James V Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hi, I have had a quick search through the old posts in the forum but could not come up with a clear cut answer. I am looking to start my Tamiya 1/32 F15 C Eagle in the next month or so but am a bit confused by the actual colour of the plane. The instruction show a lot of mixing of paints that I am not keen to do, I was just wondering if anyone knew of the FS Numbers for the two tone scheme and/or the Xtracacrylix/Tamiya or Humbrol colours required to finish this plane off. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 (edited) The Current "Mod Eagle" scheme is FS36176 & FS36251. These are avaliable in the Xtracolour range as X157 & X132 and Xtracrylix range as XA1157 & XA1132 The Lakenheath F-15C/D's are painted in the Mod Eagle scheme. Shaun. Edited December 27, 2009 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James V Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Shaun, Many thanks for the info. On another note, are you going to be making it to the Loop in 2010? Was planning to goin January to get some snow covered mountain shots, hopefully with planes in them! The Current "Mod Eagle" scheme is FS36176 & FS36251.These are avaliable in the Xtracolour range as X157 & X132 and Xtracrylix range as XA1157 & XA1132 The Lakenheath F-15C/D's are painted in the Mod Eagle scheme. Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 (edited) Shaun, Many thanks for the info. On another note, are you going to be making it to the Loop in 2010? Was planning to goin January to get some snow covered mountain shots, hopefully with planes in them! Hopefully making my first trip of the year in the first few weeks of Jan, I know its a mad time to be standing on the hill but "Never go, never know!" Snow shots do look nice, if you can fight the cold! Shaun. Edited December 27, 2009 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James V Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 I know the feeling, I cant help but think it might be good (but very cold up there) if the weather is right. Clear Crisp skies mean little haze.... I'll keep you posted if I do go Hopefully making my first trip of the year in the first few weeks of Jan, I know its a mad time to be standing on the hill but "Never go, never know!"Snow shots do look nice, if you can fight the cold! Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 (edited) I know the feeling, I cant help but think it might be good (but very cold up there) if the weather is right. Clear Crisp skies mean little haze.... I'll keep you posted if I do go Winter Vis can be great, but you only get short days because of the light which a good thing because 5 to 6 hours in the cold is more than enough! Its worth bearing in mind that the Bwlch ledges are in shadow most of the day, so there's no warmth from the sun. Keep in touch. Shaun. Edited December 27, 2009 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James V Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Shaun, Will be Cad West or Corris if I do go, Depending on the path up Cad, If that is bad, the Corris Corner Shale path is more favourable. Anyway, Many thanks for the paint info, Will come in useful once I get going after I have finished the Revell Typhoon Winter Vis can be great, but you only get short days because of the light which a good thing because 5 to 6 hours in the cold is more than enough!Its worth bearing in mind that the Bwlch ledges are in shadow most of the day, so there's no warmth from the sun. Keep in touch. Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Shaun, Will be Cad West or Corris if I do go, Depending on the path up Cad, If that is bad, the Corris Corner Shale path is more favourable. Anyway, Many thanks for the paint info, Will come in useful once I get going after I have finished the Revell Typhoon If the sun is out Cad west can be very awkward in the morning with the low winter sun, Cad East or Corris are the places to try. Have you tried the Birds nest at Cad East?. If the small tarmac road is passable its only a short walk up a small hill to the "nest". Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James V Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Not tried the Birds nest, I doubt I would even think of taking the car up the track on Cad East in the Winter.. Looks Like it might be Corris again! Did you also see that an F15C came through LFA7 on the 30th October, though it did go high! If the sun is out Cad west can be very awkward in the morning with the low winter sun, Cad East or Corris are the places to try.Have you tried the Birds nest at Cad East?. If the small tarmac road is passable its only a short walk up a small hill to the "nest". Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 (edited) Did you also see that an F15C came through LFA7 on the 30th October, though it did go high! Its very rare to see the fighter Eagles down low. The closest I've come, is seeing a 3 ship drop into the Bwlch at Dinas with 2 pulling out before the Bwlch turn and one continuing along the hill tops though the pass. It will be a real scoup when someone gets one but I have a funny feeling it will be a secret set up when it happens Not that "set ups" ever happen Edited December 27, 2009 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James V Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Spoken by a Cynic.... I did hear about the Eagle on the 30th but that is the only one I've known about. Still its a 400 mile round trip for me to go to LFA7, but it is certainly worth it Its very rare to see the fighter Eagles down low.The closest I've come, is seeing a 3 ship drop into the Bwlch at Dinas with 2 pulling out before the Bwlch turn and one continuing along the hill tops though the pass. It will be a real scoup when someone gets one but I have a funny feeling it will be a secret set up when it happens Not that "set ups" ever happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LopEaredGaloot Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 James V, Depends on the date. During 1991, it could go either way but for an East CONUS or USAFE unit would likely still be Ghost Greys. After ODS, Mod Eagle increasingly took over the force, having originated out Kadena way with PACAF. It is a very hard yellow or brownish grey with a blue-slate looking counter shade when freshly applied. Compass Ghost (36375 Light and 36320 Dark) are more pastel shades and tend to get both paler and dirtier, quicker, over time. Check your unit codes and dates as you can really mess up the finish if you apply Ghost appropriate decals over a Mod Eagle airframe or vice versa. LEG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 (edited) Spoken by a Cynic.... I did hear about the Eagle on the 30th but that is the only one I've known about. Still its a 400 mile round trip for me to go to LFA7, but it is certainly worth it Not a Cynic just someone who's spent a fair bit of time around the low flying areas and realised that there is a "click" among some photographers in the know I've heard of plenty of arranged "Fly pasts" The RAF Valley photocall was a good bet for some intresting passes!, this was before the time when crews were requested to avoid the area by higher comand on the days around the event. The photographers that tried the area on this years photocall drew a blank, while in the good old days you would get most traffic that attended the Photocall. It was allways good sport with people on base given advanced warning of departing aircraft and seeing them though the loop 15 mins later. Shaun. Edited December 28, 2009 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James V Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 Regarding Colours, I aim to do a jet like the one posted: I presume this is the newer Modded Eagle Scheme? It certainly looks darker than the original schemes that is for sure. As for the loop, I am really looking forward to getting back down there whenver I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Regarding Colours, I aim to do a jet like the one posted: I presume this is the newer Modded Eagle Scheme? It certainly looks darker than the original schemes that is for sure. Yes, this the newer Mod Eagle scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James V Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 Cheers Shaun, Have you started your Eurofighter as yet? Just finished the seat and will get the cockpit together over the next day or so to get the fuselage together and then onto the second part of my review. Yes, this the newer Mod Eagle scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandwagon 106 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I remember the (lack of) fun I had trying to get the Mod Eagle scheme right using Tamiya's colour instructions. This was before I knew the correct colours, it went from ghost grey, through gunship grey to being a light blue. Never did get it right, I would really like to do a single seat 1/32 Eagle, can't find them anywhere. Great pics James Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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