theplasticsurgeon Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) Joining you with this Academy F-15D kit (not the new one - I wish!) To build as an Israeli Ra'am F-15I, I really like that desert scheme, and magnificent Eagle on the tail. Some of you will remember my Israeli F-16B from earlier this year, before photobucket spoiled it all. This will be a similar DIY conversion with leftover insignias from other Eagle kits, plans from magazines. Edited July 31, 2017 by theplasticsurgeon More info 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Welcome aboard, best of luck sourcing the bits an piecies you need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) Just now, PhantomBigStu said: Welcome aboard, best of luck sourcing the bits an piecies you need That's the thing about this plan Stu. I've seen pictures of these Eagles flying, and absolutely clean - so that's how I intend to build mine. No FAST tanks, no pylons, no bombs or missiles, and flying - so no undercarriage, all the plastic that I need is in the box. Edited July 23, 2017 by theplasticsurgeon More info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) Whilst waiting for launch, here are my previous Eagles - all 1/72: Recently refurbished Airfix Eagle - built about 1987. Sat on Hasegawa box. Hasegawa single seater in Air-Superiority Blue. Hasegawa Two-seater Bi-Centenial. Hasegawa Strike Eagle. Edited July 27, 2017 by theplasticsurgeon More info 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) Here are the parts My colour instructions are from FSM and SAM. This is what I'm aiming for: Clean, in-flight configuration, and that magnificent Eagle on the tail. This will be a slow start, I'm involved in other GBs. Edited July 31, 2017 by theplasticsurgeon More info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Radial engines dealt with - time to start on this Eagle. Kit decals are looking shonky already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) Progressing slowly, and here is the cockpit installed into the fuselage. Ad being pulled into the shape of an Eagle. Edited August 23, 2017 by theplasticsurgeon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 Pulled basic airframe together, and a choice of intakes. This is where I start to smooth out those construction joint with Tippex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 And now in answer to Tim Moff's point about drooped intakes, this is how Academy kit lets you do them. having sanded and smoothed all the joins. Now hoping to airbrush tomorrow morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 Start of airbrushing, underside XtraColour Light Ghost Grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 Bit of masking TimStyle - poundland insulation tape. and cockpit prior to airbrushing X812 US Army Sand. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 Light green camo applied today Revell 59 colour - by hairy stick. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 And now the contrasting brown camo to complete the look. Humbrol 118 applied by brush Which finally brings this build to life. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Looking good so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) And now onwards with the decals that I've got. In this case the first release Airfix Eagle kit. Still not sure how to get that Eagle onto the tail. Edited September 1, 2017 by theplasticsurgeon More info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) Trawling the internet, I found these 1/32 decals Which I've printed onto paper at various enlagements, to compare sizewise with this Until 27% gave me this result. Allowing me to paint the shape of the Eagle onto both sides. Edited September 3, 2017 by theplasticsurgeon More info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) And now to fit and frame the canopy. Nosecone also fitted - and close up Do you like the AirSuperiorityBlue bonedomes? Edited September 3, 2017 by theplasticsurgeon More info 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Like the camo scheme of these Israeli F-15s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 (edited) THis is the look I'm after. But painting around the black bits, just isn't going to look right. Plan B - back to school, for lessons in tracing. 1, I've got left and right side images, cut to use them back to back. 2, On one side I'll use a soft pencil to lay as much lead as possible. 3, Lay that carefully on the tail - then use a hard and sharp pencil to transfer as much of that lead onto the model. In the right place. 4, See how that looks, and go over with a Sharpie pen if necessary. See you all tomorrow! Edited September 4, 2017 by theplasticsurgeon More info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) On 04/09/2017 at 9:23 PM, theplasticsurgeon said: Plan B - back to school, for lessons in tracing. 1, I've got left and right side images, cut to use them back to back. 2, On one side I'll use a soft pencil to lay as much lead as possible. 3, Lay that carefully on the tail - then use a hard and sharp pencil to transfer as much of that lead onto the model. In the right place. 4, See how that looks, and go over with a Sharpie pen if necessary. See you all tomorrow! so this is the pencil shape traced onto the tail, after trying to brush on the feathers. followed by inked in. and my weapons. A soft HB propellig pencil, to implant the image. A 4H pencil to press it on. and a Wilko Fineline pen to ink over. Result. Edited September 7, 2017 by theplasticsurgeon More info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 So now the just about completed model. I won't be calling this, until it's on a stand, and I've represented the massive flamethrowers at the back - or this GB finishes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) 7 full weeks and 8 weekends left. My request for these decals https://www.scalemates.com/kits/195273-heller-80336-f-15a-b-eagle has been satisfied, so I'll be rejoiniing with the Airfix kit. Edit and reconsidered, other GB are about to start. This could be an Eagle too far. Edited September 16, 2017 by theplasticsurgeon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 Just added it to a stand. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Excellent work Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 (edited) Adding more photos, ahead of the deadline. I've changed the stand arrangement. Edited October 29, 2017 by theplasticsurgeon New Photo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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