82Whitey51 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I'm planning to build an early F-15A, from like 1974 or so, from the 555th FIS out of Luke AFB...still sporting the "Air Superiority Blue" scheme like this: My question is, what type of ejection seat did these early F-15s have? Was it the ESCAPAC? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Yep :) http://www.ejectionsite.com/escapacfr.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Airfixer Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) Yes, they had the ESCAPAC IC-7 seat. IC-7 The IC-7 lacks the primary ejection control handle atop the headrest, and IIRC, it's also lacks the canopy breakers. You could either select from the available aftermarket ESCAPACs (mainly A-4 and A-7 versions) the one that comes closest to the IC-7 or you could ask those folks having the GWH F-15B/D in their stash, whether they have one to spare in case they might plan to use the kit's ACES II seats instead. Erik Edited January 8, 2015 by Airfixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emvar Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) Very Cool.... hope to see the build online. Which decal sheet are you going to use? Interesting the F-15A also has that Red/Brown Canopy frame colour as the early F/A-18's did. Emil Edited January 8, 2015 by Emvar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 All right...cool. Thanks for the info guys. I think I'll pick up one of Quickboost's A-4 seats, certainly looks the part. Emil, I'm going to use the decals from Two Bobs (48-220) but without the "candy stripes". I just want to do one of these early F-15As in the ASB paint and black wheel hubs, some real Cold War 70s stuff! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenshb Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 The Aires Escapac seats are a bit on the small size unfortunately. The GWH kit has Escapac seats as well as the early style wheel hubs, but you will need to find some turkey feathered exhausts from Aires. The GWH kit seats are rather large to compensate for a cockpit that is too low. Pick your poison... Jens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 And I even like the idea of the SUU-20 pods for stores. Not seen very often, so naturally it appeals to my off the beaten path sense. Time to raid the Hasegawa weapons set A. Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol Crew Dog Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I'm planning to build an early F-15A, from like 1974 or so, from the 555th FIS out of Luke AFB...still sporting the "Air Superiority Blue" scheme like this: My question is, what type of ejection seat did these early F-15s have? Was it the ESCAPAC? What kit do you plan on using? You will find you will need to change the wheels to A model to which in 1:48 only Monograms are passable for an A/B model. Also there is a bunch of other minor retrograde to be done to the cockpit and airframe concerning equipment, antenae and panel arrange ment, don't forget the turkey feathers on the nozzles... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve jahn Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Wow, I can remember working on both of those airplanes when I was at Luke AFB. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol Crew Dog Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Been retired 13 years now and still miss the f-15, I crewed 74 models but consider my first jet a 76. Miss them all..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 What kit do you plan on using? You will find you will need to change the wheels to A model to which in 1:48 only Monograms are passable for an A/B model. Also there is a bunch of other minor retrograde to be done to the cockpit and airframe concerning equipment, antenae and panel arrange ment, don't forget the turkey feathers on the nozzles... I have an old Hasegawa F-15J...looks to me to be basically an "A" kit. Has the old style exhaust pipes in the kit (I put out a req for a set from an Academy kit down in the "Classifieds...sorry Emil! I can return them or if they are better...use them!). Not sure on the wheel hubs in the kit but if you say the Monogram ones are accurate I believe you since you've busted knuckles on these things. Anyone got a set??!! As far as the rest (antennas, etc.) I'm gonna go off that reference pic and any else I find...not looking to go too crazy with the cheez whiz. "Spruemeister"...I put in a req down in the "Classifieds" for a SUU-20 pod...got one?! I'm looking forward to doing this project (it'll be a while, knee deep in a C-2A at the moment), you see lots of F-15s at the shows/contests and forums...but not many in ASB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emvar Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I won't be needing the exhaust. Keep them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerosystem Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I have an old Hasegawa F-15J...looks to me to be basically an "A" kit. Has the old style exhaust pipes in the kit (I put out a req for a set from an Academy kit down in the "Classifieds...sorry Emil! I can return them or if they are better...use them!). Not sure on the wheel hubs in the kit but if you say the Monogram ones are accurate I believe you since you've busted knuckles on these things. Anyone got a set??!! As far as the rest (antennas, etc.) I'm gonna go off that reference pic and any else I find...not looking to go too crazy with the cheez whiz. "Spruemeister"...I put in a req down in the "Classifieds" for a SUU-20 pod...got one?! I'm looking forward to doing this project (it'll be a while, knee deep in a C-2A at the moment), you see lots of F-15s at the shows/contests and forums...but not many in ASB. I've got a pair of the ACA ones if you want them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share Posted January 9, 2015 I've got a pair of the ACA ones if you want them Exhaust pipes? I'm all set on those. Thank you for the offer though. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 You gotta love that pod under the wing. Not a pound for air to ground huh? I remember at Kadena the squadrons were told to try bombs using only their on board equipment. Not a lot of happy pilots that day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol Crew Dog Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 You gotta love that pod under the wing. Not a pound for air to ground huh? I remember at Kadena the squadrons were told to try bombs using only their on board equipment. Not a lot of happy pilots that day. At Langley we started flying with Su-20s with the rocket portion inert in 83 - 84. We also flew iron bombs and CFT's on our C/D models. Never flew bombs on our A models though. There was nothing internal for dropping the bombs so yes not a pound for ground at least until the Mudhen arrived... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) The F-15A/C had a CCIP mode for air to ground delivery, but that got dumped when they added the weather mapping mode and GDS software. Regards, Murph Edited January 9, 2015 by Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bonanza27 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Those early F-15's also had a for lack of the better word, a stiffiner on the speedbrake, you can see it in the photo. The Fujimi early releases all had this feature. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol Crew Dog Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I have an old Hasegawa F-15J...looks to me to be basically an "A" kit. Has the old style exhaust pipes in the kit (I put out a req for a set from an Academy kit down in the "Classifieds...sorry Emil! I can return them or if they are better...use them!). Not sure on the wheel hubs in the kit but if you say the Monogram ones are accurate I believe you since you've busted knuckles on these things. Anyone got a set??!! As far as the rest (antennas, etc.) I'm gonna go off that reference pic and any else I find...not looking to go too crazy with the cheez whiz. "Spruemeister"...I put in a req down in the "Classifieds" for a SUU-20 pod...got one?! I'm looking forward to doing this project (it'll be a while, knee deep in a C-2A at the moment), you see lots of F-15s at the shows/contests and forums...but not many in ASB. Don't forget the ALQ ant on the LVS will need to be installed as the J models has counter weights installed on both vertical stabs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share Posted January 9, 2015 Those early F-15's also had a for lack of the better word, a stiffiner on the speedbrake, you can see it in the photo. The Fujimi early releases all had this feature. OK, I was wondering what that extra "hump" was. Now to find reference pics of that... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 What are you using for the Blue? I think I've got some OLD Polly-S stashed under the workbench. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol Crew Dog Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 OK, I was wondering what that extra "hump" was. Now to find reference pics of that... The Lou Drendal Squdron book, the In Action book, Detail & Scale older version and fighter aircraft of the USAF by squadron comes to mind.... Older shorter speed brake was a third of its present length. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 The F-15A/C had a CCIP mode for air to ground delivery, but that got dumped when they added the weather mapping mode and GDS software. GDS? or did you mean GPS? just clarifying, not criticizing... :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol Crew Dog Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 GDS? or did you mean GPS? just clarifying, not criticizing... :)/> GPS did not happen till the mid 90's. Ground Delivery System? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 GDS? or did you mean GPS? just clarifying, not criticizing... :)/> Gun Director Sight (aka new software for the sight in the gun mode). Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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