George72 Posted January 11 Posted January 11 Hello! This is my recent project: a 1/48 GWH F-15C. I’ve been planning this combination, a top-tier kit paired with a nice set of aggressor desert paint schemes, for quite some time. After the 65th Aggressor Squadron was disbanded, its aircraft were distributed among various units. One recipient was the 194th Fighter Squadron in Fresno, California. They transitioned from F-16Cs to F-15s, which initially retained their aggressor paint schemes before eventually being repainted in the Mod Eagle design. Having previously built GWH’s excellent SU-35, I had high expectations for their F-15C. While this kit is still above average, it doesn’t quite reach the same standard. It has some minor issues, including a bit of flash and a few fitting problems, particularly in the air intake areas. The instructions also contain some errors, for example, they incorrectly depict the main wheels facing the fuselage centerline, when the opposite is true. For this build, I used Eduard PE and masks for both interior and exterior details, as well as a resin ejection seat. The kit’s included seat, though detailed, is significantly oversized. I also incorporated a KA Models exhaust nozzle set, though in hindsight, the Reskit set would have been a better choice due to its easier installation. Additionally, to address the gaps and steps inside the air intake areas, I opted for resin F.O.D. covers, with some improvement, a much simpler solution. Of course, I used the always nice aggressor decal set from Two Bobs. The paints were all polyester-based and sourced from a local supplier. Hope you enjoy the results! Cheers! 53 7 1
George72 Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 1 minute ago, Stephen said: Great work, a lovely finish. Thank you!
George72 Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 1 hour ago, Screech said: Gorgeous build! Thank you! 25 minutes ago, providence said: Beautiful model ! Regards Providence Thank you! 1
Charles68 Posted January 11 Posted January 11 That is a beauty! Glad to see it brought to life. I had the blue/blue aggressor planned a while back but decided to convert to a isreali R'ami . Love seeing the big eagle in camo!
George72 Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 12 minutes ago, Charles68 said: That is a beauty! Glad to see it brought to life. I had the blue/blue aggressor planned a while back but decided to convert to a isreali R'ami . Love seeing the big eagle in camo! Thank you! Israeli schemes are just great.
George72 Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 1 hour ago, dimaADA said: Great Eagle! Thank you!
George72 Posted January 12 Author Posted January 12 10 hours ago, F-32 said: It looks so good in that scheme, great work Thank you! 58 minutes ago, Fred piket said: Beautiful F-15!! Thank you!
George72 Posted January 13 Author Posted January 13 46 minutes ago, kelly9mm said: Stunning work, excellent paint work! Cheers, Marcin Thank you!
Mark Posted January 13 Posted January 13 I love seeing the usual suspects (F-4, F-14, F-15, F-16 etc.) but in unusual schemes. That's a lovely model and beautiful paintwork too.
George72 Posted January 13 Author Posted January 13 2 hours ago, HL-10 said: Very nice Thank you! 2 hours ago, Longhorn said: Very nice looking agresssor F-15. Thank you! 1 hour ago, Mark said: I love seeing the usual suspects (F-4, F-14, F-15, F-16 etc.) but in unusual schemes. That's a lovely model and beautiful paintwork too. Thank you!
Mycapt65 Posted January 13 Posted January 13 Amazing workmanship! I love the scheme. I've never seen that one before.
George72 Posted January 13 Author Posted January 13 6 hours ago, Mycapt65 said: Amazing workmanship! I love the scheme. I've never seen that one before. Thank you!
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