JASDF F-15DJ

[Tiger331]

I'm currently doing some research prior to emarking on at least one JASDF F-15DJ in an Aggressor colour scheme. Clearly Hasegawa market several F-15DJ kits with these markings though I have read elsewhere that you are actually better off with the original Hasegawa F-15D or the Revell F-15E.....!. I know the latter kit is a newer mould and is, apparently, an easier all round build, but can it really be used as the basis for an accurate F-15DJ ?. Obviously the conformal tanks go but there must be other differences ?....not too worried about jet nozzles, cockpits etc since these will be aftermarket items but not being a Eagle afficionado I would really appreciate advice on the base kit.

Thanx

Tiger331

[AnonymousER99]

Tiger

The best way to get to a DJ is to either use a Hasegawa DJ kit. If not you can use a B/D kit from Hasegawa or even the E kit from Hasegawa boxing P8. The E boxing is nothing more than a D with "additions" to make it an earl E prototype. You get correct instrument panels for a B/D in the box.

Also remember that you need bot vertical stabs to have the small bullet fairings on top of the stabs. The only Hasegawa boxings with both small are the J and DJ boxings if memory serves.

You cannot get s DJ out of Revells E model as it is strictly an E with all of the changes to the airframe that the E has.

HTH

Mike

PS Tiger, if you need anymore help I spent a good portion of my young adult life in and around Eagles so I am sure I can answer some questions for you.

[atdb27]

I'm currently doing some research prior to emarking on at least one JASDF F-15DJ in an Aggressor colour scheme. Clearly Hasegawa market several F-15DJ kits with these markings though I have read elsewhere that you are actually better off with the original Hasegawa F-15D or the Revell F-15E.....!. I know the latter kit is a newer mould and is, apparently, an easier all round build, but can it really be used as the basis for an accurate F-15DJ ?. Obviously the conformal tanks go but there must be other differences ?....not too worried about jet nozzles, cockpits etc since these will be aftermarket items but not being a Eagle afficionado I would really appreciate advice on the base kit.

Thanx

Tiger331

Hi Tiger331,

As you know our deal is going on and kit is on it's way.

There are up to 7 options in the kit and it does have a diff set of nozzles to use with it.

It is as you say a basic F-15D as per suppplied inst + the decs and nozzles to make it a DJ version.

Adrian

[Tiger331]

Tiger

The best way to get to a DJ is to either use a Hasegawa DJ kit. If not you can use a B/D kit from Hasegawa or even the E kit from Hasegawa boxing P8. The E boxing is nothing more than a D with "additions" to make it an earl E prototype. You get correct instrument panels for a B/D in the box.

Also remember that you need bot vertical stabs to have the small bullet fairings on top of the stabs. The only Hasegawa boxings with both small are the J and DJ boxings if memory serves.

You cannot get s DJ out of Revells E model as it is strictly an E with all of the changes to the airframe that the E has.

HTH

Mike

PS Tiger, if you need anymore help I spent a good portion of my young adult life in and around Eagles so I am sure I can answer some questions for you.

Mike,

Thanks, you confirmed my suspicions.....I guess you cannot always rely on aftermarket decal manufacturers to provide the right recommendations !.....Two Bobs definitely quote F-15Es in their sheets even though I had an inkling there was more to an E tha just the conformal tanks. I had also picked up the dual small bllet fairings issue but thanks anyway. I have bought the right kits...that's the main thing !