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ORANGF15Guy

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  1. Worked on some of the Phase Hanger parts that I’m using for this build…..first is the seamless gun fairing. It’s one piece and so you don’t have to try to sand that hard to get to seam. I will also be using Phase Hanger pylons for both wings and center pylon that will have a Sniper Pod mounted. All of these parts are excellent! And I will be using Phase Hangers external tanks!
  2. Thank you both! Hope to have some paint on the bird soon!
  3. Also have the new tail booms attached. The inside of the BAM Model booms have raised rivet detail like the real thing, unfortunately some of it was remove during sanding. So I will be replacing that with some Archer rivet decals
  4. Cockpit is all buttoned up and ready to be attached to the fuselage.
  5. The position lights on the leading edge on the wings and on the wing tips are clear, and not the usual red and green on the EX. So I cut away the plastic and used clear resin plugs to start to form the lights. After I got them sanded to fit, I’ll do some polishing!
  6. Some progress made on the EX! The pit is in and finally close up! I decided to use a pair of Aries resin seats to replace the kit seats, because the GWH seats are, in my opinion are over sized. Because the Aries seats don’t have belts, I chose to use 3D printed belts from a Quinta set for the F-15, that way I was able to make sure that the belt placements were not the same front to back. One other thing I tackled were the rear slime light placement. On the EX they are different than the E. I used automotive tape for the frames after measuring the lights that are in the Caracal EX decal s
  7. They are part of the BAM-Models conversion set! The pylons and the LAU-128’s. They are excellent and I should have some pictures of my build up showing the outer pylons soon!
  8. Hi Arnaud, I haven’t tried the nail polish remover trick with the MRP filler, just sanded, but it works really well! I have been working on the tail booms and almost have them done and primed! I’ll try to post some pictures of the booms and the pit this weekend!
  9. Thanks, working on the pit right now and the rear half of the fuselage! Hope to have some pictures up this week!
  10. Got a little work on the cockpit done. The pictures that I’ve seen of the real thing show it’s all black……I assume for NVG compatibility, so that’s what I did. The BAM IP’s and IP comings are excellent and the fit is really good. I should have the dry brushing and detailing done on it this week some time and I will post photos as soon as I do!
  11. And here is the first pylon, still have a little sanding to do on the backside of the 3D pylons and then I’ll prime it and start on the other side!
  12. Started working on the CFT’s. First thing was to loose the recessed panel lines. Used MRP liquid putty, absolutely love this stuff for small jobs. Then added the BAM Models pylons and finished with the stock GWH pylons and other parts! I’ll add some pictures after I get it primed! That’s it for now!
  13. After the GPS was done I installed the JSF and the vertical stab antennas/counter weights? Not sure what they are, but they fit very well! One think to be careful of on the BAM Models parts…..they are 3D printed and the resin is very brittle! But if you take your time and go slowly removing the parts from the printing blocks should be OK!
  14. Started to test fit some of the BAM Models parts. First observations…..parts are excellent quality and they fit very well. First thing I did was install the new GPS antenna just aft of the air break.
  15. Fellow Plastic Munchers…..Starting a new project today, converting a GWH F-15 Echo to an F-15 EX! Purchased BAM Models F-15EX conversion, along with some Quickboost Seats, Phase Hanger seamless gun fairing and their pylon set. I also purchased the BAM wheel set, it’s not pictured, because it’s on its way from France!
  16. Just ordered the wheels to complete everything that I need to start my EX!
  17. The detail from these 3-D printers is awesome. I just test fitted the IP comings and they fit very well! And I test fitted the GE nozzles and they are dead on…..perfect fit! I will be traveling for work next week, but I’m going to move this project to the front burner. The only thing I’m going to have to come up with are a bunch of AIM-120’s!
  18. I’m very impressed with the level of detail in the set!
  19. Hey Guys, just received my EX conversion from BAM Models and I have to tell you it’s one of the best sets I’ve seen in a long time. Going to make a great looking F-15EX! I will be doing a build for Kingsley Field with their fin flash since they will be the first unit receiving the new jets! I will be using the GWH F-15E as my base and the only thing I will need, I think, are new wheels! Will be working with some people on the ground at Kingsley for the tail number and any other questions that pop up! should be a fun build!
  20. Just ordered the entire set for the EX and I’m really looking forward to working with it
  21. I ordered the BAM Models conversion set for the SG, and the set is excellent! As soon as the EX set is available I will be ordering a couple of them!
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