foxmulder_ms Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I assume the best starting point will be F-15B for this? Am I wrong? Will a F-15E be easier? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 That *is* an F-15B. Totally different animal from an F-15E. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxmulder_ms Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Did I find the wrong pictures for F-15E prototype? I thought the first prototype for F-15E painted in euroI camouflage and based on "B". I guess it was mainly a avionics upgrade and the visible changes are made in production run? What gave me the inspiration was this picture: but it is so low quality I wasn't even sure whether it is a real photograph. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adamitri Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Its an F-15B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Hasegawa actually boxed this version and sold it as an E model. You can still find it its available in 1/48. And just everyone else stated its n F-15B that was used as a demonstrator. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 It was still an F-15B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mingwin Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 very cool subject choice don't usually have much interest on 2 seaters F-15, but that one looks really great! with tons of iron hanging under... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxmulder_ms Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 Thanks for the input guys. So, I am also planning to buy a cockpit for this, will it be an "E" cockpit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boom175 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 That was McDonnell Douglass' DRF (Dual Role Fighter) demonstrator (AF 71-0291) I think it was the second two seat F-15 ever built at the time called TF-15. Looks to have the small air brake. It never had F-15E avionics, wheels, gun clip door, or Chaff flare mods. The only thing it had was a cool Euro-1 paint scheme and CFT's that allowed it to carry weapons. I would be surprised if it had any real type of weapons release avionics. I think the aircrew hit emergency jettison for all the pretty pictures. More to the point use a F-15b model and your set! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrvark Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 That jet came to Langley once, loaded to the gills with green Mk 20 Rockeyes. I tapped on one and it was hollow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f4h1phantom Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) Here's a link to a build article that may be of help: http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal3/2801-2900/Gal2880-F-15-Cornett/00.shtm Hasegawa released this exact plane in both 1/72 and 1/48, including the uniquely shaped MERs (name?) that only this aircraft ever used. Check the links to see what each model inlcudes. 1/72: http://modelingmadness.com/scott/mod/15epreview.htm 1/48: http://www.model-making.eu/products/item_name-176369.html Both models are basically F-15Bs with new parts for the Conformal Fuel Tanks and weapons. Hope this is of any help. Jorge. Edited August 11, 2015 by f4h1phantom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxmulder_ms Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) Ok, got it. Thanks for the great help!!! Edited August 11, 2015 by foxmulder_ms Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chek Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) Just to round off the topic - and cool as the F-15B DRFD* looked in one of the first widely seen Euro 1 'Lizard' schemes back in 1980 - the first actual F-15E 'Strike Eagle' was 86-0183 as seen in the very nice photo below, in its unvarying family trademark colour. * I've not got access to my Aviation mags of the period right now, so I can't quite remember: did the second 'D' stand for 'Derivative', 'Demonstrator' or 'Development'? If anyone recalls it'll be helpful as I'm sorting my F-15 photo collection at present. Edited August 11, 2015 by chek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boom175 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I never heard of DRFD, but DRF "Dual Role Fighter" HTH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chek Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I never heard of DRFD, but DRF "Dual Role Fighter" HTH Thanks, it may be that the UK aviation press used or added those extra words that I took to be its title with a second 'D'. But, as you can tell that's me speculating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adamitri Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Dual role fighter-demonstrator ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxmulder_ms Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 I forgot to ask, is that low-res photo I send with rockeyes real? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kellyF15 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I believe the back seat had 4 MPD's like the production E models but they were a different style and were mounted in a B model control panel. I remember seeing a picture several years ago, and I believe it had the high glare shield like all B and D models. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 That jet came to Langley once, loaded to the gills with green Mk 20 Rockeyes. I tapped on one and it was hollow! :woot.gif:/> See above. I forgot to ask, is that low-res photo I send with rockeyes real? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) double post Edited August 14, 2015 by Netz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxmulder_ms Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Okay, thanks again. Got so excited about this bought the HAS old boxing from ebay. Hope it is good quality. I am going to postpone my ongoing project and finish this first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxmulder_ms Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 I believe the back seat had 4 MPD's like the production E models but they were a different style and were mounted in a B model control panel. I remember seeing a picture several years ago, and I believe it had the high glare shield like all B and D models. I had E cockpit set, anyway. That part will be whatify :) An E cockpit in a B fuselage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxmulder_ms Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Is the Has F-15E a tail sitter? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chek Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Never met an F-15 kit that needed nose weight. But then again if you add Aires jet pipes and exhausts - best to do a fulcrum check. Edited August 23, 2015 by chek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxmulder_ms Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 This is my first Has F-15, just wanted to be safe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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