Peter W Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) The first one over the line for this year is the Hasegawa F-15A Eagle 'ASAT'. It might be an old kit compared to some modern tooling's but it's still a lovely kit to build. On September 13th 1985 an F-15A piloted by Maj. Wilbert Pearson took off from Edwards Air Force base and climbed to 35,000 feet before launching a missile which carried on upwards before hitting and destroying a satellite in orbit. I’ve tried to build ‘Celestial Eagle’ as it was on that day complete with a live ASAT missile instead of the usual inert one. This one comes with a lot of extras in the box including etch for the cockpit and exhausts, white metal wheels and undercarriage legs. I still managed to add a few bits though: Eduard - Interior etch set Aires - Ejection seats Hobbydecal - AOA Probes All the main colours came from Hataka and the rest were Vallejo Model Air, both sprayed beautifully as usual. Gloss coat provided by an ever dwindling supply of future, followed by 10-11 hours of Two Bobs decals. Why do we put ourselves through the torture of stencils? Lastly some dark dirt from Flory Models and a Matt coat by Xtracrylix Matt Varnish. I have to say that it really was an enjoyable build for the Interceptors group build and now just got to decide what to build next. On with some pictures: As always comments and critique welcome. Pete Edited January 18, 2021 by Peter W 47 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 No criticism from me, l think that’s absolutely smashing, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Great looking Eagle there, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 First class model building. Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Lovely build Pete.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Stunning Eagle and ASAT. Makes me remember all the time I've read Tom Clancy's Red Storm Rising. /Bosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Stunning build, paint and weathering mate, very realistic - looks like you could jump right in and fly her! Interesting to read up a bit on the ASAT as well, I had never heard of this before, that must have been one hell of a flight to launch it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 A big thanks to all who took the time to comment or like this build, much appreciated. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Great Eagle build! Superb skills on display here! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albymoore Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Oh my, that is a lovely build! 😱 Cheers, Albert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Fantastic job you have done and the ASAT program is very interesting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 a satellite killer! Wow, hope that is never needed... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos brierley Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 I think I built this kit around 1987. You’ve really done this justice, lovely. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 excellent model 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 1 hour ago, amos brierley said: I think I built this kit around 1987. You’ve really done this justice, lovely. 😉 Hi Amos - I think that I left it in the stash to mature a bit longer than you but got there in the end. I’ve got a few more to get around too at some time too but don’t think that I can leave them for another 33 years, not unless I’m planning on being the oldest modeller in the world ever 😂 Thanks to everyone else too for popping in and taking the time to leave a comment or like. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Beautiful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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