TBP1538 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) Hello ARC, I've been admiring the work of others here in the forums for a while, and thought it was time I finally shared something. I finished this model about a year ago, but my photography skills are lacking... still not great, but improving (maybe!). The bulk of the kit is the Revell F-15E, but it has the single-seat spine and canopy from the Hasegawa F-15C kit, as well as the horizontal stabs, landing gear, and some other odds and ends. The other changes required to make a proper light grey Eagle seem pretty well documented, so I won't go into that again--but hopefully I caught most of them in my build. Here are the highlights for the model: - The cockpit is half Aires/half scratchbuilt with some Verlinden and Eduard photoetched pieces here and there. - The burner cans are modified Aires pieces. - The AIM-120Cs are from Brassin w/TwoBobs decals; The AIM-9Xs are from Hasegawa w/decals from Afterburner - The M61 gun is from my spares box (Verlinden perhaps)and the barrels, which you can't see, are from Master. The ammo drum and feed mechanism are scratchbuilt. - The model is painted with Model Master Enamels for the camouflage and Alclad 2 for the NMF areas around the engine bays. - Decals are from Twobobs. I hope you like my model! Edited May 30, 2015 by TBP1538 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 No, I don't like your model. I absolutely love it! What a beautiful build. Very clean crisp construction with a great paint job and wonderful weathering. Bravo, and welcome aboard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 That is a beautiful Eagle. Best I've seen in some time! Love the Revagawa merger! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBP1538 Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 Thanks gents, I appreciate your comments! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Snap Captain Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Beautiful work mate! Nice kit bashing! Love the overall look and the paint job is to notch! Welcome aboard! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBP1538 Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 More pics... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FAR148 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Not a big fan of "real world" models(I build What-if only) but your Eagle is beautiful! :wub: Steven L Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spad Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Really a wonderful achievement! I like how you've been able to use the best available to create this great model! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Awesome looking Eagle ! Regards, Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joerg Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Now that´s just perfect. Love your attention to the smallest details. Finish is flawless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polar bear Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Excellent build at all. Do you have WIP topic? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tobiK Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 A real high class model! Well done! I wish my Eagle would come out in half of the quality than yours! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jfmajor60 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Very Nice !!! Its clear you've put some time into that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lyash Igor Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Looks great! Perfectly! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
onescale Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Wow!! That's very inspiring! Like it in every aspect! A few days ago I made the first cuts on my Revell and Hasegawa kits! Well, an other never ending story..... Best regards, Jens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBP1538 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Excellent build at all. Do you have WIP topic? Thanks Polar Bear! I do not have a WIP thread, but I do have some (poor quality) photos I snapped during construction. Is there a particular part of the build you're interested in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBP1538 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Thank you all for the kind comments! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBP1538 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Wow!! That's very inspiring! Like it in every aspect! :woot.gif:/> A few days ago I made the first cuts on my Revell and Hasegawa kits! Well, an other never ending story..... :crying2:/> Best regards, Jens Thank you Jens! The conversion isn't too bad once you get started, and I think worth the effort. I'm happy to share my lessons learned if you're interested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a4s4eva Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Great build Quote Link to post Share on other sites
onescale Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Thank you Jens! The conversion isn't too bad once you get started, and I think worth the effort. I'm happy to share my lessons learned if you're interested. Thanks for the encouragement and your help offer! I followed the conversion "Cliff C" did here a few years back. I think I have all the informations for doing that conversion?! It's actually not that difficult! If I need further informations I feel free to contact you. My "never ending story"-comment was related to the fact that I always start new models, get lost in the "advanced modeller syndrome" and never finish a model.....since 2007.... :wacko: Thanks again and best regards, Jens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mario krijan Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 One of the best I ever seen :-) Great work!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polar bear Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Thanks Polar Bear! I do not have a WIP thread, but I do have some (poor quality) photos I snapped during construction. Is there a particular part of the build you're interested in? Yes, I am interesting in cockpit and front fuselage-spine junction. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Damn nice F-15!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Incredible job. Very nicely done. All the details you have added really make it a superb finish. The bottom surfaces and panels also look really great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
305swag Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Did you do a build thread? Great model! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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