Popular Post dimaADA Posted August 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) Greetings everyone! I present to your attention a “Hasegawa” kit F-15C in 1/72 scale. For my building I chose an aircraft with the board number 79-036 as of 1984, when this aircraft was based at Bitsburg Air Base in Germany. The kit was built in 2016. During the build process, I used the following aftermarket: 1. Photo-etched “Eduard” № 72398 2. Photo-etched “Airwawes” № 7209 3. Exhaust nozzles “Aires” № 7170 4. Ejection seat “Quickboost” ACES II № QB72022 5. Cockpit light “BobTaurus” № RT72041 6. “TwoBobs” decal № 72-099 7. AIM-9M/L Sidewinder “Brassin” № 672 037 8. Angle attack sensors “Master Model” № AM-72-008 9. The “Academy” F-15C kit was used as a donor for some details. Below I want to show some of the building steps in more detail. Air intake channels “Hasegawa” does not provide air intake channels, so I integrated it from the “Akademy” kit. Wing Fins Cockpit Front wheel bay Pylons and armament Main landing gear and wheel bays The main landing gear were almost self-made from metal needles, different kinds of plastic, some PE parts, tin and wire. Nose landing gear As the main landing gear, the nose landing gear were almost self-made. Other elements As you can see, all elements of the model have been subjected to great improvements. Building took about two years. I hope the viewing was interesting. Best wishes Dmytro aka DimaADA Edited August 30, 2022 by dimaADA 79 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Outstanding build of a modern iconic aircraft. Great to see a BT bird again.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) A fantastic model of my favourite jet fighter and one of my favourite kits. The fact that it is a Bitburg plane is the icing on the cake! Edited August 30, 2022 by Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 That looks fabulous - stunning build SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Fantastic build, I'm very impressed! Your attention to even the smallest details is incredible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés S. Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Absolutely brilliant work!!! Congratulations. Andrés- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 That micro plastic surgery is faultless! I still think I'll be doing my Academy E out of the box though. I know what glues we all have at our disposal for putting small pieces like this together but I would rarely have the confidence to adhere curved metal parts like that to a clear canopy. What glues did you use & on what? Always interested to know what other people use when attaching bits to canopies. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 This is some top notch detailing🥇 A great model and it equals the real thing! cheers, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruudster Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Dang! Great added details. She looks amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimaADA Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 Thanks everyone for the feedback! 27 minutes ago, Lightningboy2000 said: I know what glues we all have at our disposal for putting small pieces like this together but I would rarely have the confidence to adhere curved metal parts like that to a clear canopy. What glues did you use & on what? Always interested to know what other people use when attaching bits to canopies. In a similar situation, I use Loctite EA 3430 epoxy adhesive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Turk Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Amazing work. One of the best F-15's I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxzinbox Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) Are you sure that this is in 72nd scale? 😲 That landing gear is insane! Everything actually! Edited August 30, 2022 by alxzinbox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_ Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 This really is outstanding. Congrats on an amazing build and thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Fantastic! I can't believe it's 1/72. Your attention to detail is incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Outstanding work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 An absolutely stunning rendition of the F-15! Real quality workmanship on show here. Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Fantastic work!!! Best F-15 I have seen in 1/72!!! Congratulations. Linus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimaADA Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 Thanks everyone for the feedback! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 That's a beautiful build, looks absolutely magnificent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 a work of art well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Wonderfully finished model 👌👌👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastiksurgeon Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Super build; excellent attention to detail and superior craftsmanship. Mightily impressed, Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 What a superb model, hard to believe it's 72nd scale. Excellent photos, especially of the detail changes you made. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimaADA Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 I thank everyone for the feedback! I am very glad that my work causes a positive response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Excellent build! Thanks also for showing us all the detail work you did (those landing gear are phenomenal!). one question: what paints did you use (both for the gray camo & metallic area at the engines)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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