Lifeline Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Hi... Another GB that fits my stash! After finishing my F-104 in the century series GB (which at the end added another F-104 kit, and F-101 into my stash).. I took to the stash and found 2 F-15E's, a F-15C (early version), a F-15J, and F-15I.. all Hasegawa. Seeing the challenge others face in this GB, I think I'll join with either or both of these; With both still in the plastic bag, I think I will start with the F-15J with less parts count and less modification required... So... Cleared to go? Cheers, Mario 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Welcome to the build Mario, any of those would be a great addition to the build and a display shelf. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeline Posted September 5, 2022 Author Share Posted September 5, 2022 The build has started.... After seeing how others work with Hasegawa's F-15, I decided not to start with the cockpit but from the fuselage parts. There's also a great build on Hase F-15C by @dimaADA I might follow some of the modifications I saw in there too. Cheers, Mario 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimaADA Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeline Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 It's actually been a productive few days... Cockpit and the nose area are done https://i.postimg.cc/ZY123PjW/20220906-001130.jpg A few review of the build stated the tricky alignment of the nose/cockpit section to fuselage. I added small plastic sheet to help the alignment of the two surfaces. Kind of worked I guess... Although there was still a micro steps found, but nothing a regular putty can't handle Next was the connection between the port fin and it's base which shows a gap. This was done using mixture of talk and CA glue which later sculp and sand to shape I cut out the ventral scoops on the fuselage, and replace it with new scoopsade from paper and attached using CA glues. According to the instructions, this practicular aircraft are not carrying any missiles. And since I didn't use any PE for this build, i decided to simulate the rails using masking tape. Replaced the HUD lens and display; Being a kit from tears ago, one can found the sprue directly attached to side of the canopy which sometimes cracked the canopy itself such this; Luckily I was able to minimize the crack using nail sanding sticks, followed by a short bath using Future. comment and critics are welcome...🥳🙂 cheers, Mario 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Nice save on the canopy and the sprue gloop at the bade of the vertical should give you a good finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeline Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 It has been too long... I know. I've been busy with life with new job, etc.. But the build continues slowly, but continue... I've laid down a black primer on the eagle, and suddenly have an urge to cut down the aileron and pose it slightly dropped.. risky but I succeeded. No pics unfortunately.. Paints also laid down... At first I used MIG Acrylic, since I successfully use those on a F-14A build few months back. But it's always hit and miss with this paint. This time it's a miss... By a mile 🥲. It doesn't cover as I want it to be and it's too pale for a JASDF Eagle. So I decided to use Gunze/Mr.Hobby Lacquer instead.. All was well (beside broken the pitot thingy on top of the left vertical fin) ... Then the kit accidentally slipped and fall to the floor 😭😭, broke the fwd assembly off and crack the left wing-fuselage joint. I was too upset to took photo of it, and try to repair it .. will update on how it goes Cheers, Mario 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 😱 no so sorry to hear this happened. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 11 hours ago, Lifeline said: Then the kit accidentally slipped and fall to the floor 😭😭 Yikes! Think I heard the cry of anguish from here! Hope it doesn’t take much to repair! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Oh no! Hope you can repair the damage OK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeline Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 Yes.. I experienced a set back, broke the wing and lost the mojo. But the build continues on... I replace the actuator parts of the exhaust with wire And detailed the canopy with wires and small paper I didn't documented the painting process but it's done, and I can finally start decaling... The exhaust painted and weathered I can't be sure I'll made it to the deadline... But definitely not going to let this become a shelf queen... Cheers, Mario 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Great work stitching it all back together again, impressive perseverance! Great to see your build progressing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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