ChippyWho Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 OK, I suppose this sounds a bit dumb, but... I have the 1/48 Academy F-15E, the old 'With Weapon' boxing like this one. I have cannibalised the FAST Pack blisters for another (unsuccessful) application, and wondered what I could do with the rest as a future project. The kit has both kinds of exhaust cans, I can arrange other minor modifications if needed The obvious answer is probably an F-15DJ, as the kit approximates that quite closely anyway, but maybe the Eagle Experten familiar with this kit could point me at another possible variant; maybe something early/unusual...? All ideas gratefully received! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Does it have bulging MLG doors and fatter MLG tires? Does it have a harmonic counterweight thingy on the FLG? Does is have the sensors on the rear fuselage tips of a Strike Eagle? If the answers are 'no', then you have an F-15B/D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
White Wolf Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I'd suggest the F-15 ACTIVE purely because of its awesome paint scheme, but sourcing the decals would be a problem (unless you want to make it a WHIF) and I'm not sure if the Academy kit has the same specs for that airframe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just4kiks Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) I'd suggest the F-15 ACTIVE purely because of its awesome paint scheme, but sourcing the decals would be a problem (unless you want to make it a WHIF) and I'm not sure if the Academy kit has the same specs for that airframe. Finally... The ACTIVE uses canard flight systems. You can make those out of scrap F-18 horizontal stabilizers. It would be rather hard to do the ACTIVE because of limited references, to be honest. Edited February 27, 2014 by Just4kiks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
longmc Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Build it as an aggressor F-15D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just4kiks Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 In case you have never seen the active, here is what it was basically converted from. http://cdn.globalaircraft.org/media/img/planes/lowres/F-15_active_4.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Many thanks for the suggestions, gents. I must admit, the ACTIVE had not occurred to me...that would make a cool project, but like White Wolf said sourcing the markings might be tricky... Looking like some sort of B/D at the moment, most likely a 'Blue Flanker' Bad Guy... It's strange there are so few a/m decals for these (in the UK, anyway -they mostly cover Cs and Es). Maybe the new GWH kit will precipitate some more interesting stuff! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harrier/Viper Fan Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I noticed a shortage of decals for American planes, especially Navy ones. It seems weird, take for instance the F-8E I was looking at decals at hannants and I found 2 sheets for it that's American and 1 French, went to sprue brothers and they had loads but shipping was the same price as the decals so put me off. Whats going on here with the shortage? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Does it have bulging MLG doors and fatter MLG tires? Does it have a harmonic counterweight thingy on the FLG? Does is have the sensors on the rear fuselage tips of a Strike Eagle? If the answers are 'no', then you have an F-15B/D. For the Academy kit the answer to all three Qs is No. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 For the Academy kit the answer to all three Qs is No. Roger that; Thanks for the confirmation . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Finally... The ACTIVE uses canard flight systems. You can make those out of scrap F-18 horizontal stabilizers. It would be rather hard to do the ACTIVE because of limited references, to be honest. Huba, hubba, hubba !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol Crew Dog Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Roger that; Thanks for the confirmation . Can it be made into a B model? NO Was the Active eagle a B model? YES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Can it be made into a B model? NO Was the Active eagle a B model? YES Oh; Thanks for further clarifying . BTW; How come? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol Crew Dog Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Oh; Thanks for further clarifying . BTW; How come? I would love to do an active 15 if I had a Accurate B model to start off with, that's all go for it, 71-0291 was modified to D model standards for the E model prototype except the speedbrake aft fairing. Cheers Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
White Wolf Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 1/48 F-15 ACTIVE WIP and completed on Japanese page: http://fg786.blog87.fc2.com/blog-entry-196.html http://fg786.blog87.fc2.com/blog-category-32.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just4kiks Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) I would love to do an active 15 if I had a Accurate B model to start off with, that's all go for it, 71-0291 was modified to D model standards for the E model prototype except the speedbrake aft fairing. Cheers Dave Some man did scratch build one. I must admit, the thrust vectoring nozzles can be challenging. A project like this would defo be hard. http://f104.ath.cx/f-15/f-15smtd_48.htm His model looks nice next to the F-16XL model : ) Great links, White Wolf! Edited February 28, 2014 by Just4kiks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spejic Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 An ACTIVE-like version of the F-15 was in the anime movie Patlabor 2. If you do a search for "F-15 Kai" you will see some builds and drawings for the type. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
White Wolf Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 An ACTIVE-like version of the F-15 was in the anime movie Patlabor 2. If you do a search for "F-15 Kai" you will see some builds and drawings for the type. http://www.geocities.jp/eagleplus_wizard03/32f15kai.html http://www.geocities.jp/eagleplus_wizard03/32f15kaisp1.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just4kiks Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 F-15 Kai= F-25/MTD? or F-12/MTD? I like it! It's a mixture of the F-22 and F-15S/MTD (ACTIVE) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 I just want to thank everyone again for all the input -particularly the awesome photos from Check Six (wow!). Having managed to procure a DXM Decal Sheet (the proverbial offer I couldn't refuse), the spangly DJ wins. I know, I know, so middle-of-the-road I get hit by a truck, but it is a decent return for little effort and will stand out from my planned -A, -C and -E efforts. Just need the time to get into it now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I just want to thank everyone again for all the input -particularly the awesome photos from Check Six (wow!). Having managed to procure a DXM Decal Sheet (the proverbial offer I couldn't refuse), the spangly DJ wins. I know, I know, so middle-of-the-road I get hit by a truck, but it is a decent return for little effort and will stand out from my planned -A, -C and -E efforts. Just need the time to get into it now! Awesome! Will be looking forward to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Thank you, Sir! (*gulp*!) ...but if I ever find a kit like this: Silent Eagle! ... :wub: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) Change of plan. Of course. Just acquired a Hasegawa JASDF kit at a too-good-to-miss price on eBay. That will make a better job of the Japanese Aggressor: it has the correct -D rear instrument panel, etc. as far as I can see. I figured that with the right feather-clad exhausts and some marginal tweaking, I could wrestle the Academy kit into something resembling the prototype -E. The Euro 1-ish colors would look great amongst my other efforts. Like this fella. Strangely, what I can't seem to find via the internet is what kind of seats are required. The ones in the photo don't look like the ACES type. If anyone has any thoughts about that, I'd welcome their advice... Thanks for looking! Edited June 3, 2014 by ChippyWho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I believe the prototype F-15E used the Douglas Escapac seats: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pandabear Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) --- Edited July 1, 2014 by pandabear Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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