened! May have to revise my plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don McIntyre Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 The FAST packs COULD stay on the F-15D, although I'm not sure if units other than 57th FIS used them on a regular basis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus.Q1000859 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) The spine mounted air break is a notable difference.not so much in shape but size. Edited February 29, 2016 by Marcus.Q1000859 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 The FAST packs COULD stay on the F-15D, although I'm not sure if units other than 57th FIS used them on a regular basis. The FAST packs on the C/D have different weapons mounting points and pylons to those on the E, so no, the can't stay... -Dazza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chacer Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Could I ask what a fast pack is please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Could I ask what a fast pack is please? They are bolt on fuel tanks which sit against the fuselage on either side beneath the wings basically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guillaume320 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I'm surprised to hear the speedbrakes are different in size. I could swear I've seen pictures of an E with a C/D speedbrake, so I thought they were interchangeable...? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I'm surprised to hear the speedbrakes are different in size. I could swear I've seen pictures of an E with a C/D speedbrake, so I thought they were interchangeable...? You have, it's in this link. https://ww2aircraft.net/forum/threads/f-15d-vs-f-15e.35985/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don McIntyre Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 The FAST packs on the C/D have different weapons mounting points and pylons to those on the E, so no, the can't stay... -Dazza Good point, the difference between the types of FAST packs was completely forgotten. I can only plead "brain fade..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don McIntyre Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 The FAST Pack (Originally Fuel And Sensor Tactical)is a fuel tank that attaches to the sides of the intakes on the F-15. More commonly called "Conformal Fuel Tanks" these days. They look like a fairing on this shot, the FAST Pack on this aircraft has the 57th FIS unit ID on its side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don McIntyre Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Once again the forum won't allow me to edit my post. You can see the (at the time) AIM-7 Sparrow AAM mounts on the lower outside corner of this starboard side unit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus.Q1000859 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) I'm surprised to hear the speedbrakes are different in size. I could swear I've seen pictures of an E with a C/D speedbrake, so I thought they were interchangeable...? Sorry, poorly worded. The shape rather than size. The Hasegawa C/D misses the ridge lines and spine that run through the air brake almost completely. The Revell does much better but the ridge line could benefit from a little help. Edited March 1, 2016 by Marcus.Q1000859 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knaupel Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Hi all, just wondering, would it be possible to convert the F-15E into an F-15 Silent Eagle? What do you think ? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 You have, it's in this link. https://ww2aircraft.net/forum/threads/f-15d-vs-f-15e.35985/ So in the light of this am I correct in thinking that if I leave off the FAST packs, delete some aerials, change the cockpit and replace the wheels then I can get a decent D? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piker38 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I quite fancy doing a 57 FIS F-15C with accurate FAST packs, so what would be my best way to achieve that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guillaume320 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 in 1/48, I suggest you go for an early Hasegawa F-15E box. Their E is basically a D with the added conformal fuel tanks. They even include the dedicated Sparrow adaptors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piker38 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 OK, so that would give me an F-15D with sparrow-mounts of the FAST packs out of the box ......... can I simply fit those FAST packs to a Hasegawa F-15C kit to get my 57th FIS single-seater ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 OK, so that would give me an F-15D with sparrow-mounts of the FAST packs out of the box ......... can I simply fit those FAST packs to a Hasegawa F-15C kit to get my 57th FIS single-seater ? Yes, the main fuselage sprues are the same. Cheers, Andre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 Yes, the main fuselage sprues are the same. Cheers, Andre That's good to know. Now I just need to source some 57th FIS decals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 I have a Hasegawa F-15C, but managed to get hold of the Conformal fuel tanks from an other member here on BM. It should be easy to do the 57th FIS out of that? Want to do a "Icelandic" Eagle as my dad was stationed at NAS Keflavik for 7 years. Norwegian NATO officer. Cheers Ørjan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piker38 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I've got my 57th FIS decals from ASTRA (sheet 48-05), together with a Hasegawa F-15C kit (or three). On Scalemates, I can see Hasegawa F-15E releases from 1986/7 onwards - which 'update' rendered the kit unsuitable for use as a F-15B/D ? How early an F-15E kit do I need to source to have the old-style FAST packs in the box ? Would my Academy F-15E be of use as a FAST Pack donor ? Really quite keen now............ :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 Unfortunately Astra are sold out of the 57th FIS decals in 1/48. Not sure which boxing of the F-15E we would need but I imagine the earlier the better. I don't think the FAST packs in your Academy F-15E would be of any use as Academy got their parts correct for an E unlike Hasegawa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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