geedubelyer Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 (edited) Hi everyone, Thanks for stopping by. Some of you may have followed along with my In-Progress build over the last few years and I thank you for all of the support, help and encouragement you've shown me. Originally, I'd planned to wait until I'd got a photo of Lakenheath for a back drop but the combination of boredom and an unseasonably warm, calm day here in the U.K. has resulted in a change to proceedings. Since this is the Critiques forum I hope you will post any/all comments or thoughts. I'd prefer critiques of the actual model rather than my photographic techniques etc. but, feel free to add anything you think might be helpful in improving my modelling. I know that this style of image does n't suit everybody but I prefer to photograph the model in natural light to make it as convincing as possible. So, without further ado, Ladies and Gentlemen, may I introduce the United States Air Force Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle! I hope you enjoy the pictures............... (Blast, it looks like I've misjudged the image size! I don't like these black bars above very image. I'll re-size them all tomorrow) Edited June 13, 2009 by geedubelyer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxtype Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Guy,I've followed this build along,and I am speechless! She looks like she could FLY! Well done my friend. -Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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geedubelyer Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 Thanks Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcin_S Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 WOW !!! Awesome model and photos :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PNW_Modeler Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 man, it really ****** me off when people post pics of real aircraft and try to pass them off as models...... Looks amazing BTW! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 And finally, for those who think the F-15 is a large jet, a little comparison...... :blink: (Anyone remember these two?) Cheers, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Looks great. Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Holy cow, what a build! The photos speak volumes as far as realism goes. I thought it was a real jet at first. Fantastic work, Guy! Cheers, Alby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 (edited) ;) Wow! I'm speechless! EDIT: What a fantastic job! The pics really look like they're of the real thing. Had to double-, no, triple-take to make sure I wasn't looking at a walk-around of a real jet. Outstanding job on the pilot figures - they really bring this one to life! :blink: Edited April 27, 2008 by ChernayaAkula Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwood_uk Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 absolutly stunning Guy!!!! it really does look real in most of those pics!!! those cans really paid off!!! I thoroughly enjoyed posting along with your build thread and its a pleasure to see the end results!!! that irridescent hud really works out well too and stand out quite nicely. great stuff guy! Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Absolutely stunning Guy! I know I've said it before, but it is the truth. That is on phenomanal build my friend! I am just hoping that when I decide to build mine that it will look half a good as yours. I certainly thank you for taking the time to do a step-by-step commentary on the build so that I (and others) can try to replicate some of your techniques and learn what (very few) pitfalls there are in the build and how to avoid/improve them. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Wow......... :) Looks.... nah, I better just shuddup, nothing I can say can express how impressed I am with that build and those pictures! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomthegrom Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I would have put money on it that I was looking at a real jet. simply amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 That is just remarkable work. Amazing build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragonfly Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Sheesh!! Ahhh....ah..I don't know what to say except that your F15 is one of the most realistic models these old eyes have ever seen. Simply gorgeous in every way. Congratulations on a very fine build! Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alrite Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 God thats well done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian P: Fightertown Decals Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 uhhh, that's a model right? That looks absolutely AMAZING!! I've enjoyed following the IP thread too! Only question is if you're taking commission jobs on Tomcats-- Truly inspirational. -brian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Wha? THAT was a model? And I thought it was the real thing. Absolutely gorgeous. Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shockwave Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Wha? THAT was a model? And I thought it was the real thing. Absolutely gorgeous.Eric Same here!!! I was thinking, why post pics of the real thing when it's called a 1/32 walkaround?! That is bloody awesome work right there!! Cheers, Ricardo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Wow, Guy. I've followed the build from Day 1 and I just love the finished product. Even the best of all models tend to look like models when they're done. However, this F-15 truly looks real. You've captured the most minute of details to make this jet really stand out among the crowd. My favorite part is still the crew. That is the most realistic-looking aircrew I've ever seen anywhere, bar none. I intend to shamelessly steal your methods when I build mine! :lol: Excellent job, my friend! Now bring on that Viper. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Same here, I watched/read your online build on this Strike Eagle and Su-27 as well. Love your work, turely masters touch... :lol: and I'm with you on the photo's. Natural light is the best way to go! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 DUDE!!! Sweet!!! That is one ________(insert every good adjective you can think of here) model! (Anyone remember these two?)How could we forget?When do we get a photo-shoot of all three of them together? :lol: Stunning stuff Guy... <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gambler Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 (edited) Hey Guy, all the hard work definately paid off,..........you have ended up with one outstanding F-15E. Absolutetly brilliant job all round, and as Jake said, that crew really tops it off, not to mention those Burner Cans, their in another league altogether. ;) Outstanding. Cheers, Jeff. Edited April 28, 2008 by Gambler Quote Link to post Share on other sites
modelsntoys Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Wow.....fantastic work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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