Craig Baldwin

CAD detail image on X, provided by finemolds_t . A change in the wing, other than of being the thin version, the open speed brake option deviation from previous releases.

Well there you have it. F-4B/N. Should make a couple of people happy. Well, happier.

From finemolds_t on X (Twitter) with a Google translation. "The assembly direction is decided at the design stage, but when actually putting it together, it often turns out differently than imagined. From here, we will create the instructions"

A bit surprised they are following so quickly.

Really well done, not too heavy on the weathering. I like it. Craig

Beautiful build. NMF usually scares off most modellers, but you've finished this to a professional level. Congratulations.

Yes, 1999 aka Hobbysearch is an excellent resource for kit instructions.

More goodies announced from FineMolds, sorry I can not translate at this time.

Did you check the Res-kit page? https://reskit-models.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=f-35&ocf=F16S2V3607417149

FineMolds has announced that the first boxings of the C kit are missing parts tree "E". Customers are asked to contact FineMolds to arrange for replacement part. As well this is their holiday schedule. "As of December 28th, business has ended for the remainder of 2023. We will be open for business from the 5th of the new year, but responses to inquiries, requests for parts, and mail order shipments will be available from the 9th onwards. Please refer to the information in the source post regarding the missing runners for the “F-15 C Fighter” kit."

Yes, I have both, and wish they would have included both parts in all kits. A good build but double check alignment of parts along the way.

My current bench project is the F-15J J-MSIP by FineMolds. Test fitting and gluing in progress. I have found detail and fit excellent throughout. Three two minor areas are the top of the intakes with sink marks, filling sanding in progress with Mr Surfacer. On the forward fuselage, aft lower end are some seams requiring blending, with the left side needing slightly more blending. Future releases seem possible with locating divots on the side of the intakes for the fairing as seen in the final photo. Good information can be found here https://thaimilitaryandasianre

Thank you John. One never has enough reference material. I see that book is harder to find.

During my build of the FineMolds F-15, I noticed that some aircraft have the round louvred vent to the right side aft of the cockpit, and some don't. And now in at least one case there are photos of an aircraft with and without it in the time period of one year. Assuming it is tied to the Environmental System (air conditioning), anyone have any information on it installation? Thank you

Thank you Gene, a great job. Very useful for which I believe will be the go-to Eagle kit in 1/72. Mine arrived a few days ago and no disappointments here.