vppelt68 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Hi, I´m building an Academy F-15C in 1:72 scale. The MSIP II kit #12506 came with two identical fuel tanks, great, but I´d maybe like to get a third one, like they were used in the Desert Storm. I've learned that Academy spare parts/service department is non-existent, so I might have to go for aftermarket if I really want the center line tank too. The kit supplied AIM-9X:s have already been replaced with Revell -9M:s and radar seeking missiles (AMRAAM:s) just dropped, though I know there are aftermarket Sparrows a plenty. So does anyone know if there´s an aftermarket - just one - F-15 fuel tank available that looks reasonably enough the same as the Academy supplied ones? V-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverkite Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Be aware that during Desert Storm certain squadrons used WRM drop tanks which lacked the rear ending and were painted in lighter gray. Hasegawa F-15s have 4 drop tanks so everyone should have at least a spare tank. Luigi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 The Airfix F-15s come with three tanks, and used to be available cheaply, possibly cheaper than a single AM tank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 20 minutes ago, Silverkite said: Be aware that during Desert Storm certain squadrons used WRM drop tanks which lacked the rear ending and were painted in lighter gray. Hasegawa F-15s have 4 drop tanks so everyone should have at least a spare tank. Luigi Ok I have to check that detail - if I only find good enough pics! The Hase tanks, on the other hand, I´ve learned don´t match the Aca tanks in shape and size 😞 12 minutes ago, tempestfan said: The Airfix F-15s come with three tanks, and used to be available cheaply, possibly cheaper than a single AM tank. That is definitely an option to evaluate, thank you! V-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Might the Wanted section be more appropiate..? You're well over 100 posts. You might get more offers. Cheers, Andre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAGATIGER Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Hi there You can also find F-15 fuel tanks on Hasegawa F-4 Phantom kits in 1/72 scale Btw I'm going to check on my stashed Hasegawa F-15 Best regards Armando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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