Ken Middleton Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Marcel, what an impressive build - the cockpit looks terrific Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkW Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Can you describe how you dirtied up the underside of the nacelles? The JFS burn marks I get how were done, but what colors did you use and how did you apply it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Can you describe how you dirtied up the underside of the nacelles? The JFS burn marks I get how were done, but what colors did you use and how did you apply it? Hello Mark... I'm assuming you mean the titanium areas? Those were done using SNJ (I love the stuff), after airbrushng on the base metal coat, I used some of the different (darker) polishing powders to get some shade variation. Hope this is the ino you're looking for. Cheers, Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Thx Jake... your book is a very integral part of this build, just five minutes ago it saved me from painting the canopy actuator in the Tamiya-advised color Marcel That's great, Marcel! It makes me very happy to help you even a bit. This is a great build! Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkW Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 (edited) Hello Mark... I'm assuming you mean the titanium areas? Those were done using SNJ (I love the stuff), after airbrushng on the base metal coat, I used some of the different (darker) polishing powders to get some shade variation. Hope this is the ino you're looking for.Cheers, Marcel Sorry I wasn't more clear. I have a plan for the bare metal. I was referring to how did you dirty up the gunship gray portion of the nacelle? That area has a realistic grungy look, capturing the hydraulic leak look. Edited June 16, 2009 by MarkW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 That is one spectacular bird! Great job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 Sorry I wasn't more clear. I have a plan for the bare metal. I was referring to how did you dirty up the gunship gray portion of the nacelle? That area has a realistic grungy look, capturing the hydraulic leak look. Np... I used especially dark wash, and then followed that up with black and dark brown pastel, applied in the direction of airflow. Locked in with Testors flat. The trick is to only get dirty behind the wheel wells, seems like most of the grunge is caused by leaks originating from inside those. Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 Alexander, Richter, Ken, thx for the comments. Alexander, just think how great your Aim-9 fins would look on the Eagle ;) Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 The GBUs are on! A huge thank you to Harold of AMS who sorted me out with the GBU seeker heads. Harold supplied the resin bits, I then drilled a little hole in the front and filled with KristalKlear. This E is early OIF so the GBU's are not the later versions with the wrap-around yellowish clear domes. This fairly unusual configuration is shown on www.f-15estrikeeagle.com as being a 336FS OIF loadout. Now to get the canopy on, complete the base and that's it! Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harold Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 WOW! Great work..... I am glad they worked for you. Cheers, Harold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 Just finished up and used an old base to get some pics... I placed the model outside for the photo shoot and thought the plastic might melt, it's seriously warm in NC! Thx for looking! Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qian Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Very nice finish! I like that loadout a lot!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nimrod77 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Love it It certainly looks the goods! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spad Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Excellent finish!! I really like how you made the wear pattern, writtens on the GBU are good and the nozzles are fantastic. I would have lighten some more panel and made a little more of dribrush to highlight the interior of the cockpit but it is only a matter of taste. Congratulations!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Hi Marcel, That is one Big, Beautiful Bird The whole model just looks excellent. All of your time and effort really paid off. She's a corker! So many outstanding details kept me staring for ages. The more I looked, the more attention to detail I spotted. The HUD looks good in the second pic down. That green is perfect. I really admire the way you painted the wing leading edges asymetrically, just like a real airframe. The ordnance is killer too. The use of various shades of green and the weathering are all most impressive. Congrats on a stellar build and thanks for taking the time to share your adventure with us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jminer Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 All I can say is: Wow! That's a great looking Strike Eagle. The weathering looks great, I love the loadout, and it certainly is big. You gonna park that thing in the garage? It's about the only place it would fit in my house. :D Congratulations on a great build! Justin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkW Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Amazing top view--so often pre shading or panel lining is so overdone, but the wear pattern you captured looks like the top shot of so many real jets I've researched. I'll definitely use this as reference as I paint! Bravo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 Qian, Nimrod, Spad, thx for the comments! Guy, yes, I still cannot believe how lucky I got with that gift wrapping bow / HUD. I'm looking forward to using it again, that will be on the Revell Typhoon, cannot wait to get my hands on that one in October My next build is actually an F/A-18D, but those HUDs don't seem to feature that greenish reflection. I used a high-res shot of an in-action 336th F-15E to serve as my prime weathering reference, including the paint chipping, asymmetrical leding edge colors and wing fluid streaks. Justin, fortunately we moved from Chicago to Charlotte back in 07, things are a little more spacious here, there's even room for a 1/32 F-15 Mark, thx for the specific comments on the weathering, it's the aspect of the model I am most proud of, I tried hard to replicate the weatehring I saw on 336th FS OIF Eagles exactly. Cheers, Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Marcel, simply gorgeous. I love those weapons and how realistic they look. Excellent work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Torn7th Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Simply beautiful chief excellent build i love the F-15E you did an outstanding job...Ill be picking this kit up soon........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdave Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Marcel, this is simply one of the most beautiful builds of a modern fighter i have ever seen! Your weathering and paint job are world class, i am in awe! Thank you for sharing, RANGERS LEAD THE WAY! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolf_el_Real Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 AWESOME BUILD!!! Congratulations on a great build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Tavendale Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Mate, that is sensational! A real beauty. Congrats! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loftycomfort Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Nice mudhen you got there, good job! I really like the subtle and realistic weathering. Cheers, Terry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Wow-That looks so awesome! Fantastic work-Really really nice-I love it! Congrats, Pig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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